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The 1999 CD is the "Goldilocks" master. Not too old (no digital glare), not too new (no over-compression).
This article explores why this seemingly mundane combination of year, format, and codec represents a high-water mark for digital classic rock preservation.
True audiophile rips usually include an EAC (Exact Audio Copy) log to prove the rip's accuracy.