Ramones – Ramones

It does have some IDG, but the trade off is that there’s wider grooves for a more bolstered bottom end & it does good! It’s definitely a different sound. Soft of has the “mofi treatment” so-to-speak. I think it’s a good one to have

What an awesome sounding thing! Amazing, flat and for the price it's a no brainier.

Cheap, fantastic, dynamic sound. Couldn't ask for more, really. Buy it

This is probably the best pressing of this record that I ever heard.

Granted I don't have another pressing to compare it to, but this sounds great to my ears! Nice and punchy.

Mixed reviews on this one it looks like. Just like the first reviewer I found the sound on this one very good. Heavyweight vinyl, just about zero surface noise and it fills up a room nicely. It’s punk so I’m not expecting the best “sonic” experience but I’m very pleased with this pressing. No complaints here, happy to add to my collection.

I don't like this remastered version. It attempts to bring the mix to more contemporary standards, but I think it falls flat. Although I agree bass is bigger/better - it otherwise sounds compressed. The clarity and dynamics are squashed, and although the original mix is pretty tame by our modern ears, it still has punch when you crank it up. Sorry, I usually love Rhino

Too much low end. Unfaithful to the original. Vocals way too trebly. Get the CB remaster from 2011 (elegantly done, faithfull to the 1976 one).

The record comes in a generic polylined paper sleeve, but this version also includes a separate sleeve with printed lyrics...assuming the printed sleeve is a reproduction of the original.

I don't think this is the same remaster as the 2016 40th Anniversary box set. This is a half speed remaster done at Abbey Road Studios like the box set edition. However, the box set is a mono mix and this reissue is stereo. It sounds top notch though. First thing that stands out is the driving low end. Super rich, deep bass tones. Extremely full sound. Drums sound nice but coulda been a lil more punchy but that's my only complaint. Dynamic range is excellent, cymbal crashes simmer. The vocals are up front and the music has great energy that defines the Ramones superbly. Sounds great. Pressed flat, centered correctly and dead quiet. 9/10. Very happy with the sound on this.