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| Tweet Topic Started: May 13 2016, 01:35 PM (442 Views) | |
| Dial222 | May 13 2016, 01:35 PM Post #1 |
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Which is the best version of this disc in terms of audio quality? I have a 70s Apple / Electrola press and wondered where it fits in the scheme of things. |
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| Garfield | May 13 2016, 03:20 PM Post #2 |
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Should be o.k. Earliest pressings of the uncompressed master are late 60s on the red Hör-Zu headphone label in a fully laminated ZENTRALE TANZSCHAFFE sleeve, but the 70s Apple pressings are from the same source. |
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| namralos | May 13 2016, 07:36 PM Post #3 |
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The headphone/TV label is from 1972 on. I'm happy with an original pressing of "Die Beatles," but of course these cost more than the 1970's reissues, so I own a reissue for playing purposes. Delightful record. |
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| muffmasterh | May 13 2016, 09:18 PM Post #4 |
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is that the ztox one Frank ? i just got one of those in average condition for 40 quid which i think even for an average copy is a decent price. i presume its not a repro as it looks to be well loved lol |
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| namralos | May 14 2016, 02:45 PM Post #5 |
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The ZTOX one is called "Please Please Me." No, that's $500. I mean the SHZE 117 copies with the alternate cover. Like this 1966-70 pressing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Beatles-legend...WwAAOSwFEFXJLin |
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| pcs7027 | May 14 2016, 09:38 PM Post #6 |
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The one with really good sound should have matrix numbers SHZE 117 A-2/SHZE 117 B-2 . I have two different pressings with this matrix numbers - "rectangular Hor Zu logo" and later "telephone Hor Zu logo". Also some of later German Apple pressings have same matrix numbers. I use to have earlier Hor Zu pressing with SHZE 117 A-1/SHZE 117 B-1 matrices. The sound was not as good as A-2/B-2. |
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| muffmasterh | May 15 2016, 12:29 AM Post #7 |
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ah yikes big difference Frank yes mine is the ztox PPM.... |
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| Garfield | May 15 2016, 05:21 AM Post #8 |
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Oh sorry, but not all original have the A-2/B-2 matrix, so early 60s are out. |
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| socorro | May 15 2016, 06:48 AM Post #9 |
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Unless your copy was used as a doormat, 40 GBP is an excellent price for the ZTOX PPM. To command $500 though, it would probably need to be immaculate. |
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| muffmasterh | May 15 2016, 08:09 PM Post #10 |
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yes its better than a dormat Frank although its not the worlds greatest copy but i think it was still a good price, I'll upload some pics at some point |
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| RubberSoul21 | May 16 2016, 06:05 AM Post #11 |
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How many of the ZTOX PPM were pressed anyone know? |
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| socorro | May 16 2016, 06:28 AM Post #12 |
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My guess is somewhere around 3,000 to 5,000. No solid basis, just an inference from how often it is listed for sale, with a large allowance for attrition and copies owned by people who don't want to sell it for numerous reasons. |
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