| Feature | 2010 Deluxe | 2025 UPD | |--------|-------------|-----------| | Source | 16-bit digital tape transfers | 1/2” Analog Masters @ 192kHz | | Dynamic Range | DR6 (heavily compressed) | DR12 (natural) | | Bonus Material | 5 standard B-sides | 14 tracks including 7 unreleased | | Vinyl Pressing | Standard weight, GZ Media | 180g, Optimal (Germany), lacquers by Bernie Grundman | | Atmos Mix | No | Yes |
Several official versions fall under this banner. The most notable are: aha scoundrel days remastered and expanded upd
9.5/10 Recommended for: Fans of The Blue Nile, Prefab Sprout, Tears for Fears, and anyone who thinks 80s music was all bubblegum. | Feature | 2010 Deluxe | 2025 UPD
: PopMatters notes that while the volume is "a bit louder," the remaster uncovers details previously lost in the original 1980s transfers. GZ Media | 180g