The Pentangle* – The Pentangle

The excellence of the mastering is only rivaled by the shittiness of the pressing. It's almost schizophrenic.

The pressing sounds good, apart from the last two tracks which suffer from underlying surface noise. The additional packaging on this reissue, however, is mostly low-resolution images and a logo that bears no relation to the album. Lyrics are included on the inner sleeve, although they are not correct.

This sound absolutely fantastic. Awesome instrument separation and imaging. Sparkly but not fatiguing highs on the guitars. The vocals are sometimes hauntingly good and the BASS!!! Man the bass and drums sound excellent. For an album that came out in ‘68, I’m almost shocked at how good it sounds. My only complaint is the record does not come in a polylined sleeve. And for something that sounds this good, that is a shame.

Regarding the pressing: it is perfectly flat and completely silent!

This thing stands up to my so-called expensive audiophile records. Grab it while you can, for the price it is a steal!

Great Music and the early pressings on the TRA-Label are great sounding records. Very natural, lively and dynamic. Highly recommended…

One of the finest albums that came out of 1968. Musicianship on another level. Tom

Hands down one of the coolest albums ever. This one + “Cruel Sister” are constantly spun on repeat on my tt :)

Having finally received my copy, I can say that this reissue sounds very good indeed. Sound quality is excellent on my SME 20.2/SME V/Lyra Kleos front end. Pressing quality is top class. I just don't get it why quality conscious U.S. labels aren't using Gotta Grove Records in Cleveland, OH. Matt Earley and his crew in Cleveland never disappoint. If you don't own a pristine original of this one, try this reissue. You will like it!

Does anyone have any reviews on sound and pressing? Is this better than the MOV?

Recently found a near mint copy of this while thrifting. Absolutely FANTASTIC sounding pressing. The dynamics on this are incredible.

Really Nice sounding pressing, the stéréo définition is clear and There are a lot of space between instruments, it breath! The bass is loud and voice of Jacqui has a full présence. The drums stéréo rotation on Bells is really well done. Good mastering job on this one.