As I mentioned elsewhere on the forum, a lot of current release music is released on vinyl where the dynamics appear to be in tact, seemingly unafflicted by DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) that is found on the digital release.
My hit rate is about 50/50, where the LP will show signs of obvious DRC, or it doesnt. I believe sometimes the same digital master is used to create the LP and CD releases, and sometimes it is a different master. Perhaps in the good examples the finalised studio mix is used for the LP (before the digital mastering engineer has messed with it) ?
This thread will document my personal findings, where I have recorded the LP to a Korg MR2, and checked the results of these recordings. It's true that my system could be influencing the accuracy of these recordings, but any inaccuracies are by far and away outweighed by the significantly different results that point to articial (digitally applied) DRC.
I'll open by showing an example of an LP that to my ears and eyes, is significantly compressed.
The Knife, Silent Shout (2006- click)LP, track 1
CD, same track
The Silent Shout LP and CD actually sound more alike than different (surface noise aside), and no surprises why, they are both compressed . There is a general lack of dynamics, everything seems loud. The LP and CD of this album is likely to be from the same digital master.
A good example.
Fever Ray, Self Titled (2009- click).LP, track 8 , I'm Not Done
CD, same track
That album (LP) sounds just sublime. Whoever says electronic music sounds better compressed, hasn't got a clue !!!!
So, the posts I make in this thread, will be geared towards revealing those current release LPs that have their dynamics in tact. I may also show some compressed LPs from time to time, just as a reminder, that it isnt all rosey.