Hey, did anyone here pick up this new vinyl repress of "Futurama," which was a Record Store Day release, on blue vinyl. I didn't see it at any of the shops here in town (Memphis, TN, USA) but it is available as an online purchase. I have a period vinyl copy on Harvest that I bought, sealed, at a record swap some years ago, but the vinyl is very noisy. Also, this new edition has the new stereo remix from the box set, which is a plus. Anyway, hope this finds everyone in Dreamsville in fine fettle.
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I may be in the minority but I don't like the new mix. It's quieter, flatter, smoother...none of which I want. In particular, on the epic fade out on Sound Track (one of my favorite tunes), the left channel guitar riff is pretty much missing. It ruins the song. I checked the "2019 Stereo Mix" on iTunes - same problem. I'm sticking with my original pressing.
I was fortunate enough to get a copy on RSD here in UK. It looks beautiful, translucent blue vinyl. Pressing quality is excellent, no crackles etc (and I can't always say that for other brand new pressings I've bought...). The quality of the cover is very good, nicely finished. No regrets on buying this and hopefully it'll get another pressing now that the RSD hoo-ha has died down.
Who thought that almost 50 years on we would be buying Futurama on vinyl again!!
My copy arrived today
It' available at Action Records in Preston (England): https://www.actionrecords.co.uk/buy/futurama-stephen-tayler-mix-blue-vinyl-rsd-24_1728938.htm