Peter Gabriel – I/O

Has anyone done a side by side listening between these SHM-CDs and the conventional CDs? I already have the conventional CD editions that are included with the Blu-ray releases and I'm wondering if the SHM-CDs are worth the extra expense.

Want to test the old system? Give this a go, magnificent.

Marantz 2230
McIntosh MC30 monoblocks
Yamaha YP-D3
Sumiko Amethyst
Infinity Composition Overture III
Sonance 10-150

Lived with the double CD for 12 months before purchasing the DS version. Frankly the BS version is not for me & IMO the CD of the BS is awful & is too brickwalled. Luckily my copy plays flawlessly & the only blemish is a slight scuffing to the top of the sleeve which I can live with.
Totally worth it to appreciate the artwork in all its glory & on my equipment & in my room the vinyl smokes the CD as far as dynamics are concerned.

brilliant all around. dead silent pressing, great soundstage, high quality packaging with the booklet and everything too. i usually don’t appreciate double albums with 3 songs per side but this one is worth it

The vinyl was cut from exactly the same compressed master used to produce the digital formats.

The vinyl does sound less in your face and more dynamic but of course this is all essentially analogue “distortion” and the limitations of vinyl.

It’s a nicer listen of course but…..

Clean, quiet, flat pressing. Atmospheric soundscapes and intricate rhythms. The production is immaculate, with the bright mix bringing out the depth and clarity of every instrument and vocal layer. Gabriel’s voice remains as captivating as ever, delivering profound lyrics with a timeless sincerity. Lossless from Bandcamp, something I wish were standard for all new release vinyl.

Someone who can say something about differences in soundstage/width, warmth and more nuanced instruments between the dark-version and the bright vinyl?

If there are differences in the two versions about these points it would help me for a decision...Don't wanna buy both versions and can't find any helpful reviews about it.

Beautifully written and played by the musicians surrounding Peter. He keeps putting out amazing art. His voice sounds so good.
The lp’s sound incredible in the sounds coming through my speakers. The bass is clear and the mix doesn’t over power PG’s vocals. Loving this box set and the artwork outside and inside. So much to enjoy.

I purchased a copy of Bright-Side Mix and it has lots of surface noise, pops and crackle and in some parts really bad. I cleaned with a Project cleaning machine but didn’t make any difference. I must have a bad pressing but looking on other comments it seems hit and miss if you get a good copy.

I purchased a copy of Bright-Side and it has lots of noise and pops in places on all four sides. Cleaned on a Project Cleaning machine but made no difference at all. It must be a bad pressing.