Styx - The Grand Illusion - Mobile Fidelity MFSL 1-026 Original Master Recording
  $   125

 


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Aug 7, 2026 Sold Date
Jul 9, 2026 Start Date
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Experience Styx's 1977 masterpiece, The Grand Illusion, in its definitive audiophile format. This is an original Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL) "Original Master Recording" pressing (MFSL 1-026), imported from Japan and renowned for its superior audio fidelity. Mastered at half-speed from the original master tapes and pressed on JVC’s high-definition "Super Vinyl," this edition offers a level of clarity, soundstage depth, and dynamic range that standard commercial pressings simply cannot match. 


This seminal album was the band's first to achieve Platinum status and features iconic hits such as "Come Sail Away" and "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)". As a limited-edition audiophile release, this pressing is highly sought after by collectors for its ability to reveal hidden details in the mix and provide an immersive, three-dimensional listening experience. This copy is a must-have for any serious music fan or audiophile looking to hear this classic progressive rock record exactly as the engineers intended.



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