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Some prefer the original 1986 stereo for nostalgia, but the 5.1 mix is an immersive masterpiece .

: A unique "audio evolution" disc that maps each track from its earliest rough demo through various stages of production until the final version. Live in Athens 1987 DVD Peter Gabriel - So -2012- -25th Anniversary Spe...

The anniversary release features a digital remaster that many critics, including those at PopMatters , praise for its rounded and dynamic sound. A key highlight is the restoration of Gabriel's intended tracklist, which places "" at the very end of the album—a choice originally limited by the technical constraints of 1980s vinyl. Deluxe Edition Highlights Some prefer the original 1986 stereo for nostalgia,

So was warm, sensual, and shockingly accessible. It gave us: A key highlight is the restoration of Gabriel's

The album hit #1 in the UK and #2 in the US. It made Peter Gabriel a household name, not despite his weirdness, but because of it.

Even in the streaming era.

However, not everyone was happy. Some fans complained that the 2012 edition omitted the two "DNA" remixes that appeared on the 2002 reissue. Others argued that the original 1986 vinyl pressing (cut by Bob Ludwig) still sounded warmer than the 2012 LP.