Judas Priest – The Best of Judas Priest (1978)

Originally Released: 1978
This Release: 1978
Mastering: George “Porky” Peckham
Comments: This is a great compilation of early hard rock tracks from the NWOBHM giants’ first two albums. I believe it may not have had the band’s seal of approval but after 37 years I’m hoping they’ve moved on. This is an original UK pressing with “A Porky Prime Cut” etched in the side one runout and “PEK” on side two, denoting a George “Porky” Peckham cut. As is the norm with a Porky cut, the sound is big, bold and punchy. This isn’t an essential compilation, but it sounds amazing.

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Talking Heads – More Songs About Buildings And Food (1978)

Originally Released: 21 July 1978 (US)
This Release: 2013
Mastering: Chris Bellman
Comments: Of the first 4 Talking Heads albums, this is the one I’ve listened to the least. Listening to this high quality reissue, I have no idea why. It’s packed with great tunes. This is the 180 gram EU reissue and it sounds great. Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering and pressed at Optimal in Germany. Soundwise, this is only a slight improvement on my original Australian pressing, which more than holds its own. May not be worth the extra money over easy to find originals, but it’s a keeper for me.

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Originally Released: 9 June 1978
This Release: 1978
Mastering: Ted Jensen
Comments: Australian pressing with the censored cover art. Thankfully EMI Australia used the US stampers for this. Mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling. Very flimsy vinyl but the sound is anything but.