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The 2020 reissue features an excellent reproduction of the iconic die-cut sleeve .
: A few reviewers find it "dull and compressed" compared to the more "airy" UK first pressings . new_order_blue_monday_2020_hq_vinyl_rip_technic...
: Listeners describe the sound as "miles ahead" of original pressings, with crisp highs and a well-separated midrange . Some users have noted it sounds "like it is cut from tape" . The 2020 reissue features an excellent reproduction of
Reviewers and enthusiasts often highlight several key sonic improvements and technical details: Some users have noted it sounds "like it is cut from tape"
: The main modern addition is a small QR code on the packaging which redirects to a website, though collectors generally find this non-intrusive . Critical Perspectives
“Highly recommend the 12' 2020 repress of Blue Monday. Vinyl is weighty, and the remaster is boss. Sounds absolutely miles ahead of my original pressing honestly.” Reddit · r/neworder · 5 years ago