I find out a friend of mine has a couple Mobile Fidelity CD's. I wouldn't say he is the last person I'd expect to have them but I was, surprised. So I have him and his family over, and he happens to bring them to show me. Here I am the supposed audiophile and have none. He brings Def Leppard Pyromania and Hysteria along with copies of each in regular CD pressings. Honestly, I didn't expect to hear much difference when comparing the two, however, there was. Whether it was how MF remastered the albums or the gold, there was a noticeable improvement when listening to MF"s version. The MF recording was less harsh, bass was tighter with more punch, quieter background with more resolution. Then I remember I have the Pyromania LP. Unfortunately, I bought this new when the album was originally released so it had received more than a few spins. The LP wasn't in bad condition but it had pops between tracks. My friend's wife said she could hear tracking noise while music was playing but I could not. She had my sweet spot at the time though. Any way, we concluded that the LP was superior in midrange, the voices were more natural with more air or life to them while the MF CD had more defined tighter bass. The LP didn't have the upper hand in all midrange, there were some details that stood out better on CD. A choice between the two would be difficult as to which I preferred but if pushed, just based on sound quality, personally, I'd stay with the LP. I think I would give up the better bass for the more natural midrange.

Keep in mind this was just for fun and on, my, system. Depending on one's level and brand of gear you could have totally different results or perceptions.