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Essential SACD's For Your Collection-In No Particular Order!
Dark Side of the Moon - 30th Anniversary EditionDark Side of the Moon - 30th Anniversary Edition by Pink Floyd
Buy new: £6.88 / Used from: £5.29
An absolute masterpiece finally able to be heard as it was intended!
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road:Remastered SACD/+DVDGoodbye Yellow Brick Road:Remastered SACD/+DVD by Elton John
Buy new: £58.69 / Used from: £18.98
The classic Elton album with a new mix of "Candle" as a bonus!Track down the deluxe edition with a bonus dvd doco on the making of the album.
Music for the Masses [Hybrid SACD + DVD]Music for the Masses [Hybrid SACD + DVD] by Depeche Mode
Buy used from: £37.32
As I write this list ALL of Depeche's albums have been remastered/re-released on SACD and DVD 5.1.What an outstanding effort from Mute Records and the band.I have all the SACD's.Brilliant!
Every Breath You Take: The ClassicsEvery Breath You Take: The Classics by The Police
Buy used from: £17.97
The Police never sounded better.There's also a new mix of "Message.." and a re-recording of "De Do Do Do.."(from the failed '86 sessions)only on the 5.1 layer.A hidden treasure!
Tubular BellsTubular Bells by Mike Oldfield
Buy used from: £50.00
Another classic from the days of Quad-sound.They have used the original Quadrophonic mix too!Awesome!
AvalonAvalon by Roxy Music
Buy used from: £59.99
One of my favourite Roxy Music albums in 5.1 Avalon is brilliant!There is a "Best of"SACD available as well but it's not in 5.1,what a shame!
Tommy - Deluxe EditionTommy - Deluxe Edition by The Who
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £9.49
The sound of one of the greatest rock groups of all time performing their magnum opus in your living room,and you're right in the middle!Sit down,shut up and hold on.Play at maximum volume!
The Best of Simple MindsThe Best of Simple Minds by Simple Minds
Buy used from: £16.14
Not in 5.1 but included here as they are one of my favourite bands.The best collection of Simple Minds available and the DSD remastering is superb!
Minimum-MaximumMinimum-Maximum by Kraftwerk
Buy used from: £597.34
Surround sound live album from the Fathers of Techno!Greatest hits in a live remixed format.Like having them 'round for your own personal rave party!Xcellent!
Brothers in ArmsBrothers in Arms by Dire Straits
Buy used from: £13.82
5.1 version of this classic 80's album,here's hoping we get the rest of the "Straits"catalogue eg.Love Over Gold!
Ziggy StardustZiggy Stardust by David Bowie
Buy used from: £45.45
One of five Bowie albums on SACD and with "Heathen" also a 5.1 mix.Ziggy and the Spiders invade your surround sound system and you're instantly infected!Turn It Up!
The StrangerThe Stranger by Billy Joel
Buy used from: £138.91
Although not a hybrid disc(you will need an SACD player for this one),it is in 5.1 and what a great mix it is!
Genesis 1970-1975Genesis 1970-1975 by Genesis
Buy new: £71.98
Great box set of classic albums from one of Prog Rocks best.Fans seem to be divided over the new stereo mixes.The SACD 5.1/DTS mixes are awesome!There is also a beaut essay book with extras.
Morning GloryMorning Glory by Oasis
Buy used from: £42.13
Imagine having the Gallagher Brothers recording their classic album at your place.Press play and turn it up!"Champagne Supernova" in 5.1 is an absolute treat!
101 [SACD Hybrid]101 [SACD Hybrid] by Depeche Mode
Buy used from: £43.42
Surround live SACD and this one achieves what it sets out to do(make you feel like you were there),rather than bury you in the mix.The Mode were at their peak."Good Evening Pasadena!"
The War of the Worlds [7-disc Collector's Edition]The War of the Worlds [7-disc Collector's Edition] by Jeff Wayne
Buy new: £41.78 / Used from: £36.45
THE classic 70's concept album rejigged in 5.1 for the new millenium.Collectors edition contains 2xSACD,making of DVD and four cds of demos and remixes.Uullaaahhh!!
Bat Out of HellBat Out of Hell by Meat Loaf
Buy used from: £38.75
No longer available but worth a mention as parts of this album were re-recorded for 5.1("Paradise") as the original master tapes were destroyed by fire.The original stereo mixes are also included.
The Singles Collection: The London YearsThe Singles Collection: The London Years by The Rolling Stones
Buy used from: £39.99
Although not in 5.1(I think music from this era should stay as mono/stereo mixes),a great collection of vintage singles.Top quality DSD remastering!Check out the Stones album reissues too!
Rage Hard:The Sonic CollectionRage Hard:The Sonic Collection by Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Buy used from: £76.65
Some reviews say there's no bass,maybe those reviewers have no sub woofer,I had to turn mine down!Only drawback,radio versions of the hits.5.1 mix supervised by Trevor Horn!
Days Of Future Passed (SACD/Deluxe Edition)Days Of Future Passed (SACD/Deluxe Edition) by The Moody Blues
Buy new: £10.08 / Used from: £7.99
THE Moody Blues album eveyone should own.Disc 1(SACD) has original quad mix in 5.1.Disc 2(CD),alternate mixes and period live recordings.Hearing this album in quad is awesome!
SupernatureSupernature by Goldfrapp
Buy new: £16.09 / Used from: £14.87
Good to see some newer music making it on to the SACD format.This 5.1 release also includes DTS-DVD.I love this group and their distinct blend of electro swirls all around you on this album!Brilliant!
Beethoven: Nine SymphoniesBeethoven: Nine Symphonies by Berliner Philharmoniker
Buy used from: £43.44
Box set that's worth mentioning as some regard these 60's Karajan performances as the best recordings of Beethoven's 9 symphonies.You also get a bonus SACD of a rehearsal for something different.
Sacred Love [HYBRID SACD]Sacred Love [HYBRID SACD] by Sting
Buy used from: £1.00
Sting's solo tour de force.A full-on trip from one of music's journeymen.
Bob DylanBob Dylan by Bob Dylan
Buy new: £124.19 / Used from: £199.99
The full Dylan SACD collection!It's a bit pricey but worth the investment.I appreciate his songwriting more through this box.Warning,this is a 16 disc set.Ouch!
Toto IVToto IV by Toto
Worth the price of admission just to hear "Africa" in 5.1.Original SACD release NOT in surround.Buyer beware!