EnigmaMCMXC A.D.

Label:

Universal Music Group – 5737231

Series:

The Colours Of Enigma – I

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered , Red Translucent, 180Gr

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Classical

Style:

New Age

Tracklist

A1 The Voice Of Enigma 2:21
Principles Of Lust (11:43)
A2 A/ Sadeness
A2 B/ Find Love
A2 C/ Sadeness (Reprise)
A3 Callas Went Away 4:29
B1 Mea Culpa 5:01
B2 The Voice & The Snake 1:41
B3 Knocking On Forbidden Doors 4:23
Back To The Rivers Of Belief (10:36)
B4 A/ Way To Eternity
B4 B/ Hallelujah
B4 C/ The Rivers Of Belief

Companies, etc.

  • Licensed ToPolydor/Island
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Baloo Music S.A.
  • Copyright ©Polydor/Island
  • Pressed ByOptimal Media GmbH – BI13397
  • Published ByData Alfa Edition
  • Remastered AtMM Sound
  • Lacquer Cut AtOptimal Media GmbH

Credits

  • ArtworkDirk Rudolph
  • Lacquer Cut ByHL*
  • ProducerEnigma

Notes

All titles published by Data Alfa Edition

A2 A/ and A2 B/ samples: Gregorianische Gesänge Choralschola der Capella Antiqua München by courtesy of Polydor GmbH.
B1 samples: Paschale Mysterium der Cappela Antiqua München by courtesy of BMG Ariola Hamburg GmbH.

Remastered for vinyl: MM Sound Digital Mastering Studio GmbH, 2018
Artwork: Dirk Rudolph, 2018

℗ 1990 Baloo Music S.A., under exclusive license to Polydor/Island. © 2018 Polydor/Island, a division of Universal Music GmbH. Universal Music International B.V. Gerrit van der Veenlaan 4, 3743 DN, Baarn, Netherlands.
Made in the EU

Issued with printed inner sleeve. Comes with sticker on shrinkwrap:
"The Colours Of Enigma
180Gr Heavyweight
Coloured Vinyl
Mastered For Vinyl 2018"

Cat# on spine "573 723 1", in runout "5737231".

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text, string): 0602557372311
  • Barcode (Scanned, UPC A): 602557372311
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout stamped, side A): BI13397-01 A1 HL
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout stamped, side B): BI13397-01 B1 HL
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout etched, both sides): 5737231
  • Label Code: LC 00407
  • Rights Society: BIEM/SDRM

Other Versions (5 of 297)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
MCMXC a.D. (CD, Album) Virgin 261 209 Europe 1990
MCMXC a.D. (LP, Album, Stereo) Virgin 211 209 Europe 1990
MCMXC a.D. (CD, Album) Charisma 2-91642 US 1990
MCMXC a.D. (LP, Album) Virgin 211-209630 Italy 1990
MCMXC a.D. (Cassette, Album, Stereo) Virgin 411 209 1990

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Reviews

  • pepe24's avatar
    pepe24
    Hello. I have to write because something like this happened to me. In 2023 I bought this edition and it arrived with a polished edge, unfortunately only on the damaged side. As if someone had repaired it after it had fallen on the floor. I sent it back as damaged. This year I bought another one and surprisingly it was sent identical to the one I bought in 2023. With identical damage and polishing on the damaged side. Is this a manufacturing defect or did I get a dishonest seller? What do your red LPs look like? Are they also polished and have an uneven and non-round edge? Best regards
    • Biker27's avatar
      Biker27
      It's being re-released in black vinyl. Might be a good opportunity to get a copy for retail prices.
      https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/enigma-complete-studio-collection/
      • FlatWaxAU's avatar
        FlatWaxAU
        Mind-blowing remastering on this release. A little noisy in places, but it’s an audiophile reference recording.
        • inadream's avatar
          inadream
          Enigma ‎– MCMXC A.D.
          Label: Universal Music Group ‎– 573 723 1, Universal Music Group ‎– 5737231
          Series: The Colours Of Enigma – I
          Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Red Translucent, 180Gr
          Country: Europe
          Released: 04 May 2018

          Bought all of the European 'Colours...' editions so going through them one by one.
          Absolutely beautiful sound quality. No faults. Warmer, nicer presence and a fuller more lively sound on vinyl than on the CD I had. Don't know how it compares to earlier vinyl editions, but would happily buy this remastered edition again.
          • scoolio's avatar
            scoolio
            Fantastic vinyl, my favorite album by Enigma.

            But man, it seems like there was a bit of QC issue. Mine plays without a hitch most of the time, and then there's this awful popping that comes in at some points, and it seems like there's nothing I can do to get rid of it.

            As much as I love this vinyl, especially the beautiful red vinyl...the fact that I spent quite a bit of money on a brand new one, only to get one that pops and crackles, is genuinely disheartening.
            • doohickey's avatar
              doohickey
              Edited 4 years ago
              Pop, hiss, pop..... Terrible quality control. Looks like someone went over one of the tracks with sandpaper.

              Edit: After repeated deep cleanings and storage in a poly sleeve the record is significantly less noisy.
              • batumski's avatar
                batumski
                Superb pressing. Good mastering, sounds really amazing. No cracks, or other background garbage. Definitely recommend to purchase.
                • Ticat's avatar
                  Ticat
                  Super pressing! WAAAYYYY better than the CD. Ultra wide dynamics and dead quiet vinyl. Worth every penny.
                  • s.pressman's avatar
                    s.pressman
                    Edited 6 years ago
                    My copy sounds fantastic.
                    Quiet, crackle free background and great depth to the soundstage.
                    Amazing detail in the synths as well as the vocals.
                    This pressing sounds great 😀 👍
                    I have only ever owned this on C.D so my comparison is to that.
                    • hensa's avatar
                      hensa
                      After reading the reviews here, I wasn't expecting too much after a clean on the vacuum RCM. To my surprise, my copy is dead quiet with not a pop or crackle through both sides. Sound quality of this master is excellent to my ears though it's a long time since I listened to the original vinyl. Overall, a very good release though I do agree with an earlier comment that the artwork would have been better if they'd retained the original.

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