I know I have ar least three vinyl copies of DSOTM, and two digital ones. Along with the purchase of the album from Apple Music. They are all different releases of the same album.
"AAA" Anonymous Atmos Addicts: which release did you buy twice or more to get the Atmos Mix of it?
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In terms of purely upgrading from one multichannel mix to another? Just Pink Floyd’s Animals.
In terms of owning it on vinyl etc?
DSOTM
Moon Safari
I think that’s it
In terms of owning it on vinyl etc?
DSOTM
Moon Safari
I think that’s it
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DSOTM
Couldn't resist
Couldn't resist
- The Best of The Doors
- Fleetwood Mac - Rumours
- Van Morrison - Moondance
- Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon
- Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells
- R.EM. - Automatic For The People
- Keane - Hopes and Fears
Well, add Storm Corrosion to my list...
In anticipation of the Carly Simon Atmos coming out next month, add that to my list with an asterisk 
Ditto
I'm always in two minds about this. My minimalistic, anti-collecting-for-the-sake-of-collecting nature fights against the thought of buying more than one version of a given album. On the other hand, I want to show my support for the artists and labels that release physical editions of Atmos mixes.
One good thing about being relatively young and not having been for too many years in this hobby is that my collection of multichannel releases isn't huge yet, so there are many titles I've never owned in any surround edition before (e.g. any Pink Floyd album
just to mention some of the most repeated examples in this thread - I love them but I've never had the opportunity to listen to them in quad or 5.1, let alone Atmos). So, in many cases, I don't even have that inner debate. So I'll be buying DSOTM and Animals as soon as my new dedicated room is ready (it's almost there - only needs the extra speakers), but it will be the first time I ever own those albums in physical format 
One good thing about being relatively young and not having been for too many years in this hobby is that my collection of multichannel releases isn't huge yet, so there are many titles I've never owned in any surround edition before (e.g. any Pink Floyd album
just to mention some of the most repeated examples in this thread - I love them but I've never had the opportunity to listen to them in quad or 5.1, let alone Atmos). So, in many cases, I don't even have that inner debate. So I'll be buying DSOTM and Animals as soon as my new dedicated room is ready (it's almost there - only needs the extra speakers), but it will be the first time I ever own those albums in physical format 
It better have the original quad mix on it, too.In anticipation of the Carly Simon Atmos coming out next month, add that to my list with an asterisk
I never listen to it, so I sold the 5.1 recently. Anyone wanna set odds that I buy the Atmos version anyway?
Maybe the allure of ATMOS will tempt you to play it this time aroundI never listen to it, so I sold the 5.1 recently. Anyone wanna set odds that I buy the Atmos version anyway?
Not a title you listen to ad nauseam, but every once in a while, it jumps into your collective mental playlist, and once played, doesn't disappoint.
Given it's a Steven Wilson production, I assume the ATMOS mix should be an improvement over his previous 5.1.
I would think most of the recent Atmos upgrades from an existing 5.1. I hit surround late but hard. E.g. Have replaced several of the excellent King Crimson 5.1s with those available in Atmos (and will continue to do so). My wallet is on antidepressants these days
in consideration that 5.1 is seemingly less preferred now than Atmos, and there are a lot more out there to upgrade in the future.
Consider, say, the Moody Blues. Regular CD at first, then MFSL, and then 5.1s came along. Dump the CD, try to sell the
MFSL on Discogs for a profit, then prep for dumping the 5.1s if offered in Atmos (hell, the upmix on IN SEARCH OF THE LOST
CHORD was good! I'd chance Atmos upmixes).
Now multipy by all the classic bands you upgraded from CD - MSFL (maybe) - 5.1. Maybe I should unretire.
in consideration that 5.1 is seemingly less preferred now than Atmos, and there are a lot more out there to upgrade in the future.
Consider, say, the Moody Blues. Regular CD at first, then MFSL, and then 5.1s came along. Dump the CD, try to sell the
MFSL on Discogs for a profit, then prep for dumping the 5.1s if offered in Atmos (hell, the upmix on IN SEARCH OF THE LOST
CHORD was good! I'd chance Atmos upmixes).
Now multipy by all the classic bands you upgraded from CD - MSFL (maybe) - 5.1. Maybe I should unretire.
I now hesitate before buying a newly released 5.1 album in case it may be reissued as Atmos down the track. These days, buying an album has become a calculated guess.
That’s crazy talk. Who would do that?
Oh, wait… So far…
Purposely:
Oh, wait… So far…
Purposely:
- R.E.M. - Automatic for the People
- Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon (standalone)
- Van Crankypants - Moondance
- Pink Floyd - Animals (I preordered grudgingly just in case of a price drop but forgot to cancel. It arrived during a complicated time and I forgot to send it back… I’m not even a huge fan of the album!)
- Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles My Sensory Perception of the Known Universe
- Any R.E.M. 5.1
- Any Dylan 5.1
- Any Beatles 5.1
- Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
- Beck - Sea Change
- Lennon - Imagine
- Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here (which does seem inevitable in the next two years tops)
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