Metallica On 45
Not to be outdone by competing series of classic Blue Note reissues, Metallica is jumping into the audiophile waters with 45RPM pressings of the band’s first two albums – Kill ‘Em All and Ride The Lightning. These deluxe sets, due on April 15th, feature two 180gm 45RPM vinyl discs pressed at RTI and half-speed mastered by Stan Ricker from the original analog tapes at Mobile Fidelity. Both are packaged in a Stoughton gatefold jacket with a “Louder Faster Heavier” bellyband. Hi Fidelity thrash, indeed. Oh, and both will be available in a single disc 33 1/3RPM issue as well. Retail on the 45RPM sets is $30 and the single disc regular version goes for $17. Feel free to email us at thefolks@audiophileusa.com to reserve copies.
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