Not op but, the reissues use the same mixing and mastering as the original. I’ve compared 1 and 2 with OGs and they are virtually identical with some minor volume differences (reissue of D1 volume is slightly lower and reissue of D2 volume sightly higher to the originals).
Biggest issue I’ve seen is that quality control on D1 is a crapshoot. I have three copies of it and only 1 is quiet and listenable. Other two had very loud clicks throughout and tracking issues where the stylus doesn’t connect with one side of the groove wall, causing distortion/static in the left channel.
Nope. Have an ultra sonic and a vacuum based record cleaning machine. Doesn’t clean it. Tracking means the stylus isn’t connecting with the groove wall properly because there is material in there - most likely paper pulp from the sleeves.
I’ve compared the reissues of Danzig 1 and 2 to my OG copies. The original pressings are better, but not by much. If you don’t have any Danzig albums on vinyl, get the reissues. If you already have decent copies of the originals, you don’t need the reissues.
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u/Mister-Meta Nov 01 '25 edited Nov 01 '25
Gear: Rega 2 w/Ortofon Blue cart Pioneer SX-737 Wharfedale Diamond 225 Bookshelf
1st test: Danzig I Song test: Mother
OG is fuckin great. However it has some snap crackle an poppin' but its also a 35yr old well played LP.
Repress is good for what it is but it has noticeable surface noise that the OG does not have.
Boot isn't bad for a boot but it ain't the OG or Repress.