[SpyNote]

The CD reissues from Japan have arrived, and they're great. But I think only audiophiles will really appreciate them. The albums are produced with SHM (Super High Material) CD technology, developed by Universal and JVC. No remastering, but what you get is clearer, fuller sound similar to the SACDs (Super Audio CDs) released in the early 2000s. I compared the reissues to my old discs and there are some noticeable differences. To the casual listener, the recordings will seem louder. But, unless you're a sound purist, you may not notice any difference.

The CDs all come in cardboard sleeves, some of them are gatefolds, and include lyrics and original artwork. For that alone, they have some collector's value.