Clutch Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 This series seems to be expanding. The one release in particular that caught my attention was the Ratt set. I remember it being listed as remastered (Blabbermouth, I think) but other reviews say they sound the same as previous issued cds. Wanted to check with the board and let you guys sound off. Like I said, the Ratt box is my main concern but speak up on any other bands from the series as well. All opinions are appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Hmmm, so they all will contain 5 cd's from the artists or does it vary? Good to see more of this stuff being done though. It shows there is some demand for our favorite music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clutch Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Hmmm, so they all will contain 5 cd's from the artists or does it vary? Good to see more of this stuff being done though. It shows there is some demand for our favorite music. I think it may vary but the vast majority seems to be 5 (Alice Cooper, Foreigner, Montrose, Pantera, etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC_AOR Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Yeah I've noticed quite a few of these popping up. I nearly picked up the Static X series today - 5 Static X albums, simply because I know nothing about the band and thought it would be a cheap way to check them out and see if I like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Some of these are really good if you want to pick up a bands back catalogue cheaply (and in some cases with me, being a completist idiot I am). It will depend if you iike cardboad LP sleeve type releases, but to my eyes these are a really good way to go. There is also a series called Original Album Classics which are similarly presented and worth checking too. Some are remasters, usually the present ones avaliable as in the Cheap Trick ones, some are not and usually 5 discs, occasionally some are 3.. I recently got Ratt and Blackfoot and they definitely sound louder to my ears, so they may have been tweaked a little. Others in both series I have purchased and recommend Blackfoot The Cars Cheap Trick (x2) Earth, Wind & Fire (x2) ELO The Jeff Healey Band Loudness Montrose Mott The Hoople/ Mott Ted Nugent Pretenders Ratt Santana (x2) Sisters Of Mercy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clutch Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Some of these are really good if you want to pick up a bands back catalogue cheaply (and in some cases with me, being a completist idiot I am). It will depend if you iike cardboad LP sleeve type releases, but to my eyes these are a really good way to go. There is also a series called Original Album Classics which are similarly presented and worth checking too. Some are remasters, usually the present ones avaliable as in the Cheap Trick ones, some are not and usually 5 discs, occasionally some are 3.. I recently got Ratt and Blackfoot and they definitely sound louder to my ears, so they may have been tweaked a little. Others in both series I have purchased and recommend Blackfoot The Cars Cheap Trick (x2) Earth, Wind & Fire (x2) ELO The Jeff Healey Band Loudness Montrose Mott The Hoople/ Mott Ted Nugent Pretenders Ratt Santana (x2) Sisters Of Mercy Awesome! Appreciate the input Jez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggy Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Came across in this series a Black Oak Arkansas one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clutch Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Came across in this series a Black Oak Arkansas one. There are plenty in this series. Interesting mix as well. Some of the albums (CDs) are out of print in any single format which adds to the value (Blackfoot- Verticle Smiles). Have not purchased any yet, just getting feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettard Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Some of these are really good if you want to pick up a bands back catalogue cheaply (and in some cases with me, being a completist idiot I am). It will depend if you iike cardboad LP sleeve type releases, but to my eyes these are a really good way to go. There is also a series called Original Album Classics which are similarly presented and worth checking too. Some are remasters, usually the present ones avaliable as in the Cheap Trick ones, some are not and usually 5 discs, occasionally some are 3.. I recently got Ratt and Blackfoot and they definitely sound louder to my ears, so they may have been tweaked a little. Others in both series I have purchased and recommend Blackfoot The Cars Cheap Trick (x2) Earth, Wind & Fire (x2) ELO The Jeff Healey Band Loudness Montrose Mott The Hoople/ Mott Ted Nugent Pretenders Ratt Santana (x2) Sisters Of Mercy Ive seen Kix & Dokken available also,but im defo gonna buy the Ratt version cause I don't own any of em on cd (only cassette ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 This series seems to be expanding. The one release in particular that caught my attention was the Ratt set. I remember it being listed as remastered (Blabbermouth, I think) but other reviews say they sound the same as previous issued cds. That would be a good thing. Avoid almost anything that's been remastered. Unless you're getting something from an audiophile label like Mobile Fidelity, this is the treatment they get: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gmex_4hreQ Stick to the originals. If you want it louder, just turn up the volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clutch Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 This series seems to be expanding. The one release in particular that caught my attention was the Ratt set. I remember it being listed as remastered (Blabbermouth, I think) but other reviews say they sound the same as previous issued cds. That would be a good thing. Avoid almost anything that's been remastered. Unless you're getting something from an audiophile label like Mobile Fidelity, this is the treatment they get: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gmex_4hreQ Stick to the originals. If you want it louder, just turn up the volume. Sage advice. I'm starting to believe that more and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Recently I saw Europe in a "Metal Case Series"....or at least that is what I thought it said. I tried Google for it but didn't see much so I must have the name wrong. Maybe I need to stop back there and take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettard Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Bought the Ratt set,its not remastered that I can hear or indeed see info about on the repackaged set,still sounds great cranked up though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 I'm strange. I'll buy the best 3 albums usually in a row from a band. For me it seems that's where the best music is. These Original Album Series look pretty cool. The Ratt one has the first 5 CDs in it. Foreigner and The Cars also have the 1st Five CDs in them. Some of them skip some albums though, but there are some rare ones included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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