Oh yes, the grail arrived 🙌. Looking forward watching this, as soon as I am done with my work 🤩

Finally received my copy today. Not joking here, I've literally cried from emotion when I heard this version of Flamenco Sketches. This mastering/pressing is so natural and engaging that it was the first time that I've totally stopped hearing my system and I just listened to the music.

Michael, I almost didn’t watch this video because I was afraid of what you may say. I am waiting patiently for mine to arrive. Thankfully, you loved it so much. Now I am even more excited to receive mine!! Thank you.

Just got mine today. The sound is stunning. The attention to detail in the packaging is also top notch.

So happy to hear it’s a great product & lives up to the pre-release hype. Many thanks 🙏

Another great video... love your passion for good sound. Cheers from California!

My copy should be here any day. Can't wait. Glad to hear it's top notch. I knew it would be. Chad and the gang are doing a fantastic job at Acoustic Sounds. Thanks Michael. Always look forward to your videos!

Fantastic release right down to the shipping materials. I spoke at length with Teddy about this project. Happy to see it arrived all the way to Germany in pristine condition.

Waiting is a virtue. Glad I can wait patiently. Well. At least a year later. So far the wait has been worth it. Pleasing. :-) Bought the 45 UHQR and it's already spinning on the plate. ❤️Heike

I knew the UHQR was the winner I can’t wait for my preorder .

Rad so happy you did this video

I will get my first one tomorrow (I ordered two). Can’t wait! Thanks for the review.

That box is so gorgeous. I love all of the beautiful details. I am looking forward to hearing my copy whenever I receive it. I hope I'm in the first 6,000 but I'm not sure. I'm so excited about what AP will be bringing us in the future. There are alot of great companies out there but their quality is unmatched at this point. Thanks for showing this and sharing your thoughts. Take care.

This is a "great" example of what can happen when people who love music put their minds to making a great quality product. Beautiful! Mr. Pete----------> aging hippie

Get mine on Thursday and can't wait to hear it!

I watched the panel with Bernie and Michael and Chad, it was informative and fun!

Thank you Michael! Great to see that you have received your copy! 👍 My order is still „In Progress“ 😊, but I am really looking forward to it, especially after your video! I have the mono OG so it will be interesting to hear the difference! Grüsse aus der Schweiz!

Congratulations to your new UHQR …. 25.000 copies are much more than I would have thought, but even better 👌🏼 For all not familiar with German: selbstverständlich = self-evident

great! you received your before I did! and I am in Houston, TX!. Congrats!

I bought the MoFi 2x45 set a couple years ago. At that time, it seemed like the best, or one of the best, versions of Kind of Blue on vinyl. It wasn't easy to find, and it wasn't inexpensive. But I was happy when I finally got it. It sounded better than any other version I've heard on vinyl or digital. For that reason, I was reluctant to buy the UHQR when it was announced. How many copies of Kind of Blue do I really need? But, after watching this video last May and doing a bit of research, I decided to order a copy. I'm so glad I did. I received it yesterday (4 months later, almost to the day!) and played it. It sounds RIDICULOUS. Listening to it is just a whole different experience. It's so much more natural sounding than the MoFi (which I liked very much, and still think sounds good). It is the warmest, most open, most airy, most "alive" sounding version of Kind of Blue I've ever heard. I never imagined Kind of Blue could sound this good. Like you, I also appreciate high-quality packaging that reflects a lot of thought and care. As you say, the packaging that accompanies this beautiful record is absolutely first-class. My MoFi is still in excellent condition, and I'll get a fair price for it. It will make someone who can't afford the UHQR very happy, and I will recover a portion of what I spent on the UHQR. I can now answer the question "How many copies of Kind of Blue do I really need?" The answer is one: the UHQR. Many thanks for this video, which probably was the "tipping point" in my decision to purchase. I am so happy I now have a copy of the UHQR Kind of Blue. Cheers and be well! Ron C. Kenosha WI USA

Nice overview, Michael. Mine is in the mail and should arrive this Thursday. The only pressing I have is from Music on Vinyl, which uses a digital source. Looking forward to hearing an all analogue version and happy I held off for this AP release! Wooohoooo!!! 🎉🎉🎉

I enjoy your videos. I’m looking forward to receiving my copy soon as well

The only criticism or problem that I can foresee with this album (as I said I haven't received mine yet), is that it will have the same affect on people (and me of course), as pure heroin does to the body. One is instantly addicted, and you have to have MORE! Damn you Chad Kassem!!!!!!! Thank you Michael for another fine video!

Nice job, Michael! Chad must have seen to it that you got your copy shipped ahead of the crowd 😄 I’m normally not a completist collector, but I’m making an exception with these UHQRs and will get the 45 rpm as well.

Wow... looks amazing and how does it sound..listening to your video and writing this comment at the same time...Love it! Your verdict:Essential, smokes the 45rpm Mofi... can’t wait to hear it 🥳❤️

I'm glad they shipped your copy first. You deserve it because you were on the panel. Enjoy.! Mine is on the way.

I just listened to my copy today and I'm extremely happy with it. I know there is some controversy on a popular audio forum regarding pressing defects, etc.... I'm sure there are people with legitimate pressing defects. I can only speak to personal experience. My copy is flawless and sounds phenomenal. I've listened to this album too many times to count on various pressings and formats so I am very familiar with it. I believe some people are not use to hearing tape hiss or minor tape blemishes that are attributed to the master tape itself. Perhaps people are not use to hearing this level of information/detail on other versions. The brushing/drums are more pronounced on the UHQR (it can be heard on the original SACD and Classic Records version as well). Based on sound quality alone this is legitimately gonna be one of those "buy now or cry later" titles.

“Smokes” seems quite strong. If so, the 45 RPM will be transcendent.

Großartig, ich kann es kaum erwarten mir die Scheibe anzuhören 😊. Wir müssen dann mal einen Termin vereinbaren, wann ich mir das gute Stück abholen kann.

I was going to skip over this release but now am probably going to wait for the 45 rpm UHQR version of this fabulous release.

Waiting for my UHQR version of Kind of Blue and will make it my point to get the 45RPM version also. Great video

Can't wait to get my copy. I know you're very happy with this release, Michael; but we all know what you really want. The 45s! :)

My copy is on it's way. Can't wait to put it on the wheel of steel.

Nice....still waiting for my copy !!!!....Ed in New York 😎🗽🥂

I just received my copy....thanks for the rundown

Thankś for the Information 🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊GOAT KITCHEN

Looking even more forward to my copy. Thanks!

Ich kann’s kaum erwarten und hoffe bald auf Post 😎

Still waiting for my shipping notification to the Uk, but having watched the panel I know they are working as fast as they can. Happy for you that you got yours fast....well deserved. A 2nd panel showing tonight as well, should be interesting. Thank you for the video Michael. Cheers Graham

Great video man! I'm hoping to pick up a copy of this thank you for sharing it with us my friend.

Can't wait for my copy to arrive! I don't own the Mofi, my only copy is the excellent Mono RSD from a couple years ago. Cheers from Chile Michael, enjoy!

Nice video Michael!! Thank You. It is nice to get confirmation that the UHQR is the most natural sounding version. I always prefer natural sounding records to technically perfect ones....just like a piano player who plays technically perfect, but without soul as compared to one that is technically less perfect but with lots of soul!! I will be comparing my Classic Records 2 lp version to the UHQR soon, as my order is "in process", so I should get it soon. I am expecting to confirm your results along with Michael Fremer's results which are that the UHQR is the clear winner!

Thank you Michael for the unboxing,,I’m very excited to get this record I preordered it 2 weeks ago,, I heard they sold out on the 20th,, not sure if it’s true, I haven’t looked but if that’s true that’s wild 25000 copies in 2 weeks, soo glad I pulled the trigger and got one,,, I am squirming with excitement like a little girl,,lol,, I hope I made the 2nd round of 6000 presses, can’t wait

Wow cool das du die schon hast. Ich hab auch sofort bestellt als es möglich war bei Acoustic Sounds und hab glaub 1,5 Stunden dafür gebraucht weil die Seite so überlastet war. Meine ist leider noch nicht mal verschickt :-( Grüße

Excellent, still waiting for my copy!

Chad spilled the beans. Up next is Jimi Hendrix Are You Experienced. I’m waiting for that UHQR release!!!

Appreciate the review Mike. Ordered on 4/5/21 back ordered via Music Direct. Perhaps should have gone through AP

Nice video Michael - thank you. I'm still waiting for my copy here & I'm really looking forward to hearing it. I must say though.. I don't like the look of the box. I suspect because they are charging a high price for 1 record, they feel they have to give it a premium aesthetic. Understandable perhaps, but they did a pastiche of old book with that rounded wooden spine covered in fake leather and the gold edges & gold lettering. So nasty. Just as well that I love the music, I can hide the box and put the regular sleeve on the shelf.

Even though I have the MoFi, I ultimately decided to order this. I’m way down on the list so I’m sure it will be awhile before I see it. I will sell the MoFi.

It looks so nice I am go to buy one

Wow got it already!

I am so excited I just received mine within the hour! Number 428 - can't wait to get this home for a spin!

Well today was the day finally got it

Thank you Michael, it's interesting...I caught one of your very early videos my friend and noticed how much more space you had on your shelves! Ha!! ..these box sets are big! I have to say I love the 45rpm mfsl because of the airyness, the room in the soundstage and the detail..I will wait for the 45rpm version I think (odd how they are doing this in 33rpm first!?)

The fact that it’s a high quality, 33rpm version is the selling point for me. I already have the MoFi so I think I’ll pass on the 45rpm UHQR. My system isn’t nearly revealing enough to get the most out of these pressings so I’ll leave the 45rpm for someone with a better system.

Wow! You have a very low No.000101 Congratulations! Waiting for my copy.

Can't wait for my copy!! Congrats on getting yours, thanks for sharing!! #VC4LiFE

Have a number of copies of this album (including CD & SACD). Waiting for the UHQR to arrive. will be listening to a flawless copy of the Classic Records 200 gram handmade Quiex. I suspect its gonna be identical. Not a bad thing just a reference. If we are taking bets on the next UHQR titles my $$$ is on it being another Hendrix, Floyd or The Who. As always appreciate the content

Ordered mine the 3rd may at 11.17 AM. …still,waiting for it …not on the way yet……… can t wait for it

I enjoyed the video but not the fact you have yours and I am waiting on mine. Such is life. Mine will arrive soon enough.

Great greetings from Poland

I wish the mofi would have been in a jacket in that box. Can’t wait to get my UHQR.

Enjoyed the video, thanks. By the way the most correct translation for selbstverständlich is effortless.

great segment.

sounds exciting to have one

Looks great. Thanks for the review, Michael. 2 bad that your copy has a seam split. Of course Analogue Productions will replace it.

Lol. Mine is still at stanstead (three days and counting)

I wouldn't be so sure that the bass on the MoFi was due to EQ, the bass is even louder on the 4track reel-to-reel

For those of you who held out for the 45, don’t hold your breath. AcousticSounds did a video on this release. They covered every aspect of it’s creation. They had no date for the 45, and by the way he talked it may even be a few years.

For the first time on this channel I feel ever so slightly suspicious because Michael is in the gang with the analogue productions guys... I just felt like he had to say it was amazing anyway.. But I do feel a sense of relief that I didn’t fork out money for the “crappy” mo-fi version. That last bit was a joke. Can’t wait for my copy, great video as usual

I’m gutted, ordered mine really early and just found out it’s on back order

I should receive my copy of the 45rpm version in a few days.

I hope it’s not too much longer before I get my copy. I was going to wait for the 45 rpm but I saw how fast the 33 rpm was selling. I figured I better get the 33 just in case the 45 sells out before I could get my order in.

A classic album with classic mastering (literally)! If only mine wasn't on back order:(

Still waiting for mine...

i don't know what it is about Kind of Blue...every time I listen to it, I fall asleep during Blue In Green

I ordered two copies and according to their website they are in progress whatever that means. Hopefully mine will be on there way soon.

Chad knows that Kind of Blue having the crossover appeal that it does, if he nails this, there could be knock-on effects for all of his other audiophile jazz releases. 25,000 is the right number and from what it sounded like, they still won't last.

So much space for one record. Imagine you have 4000 records like this.....

I have the dsd MOFI version of a kind of blue and it's pretty good to my ears...will definitely try the UHQR version

Thank you....!!!! 👊

Glad I got my order in then !!!

I don't doubt is a great release but do I need another copy of it? nope...l am happy with my 70s uk laminated sleeve repress and let's buy something that I do not have in my collection

I pre-ordered a copy. I wonder when I will get it.

Although the MoFi version is quite good, this version, BY FAR, is the best I have EVER heard. It literally brought me to tears. Buy it…or you too will have tears…of regret!

In my prediction, the 45 will have a larger sound stage compared to this 33 - one thing the mofi does better than this 33 uhqr is its soundstage and sound projection. And the 45 uhqr will probably have better bass. I find the 33 a little thin. The 45 uhqr doesn't need the bass of the mofi, but a little more would be appreciated and I expect that to happen. I don't think the 45 will improve the mids or highs or nuance relative to the 33.

Please let us know how it compares to the Classic Records (2LP 33.3 rpm right speed/wrong speed) pressing that had the same BG metal plates. Thanks!

Yup, looks like Europe won out this time :) Loving my copy.

Great video! Awesome job

Release of the year ... unless the 45rpm version comes out before the end of the year perhaps?

Just had an email saying mine won't be dispatched until June or July from Acoustic Sounds in the US . I am in the UK.

So here we are August 25th 2022 Acoustic Sounds have announced another pre order of the legendary Kind Of Blue. 250000 copies! Has anyone asked about the condition of the Master Tape since this isn't the first reprint again selling as AAA When can we expect to see some real degradation of quality and when does the master tape become too precious to keep this up. We are rightly putting MOFI under scrutiny as a community just wondering if there needs to be some questions asked about Kind Of Blue. Its not the 40,000 Thriller release but at least we now now they are not AAA. Would very much appreciate your take on these concerns.

Nice! Mine arrives Thursday. Question I couldn’t have answered: has Chad sent you number 45?

Hi... I regularly watch your videos and always learn a lot. I noticed you have the cover in a very nice plastic that fits it kinda like a book that also opens. Could you tell me the brand of those and where I can get some??...I’m from Guatemala and here we have very little accessories for records so I pretty much order everything from abroad. Thanks... your listening impressions of this UHQR got me even more excited to get my copy... first of that level haha.

Hi Michael, do you have Classic Records in your collection as well? Would be interesting to see your shoot out v.s. this UHQR one. Thx!

Yo! You got a shout out from Acoustic Sounds!

101 !!! Enjoy

I just received my copy of the UHQR ‘Kind of Blue’ I was waiting for the 45rpm, but like everyone, I just couldn’t wait. Now that I had listened to the 33.3rpm UHQR version, I know that the 45rpm version when it is due for preorder, it will be massively popular. I love the MOFI 45rpm, but the UHQR is something else. I am sure Acoustic Sounds, or Chad Kassem will, is thinking of other UHQR in Jazz genre. It is a NO BRAINER. People will line up for other UHQR titles. Blue Train in UHQR? A Bill Evans UHQR title? The possibilities are endless. Man … the 45’s will be something to look forward to …. The world is going to want a copy. I don’t think 25,000 copies will be enough to satisfy vinyl lovers … and collectors. Something’s are just too good to be true, but the UHQR, ‘Kind of Blue’ … is.

Interesting to see that the 3 track was mixed to stereo. It was never intended to be that way. The three track (and I recorded on those three track machines back in the early 1960’s) was intended to give some room to ‘mix’ the different mics to mono. personally I think an original vinyl copy is hard to beat and the 2013 reissue was pretty dam good., This issue is not what the original artist and producer intended the record to be and I am suspicious to know how and what was done with the the three track tape.

I have a noise issue on tracks 1 and 2 and thought this was a problem that Acoustic Sounds knew about. They are giving me the run around on replacing it. My copy is #1600. Does anyone else have an issue??