Comments on: Van Halen – Bottoms Up ! (Godfather Records G.R.751)

By: sleonard

sleonard — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:23:56 +0000

This is just another killer Godfather title!The best era of Van Halen(1970s)and great sound.Get it.

By: wgpsec

wgpsec — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 03:49:03 +0000

Well, I have never heard the Aces High version but I do own both this Godfather title and Definitive Fresno 1979 (Shades 474). After some comparison I can honestly say that these two sound almost identical in quality. Both are very enjoyable and sound excellent and to say one sounds better than the other would be splitting hairs. Godfathers title is about a minute longer but I haven’t figured out where the time difference comes from. They both appear to run at the same speed so it apparantly isn’t a speed issue. I am sure any VH fan would be happy with either of these. Let’s just be happy this new transfer is available on silver disc.

By: kads

kads — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 22:24:22 +0000

Mott is a loudmouth who obviously only want to hear his own opinion and according to him THAT is final. Well let me enlighten you all and him in particular!

I owned the Aces High version as many Aces Highs they use, as many Japanese labels, inferiori sources. Although nice it’s far from the amazing source used on the new Godfather. The Aces High lacks depth and sounds as if some compression is used. The Godfather version is pristine and is truely 1st gen! The tapes from this taper, including ones by KISS were recently released and this is definitely an upgrade over previous versions. I own(ed) 3 as this is an AMAZING show but this is the ultimate version!

By: mojopin72

mojopin72 — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:52:24 +0000

The end of the story will be when someone could kindly compare the 2 releases giving a possible neutral opinion……

By: mott

mott — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:35:35 +0000

My DAT came from DJ’s master.End of story.

By: relayer67

relayer67 — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 03:26:53 +0000

The Aces High release has been out of print for many years, This version of the tape is reported to be the best in circulation. I would not pass judgement on this tape until someone who owns both versions can give us a definitive answer on how the sound compairs to not only the Aces High version but also the Shades version.

By: gsparaco

gsparaco — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:35:49 +0000

I’m curious. Did you actually hear the Godfather to compare?

By: mott

mott — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:31:29 +0000

I supplied the tape for the Aces High version and I can assure you it was a cassette master to DAT transfer.That
makes the first generation tape Godfather is using an inferior one.Alex always did his solo early so he could drink heavily the rest of the show.Numerous interviews with VH band members as well as Al’s documernted alcohol abuse prove that.