Like An Ever Flowing Stream

Recorded March 1991. Different master: This CD pressing (matrix/runout: NB 047 P+O-9309-A1 06-91) features a different master than all other 1991 pressings and has significantly greater dynamic range. See https://dr.loudness-war.info/album/view/71185 as opposed to https://dr.loudness-war.info/album/view/66744 The various versions with the matrix/runout NB 047 P+O-9309-A1 08-91 are mastered at nearly twice the loudness. They are often erroneously described as first pressings, although they are in fact later pressings, as indicated by the last two digits of the matrix: 08-91 rather than 06-91. The present version is the only true first CD pressing. Different CD artwork: The non-playing side of the disc features a black-and-white design with orange printing, which distinguishes it from most of the later 1991 versions. However, to be certain it’s the first pressing, you must also check the matrix/runout (see above), as there is one later repress that shares the same CD face design. See https://www.discogs.com/release/5558197-Dismember-Like-An-Ever-Flowing-Stream/image/SW1hZ2U6MTE3MjkwMzg= As of 27 January 2023, this release shares its mastering with a digital release "Like An Everflowing Stream (1991 Master)" available on streaming platforms (Apple Music, Deezer, Qobuz etc.) as well as on digital purchase/download platforms (Qobuz, 7digital etc.). The latter offers this mastering in 24 bit/44.1 kHz resolution. Even though it's explicitly stated (by the band) to be the same mastering, the DR-values of each track differ slightly (circa +/- 1 dB) between the two releases. See https://dr.loudness-war.info/album/view/197940