| Source | Format | Notes | |--------|--------|-------| | | 24-bit/96kHz FLAC | Genuine 24/96 transfer, likely from analog master. Best official option. | | HDtracks | 24-bit/96kHz FLAC | Same master as Qobuz. | | Original 1984 vinyl + 24/192 needle drop | Unofficial | Some enthusiast rips exist; quality varies wildly. Check forums like Steve Hoffman Music Forums for known good transfers. | | 1985 Japanese CD (Atlantic 20P2-2002) | 16/44.1 | Sought-after for dynamic range. Ripping to FLAC gives excellent results. | | 2013 Rock Candy CD | 16/44.1 | Remastered, slightly compressed but with bonus tracks. |
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Always verify with tools like (spectral analyzer) or mediainfo . If the file’s bitrate is constant around 4608 kbps but shows a hard cut at 22 kHz or 48 kHz, it’s a fake. | Source | Format | Notes | |--------|--------|-------|