Van Halen Mobile Fidelity SACDs now available for pre-orders

[Jeffrey Michael]

I’ve been ordering my Van Halen albums off the MoFi Website even though they charge shipping in comparison to Music Direct. The reason is, I was hoping they shipped the MoFi orders first. Apparently, this is not the case. I still don’t have a shipping notice yet. Though, I only ordered on March 9 of this year. So, hopefully, I’ll get a shipping notice sometime next week. I haven’t opened either my vinyl or SACD copies of the first album because I’ve been waiting for Van Halen II so I can listen to them together.

 

[GOS]

I ordered the SACD of Van Halen II just 2 days ago, and it shipped out late last night. Says Monday for delivery.

 

[key_wiz]

I didn't say VH1 sounded perfect - whatever that even means. I'm saying the mix - as is - - nearly perfectly captures the energy and goal of the music. Two very different things in my mind.

Yes, you could throw lots of tracks at me that sound more bassy than VH1 (or most of VH's catalog). But who else had EVH and his massive sound?

Again, mixes are trade-offs - and not just aurally. They have to suit the artistic purpose too. And a big bottom-end on VH1 would have made it sound more anemic, not more powerful. Just listen to the earlier demo versions of those songs with more - as you call it - "sonic balance". More bass and bass drum and doubled guitars in the mix - but less emphasis on Ed and Dave. And they don't have near the energy and power of the final mixes. They sound closer to some unmemorable 80s hair band than VH1.

I'll say it again, Templeton and Landee knew what they were doing. And they were trying to create a great rock album, not satisfy people who spent too much time listening to their speakers and not enough actually listening to the music.

Never a big Templeman and Landee fan, in spite of how much I love the music they produced/mixed. The same thin-low-end sound exists on the 70s Doobie Brothers albums.

 

[Rhinojack]

After listening to Van Halen II yesterday on YouTube, I decided that I really don't care for David Lee Roth's contribution to the band. (his voice). There are some good songs, good music on the album, but just don't care enough for it to buy. I bought the OneStep S/T debut as well as the SACD and even that was a bit trying. I would love to hear an instrumental version without his vocals. They sort of reduce the complexity of a great group with a great guitarist to a posturing rock star stereotype. Just my opinion.

 

[joelee]

Sorry

I’ve been ordering my Van Halen albums off the MoFi Website even though they charge shipping in comparison to Music Direct. The reason is, I was hoping they shipped the MoFi orders first. Apparently, this is not the case. I still don’t have a shipping notice yet. Though, I only ordered on March 9 of this year. So, hopefully, I’ll get a shipping notice sometime next week. I haven’t opened either my vinyl or SACD copies of the first album because I’ve been waiting for Van Halen II so I can listen to them together.

Sorry, Diamond Dave comes with the price of admission with the most desirable VH albums.

 

[Jeffrey Michael]

Unbelievable! I just sent MoFi an email since they don’t have a phone number listed on their website and it’s too late to call their parent company, Music Direct, asking why my order for the One-Step and SACD of Van Halen II is sitting on my account page unfulfilled and when they plan on shipping my order.

 

[cbmmm3]

Mine arrived Monday but Ive yet to get it in my greasy palm as they sent it to my office. I work remote currently so I need to drive in and get that disc !

 

[GOS]

Mine arrived Monday but Ive yet to get it in my greasy palm as they sent it to my office. I work remote currently so I need to drive in and get that disc !

You like having things sent to your office, I've heard. lol

 

[cbmmm3]

You like having things sent to your office, I've heard. lol

lol
yup. but that all goes bye bye come August 16.
no more office at that point

 

[GOS]

lol
yup. but that all goes bye bye come August 16.
no more office at that point

OMG, I'm so jealous. Ughhhhhhh. I really need to retire.

 

[barturtle]

minor issue with my VH S/T order

 

[Jeffrey Michael]

minor issue with my VH S/T order View attachment 107036

Nooooo……is that for real??

 

[cbmmm3]

Ill say this ---The DR values for VanHalen II is off the charts ! So Crankable !!!! Love it

 

[barturtle]

Nooooo……is that for real??

unfortunately, yes.

while I wait to hear from the place I ordered it from about a replacement or refund, I went ahead and ordered another copy from mofi

 

[GOS]

unfortunately, yes.

while I wait to hear from the place I ordered it from about a replacement or refund, I went ahead and ordered another copy from mofi

I must be blind (very possible honestly) what is wrong with it? And, what S/T mean? Again, might be dense on my part. lol

 

[cbmmm3]

I must be blind (very possible honestly) what is wrong with it? And, what S/T mean? Again, might be dense on my part. lol

VH II disc in VH1 jacket. s/t = self titled

 

[GOS]

VH II disc in VH1 jacket. s/t = self titled

Oh wow. I wasn't even looking at the jacket. I kept staring at the disc not seeing a problem. lol That is weird, if not almost hard to believe.

 

[barturtle]

Oh wow. I wasn't even looking at the jacket. I kept staring at the disc not seeing a problem. lol That is weird, if not almost hard to believe.

Yeah. Even though I had just opened it and stuck it in the player, I still had to double check that I didn't somehow switch discs with my copy of VHII

 

[Blackwood]

The only other one that has stayed up this whole time is Fair Warning, but I wonder if Women and Children First will be coming next to release them in order.

Because this potential out-of-order thing messes with my head a bit, I asked them and got a response today.

Pre-order of W&CF is now up at MD: https://www.musicdirect.com/music/o...oman-and-children-first-numbered-hybrid-sacd/

Also available on the MoFi site.

We know how schedules go with them, but in the e-mail I was sent, W&CF is next and coming in August or early September. No ETA on Fair Warning yet.

Maybe there’s hope of Fair Warning by Christmas and then Diver Down and 1984 by this time next year.

 

[Snood]

Already Had Snood order in for all VH SACDs - Got the VH 1 and 2 One Steps and duly put in my order for Fair Warning.....and Women & Children First (Best VH Ever and at their height...saw them on this tour general admission up close SUPER UNREAL EVENT to this day) I will prob get the the Fair Warning and umm 1984 vinyl too too just to complete.