Paul McCartney,Wings/Band on the Run Original DCC Compact Classics

DCC Compact Classics is a high-quality CD label that is as charismatic and popular as Mobile Fidelity. The masterpiece “BAND ON THE RUN” reprinted from that CD will be released. [High-quality CD series “DCC” by charismatic engineers] High-quality CDs that appeared in various ways from the 90s to the 2000s. However, even if you say “high-quality CD”, there are many different methods. As companies began to compete with each other to release products, there were differences in their superiority and popularity. The various miscellaneous methods can be broadly divided into three. One is what could be called “material-based.” Normally, CDs have a structure in which the aluminum vapor-deposited film on which signals are recorded is sandwiched between polyocarbonate sheets, but this material is replaced with a highly reflective metal film or highly transparent resin to reduce reading errors. This applies to “SHM-CD” and “Blu-spec CD” (however, the recorded data itself is the same as normal data, and it is said that errors may increase depending on the reading tuning of the player. ). The second one is “digital technology”. The CD standard is 16-bit, but high-quality digital remastering involves digitizing the analog master with a high quality of 20 bits or more and converting it to 16-bit. A type that uses new technology to suppress digital deterioration during conversion. Typical examples include “SBM CD” and “HDCD.” The third category is “Engineer”. They borrow the master tapes of albums from record companies and digitize them, and are extremely particular about the tape playback environment and process. Of course, each manufacturer has their own unique know-how, and they pay close attention to the finish, focusing on reproducing the “sound of the master tape itself.” Representative examples of this are “Mobile Fidelity” and “DCC Compact Classics.” And the important thing about this type is “Who remastered it?” Because the sound quality is not improved through digital technology or materials, each step depends on the skill and taste of the craftsman, and no matter who does it, it will not be the same. Among them, popular engineers appeared, and many engineers became charismatic, such as the master Bob Ruddick and Bill Inglot of the Rhino label. Their masterpieces are extremely popular among the many high-quality CDs out there, and some are even sold second-hand for tens of thousands of yen. And one of them is Steve Hoffman. The analog sound that uses vacuum tubes for mastering equipment is even called magic, and it is the charismatic sound that has spread the “DCC Compact Classics” brand around the world. [The original “BAND ON THE RUN” is forever natural and beautiful] And this work is “BAND ON THE RUN” revived by Hoffman’s hands. The sound is truly amazing. The treble extends naturally even there, the thickness of the midrange, and the vibe of the deep bass are clear. The sound, which is strictly based on the “master tape,” boasts the original softness while also having a sharp attack sound. Normally, the sounds that are boosted with limiters and compressors that are common in digital remasters can destroy details or pierce the ears at high volumes, but this work is completely different. Even when played at high volume through speakers, it’s just a pleasant experience, and when you listen to it through headphones, you can feel the presence of the instrument as it vibrates with each note. Another point is that this “BAND ON THE RUN” was released in 1993. DCC Compact Classics is based on Dunhill Compact Classics, which was founded in 1986, and released 116 titles in the “GZS series” in eight years from 1992 to 2000. After that, the company changed its name to Audio Fidelity and continues to release the “AFZ series”, but the “GZS series” is particularly highly rated. Although Hoffman handled the mastering for both, it is unclear whether the equipment has changed, whether it is because of the introduction of HDCD technology, or whether Hoffman’s brilliance has diminished, but the “AFZ series” It lacks the analog-like richness of the “GZS series”. On the other hand, this work is a masterpiece from Hoffman’s heyday. Although it has been 21 years since the recording, you can still enjoy the original sound of “BAND ON THE RUN”, which still retains its delicateness. Even though it’s a digital CD, music is still a product of human hands and sensibilities. This is especially true if the work was handmade in the analog era. The new digital technology and materials are wonderful, but in the end, the freshness of the master tape itself and the engineer’s “kan” are the pinnacle. This work is such a CDN-01785-Lisma: A rare masterpiece that was digitized during Steve Hoffman’s heyday. Taken from the original DCC Compact Classics CD(GZS-1030) Remastered by Steve Hoffman 1. Band On The Run 2. Jet 3. Bluebird 4. Mrs. Vandebilt 5. Let Me Roll It 6. Mamunia 7. No Words 8. Helen Wheels 9. Picasso’s Last Words (Drink To Me) 10. Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five