Justin Lane
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Looking over at MusicTap I found the following posted for yesterday's news found here.
EMI's Pink Floyd."Dark Side of the Moon" is definitely a high profile release and certainly overshadows much of anything else that is distinctly Pink Floyd. However, it should be known that not only is there the SACD version that touts multi-channel but that there is also a standard CD remastered reissue planned for the same release date of March 25. Two flavours of DSOTM for discriminating tastes.This looks like this is going to be another missed opportunity for SACD hybrid. Following the major disappointments of Gabriel and The Police being single layer only here in the states, we get this news. This most likely means the standard CD remaster will be what is found in most stores, while the Hybrid SACD will be harder to come by. Hopefully this news is incorrect, but with this disc already delayed, I fear it will be correct.
The most probable explanations would have to be Hybrid capacity, or something amiss with the multichannel mix resulting in pressing right up to the shipping deadline. It looks like EMI does not want to miss out on the anniversary month because of further delays and has decided to put out a CD as well. A big shame, but if correct, this is a major black eye for SACD.
J