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To understand the weight of the 2009 Reissue, one must first contextualize the original release of the Analord series. In late 2004 and early 2005, Aphex Twin emerged from a period of relative silence (following 2001’s Drukqs ) to release a series of 12-inch vinyl EPs under the alias AFX.
Many track titles in the series, particularly on Analord 11 , are famously named after computer viruses and malware, such as " W32.Mydoom.AU@mm " and " VBS.Redlof.B ". Why the WAV Format Matters
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Why is the WAV reissue the definitive version? Let’s break down the technical hierarchy.
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Listeners gained access to variations of fan-favorites, including an alternate version of " Canticle Drawl " and the much-discussed original mix of " Halibut Acid ".
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The WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) files in this reissue are presented in standard CD-quality stereo. While high-resolution (24-bit) purists might scoff, remember: This music was recorded to analog tape and mixed for vinyl. The 16-bit floor is more than sufficient to capture the noise floor of the original analog gear. The WAV files are a true 1:1 representation of the master digital transfer.
Why? Because the CD-Rs of Analord are unreliable. Because the vinyl is too expensive to play casually. Because the MP3s sound like you are listening through a blanket.
: Some original vinyl tracks were split into separate digital files, such as "Backdoor.Ranky.S" on Analord 11, which became two distinct tracks ("Backdoor.Ranky.S 4" and "Backdoor.Ranky.S 5") in the digital release. Summary of the Digital Reissue Release Date December 24, 2009 Rephlex Records WAV (including 48 kHz files) and MP3 (320 kbps) Total Tracks 62 (including 21 bonus tracks) Approximately 4 hours and 36 minutes
