: Some listeners who analyzed high-quality vinyl rips noted a slight lack of the characteristic "high-end in the kick" drum found on original 1983 versions . Community Experiences
“Highly recommend the 12' 2020 repress of Blue Monday. Vinyl is weighty, and the remaster is boss. Sounds absolutely miles ahead of my original pressing honestly.” Reddit · r/neworder · 5 years ago
While mostly positive, some "purists" and collectors offer differing views: