kevin79
I was thinking of upgrading to the 2001 remasters. I currently have the 1991 Hollywood Records version of the albums. Does anyone know how the two compare?
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Adam Baboolal
Compilation albums, such as GHits are always reprocessed to match up a more continuous sound with each track.
But the only reason I would buy GHits is for the different edits. I like some, quite a bit.
Replacing the old 1991 remasters with the 2001 remasters is a good idea, dude. If you want it, go for it. Trust me, NO comparison!
Peace,
Adam.
But the only reason I would buy GHits is for the different edits. I like some, quite a bit.
Replacing the old 1991 remasters with the 2001 remasters is a good idea, dude. If you want it, go for it. Trust me, NO comparison!
Peace,
Adam.
Penis - Vagina
Sometimes compilations can sound very good though.. Classic Queen & Greatest Hits (U.S. 1992) both sound great.. much clearer than GHII.
I do enjoy different versions/edits too. Here is my careful, exact analysis of GHII in terms of what it actually contains:
01 A Kind Of Magic (Fade) 4:20 (original 4:24)
02 Under Pressure (Edit) 3:55 (original 4:04)
03 Radio Ga Ga (Fade) 5:42 (original 5:48)
04 I Want It All (Single Version) 4:00 (original 4:40)
05 I Want To Break Free (Single Version/Fade) 4:17 (original 3:17 album/4:21 single mix) (Single mix preferrable in this case)
06 Innuendo (Fade) 6:26 (original 6:31)
07 It's A Hard Life 4:07
08 Breakthru 4:07
09 Who Wants To Live Forever (Edit) 4:56 (original 5:14)
10 Headlong (Single Edit) 4:31 (original 4:37 Not edited for this CD.. the UK single has this version too)
11 The Miracle (Fade) 4:54 (original 5:01)
12 I'm Going Slightly Mad (Edit) 4:07 (original 4:22)
13 The Invisible Man 3:56
14 Hammer To Fall (Single Version) 3:38 (original 4:26)
15 Friends Will Be Friends 4:07
16 The Show Must Go On (Fade) 4:23 (original 4:32)
17 One Vision (Original Single/Iron EagleVersion) 4:01 (album version 5:08/this single mix is technically the original version, being released on the Iron Eagle soundtrack this way)
I do enjoy different versions/edits too. Here is my careful, exact analysis of GHII in terms of what it actually contains:
01 A Kind Of Magic (Fade) 4:20 (original 4:24)
02 Under Pressure (Edit) 3:55 (original 4:04)
03 Radio Ga Ga (Fade) 5:42 (original 5:48)
04 I Want It All (Single Version) 4:00 (original 4:40)
05 I Want To Break Free (Single Version/Fade) 4:17 (original 3:17 album/4:21 single mix) (Single mix preferrable in this case)
06 Innuendo (Fade) 6:26 (original 6:31)
07 It's A Hard Life 4:07
08 Breakthru 4:07
09 Who Wants To Live Forever (Edit) 4:56 (original 5:14)
10 Headlong (Single Edit) 4:31 (original 4:37 Not edited for this CD.. the UK single has this version too)
11 The Miracle (Fade) 4:54 (original 5:01)
12 I'm Going Slightly Mad (Edit) 4:07 (original 4:22)
13 The Invisible Man 3:56
14 Hammer To Fall (Single Version) 3:38 (original 4:26)
15 Friends Will Be Friends 4:07
16 The Show Must Go On (Fade) 4:23 (original 4:32)
17 One Vision (Original Single/Iron EagleVersion) 4:01 (album version 5:08/this single mix is technically the original version, being released on the Iron Eagle soundtrack this way)
Whatinthewhatthe?
Give me the Japanese versions anytime, especially that 3" CD boxset. Sounds SO lovely!!
goinback
Deacon: Is the GHII version of "Under Pressure" also slightly remixed (as it is on Classic Queen)?
Pim Derks
"Is the GHII version of "Under Pressure" also slightly remixed (as it is on Classic Queen)?"
No - the remix is only on Classic Queen.
No - the remix is only on Classic Queen.