Let It Bleed 50th

[Kimo]

I purchased the latest download at 24/192 for a little over 12.00.  I compared it with original London CD.  Only other digital version that I have is the mono.  Didn't bother with that.

 

Sounds a little lighter in tone, wetter, and fuller between the speakers.  Also, it is a little louder, but nothing crazy.  I am not noticing any major new detail being revealed over the ancient CD, however.

 

Recommended per above.  Probably cheaper than buying the London CD at this point.  

[Kimo]

28 minutes ago, tmtomh said:

Thanks for posting your comparison results!

 

Have you heard the 2002(?) SACD? I really like that one.

It has been awhile.  I got rid of all my SACDs.  All I have left are the SRVs on MoFi.  As I recall it was one of the better ones in the group.  I don't think I would bother with the 50th, if I still had the SACD.

[Kimo]

3 hours ago, smdb01us said:

I have the 2002 remaster SACD (ripped on DSD and played via Aurender) and have been wondering about the 50th anniversary 2019 remaster on Acoustic Sounds (Single Rate DSD). When I compare the SACD to the LP stereo reissue (70s) I find that the SACD has a wider stage and much better instrument definition but I feel that the instruments overpower Jagger's voice and that his voice is somewhat lacking "something".

 

Naturally, I have been wondering if the 2019 remaster sounds any better. Based on @Kimo comments, it sounds like it could be a good investment.

Jagger's voice on the new one sounds a little better to me than on the London CD, which is quieter and wider.  His voice on the London CD has an opaqueness to it that is relieved slightly with the latest.    

 

Sorry, but I can't help further with the SACD comparison.  As I recall, it seemed a little cleaner overall than the CD (better tape?) but mastered similarly.