What's the best version of Deep Purple's Made In Japan?

[Larkston Zinazpic]

I think the last time I heard this on CD was in the late 80s. Since I can't find that CD now, I was just wondering if it's worth it to pay 80+ dollars for the DCC version, or just go for the latest remaster. Any opinions?

[dudelsack]

The DCC is nice. I don't know if you need to pay $80 for it. Is that the going rate now?

[Alexander Keith]

The DCC is the best but the price now is ridiculous!!

The Live In Japan 3 CD set is another option (it is a remix of the concerts which produced the MIJ album)

[Dob]

I was just wondering if it's worth it to pay 80+ dollars for the DCC version...

IMO, absolutely not. It's not that good. If you're really curious to hear it, you should be able to get someone to burn you a CD-R without too much trouble.

Unless you're very fond of the tonality, track listing, and the "hit" version of Smoke on the Water found on the original CD/vinyl, I'd go for the 3 CD remix instead.

[krabapple]

I've got a 2-CD EMI remaster from 1998 and have no complaints. Thena gain, I didn't even know there was a 3-CD remix -- what's it called?. I bought the original LP back in '74 or so.

[krabapple]

Never mind..found it.