Pink Floyd DSOTM - Sony Japan 7-inch 5.1 SACD coming 4/19!

[fcormier]

I just saw that cdjapan has announced an SACD with the quad mix of DSTOM in a 7" packaging for the 50th anniversary! It's good for those of us who didn't buy the Immersion box set.

EDIT: It's the 5.1 mix with a 4.0 packaging.

The Dark Side Of The Moon 50th Anniversary SACD Multi-ch Hybrid Edition - [7-inch Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [Limited Release] Pink Floyd SACD

Pink Floyd,The Dark Side Of The Moon,SACD listed at CDJapan! Get it delivered safely by SAL, EMS, FedEx and save with CDJapan Rewards!

www.cdjapan.co.jp

 

[jeromejohn]

Looks like its the Guthrie 5.1 mix with the Japanese quad LP packagaing (confusing!)

 

[sjcorne]

Looks like its the Guthrie 5.1 mix with the Japanese quad LP packagaing (confusing!)

Damn, unfortunately I think you're correct - what a shame.

 

[fcormier]

Looks like its the Guthrie 5.1 mix with the Japanese quad LP packagaing (confusing!)

I reread the page and it appears you are right. Sorry for false hope.

Japanese original mini LP reissue of "The Dark Side of the Moon" from Pink Floyd. Uses the Hybrid Multichannel SACD masters released by Analogue Productions in 2021.

 

[user 14409]

Seems to say it has the Obi from the original quad release. The golden obi or something.

 

[sjcorne]

Seems to say it has the Obi from the original quad release. The golden obi or something.

Yeah, they modeled the packaging off the rare Japanese QS-encoded LP:

Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1974 Vinyl release of "The Dark Side Of The Moon" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

 

[Owen Smith]

What a shame it's the Guthrie 5.1 mix. If it were the quad mix I'd buy this.

EDIT: and I already have the Guthrie 5.1 mix on the 40th anniversary SACD anyway.

 

[Rob Bills]

Yes, why not release the AP Quad mix from 1973 in this package - like the Santana releases

 

[Simon A]

Like so many other Japanese releases, this will be a beautiful set.

Description

Japanese original mini LP reissue of "The Dark Side of the Moon" from Pink Floyd. Uses the Hybrid Multichannel SACD masters released by Analogue Productions in 2021. Features 7-inch cardboard sleeve packaging, faithfully replicating its UK original LP design. Comes with an obi featuring the "golden obi" used for its 4ch Quadraphonic edition released in 1970's in Japan. Rare items related to their second Japan tour in 1972 are faithfully replicated as follows

[1972 Japan tour related reissue]

1972 Pink Floyd In Japan Photo Book (48pages, Airport, Live, and Japan stay in 1972)
1972 Pink Floyd In Japan Tour Pamphlet (16 pages)
Ticket for 1972 tour in Japan (Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, March 6, 1972 )
Ticket for 1972 Tour in Japan (Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, March 7, 1972 )
1972 Tour in Japan Tour Poster (Tokyo: Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium)
The leaflet of the lyrics "The other side of the moon - works for all kinds of madmen -" distributed at the venue of 1972 tour in Japan
Flyer announcing the 1972 tour in Japan (Osaka: Festival Hall)
Promotional leaflet (handwritten by record company to promote "The other side of the moon")
Commemorative sticker (round sticker for the campaign to promote the band's visit to Japan at that time)
Commemorative single jacket ("Pink Floyd/Big 4")
Commemorative single jacket ("Point Me at the Sky")

 

[JonUrban]

Damn shame it's not the original quad mix. What's that all about? They have been very good up until now keeping these authentic. I wonder if this decision was not theirs?

 

[Owen Smith]

I wonder if this decision was not theirs?

With Pink Floyd you never know which argument got in the way.

 

[ar surround]

I just don’t understand. Why not the Parsons quad?

 

[Quad Linda]

Lots of chachkis, but I'll pass...

 

[4_everyman]

Lots of chachkis, but I'll pass...

If Quad_Linda is taking a pass, that's all I need to know. No order from me, either.

 

[Tribby2001]

Pre-ordered for the exclusive CDJapan bonus postcard and Japan release goodies. (No marbles)

 

[JonUrban]

Would have been interesting if they created 2 versions, a quad mix disc and a 5.1 mix disc, then monitored how many of each sold. It's probably a pipe dream. It's just like most restaurants don't offer both Coke and Pepsi.

Probably only wacko's like us know the difference anyway

 

[4-earredwonder]

Am I mistaken, or is there an ATMOS remix on the horizon?

 

[sjcorne]

Am I mistaken, or is there an ATMOS remix on the horizon?

Yes, on Blu-Ray in the upcoming $300 box:

Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon (50th Anniversary Deluxe Remaster) - Amazon.com Music

Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon (50th Anniversary Deluxe Remaster) - Amazon.com Music

www.amazon.com

 

[bayards]

... or send me £250 and i'll send you back a mono rendition. Sure Soundforge is up to it lol!!!

 

[rorysk1]

Years ago, I heard the original quad mix of DSOTM Alan Parsons did on a DTS test disc. It was musical, emotional, and when you closed your eyes, there were amazing moments of space, and timing of effects that were completely lost on the later 5.1 There were some arguments Alan didn’t mix the original stereo, and he only recorded it. However, when you’re a part of the creation, and you’re as good as Alan is, and you hear his original quad mix, it’s stunning.

James Guthrie is a great engineer as well, and my opinion isn’t about who’s better, but I just feel Alan captured the spirit of this album with his quad mix.