Dive into High-Fidelity: MoFi's Definitive Audiophile Edition of Van Halen's 'Diver Down
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi), a renowned high-fidelity audio reissue leader, has released a definitive audiophile version of VAN HALEN's 1982 album "Diver Down". The album is now available in two limited editions: an UltraDisc One-Step 180g 45RPM 2LP set and a numbered Hybrid SACD edition. The 180g 45RPM 2LP set is sourced from the original analog tapes and pressed at Fidelity Record Pressing, limited to 7,500 numbered copies. The Hybrid SACD edition is also sourced from the original analog tapes and comes in mini-LP-style gatefold packaging.
Recorded in just 12 days in Los Angeles, "Diver Down" by Eddie and Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, and Michael Anthony, offers unparalleled transparency, balance, and definition. The album features five cover songs, showcasing the band's diversity and creativity. The track listing includes fan favorites like "(Oh) Pretty Woman" and "Dancing In The Street", making it a carefree and diverse set. The album explores various styles, from the menacing instrumental "Intruder" to the jazz ditty "Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now)" featuring a special guest contribution on clarinet from the Van Halens' father, Jan.
"Diver Down" is the latest audiophile-quality reissue by MoFi for VAN HALEN. For more releases by the band, including "Van Halen", "Van Halen II", "Women And Children First", and "Fair Warning", visit mofi.com. Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab is known for its commitment to quality and preserving the artist's original intent. With a focus on sourcing original master recordings and innovative techniques like the UltraDisc One-Step LP, MoFi continues to push the limits of sound reproduction to deliver the best-sounding vinyl LPs and SACDs available today.