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phoenix Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: Aug. 2001 Posted: Aug. 06 2001, 19:09 Hi! I'm a new member of this board, and I really could use some help... I'm a big fan of MO, and I'm trying to "collect" all albums of him. But after researching a lot, I still have 2 "little" questions... 1: HDCD vs. "Old Ones" I have some albums in the "old plain" CD format, and I have some in the new HDCD. I've heard that the HDCD have MUUUUUCH better sound, and I heard the opposite. So, for you ppl, and not considering the errors in the covers (because what I care is the music), should I sell the old copies and buy all titles as HDCD, sell the new ones and try to find the oldies, or keep the things like I have, because there's no difference between them, and it was only a way of Virgin rip off some money? 2: Compilations with New Tracks This one is "easy": Wich compilations (if any) have new tracks not included in any album? I usually don't buy compilations of any artist that I own all albums, unless there's some new tracks that I don't have... TIA for your help! Back to top

phoenix Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: Aug. 2001 Posted: Aug. 10 2001, 18:51 Hey, ppl... Can anybody help me (at least with 1st question)? Back to top

Ugo Group: Members Posts: 5495 Joined: April 2000 Posted: Aug. 10 2001, 20:15 My answers: 1) It depends on whether you like old albums better than new ones or vice versa. Because all the albums from Killing Fields onwards are all recorded on digital tape, so the differences between the "usual" copies and the HDCD remasters are really unnoticeable. But the albums MO made from 1973 (TB) to 1982 (Crises) do REALLY sound much better on HDCDs. 2) The Complete Mike Oldfield is a good compilation, because it has lots of rare singles and non-album tracks. But if you want a really beautiful MO comp, get the four-CD edition of Elements. It's hard to find and expensive, but well worth the trouble and the money. -------------- Ugo C. - a devoted Amarokian Back to top

phoenix Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: Aug. 2001 Posted: Aug. 11 2001, 06:42 Know what? A huge thanks for your simple effective reply. "I can see cleary now the rain has gone..." I was considering The Complete MO anyway, because I had it on original K7 some years ago (It was my first approach to MO) and I loved so much that I listen them till the point thaeres no music in it I kept the box, and sent the tapes to garbage Anyway, now I can complete my collection knowing what to look for. Thanks! Back to top

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