The 2011 version is what a remaster should sound like. Minimal changes from the original but a slightly cleaner and more powerful sound. I still prefer the original 1986 version though but thats just my personal preference. Interestingly, Wake Up Dead actually sounds better with the 2004 remaster though.

That the 2011 one had to be done shows what a disaster the 2004 one where...

The way they remixed the drums in the 2011 remaster was incredible imo. The artificial "cabin" reverb is chef kiss perfect.

Wake Up Dead 2004 is fantastic! I never thought the 2004 would beat anything..

The bass tone in the 2004 version is so harsh and thin. It ruins the intro to Peace Sells. I can't hear the difference between the original and 2011, which I would say is a good thing.

Original is the best,but I like also the 2011 remastering

I like 2011 best, it saw a lot of heft added, had greater resolution. That being said, I was VERY surprised by how Wake Up Dead actually *benefited* from the 2004 treatment. Using stereo separation on the guitars relaxed and widened things a lot, despite the 2004 remixes for the most part being quite horrible... especially with those inserted snares.

I could guess the answer before listening. 1986 best, then 2011, then 2004. They shouldn't mess with a classic

Wake up Dead is the only one that I prefer the 2004 version

2011 remaster because it's the original recording, just dusted off a bit and a little more powerful sounding. 2004 re mix is the worst, Dave completely changed how the drums sound.

I actually kind of like the 2004 remix. It does a nice job of compressing the song and making everything louder without overdoing the song and making it sound flat and emotionless. It definitely has a lot of issues, a lot of the character of the guitar and bass tones have been stripped out making the bass less crunchy and the guitar sound far more generic, but I could see myself playing the 2004 one at a party over the other two. For normal listening purposes, still gotta go with the og. The 2011 sounds just a tiny bit flatter to me, but I wouldn't be upset with it.

1986 sounds the best to me generally speaking. The 2004 versions suck with headphones.

1986: Has a very spacious sound. The production on the original fills up the entire room. All the instruments have more depth and are sonically pleasing on this version. The guitars, the bass, and the drums are all present in the mix and don’t sound muffled at all. 2004 remix: Honestly, this is one of the better remixes out of all the 2004 remixes. The drums aren’t muffled, the guitars sound much cleaner, and the bass is louder. I also hear certain sections of double bass pedals that I couldn’t hear quite as well on the original. The problem is this version still suffers from compression and is too bass heavy which buries the guitars in the mix. Certain songs like Wake Up Dead, I Ain’t Superstitious, and Bad Omen sound pretty clean on here, but then you have some awful remixes on songs like The Conjuring and Peace Sells. 2011: The original mix remastered, but it is a downgrade from the original in my opinion. Sure, the guitars sound cleaner, but the bass has been turned down and the drums sound more muffled in this mix due to compression. This remaster was unnecessary. The original already had fantastic production and is their best sounding album from the ‘80s. Here’s how I rank each version #1: 1986 #2: 2004 #3: 2011 I know. It’s weird that I put the remix over the 2011 remaster. The main reason why is that I like some of the remixed songs on the 2004 version. The 2011 sounds squashed in comparison to the original, which is why I decided to put it in last place.

YES! FINALLY! I think i like the 1986 version the best here. Probably because of that MASSIVE sounding snare. Which is strange to me because i remember it sounding a bit weaker. Kinda more like the 2011 version. But the 2011 version is pretty good as well, don't get me wrong.

for some reason 2004 sounds way worse than it actually is lol but still, 2011 is my choice. as a drummer, I have a hard time trying to tell what is what in the original record (even with my 8hz-40khz headset) because it sounds too muddy specially the bass drums and cymbals, dave clearly is overcompensating here with all these remasters, he's admited he spent the production money on cocaine and booze back then. 2011 gets the job done for me, it sounds crisp yet it keeps the staple 80s fat snares and such, compromised had to be made but he nailed it. loving your channel, dude. stay safe and have a great one!

I love the ultra reverberant toms and the 80’s snare sound on the original mix. The 2004 mix ruined the classic drum sound

Honestly I think the 2004 sounds the "best", but it really isn't true to the original feel and mix which is definitely the one that suits the theme of the album the most IMO. Sadly the original still isn't on Spotify and I haven't found any places that sell it near me so I guess I'll just have to get it online. I still think the 2004 has the higher fidelity and a more whole feeling audio-scape than the original and 2011, it just has more presence and dynamic variety to it. Not saying that that's necessarily the best thing for the album, but I first listened to the 2004 (and have so since) so the 2011(/original) has always sounded quite weird to me. However I think if you're going to go for the "original" sound, you may as well just go for the literal original album instead of the 2011. It'd be good to be able to compare all 3 while they're on vinyl, though, because of the lower compression levels/higher fidelity. (TL;DR): 2004

No bullshit, just neat comparison, wish youtube had more videos like that.

I probably like the 2011 the best. Kept the vintage sound but wrapped with a modern punch. 2004 is really rough on Black Friday and the title track, but I actually like the 2004 wake up dead version better because the drums didn't have obnoxious reverb on them. But the guitars on the 2004 master sound compressed.

I just wanted to comment to thank you for these videos. I'm on a mobile device and you made the comparisons much simpler and more convenient for me.

Original is good but the remix and remastered of 04 are killerrrrrr!!! I do really like it!!!

I always go for the original mastering. The 2011 is a vast improvement on 2004 (which sounded like a totally different album due to the remixing), but still sounds too compressed. I prefer quieter mastering. You can always turn it up as loud as you want.

Another great video. You’re the best!

断然に2011Verが好きです、Peace Sells好きかもしれない。。 続きが聴きたくなりました

The 2004 remaster of I ain’t superstitious is probably my favorite cus chris polands solos are louder then the other 2 versions

I still prefer the original even though it is annoying how quiet it is in my playlist compared to other songs and bands. I think a little less treble or maybe some clean up on the guitars so they don't sound so washed was all that was needed. I don't really like the 2011 one because there are a few points were they compressed it too hard and it distorts the tracks. The Conjuring is one example of this. It didn't need that much of a decibel boost. A little less goes a long way sometimes.

Mad props👌 for using "Black Friday" in the video, my favorite Megadeth song. As for comparisons, I don't know the 2011 remaster at the very end Of Black Friday sounds a little cocked wah sound. Like the galloping chug on the rhythm guitar riffs sounds a little Weird EQ wise?🎸🎧💫💀

86 overall winner 🤘🏽

In my opinion even though the 2004 one is the most different sound, it’s my favorite because of how…”smooth”? It sounds. The rest kind of sound like they’re being played in an echoey garage, to me.

The only difference between the 86 and 2011 is volume. Anyone saying otherwise is hearing a placebo effect. I'd put $ down on blind tests with them volume matched.

Wow the 2004 on this album is quite favorable? I actually like all three mixes especially 2004 wake up dead, that sounds amazing.

Think I’m the only one who likes the 2004 version lmao. It was the first I heard so I’m just most used to it 🤷🏻‍♂️ I do really like the snare reverb from the original and 2011 tho

in the 2004 version i just noticed there was a drum stick sound next to the initial bass solo 😂

The original and 2011 remaster win but for wake up dead its the 2004 remaster

2004 by far

2004 honestly wasn't as bad as I remember on some songs.

Dang man, you got me! I'm torn... my first thoughts were 2011 was closest to the original (hardly changed really except some extra reverb on the snare I think), and was turned off by 2004 but then some of those riffs started getting into it and I wanted it to keep playing and see how the solo's and stuff would turn out. It is definitely thicker and warmer overall. It's like getting a historically bad sounding album remixed better, this is one that can use it... like the added bass remixes of And Justice for All or if Slayer Show No Mercy or Christ Illusion were replayed today with Repentless tone I would listen and like that...

Damm Wake Up Dead in 2004 sounds like jazz but more heavy and with distortion

wow I actually like the 2004 Wake up dead the best and it sounds really good but a lot of the other 2004 tracks sound really meh. Shame the remix didn't work on other tracks as well.

The 2004 remaster is the worst that ever happened to megadeth, the original Albums not beeing on spotify is one of the main reason i switched to physical records only

Back for another comment. I wanted to share the versions that I personally prefer KIMB - 2018 Peace Sells - 25th Anni SFSGSW - 2004 Rust - MFiT Version (perfect) Countdown - Original Youthanasia - Original Cryptic Writings - Original It's about Volume vs Quality for me This is what I find to be optimal and doesn't annoy me The MFiT version of Rust in Peace is the best version for me, because its the ORIGINAL MIX, but a bit louder, with some improvements. No audible clipping either. It's amazing.

i never liked how the drum part changed in the newer wake up dead I know they played it live like that which is fine it’s kinda hard to choke a crash with one hand while playing the hi hat and snare maybe it was an overdub

2011 is my fav for sure

In my opinion, the original version from '86 is the best when listening to vinyl. The 2011 version is best for streaming or CD. The 2004 version doesn't exist in my world. Never happened.

Just look how hilarious flat the peaks on the 04 version are

is it me or 1986 and 2011 are exactly sound the same?

the wake up dead solo at the 1984 version sounds more "roomy", the other ones more "plate", someone agrees?

2004 is pure s#1T, 2011 is crispier but Still prefer the "organic" touch of the original.

Remember people, like I'll say again. Sound Replacer on ProTools. Except in this case for all the 2004 Re-Recorded and Re-Mastered albums Dave Mustaine did after (plausibly) learning it off of Chris Vrenna (Nine Inch Nails). and with using ProTools since the 90s. He, Trent with Charlie all received the Beta of ProTools from Digidesign to try on the Macintosh. The irony of how it spawned at-home recording and don't forget too; Trent and Co. all would gather about to print the digital recordings to tape to be mixed and mastered. :D

This one for me is all over the place, crazy. The original mix for this album has its high’s and low’s but man Wake Up Dead and Good Mourning greatly benefit from the remix. It’s way more balanced, the reverb isn’t drenched on, and it actually breathes more than the original. But god does peace sells sound terrible, the snare is practically non existent in that song and the bass tone is all thin and hollow, and not fat like the original. Other than the Good Mourning / Black Friday and Wake Up Dead the ‘04 doesn’t really have much to offer. The 2011 I could really care less about, yes it is the original mix with clarity but I’d just get my hands on an original ‘86. I’d have to go with original for the most part.

2004 is very clear sounding and i appreciate that but i like the rawness and reverb on the original

1986 for me i just has that raw and agrsivness of what they were all about back then

The snare just looses it's punch in the 2004 versions 🤔🤔🤔. The reverse gate rocks in the 1986 version . I am definitely happy with 86 one 👍👍👍. The 2004 versions have a lot clarity. I am very impressed by the bass guitar sound 👍👍

2004 all the way. Everything is crystal clear with the bass boosted immensely and mids are more polished. The OG is what we all knew for a very long time which is great, and 2011 sounds flat in some areas, so for me it’s 2004.

While the 2004 sounds a lot better I like the 2011 best because it keeps the original sound and cleans up some parts here and there.

I like the 2011 remix and remastered version

Peace sells best version is the original, wake up dead is 2004 and black Friday is 2011

I don't understand what makes the 2004 remaster of this album terrible, I do like the original but I think the 2004 remaster improved on the original although there are some things on the original I do like, the original vocal tracks and I like the intro to the original peace sells vs the 2004 version, I don't really care for the 2011 remaster, it didn't really improve the original and I'd rather listen to the original than the 2011 remaster at least the 2004 remaster had a bit of flavor to it then the 2011 remaster, the 2004 remaster of peace sells but who's buying Is not perfect but it's the best of the three in my opinion.

remasters that if noticeable in great change, I really like that of Megadeth.

I think the 2011 version just has a nice air to it. It's just slightly cleaned up a bit but I think it could've just been left alone at the end of the day. That 2004 remix was a travesty.

The 2004 remaster isn’t too bad but 2011 is what an album should sound like (If remastered) much prefer the original one though which I have on vinyl

Noticed when bands are doing two different reissue periods (like Maiden or Megadeth), they kind of correct the mistakes of those earlier reissues and try to get closer to the original. Still, noone can forget how much of a disaster the Megadeth ones were. The 2011 one returns to much of the ambience of the original

The only reason I like the 2004 one is the bass intro. It makes it pop more

Really cool

The 2011 version. Hands down.

メタルを知らない奴からすると、2011年が全体的調整されているように思いました。 曲によっては冒頭が軽くなっているものもありましたが、歌声を強調したいのかなと思いました。1980年代のものはギターが強調されてる気がしました！

Oh wow this one is my least favorite out of the 2004 remasters. Dave, what did you do with the snare drum??? The original is still my favorite, but the 2011 is a close second. It's a bit more polished but I think I like the rawness from the original for this album

2004 sounds way different than the other 2. The bass somehow sounds heavier or something.

1986年が一番良いです、他のはサウンドがクリアになっただけのようが気がして、軽く聞こえます。

I had a feeling these remasters were really different. I like the originals.

2004 just sounds like a re recored

Original all the way. The only re-release we need is that 5.1 surround they had at one point. And some damn good speakers 😆

え～っと、2004年remaster　が良いかな！

I always felt this album lecked bass drum power and the smare was too loud...but back then we just wanted cranking guitars and snarles and growls from Dave. Digging the 2011 version.

2004 is the Def Leppard Castration version...

Why remaster sumthin that was great from the start....

Yes I think the 1916 version is good

I dont see much difference between the original and the 2011 remaster but 2004 sounds like a different song altogether. It also sucks because thats the only version available on Spotify and for some reason "My Last Words" is greyed out and doesnt play at all.

2004 IS THE BEST SO FAR, WOOOOOW!!!!

My favorite is the 1986 version, because I always love the 80s reverb on the snare drum. The 2011 version is good too, because is more near to the original sound. The 2004 version I hate it, for the title track is like: "Where's the fucking snare drum?"

i don't think any of them sounded bad, that being said the 2004 one sounds very different

good comparison.

Hate that 2004 snare remix. Who was in charge of mixing there Lars?

I like 04 version tbh. Fatter bass is better

2004 has got all the beef. I'll take it. My og cd sounds pretty good still

Poland sounds the best. F#ck yeah.

I think 1986 the battery its kinda mute

I prefer the 04 remastered version. Too bad the snare drum is too hidden at times, damn, did they delete it here? (0:27) The other versions are too loud, and the bass doesn't stand out compared to the 04' remaster.

Originals are better. The guitars are down in the mix in the remixes. We guitar that is. In the last remix however, the rhythm guitar was higher which made it better than the original but only slightly on that track.

More megadeth comparisons! Please

2004 and 2011 are the same remaster

The 1986

I like the 2004 one better overall

I think I like 2011 the best.

Personally I think they ruined the drums on good mourning Black Friday for both remasters like 2011 sounds better than 2004 but the original is still a lot better

Originals are way better, 2011 is good too, I'd mostly heard only 2004 and will never listen to that version again. I never thought I really liked Megadeth but it could be cause I'd only heard them through such a terrible remaster I'll retry their albums with the originals. I wonder if other people are put off from otherwise good bands by bad remasters.

2011

All 2004 remasters are horrendous

I would really appreciate if u could continue comparing megadeth album versions it's really helpful I believe u stopped at cryptic writings?

Original and 2004 are objectively better than 2011 version. 2011 remaster is audibly clipping and generally sounds really squashed; 2004 version is very loud too, but at least it doesn't clip, even though I understand why not everybody likes this remix. On HD650 with a solid headphone amp 2011 version becomes tiresome quickly.