In the United States the Recording Industry Association of America certified Diamonds Platinum for sales of 1,000,000 units.

Pin it on them a few times, make them pay to fix the issues and very quickly the QA issues will end. A new Elton Johngreatest hits collection Diamonds will be issued in November, with a limited box set also available. Both records play abysmally, crackling, hissing and surface noise through at least 4/5's of both records. The 'Product' page will show the most up to date info we have with regards to the item and its release date, but this information is subject to change so check in with us if you have any questions. The limited edition 3-CD box set version of Diamonds includes a 72-page hardback book with annotations for the stories behind each track and a set of five postcards of illustrations of Elton John by contemporary artist Richard Kilroy.Having looked into this with our supplier we're advised that this was due to a batch fault and unfortunately, as the item was limited in production there will be no replacement discs available. Remastered for the "modern" tastes : compressed (but far less than the cd, thanks God), thin and bright. It was released in a single disc version, a 2-CD version, a 3-CD deluxe box set, and a 2-LP vinyl version.

Although their collaboration began in 1967, the oldest hit in the album is " Your Song", from John's eponymous 1970 album. No midrange punch, or true instrument separation, it’s actually fairly one dimensional and clearly compressed, however there is a decent soundstage. Quite shameful really, but these 'signed' promotions are far too tempting for some artists not to get involved with. It’s a shame, because these are great songs… but nearly impossible to listen to with this much noise.A great collection of songs for sure, but this vinyl is flat with no dynamic range or separation to be found. The labels and pressing plants NEED to be made responsible for fixing the never ending vinyl pressing cockups, not retailers.

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Content sounds, like it was probably mastered from digital files, which would be excepted from a modern compilation. I thought I was getting a bargain, but in the end I have a paper weight that will never see the table again.