Deep Purple "Machine Head 50 (Deluxe)" 3CD+LP+BD-A w/ Atmos, US quad and 5.1 bonus (3/29/2024 -Universal)

[quicksrt]

I'd pick the DVD-A/Japan SACD as my fave mix so far. Bought UK SQ as a new release. Bought the DVD-A and the DVD-V in the previous box.

And you owned the US quad mix LP or Q8 at some point right?

 

[Blackwood]

Even in the video thumbnail shot, the booklet looks thin and cheap. And I don't think it is cheap. They just didn't go the extra mile (hardbound) on a 50th set which is when you are supposed to go all out right?

I would have been content with a cheap, mimeograph-produced booklet if the Atmos had been top-notch. Based on the streaming Smoke on the Water, I have a passionate dislike for what Dweezil has done.

To me, this was an album that deserved better than Dweezil’s mix. It’s only one song and maybe I’ll like the rest of his mixes. If not (and my expectations now aren’t high), I’ll be happy to have the quad version.

But I digress... yes, hardbound would have been a nice touch putting aside whatever extra it would have added to the price... which I would have paid because it’s such a great album by one of my favorite bands.

 

[quicksrt]

It's not uncommon for folks to buy a set like this and sell off the CDs and LP and keep the BR for the collection. That can bring the cost down to a reasonable dollar amount for just what one wants out of the deal.

 

[Quad Linda]

And you owned the US quad mix LP or Q8 at some point right?

Wrong.

I had no idea US CD-4 or Q8 were a different mix, so I never bought it. It was long OOP when I found out it was different.

This will be corrected soon, since I have the new box pre-ordered.

 

[César]

At last the Atmos mix is available on AM in Spain. Just one listen and the mix is kind of ok. Nothing too adventurous, nothing wrong.
I don't know if it's the compression or the mastering or what, but everything sounds as if under a blanket, no highs or lows, all muffled.
I switched to Elbow's last record also on AM and the "colour" in the music returned.
Very strange feeling about Deep Purple, it was like listening to the record under the water.
Does anyone feel the same?
Edit: Just played Japanese SACD and the difference is night and day!

 

[Blackwood]

 

[himey]

I liked the music Pinfield was dishing out on 120 minutes before I got into any rock music. This is cool. Glad to see him around again. The Frank Zappa mixes are so good. The bar is high for Dweezil.

 

[Zephead2112]

Trigger alert for those planning to watch the video above, who (like me), love to retain their hype stickers

 

[SHB]

Trigger alert for those planning to watch the video above, who (like me), love to retain their hype stickers

Actually, I try my best to retain the cellophane on the cover as well. I slice it open at the seam and slide all the stuff out and carefully but it back. He tore into it like a little kid opening a present at Christmas

 

[GOS]

Actually, I try my best to retain the cellophane on the cover as well. I slice it open at the seam and slide all the stuff out and carefully but it back. He tore into it like a little kid opening a present at Christmas

I keep the cellophane only if its the sort of box that the contents simply slide out on one side. It it's a box that opens like a clam, then I save the hype sticker and tape it on both sides with clear heavy shipping tape, then trim to size.

 

[SHB]

I keep the cellophane only if its the sort of box that the contents simply slide out on one side. It it's a box that opens like a clam, then I save the hype sticker and tape it on both sides with clear heavy shipping tape, then trim to size.

Retaining the cellophane on the clamshells are tough. Even though it's not a clamshell I was able to keep the cellophane on the 50th overnite sensation set. Nice idea with the heavy shipping tape with the hype sticker. Another reason why I like physical media, apple tv doesn't give you hype stickers or the fun challenge of keeping the cellophane intact.

 

[knifeman]

Believe it or not, I still have the lyric poster from my original copy. However, mine is white unlike what's shown in the video.

 

[Rhinojack]

I keep the cellophane only if its the sort of box that the contents simply slide out on one side. It it's a box that opens like a clam, then I save the hype sticker and tape it on both sides with clear heavy shipping tape, then trim to size.

I've noticed that they are unexpectedly easy to peel from the cellophane. I then stick them to the inside sleeve if it is non printed. A lot of times I replace that sleeve with a Mofi sleeve then stick it on.

 

[ssully]

Very Fuzzy on how much of the album is included in Quad!
"Blu Ray Audio will hold rare 1974 U.S. Quad mixes and three tracks in 5.1 audio from 2012, but also a brand new Atmos mix of the full album"

Then again, I'll likely prefer the Atmos mix anyway...

"three tracks in 5.1 audio from 2012"

these are just three tracks from the original 5.1 DVD-A from 2001, which were included in a 2012 set as well. It's lazy crediting.

 

[bsco]

I have the 12 inch laser disc of the 1973 live recording done through Denmark Radio.....it was a Japanese import at the time.....back in the late 80's......

 

[djstephan]

Shipping notice from jpc.de

 

[DuncanS]

Shipping notice from jpc.de

So have I, I wonder if I'll get stung for VAT (don't mind that) & the exorbitant tax gathering fee, , we'll see!

 

[Petr Kropotkin]

Shipping notice from jpc.de

Same from ImportCDs yesterday.

 

[mandrix]

Nada from Rhino.

 

[Quad Linda]

Nada from Rhino.

Ditto