markm1111 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 I couldn’t find a thread on this, so apologies if it has been covered. The upcoming re-release of the studio album box set on 180gm vinyl got me thinking. Rough price landed is $290 for 6 albums (BIA and OES as doubles) , vs over $500 For the first 5 albums in 45 rpm from Mofi. The 180gm vinyl is a repress so quality is an unknown at the moment, but how was the last pressing? Any thoughts or info from anyone on what might be the better purchase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mloutfie Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Mofi always better in my experience. The SACD is brilliant and the vinyl would be from the same master I guess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martykt Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Easy decision @markm1111, get the 45rpm Mofi set. I've got four of them and they are extremely good and definitely worth getting. The Mofi Dire Straits album even managed to top a early half speed master version I have which is stunning. I haven't heard the studio box set but being standard 33rpm 180 gram represses I imagine they'll probably be good but nothing special. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzii Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 i can spin both for you today, Mark. I have some of the reissues and the latest Mofi. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphy Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 As a Dire Straits fan, shouldn't you get every release? I bought the MoFi's and they sound amazing. They need to release On Every Street to complete the studio set. I had no idea that they had another box set had come out. I might check it out. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubularbells Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Ive also been curious having the originals as well a the reissues. Wondering if the sonic advantage of the Mofi's is worth the coin. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzii Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Just now, Tubularbells said: Ive also been curious having the originals as well a the reissues. Wondering if the sonic advantage of the Mofi's is worth the coin. in my opinion mate, they are. One of the better Mofi releases (outside the one-step) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm1111 Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 1 hour ago, dolphy said: As a Dire Straits fan, shouldn't you get every release? I bought the MoFi's and they sound amazing. They need to release On Every Street to complete the studio set. I had no idea that they had another box set had come out. I might check it out. On pre release currently, comes out next month. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardiiiii Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I had the original pressings and they sounded excellent. Is the Mofi better? Absolutely. Is it worth the price? If you are a Dire Straits fan, absolutely. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelossus Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 (edited) I have the first UK pressings of Self Titled, Communique, Love Over Gold and On Every Street. The MFSL reissues do better the originals and the later Pallas reissues which I also have. To be honest I don't think there is a bad master of any album in their catalogue, on vinyl at least. If you're not a massive fan just purchase the new reissues. They are good enough. If you want that last 20% and aren't afraid to spend the coin. MFSL for the win. On Every Street really needs a MOFI reissue but I don't think it will happen. Edited September 12, 2020 by kelossus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyflip Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Pity about them being over 2LP each though, and 2 songs a side (or only 1, in the case of 'Love Over Gold'). Pain in the arse. It's why I moved on my Marvin Gaye One Step - that album should NEVER be more than 1LP long. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hifigoose Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 2 hours ago, candyflip said: Pity about them being over 2LP each though, and 2 songs a side (or only 1, in the case of 'Love Over Gold'). Pain in the arse. It's why I moved on my Marvin Gaye One Step - that album should NEVER be more than 1LP long. Have to agree. Sometimes you just get used to the flow of an album and interrupting it just ain’t right. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juzbear Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 (edited) I used to have a rule when I started to buy vinyl that if a single album went into two records, I wouldn’t buy it. It has gone out door these days, but I still think there has to be a pretty good reason for something that was originally released as a double sided 33, and tracked accordingly, to be stretched out to four sides. The Dire Straights issues might it- better sound but interrupted enjoyment. (Most people I know think I am insane to be getting up once per album, let alone three times!) Edited September 12, 2020 by Juzbear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup1 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Does anyone know where they will be cut? GZ media did the last lot with varying outcomes. For me the Pallas pressings are the ones to look for if you want single records of Dire Straits. They are stunning.. I have the Mofis as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 (edited) This may be a long shot.....but has anyone got both the first or third Australian issue of Love Over Gold (or the original test pressing), which were EMI Studio 301 Maxicuts (the second 'official' Oz release was not).....AND the Mofi of the same album. If so, how do they compare? The Oz Maxicut of Love Over Gold is, by all accounts, outstanding. Edited September 12, 2020 by stevoz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromelang Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I have both the Mercury boxset and the 5 45rpm mofi reissues. I'll say it again and again, the mofi are every bit inferior even though they are 45rpm. Their source lineage is dodgy. At best, they're only taken from us masters, you can hear it the way mark knofler's voice is reproduced, they are not in the same league as the UK original masters. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Have had the house to myself today. So it’s Dire Straits Mofi day Purchased earlier this year, but first time out of their sealed plastic. Exciting,but my BIA has a factory built in skip on walk of life Absoutely gutted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelossus Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 50 minutes ago, stevoz said: This may be a long shot.....but has anyone got both the first or third Australian issue of Love Over Gold (or the original test pressing), which were EMI Studio 301 Maxicuts (the second 'official' Oz release was not).....AND the Mofi of the same album. If so, how do they compare? The Oz Maxicut of Love Over Gold is, by all accounts, outstanding. The Maxicut AU pressing is better than the UK original IMO. However, out of all the MFSL reissues the Love Over Gold LP has benefited the most. The Pallas reissue of Love Over Gold is the worst of the bunch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil c Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 37 minutes ago, joz said: Have had the house to myself today. So it’s Dire Straits Mofi day Purchased earlier this year, but first time out of their sealed plastic. Exciting,but my BIA has a factory built in skip on walk of life Absoutely gutted Bummer Joe, Must be some bad karma! I had exactly the same track damaged after sitting the LP on top of the speaker and the heavy bass caused it to fall off and clip the shelf on the way down! Amazingly that was when you dropped in for a brief listen!! Tell me - what's your secret for me getting rid of the family for the day?? I can't figure out a way to do it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 10 hours ago, scuzzii said: i can spin both for you today, Mark. I have some of the reissues and the latest Mofi. nudge nudge how did you find it scuzzi be great to hear if have the chance. been wondering about this mofi set myself. ive only got some old scungi ones of no particular repute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm1111 Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, betty boop said: nudge nudge how did you find it scuzzi be great to hear if have the chance. been wondering about this mofi set myself. ive only got some old scungi ones of no particular repute Mofi sounded superb! Telegraph Road crescendo on Mofi you can hear every instrument, no blending. Thanks @scuzzii 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Just now, markm1111 said: Mofi sounded superb! Telegraph Road crescendo on Mofi you can hear every instrument, no blending. Thanks @scuzzii oh gee...my credit card just groaned so what is best place to get the set ? TIA much thanks @scuzzii and Mark for posting back ! ps must remember to not be playing walk of life with either @evil c or @joz in the room 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil c Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 16 minutes ago, betty boop said: oh gee...my credit card just groaned so what is best place to get the set ? TIA much thanks @scuzzii and Mark for posting back ! ps must remember to not be playing walk of life with either @evil c or @joz in the room Already have another copy of The MOFI BIA - al ! Have an almost "perfect" older copy if you need it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 29 minutes ago, evil c said: Already have another copy of The MOFI BIA - al ! Have an almost "perfect" older copy if you need it. how thought full of you to think of me @evil c am sure it be skipping with *joy* listening to it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal beat Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 9 hours ago, candyflip said: Pity about them being over 2LP each though, and 2 songs a side (or only 1, in the case of 'Love Over Gold'). Pain in the arse. It's why I moved on my Marvin Gaye One Step - that album should NEVER be more than 1LP long. absolutely. ruins the flow of the album a lot of the time. But, if they are your fav band or one of you fav album, I can see why people buy them. One of my fav albums is KICK by INXS - the half speed mastered 45rpm sounds amazing, however I would probably not fork out for any of their other albums if the same treatment was given. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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