R.E.M.New Adventures In Hi-Fi

Label:

Craft Recordings – CR00438

Format:

2 x Vinyl , LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered , 25th Anniversary

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Alternative Rock

Tracklist

A1 How The West Was Won And Where It Got Us
Bass, Guitar, Bouzouki, MandolinPeter*
Drums, Percussion, Whistle [Ennio]Bill*
Piano, Synthesizer, VocalsMike*
Vocals, SynthesizerMichael*
4:30
A2 The Wake-up Bomb
Bass, Organ, VocalsMike*
Drums, PercussionBill*
GuitarPeter*
VocalsMichael*
5:07
A3 New Test Leper
Bass, OrganMike*
Drums, PercussionBill*
GuitarPeter*
VocalsMichael*
5:25
B1 Undertow
Bass, VocalsMike*
Drums, PercussionBill*
GuitarPeter*
Synthesizer [Arp Odyssey]Scott*
VocalsMichael*
5:08
B2 E-bow The Letter
Backing VocalsPatti*
Bass, Organ, Mellotron, Synthesizer [Moog]Mike*
Drums, PercussionBill*
Guitar, Electric SitarPeter*
VocalsMichael*
5:22
B3 Leave
Bass, KeyboardsMike*
Drums, Percussion, Acoustic Guitar, SynthesizerBill*
GuitarPeter*
Synthesizer [Arp Odyssey]Scott*
VocalsMichael*
7:17
C1 Departure
Bass [Fuzz], Organ [Farfisa], VocalsMike Mills
Drums, PercussionBill*
GuitarPeter*
VocalsMichael*
3:27
C2 Bittersweet Me
Bass, Organ, MellotronMike Mills
Drums, PercussionBill*
GuitarPeter*
PianoScott*
VocalsMichael*
4:06
C3 Be Mine
Bass, GuitarPeter*
Drums, PercussionBill*
Guitar, Keyboards, VocalsMike*
VocalsMichael*
5:32
C4 Binky The Doormat
Bass [Fuzz], Keyboards, VocalsMike*
Drums, Percussion, VocalsBill*
GuitarPeter*
Organ [Farfisa]Scott*
VocalsMichael*
5:00
D1 Zither
AutoharpScott*
BassBill*
GuitarPeter*
OrganMike*
TambourineNathan*
2:33
D2 So Fast, So Numb
Bass, Organ, Backing VocalsMike*
Drums, PercussionBill*
GuitarPeter*
PianoScott*
VocalsMichael*
4:11
D3 Low Desert
Bass, OrganMike*
Drums, PercussionBill*
GuitarPeter*
PianoScott*
Slide GuitarNathan*
VocalsMichael*
3:30
D4 Electrolite
Bass, Guitar, BanjoPeter*
Drums, PercussionBill*
Guiro [The Guiro!]Nathan*
PianoMike*
ViolinAndy*
VocalsMichael*
4:05

Companies, etc.

  • Record CompanyUniversal International Music B.V.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗R.E.M./Athens Ltd
  • Copyright ©R.E.M./Athens Ltd
  • Licensed ToCraft Recordings
  • Published ByNight Garden Music
  • Published ByWarner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
  • Recorded AtBad Animals
  • Recorded AtJohn Keane Studios
  • Mixed AtJohn Keane Studios
  • Recorded AtLouie's Clubhouse
  • Mixed AtLouie's Clubhouse
  • Mastered AtGateway Mastering
  • Lacquer Cut AtCohearent Audio
  • Pressed BySchallplattenfabrik Pallas GmbH – 53526
  • Pressed BySchallplattenfabrik Pallas GmbH – 53527

Credits

  • Cover [Packaging]Michael Stipe
  • Edited By [Digital]Eric Stolz
  • Engineer [Athens Assistant]William "Billy" Field*
  • Engineer [Athens]John Keane
  • Engineer [Los Angeles Assistant]Victor Janacua
  • Engineer [Los Angeles]Pat McCarthy
  • Engineer [Seattle Assistant]Sam Hofstedt
  • Engineer [Seattle]Adam Kaspar*
  • Lacquer Cut ByKPG*
  • Legal [Advisor]Bertis Downs*
  • Management [WB Ally]Tom Recchion
  • Mastered ByAdam Ayan
  • Mixed By [Album]Scott Litt
  • Musician [Additional Musicians]Scott McCaughey
  • Other [Home Office]Chris Bilheimer, Kevin O'Neil, Mercer Brockenbrough, Meredith Williams, Michele Rawson, Sarah Petit
  • Photography By [Photo Printing]Ian McFarlane (2)
  • ProducerScott Litt
  • Recorded By [Tour Recording Engineers]Joe O'Herlihy
  • Technician [Drum]Bill Thomson
  • Technician [Technical Assistance]Mark "Microwave" Mytrowitz*
  • Written-ByBuck*

Notes

25th Anniversary Edition.

℗ 2021 & © 1996 R.E.M./Athens. Ltd. Under exclusive license to Craft Recordings.

Made in the EU.

Some copies from the REM webstore came with a numbered Artprint pencil numbered xxx/600. The print is signed 'CB', possibly Chris Bilheimer.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Printed): 8 88072 24545 7
  • Barcode (Scanned): 888072245457
  • Rights Society: SESAC
  • Label Code: LC 15025
  • Matrix / Runout (Label Side A, B): 888072245471
  • Matrix / Runout (Label Side C, D): 888072245464
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, stamped/etched): -53526- CR 00438.A KPG@CA
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, stamped/etched): -53526-I CR 00438.B KPG@CA
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side C, stamped/etched): -53527- CR 00438.C KPG@CA
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side D, stamped/etched): -53527- CR 00438.D KPG@CA

Other Versions (5 of 78)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
New Adventures In Hi-Fi (CD, Album) Warner Bros. Records 9362-46436-2 Europe 1996
Recently Edited
New Adventures In Hi-Fi (CD, Album) Warner Bros. Records 9362-46320-2 Europe 1996
New Submission
New Adventures In Hi-Fi (CD, Album) Warner Bros. Records 35.072-2-D, 936246320-2 Venezuela 1996
New Adventures In Hi-Fi (Cassette, Album) Warner Bros. Records 9362-46320-4 Poland 1996
Recently Edited
New Adventures In Hi-Fi (2×LP, Album) Warner Bros. Records 1-46320, 9 46320-1 US 1996

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Reviews

  • olsentwintowers's avatar
    olsentwintowers
    Mine came without a hype sticker on the cover - but everything else matches up. Is it still the same pressing as this listing?
    • JT-'s avatar
      JT-
      Having lived with this since release, I find it more than a tad congested, two-dimensional, and harsh in places.

      I assume this is baked into the way the band recorded, comped, and mixed the album - and Kevin Gray has done what can be done with the master (I assume, digital).

      Sonically, I don't think this release is on par with earlier R.E.M. reissues.
      • tanad's avatar
        tanad
        This pressing sounds sublime and does justice to one of the band’s very best albums.
        • hairofthecat's avatar
          hairofthecat
          I was reluctant to buy this. Haven't really listened to R.E.M. in years and 40+€ was a bit hefty.

          Last week I got it for 33€ and man was I mistaken. Even 45€ is a fair price.

          The mixing is perfect nothings too far back or forward in your face. Master is well done.

          The disc is silent and clean. Comes in poly inner sleeves.

          The album itself is one of if not their best. I don't think it has a weak point but side 2 is the strongest imo.
          • MyVintageGeneration's avatar
            Love this album! Both in of songwriting, production and remastering. My fave non-IRS release by REM.
            • fonetik's avatar
              fonetik
              If every remastered reissue sounded like this ... (+2 words)
              • pauldelmonte64's avatar
                pauldelmonte64
                Indeed, fabulous sounding album, no defect at all. One of my best vinyls. The album itself is one of their best since I do not listen anymore to what I used to listen in the 1980's but I made an exception with this one. "Monster" is also a great release.
                • MyBrainsOnFire's avatar
                  MyBrainsOnFire
                  This really needs to be turned up loud to get the full soundstage, I thought the top end was missing as bass is so pronounced but once I turned it up another notch I reached optimal effect!
                  • pshico87's avatar
                    pshico87
                    I wish all the reissue have the same quality.... It's just fabulous !
                    • knip's avatar
                      knip
                      Flawless pressing, crystal clear and dead silent!
                      Wished all records sounded like this.

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