Björk – Vespertine

I’m guessing this needs yet another (*sigh*) entry - because this is currently the only entry with the “One Little Independent” label name change, but most noticeably, the inner sleeves on mine don’t have the circle cutout on one side exposing the LP label, and read “TPLP101-A/B” / “TPLP101-C/D” (instead of “TPLP101DMM-A/B” / “TPLP101DMM-C/D”).

Beyond these two differences, I have no way of knowing how these two compare, and am not confident in my ability to definitively say whether or not the other is also DMM, but if anyone else can, I’d very curious and would love to know. Like others have noted previously, it does appear to have some scratches that had me quite concerned, but fortunately, like a portion of the other comments have mentioned, I’ve lucked out and have been pleasantly surprised that somehow they don’t seem to have an audible impact on playback. On the contrary, I’m happy to be able to report that after a few playthroughs (listening especially closely during those few odd couple scratched sections): it sounds absolutely wonderful! So much so, that I almost don’t want to know whether it’s still DMM or not…

Anyways, I suspect these differences are significant enough to warrant a new entry, and plan on re-adding my copy to that once it’s been created (by someone more experienced than I, because there are probably other, less obvious yet important differences, which I don’t trust myself to catch.) In the meantime, if you’re buying/selling, make sure to your copy matches this entry - because I almost didn’t notice, and I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one!

Certainly the only CD version worth buying and owning for this album, thanks to the addition of a thirteenth song: Generous Palmstroke, which concludes the album magnificently.

lovely pressing, however the gatefold is misaligned, anybody else have this issue? the actual vinyl quality is amazing, especially at the breakdown in pagan poetry, no crackles even after a few plays.

Huge step up from the white vinyl. Every layer and detail sounds beautiful and there is no surface noise. Not that it matters but the black vinyl discs are very heavy compared to the paper thin white. This is the pressing to get.

can confirm pressing had light scratches new. disappointing. however it doesn't affect the sound directly. get a different pressing.

it's beautiful. I'm not a big fan of “slow” songs when it comes to björk, but listening to this album non-stop is a very beautiful and charming experience.

It seems to me that I have got a bad copy from all the positive reviews I'm reading, but the sibilance is insane and ruins some songs for me, especially Cocoon. The instruments sound amazing though.

Ive always been a big fan of Bjork and her countless talents, but this...

she has completely outdone herself here.
the artistic and production levels match delivering a divine masterpiece that made 2001 a special year to me and my wife.

almost 25 years later it gives us the same thrills as when it was played the first time.
definition of a keeper.

I was surprised to see the vinyl was full of scratches and marks but they had no effect on the sound of the pressing. Her voice pops out really well on this press and it creates a beautiful atmosphere all around. The little electronic sounds are really nice and clear. Not a PERFECT pressing but a very very good one.

yall.. this is not that great as everyone is saying.

the sibilance on this is crazy, cocoon being the worst offender (and it’s one of my faves 😞). sun in my mouth, pagan poetry, it’s not up to you sound more annoying than pleasant. maybe i got a bad copy but damn i do NOT recommend.

the instruments however do sound spectacular. this is what i imagine listening to electric insects while laying in an icy woodland bed feels like haha. anyway b careful purchasing this