ローデッド（ハイファイ・インディー・エクスクルーシヴ・ヴァイナル）

I popped this on the turntable and the AAA cut from the original master tapes is immediately noticeable—the clarity and depth are stunning. The 180-gram vinyl feels solid and plays dead quiet. This pressing is exactly what I was hoping for.

The quiet passages are dead silent, which tells me that Kevin Gray's cut from the original tapes really paid off. The 180-gram pressing feels substantial in the hands, and the glossy gatefold with that 4-panel insert is a nice touch for the price.

The gatefold jacket feels nice and glossy, and the 180-gram pressing has decent weight to it, but my copy came with a slight warp that doesn't affect playback. The AAA mastering from Kevin Gray gives it a warm, open sound, though I expected a bit more punch on the low end. Fine for the price, just n