Damn this reissue of Catholic Priests is good!
First of all, I remember talking with label about all the possibilities how to make it as close as possible to original. Hospital was considering various options, but this slipcase and jewelbox with full original design is great. No blurs, no cmyk color fuck ups, no revisionism. 3 panel "booklet" is basically replica of original, and inlay/slipcase is tasty addition.
But what about sound itself? I was mentioned that they hunted each track original DAT tape master, that it wasn't just one DAT master, but tracks scattered on multiple tapes. And now when you listen for the CD what presents the dat material "as is", without restoration or modification, one can conclude that even if you have the LP, this is worth to have.
It may be tough for vinyl fans to admit, but this material does benefit from CD release. 1996 dmm cut ain't the best possible sound if comparing to depth and clarity of all detail in these original recordings. Suddenly many tracks appear as veil of hissy cloud is removed. Not that I'd get rid of my original LP, nor my passion for vinyl records, but if you objectively look at the facts... this cd is better.
With the stream of rather lame looking reissues, this one stands as good example how they could be done. Respecting the original, but also professionally!
