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I like Supertramp because their sound seemed really good. However, today I noticed a ton of compression especially in their live recordings. But even much of their studio recordings have a lot of compression.

Specifically "Another man's woman live" had exaggerated compression. "Gone Hollywood" also had more compression than I remember.

Is it possible to find remastered versions where they tone those effects down or off completely?

I like Supertramp because their sound seemed really good. However, today I noticed a ton of compression especially in their live recordings. But even much of their studio recordings have a lot of compression. Specifically "Another man's woman live" had exaggerated compression. "Gone Hollywood" also had more compression than I remember. Is it possible to find remastered versions where they tone those effects down or off completely?

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[–] [deleted] • 2 pts

Probably not remastered versions, they almost always ramp up the compression. Best to seek out rips of early CD's or vinyl.

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I allways try to find "Flac" any body have a better idea besides vinyl?

[–] • 1 pt

There was a long running series of releases labeled 'Original Master Recording', might be what you're looking for.

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Back in the '80s, ZZ Top released Six-pack, their first 6 albums in one CD box set. The compression made it unbearable to listen to.

[–] [deleted] • 0 pt

I remember that, I think wasnt it billy gibbons who remastered it? At any rate it sucked.