I bought The Wall on it's original release date in late Fall 1979. My brother and I shared a room and stereo at the time. We sat in our room before our parents came home and listened in awe. I still have that copy in pristine condition. It is still a fabulous immersion experience.
Glad there's still more to cover on The Wall. Personally, it isn't my favorite Pink Floyd album, but listening to this, your review and the history behind the album truly made me appreciate a lot more! Edit: I didn't expect to hear the name of my country (Venezuela) In this vid, it was an interesting vid!
Funny that several viewers mentioned Animals. I always thought it was a great album. I think it was undervalued by critics who expected a sequel to wish you were here or dark side. Personally I think Animals featured some of the best guitar work Gilmour ever did.
Former Yugoslavia pressing is the same as U.K.,a " friend," of mine stole U.S.copy that I had. But,now days my copy is more worth,because is hard to find a copy from that period,because Yugoslavia " broke up," so there are not much copy's to find.
I got lucky that my mom bought an original US copy back in 79 and kept it in fairly good shape all these years, its one of my favorite records in my collection. Keep up the great work on these videos!
@@1980sGamer I got my Canadian pressing for free! A friend was dumping his vinyl years ago, and I was the only person he knew who still had a turntable. Also got his beat-up original copy of Meddle in the bargain.
@@stephencooke4569 Well dang. You can't beat free. The Canadian pressings are also known for sounding fantastic. I know mine does. Although then again, The Wall usually does anyway. :)
Just today I found an original first US pressing in an antique store in San Diego. I was looking for a table and noticed an older looking "The Wall" Vinyl as I was walking around. Picked it up for $40. You have no idea how stoked I am right now. Its playing as I write this. It sounds godlike. Just a bit of cleaning and it sounds amazing. Dreams do come true sometimes.
The UK pressings get great reviews, the US pressings get mixed reviews. I got a UK one and I think it sounds great. I don’t know how much digital was used but they advertise it as “remastered from the original analogue tapes”.
@@pmoiteiro The US Wish You Were Here was digital, the Uk wasn't. I have everything from Obscured though Momentary and they all sound great. No surface noise, ect.
The Wall is a masterpiece of an album. I have an original 1979 US pressing that I found in the dollar bin. I was so happy when I found it for that much!
I've been following your channel for maybe 4 years, and I'm glad to see that you are gaining subscribers. But most importantly, that the content is getting better. The lighting and set design etc... has been stellar for many years now, but now the content itself (scripts etc...) are getting better and better. Though I think you should coincider having a second channel, where you can put stuff that doesn't really fit on the main. Thanks for the content!
I can’t believe you didn’t mention the incredible 2012 repress on harvest records. Imo, the absolute best sounding pressing of this album ever, and I own an original pressing as well. If you haven’t heard the 2012 vinyl version, I HIGHLY recommend it.
Even though The Wall is a cliche'd album to love from Pink Floyd, it tells such a detailed story in a miraculous way, that deserves the audience it still receives today. I've only been fortunate to receive a cd and newer vinyl version of the Wall, but man do I love seeing that art on the inside.
On vinyl I have the original 1979 with Empty Spaces listed as What Shall We Do Now (my dad gave me his copy from when he was a teenager) On CD I have the 2016 version on Pink Floyd Records
There was a radio interview with UK DJ Tommy Vance the week it came out (I think it’s on RU-vid), where Waters explains: “The thing was, What Shall We Do Now is quite long, there was just too much of it. It’s basically the same tune as Empty Spaces, so we’ve put that there instead. But we’ve left the lyrics there, because they’re quite important to the story. I think we’ll do the song when we do the show, though.”
Nice, I happen to have a copy of the MoFi remastering on CD. Lore has it that they were able to get rid of some noise that Alan Parsons was not able to in the original mix/master. I just reripped it to Apple Lossless just for giggles. This goes well with my original pressing and your great cocktail creation! Keep em coming!
I remember in the early 80's, me and a friend talked his dad into renting us a stereo Sony Beta machine, so we could record audio from The Wall and Live at Pompeii onto cassettes. I probably still have them somewhere. Good times!
You missed a great re-imagining of The Wall. I don't think there was a vinyl release but look up Luther Wright and the Wrongs - Rebuild The Wall. It's the entire album done in a country to bluegrass style. It actually works! Rumor has it Waters heard it and loved it!
As a sophomore in high school (1979)…I went to the local head shop and the guy was unboxing “The Wall” records. I was able to grab the first one and it didn’t have a price sticker on it. It was blank with the decal inside the slot with album 1, side A. I imagine that was very original. In the early 80’s I had joined the Navy and put my stuff in storage…my little brother broke into the unit and stole everything. I found out later, he gave some away, sold some and just lost some (approx. six milk crates of albums and three full cassette cases). Came home on leave after “C” school and the unit was empty. We are NOT close to this day!
@@StickerCity-tr3to yes I do. I remember using my Disc Washer on the album prior to even setting down the needle. I remember several of my albums distinctly…AC/DC - Back in Black was very memorable as was Foreigner - Head Games and The Moody Blues - Long Distance Voyager…they were all sorta milestones. Like Boston - Boston and Black Sabbath - Master of Reality. What it was like being a kid! 👊
I was about to buy the 2016 pressing but a friend of mine gave me his small vinyl collection in remarkable shape, which included the original Mexican release. It sounds awesome!
Man, I bought the 2016 pressing not too long ago and I thought they were great. Kind of sad to see they're more of a stepping stone in this list but Hopefully I'll find these other pressings you mentioned in this list soon.
Don’t let anyone steal your joy. Have more confidence in your own opinion. Remember, this is ALL subjective. If it’s great to you then it IS great. I have been collecting vinyl longer than this kid on RU-vid has been alive. I own “The Wall” in 6 different configurations, including a UK Harvest 1st pressing. I happen to think that the 2016 pressing sounds great as well.
I was lucky to find a NM original UK pressing here in Scotland for 24 pounds, so never questioned myself on which version to buy, but as always fantastic video mate! And long live Pink Floyd!
A friend of mine in the mid-90s had a vinyl called the wall soundtrack and it had all of the songs from the movie including when the Tigers Broke Free. Bob Geldof does vocals on several tracks. And it was the movie version of all the songs
I have all the Pink Floyd albums on Vinyl including a repressing of ‘The Division Bell’. I bought most of them in the 1980’s before CD’s came out. I played my version of The Wall so much that you can almost see through it. Not really but, it did spend a lot of time on my turntable. When I listen to digital versions of the albums, I can still hear all the pops in the songs in my head.
Christmas 1979, I got a copy of The Wall. I was finally able to retire the month old, but well worn cassette I used to record it off the radio. (In those days, they often played big releases in their entirety.) I still have that copy. US edition.
You do not mention the "Why Pink Floyd" version. Is it the same as in 2016 or is there a difference? On the other hand, we have been waiting for years for James Guthrie to finish the multi-channel version, although it would hardly come out on vinyl; but it is assumed that he was working on the original analog tracks. Hopefully this year goes on sale to mark the 40th anniversary of the album.
My dad still has his original 1979 Australian pressing of "The Wall". He's kept it in near mint condition along with the rest of the records he bought in the late 60s-early 70s. He would record them onto cassette tapes to keep so as to not wear out the records. We bought a high quality turntable a few years ago and paired it up with a well made stereo system so we can really enjoy the sound of the records.
Just scored a Santa Maria promo pressing for $30 at a little shop near me in excellent condition. Easily a VG+ for the jacket and media. No timing strip though. Does the timing label missing affect the value? I have never really thought about it, nor looked into it.
Yes, that would lower the value some, but the main thing to worry about would be the condition of the vinyl. Hopefully it's in VG+ or excellent shape, and if so, that's the only copy you'll ever need (if sound quality is your MO).. promo copies are hands down the _best_ sounding versions in existence. If you do want to flip it though, I'm sure you could get some good $ for it. Look at the matrix/runout etchings in the deadwax and compare it to what's on Discogs and Pink Floyd Archive, that'll tell you everything you need to know. Nice score! 😎
There is no surface noise on my 2016 pressing, sounds great :-) The dynamic range is good and not too loud. I have the Japanese and UK first pressings and find them a bit dull in comparison but it's all subjective. Btw. pick up the new Robin Trower album, nice :-)
I have the 2016 reissue which isn't all that bad but I also have a fairly new/budget set up so a bit of surface noise isn't too bad. The worst part of getting it was the unsolicited advice from an elitist on reddit about how I wasted my money... Anywho great video, keep up the great work!
I have the 2016 reissues. I just started my collection a few months ago and figured why not get it. All the other reissues of Floyd I own sound fine to me.
I own an original 1979 US pressing of The Wall on vinyl as well as the 2011 CD James Guthrie remaster and the 1990 Mobile Fidelity CD. Audiophiles on numerous music forums say the original first US pressing of The Wall has the best sound and i agree. My vinyl copy needs a cleaning and it will be near flawless, bought my copy for twenty dollars back in 2005 or 2006. Great video!
I just unknowingly bought original Animals and The Wall vinyls. They were cheap on eBay and I’d grade both at a VG+. I’m so happy they turned out to be originals
I had the first pressing of the Italian EMI, I had the first pressing of the German EMI, the British one and finally I have currently had the first pressing of Columbia Records INC for a couple of years. made in the U.S.A. which I consider the best ever, as it derives from the original matrices; it should not be forgotten that the recordings were completed at Cherokee Studios and Workshops Studios, the final mixing was carried out in the United States, and it was the first time outside of EMI's Abbey Road Studios. Following the first printing of EMI-Harvest and then the German and French PATHE' Marconi. Greetings, Victor
Metal Maniac people are hoarding original copies. a later 70s or early 80s pressing in vg + should sell for about the same or less then a brand new copy. check out reverb lp .com if you like to find a copy online that is a reliable source. otherwise I say keep hunting around your local record shops.
Another brick in the wall part 2 from live in berlin have the beeeesssttt solos !! Cindy Lauper singing is meh but the solos by Rick Di Fonzoso and Snowy White, organ solo by Peter Wood, and a surprise synthesizer solo by Thomas Dolby (dressed as the school teacher) are fucking insane !! Definitely worth looking up! Great videos bro; loving the pink floyd the wall content lately!
Im fortunate to have an original US pressing from 1979 that still sounds very good despite its age. I also got the single of "Tigers" as well. Both of these were purchased within a day or two of release. I have never seen the single since anywhere out in the wild! I noticed your copy of Pros and Cons of Hitchiking on the shelf and was also fortunate enough to have an original 1st edition press with the nude hitchhiker sans censor bar. Not sure how many got out for sale before they were censored but again I purchased it the day of release and got lucky. I don't think its super rare but makes for a nice cover right? Thanks for focusing on Pink Floyd lately, great videos!
I know I'm a year late, but I'll throw my thoughts in anyway. I recently received what I believe to be the 2018 180 gram US pressing of The Wall. It appears to be pretty much identical to the 2016 version, but is listed separately on Discogs, so idk. Anyway, the vinyl is absolutely superb. No distortion whatsoever, excellent bass, crisp treble, and very little noise. Honestly has to be one of the best sounding vinyl records I have ever heard. If you can't find a decent original pressing, get the reissue. It is great.
One of the copies that i recomend to not look for, is the first argentinian pressing. Long story short, they censored quite a lot of disc 1, they deleted happiest days of out lives, the wall part 2 and mother. In disc 2 they also deleted some of the songs, i think in the flesh was deleted
Nice round up of one of my all time favorite albums. I do have an original pressing which sounds amazing, but I also have the 2016 reissue you mentioned, but I have to disagree on how it sounds and I don't believe it was digitally sourced. According to the the album hype sticker and a little research they are remastered from the original analogue tapes . Was there some source you found that states otherwise?
I’ve got a first pressing from release day 1979 when I bought it as a kid. The back upper right has no barcode (I hated when they ruined album artwork with those) and on the inside right gatefold panel about halfway up it says “Produced by David Gilmour, Bob Ezrin, Roger Waters” To the left of that it says “Words and Music by Roger Waters Except” and no band members are listed. Later pressings changed that to list all band members and producer credits were stripped from Gilmour and Ezrin and just lists Roger Waters’ name in that brick. There’s a little surface noise but not a bad sounding copy considering I played the hell out of it as a teen and adult. I also have the white paper hype sheet with “Pink Floyd The Wall” on it that was slipped between the cover and shrink wrap to identify the album. I tucked it in one of the pockets in 1979 and it’s been there ever since.
Thank you I really needed this kind of advice. Luckily I have avoided buying the latest 180 gr release (I’ve been tempted more than once)so I can keep searching a good US, UK or German first pressing. How important is to you that your copies have the removable sticker?
I inherited a original pressing of The Wall from my father. it does have a small 4x3 or so piece of paper that says "Pink Floyd's The Wall" But no other material besides the two records with original dustjackets.
The crazy thing about vinyl is that copies vary so much, you almost have to just give it a go and find out for yourself. It's also part of the fun imo, makes me feel alive lol but really.
I got the recent remaster version as a Christmas gift (to myself). Sides 2 and 4 had HORRIBLE surface noise. It took some time contacting the label, they sent me a new copy which sounds impeccable. I have the original US pressing my Dad bought when it released the day after my birthday. The highs are smashed and lows are meh. It’s very possible that my father had excessive tracking force and wore it out. I also have DSOTM and WYWH, they too are worn. The original Meddle sounds fantastic. I have his copy of “A Nice Pair” with naked boobs!!!
Guess it was providence that I managed to find a 1979 pressing of The Wall at a local flea market. Now to find the single for When The Tigers Broke Free...
Still got my original pressing, will need to drag it out to find where it was pressed. I assume New Zealand where I bought all my Pink Floyd in the day.
You didn’t mention the original Canadian pressing?! That is the version “I” own. It was the main reason I checked out this video. I can’t seem to find, anywhere, where anyone talks about this version. Is it the same as the U.S. pressing? More info would be appreciated.🙏👍
I have the Colmbia version im assuming U.S. the gate fold is in good condition. The vinyl is in nearly perfect condition and sound quality with the exception of one part of "run like hell" on side 4 will skip one spot, however it might be due to my cheap turntable I bought back in 2003, which is the same time I bought album. Bought it used thru eBay in 2003 I wanna say for less than $20. If it is a original pressing, its in extremely good shape for it. I'm assuming its original because on the sleeves the lyrics for "What shall we do now" is written on it, but "empty spaces" is on the vinyl so now im definitely sure its a original. Out of the 7 or 8 Floyd albums I have, I'd have to say Animals has always been my favorite.
I have the reissue released on emi before they became pink Floyd records its 180gram sounds superb and comes with a huge poster which wasn't included in the 2016 reissue
I'm pleased with my original US pressing even though there's a scratch during the second guitar solo during Comfortably Numb. Also Geek please review some Nine Inch Nails. All their vinyl releases are fantastic. Plus The Downward Spiral just turned 25 and The Fragile is about to turn 20.
I have an original pressing. It was rather cheap and has some surface noise but I notice certain cartridges handle it pretty well to where it's not a hindrance to the enjoyment of the record. My friends have the modern repressing that you said to avoid but I haven't gotten the chance to listen to it yet. They're not as picky about digital/analog or sound quality in general. Are all of the Floyd reissues digital? I have a copy of Animals and it sounds great even if it is digital. I've never heard an original pressing so I have nothing to compare it to though.
I am fortunate to have obtained 4 truly amazing sounding sides for this double album. It consists of 3 separate pressings. Two of the pressings are sonic gems, but only for either side 1 or side 2, where each of their flip sides has nothing special sound quality. The third pressing has amazing sound quality on both sides of the pressing, with side 4 having demo tape sound quality. They are all 1979 Columbia pressings, as follows: Stamper codes: Pressing #1: Side 1: PAL 36184-1A (this side sounds fantastic) Side 2: PBL-36184-1AG (this side sounds ordinary) Pressing #2: Side 1: PAL-36184-1AB (this side sounds ordinary) Side 2: PBL-36184-1AH (this side sounds fantastic) Pressing #3: Side 3: PAL-36185-1AC (this side sounds fantastic) Side 4: PBL-36185-1AE (this side has demo tape sound quality) So with the above information, those looking for stellar good sound quality have a guide. But it is only a guide. Pressings with the exact same stamper codes are not guaranteed to have outstanding sound quality (no two pressings have identical sound quality). But the right stamper codes give you a better shot at avoiding bad sound quality -- you have a better hit / miss ratio with these stamper codes. Cheers!
Interesting that a British band's release so close to the early '80s has a solid US pressing. I've actually heard a lot of good things about other UK origin albums on vinyl from around that time. The Capitol pressings of several Beatles records from the early '80s (the ones that mimic the rainbow stripe around the label from the '60s) are considered very very solid, and Queen's The Game album's original Elektra pressing from 1980 is also considered the de facto version of the album to purchase. I guess US record plants were just at the top of their game at that time or something? I dunno, beats me
