"Alpha" is the second album by the "supergroup", and once again comprises entirely of shorter, more commercially orientated songs than those of the members' previous groups. Asia do not make prog as we know it. This is first class stuff nonetheless.
Product Details
| Catalog No. | UICY-40356 |
|---|---|
| JAN/ISBN | 4988031471975 |
| Product Type | CD HQCD |
| Number of Discs | 1 |
| Label/Distributor | UNIVERSAL MUSIC |
HQCD(HiQualityCD) discs are fully compatible with standard CD players
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Cardboard sleeve reissue in Hi-Res CD format (UHQCD format x MQA technology). Uses the 2014 DSD master based on the US analogue tapes. The DSD master is available in 352.8kHz/24bit high resolution (perfect for MQA-enabled audio players). The mini LP faithfully replicates its US first pressing LP, including an inner sleeve. Comes with an obi faithfully replicating its Japanese first pressing LP. Comes with lyrics and a description. Green color label coating. *The disc can also be played on regular CD players in UHQCD 44.1kHz/16bit resolution. However, MQA-enabled hardware/software is necessary to harness the full potential of this CD.
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*As it is a machine translation, the result may not provide an accurate description. Please use it only as a reference. *Not available within the China mainland region (谷歌翻译在中国大陆无法使用).
Description in Japanese
アルファ +2 [MQA/UHQCD] [生産限定盤] / エイジア
[ハイレゾCD 名盤シリーズ: デビュー40周年記念 エイジア] 大ヒットした前作から更にソング・オリエンテッドな方向性を志向したスーパー・グループの、プラチナ・アルバムを獲得した第2作。大ヒット「ドント・クライ」収録。 (1983年発表) ●ハイレゾCD (MQA-CD+UHQCD)仕様 ●米国オリジナル・アナログ・テープを基にした2014年DSDマスターを352.8 kHz/24bitに変換して収録 ●米国初回盤LPをミニチュア再現した紙ジャケット+インナースリーヴ ●日本初回盤LPの意匠を再現した帯 ●解説/歌詞・対訳付 ●グリーンカラー・レーベルコート ※ハイレゾCD名盤シリーズは、全てのCDプレーヤーで再生可能 (44.1kHz/16bit)な高音質CD (UHQCD)です。※MQA対応機器を使用すれば、元となっているマスター通りのハイレゾ・クオリティで再生することができます。
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Bespoke carboard mini lp edition with famous cover from iconic Roger Dean, sound quality and sonogs are great.
this was the second and last great asia record i felt!!! as with the debut i just reviewed the japan only HI RES MQA-UHQCD sound is the best i have ever heard this release on the cd format!!! the sound here is a bit superior to the japan only shm remastering that was done years ago...the mini lp replication as per the original japan release of this original lp almost 40 years ago is perfect.....
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