I just bought a LP base on what the label had proclaim in terms of recording by re-engineering a master recoding with newer eqpt.
“Transferred from ‘80s analog master tapes,
its vivid sound comes alive on this ultimate-quality analog record.
This BEST of ANZENCHITAI includes 10 songs that have been specially selected for listening on high-end audio components, being chosen from the original 14 greatest hits albums ANZENCHITAI has ever released.
The master sources used for this record, excepting one song, are the analog master tapes (1/4-inch 2 track recording, tape speeds of 38cm/sec), all of which had been well-preserved under the supervision by Universal Music Japan. Only one song, Melody, which was selected from ANZENCHITAI VIII used digital master as its production master.
The lacquer discs used as original masters for record pressing have been produced by Shigeru Buzawa, who is the greatest mastering engineer of NIPPON COLUMBIA and has abundant experience in sound productions of numerous Japanese distinguished singers.
The mastering works also have been done by Buzawa using the state-of-the- art equipment: the STUDER A80 tape recorder which had been meticulously tuned by an experienced maintenance engineer of NIPPON COLUMBIA, and the bespoke analog console in the studio.
The precious sound of analog master tapes has been awaken by the greatest engineer from 30-year slumber, and evolved into the “reborn” sound, with its fresh grooves being carved into lacquer discs.
We finished the record as a 180gram heavyweight LP, using specially compounded vinyl plastic and the first metal stampers produced from these lacquer discs.
Play it on your audio components and enjoy the authentic high-quality sound of the BEST of ANZENCHITAI.”
From their promo statement, isn’t it possible to improve on the master recoding with new eqpt and experienced sound engineers? Or the above are also snake oil? They charge a premium for it which is also available in SACD.
https://www.stereosound-intlstore.jp/product/113