Big Star – #1 Record

I had to get a replacement for my first copy, as it was badly off-center, and warbled significantly. Second copy, the surface of the record has a lot of discoloration and spots on it, and the grooves are almost white under lighting. As a result there is a good bit of surface noise in those spots. I ultrasonic clean all my records, and it made no impact on those issues. Decided to just deal with it.

My review of ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ is solely on the mastering and jacket quality. Sound is loud and dynamic, well balanced. Jeff Powell did an amazing job. Heavy cardboard jacket with a high gloss finish. If this is still in print take a risk and get it. Hopefully mine was just a bad batch issue and few other have the same problem.

If only every reissue could be this close to perfection. The music sounds absolutely fantastic. It's a great sounding slab of wax. Zero surface noise. Even the album jacket is heavy duty cardboard, glossy and gorgeous. One of the true gems in my vinyl collection, and highly recommended. I can't imagine anyone being less than thrilled with this if they're a Big Star fan.

I just watched the documentary about Big Star, and it led me back to this record. It’s such an incredibly great pressing. When I wanna show people how warm and delicious vinyl can sound I just put on “Thirteen” from this album. If you’re reading reviews wondering whether or not to buy this particular pressing...wait no longer! Oh, and of course it’s one of the greatest albums ever made.

I don't have an original do compare but that doesn't give me amy second thoughts at all with this ALL ANALOG reissue. I can hear extremelly live sound as it should. Flawless. So happy with this quality. The only issue is that this will put down 99.9% of the other reissues.

Overall a great reissue. I'm sure a first press beats it, but only a lucky few have an opportunity to hear that. It does sound phenomenal though. Powell did a great job, and it's analog! Mine came dirty, but after a cleaning it plays really quiet. The only real gripe I have is the abysmal label reproduction. It's hard to tell from the images, but if you're holding one you can really see the low quality. Otherwise awesome!

I think this pressing sounds excellent. I’ve never heard another press, only comparing it to my reference pressings.

I would say too much too end, but according to comments on the Craft pressing, that’s how the band wanted it.

Otherwise very nice presence of the instruments and studio space. No surface noise.

Debut III / OM 10 / Mani

sounds good, packaging is nice and the color is one of the best and unique in my collection. you will not be disappointed

Sounds good but there is a loud fuzz on side A

This is one of my favorite records and I have to say this pressing is fantastic. To my ears it sounds soooo good. If you can find it grab it!

My copy sounds good on one side but is quite off center on the other side. The changes in pitch are quite audible and ruin a couple songs.