DVDLAND Magazine – Vinyl, CDs & 4K Blu-ray: Guides & News

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  Ghost Vinyl, the Real Story

  Posted in: Vinyl records, General considerations on music and cinema

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  Titles officially “in catalog,” zero stock, no repress date: the paradox of vinyl in 2020–2025. Is transparency really that hard—or has silence become a business model?

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  One Voice, Not a Committee: The Emotion That Separates Art from Produc

  Posted in: General considerations on music and cinema

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  Endless credits have become the norm: eight, ten, even twelve names for a single track. Yet no one would accept a poem written by a committee. Songs, like poetry, live through a voice and a recognizable feeling. That’s why I state it clearly: an important song cannot be written by ten hands. Everything else is, more realistically, industrial production.

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  “Un piccolo aiuto”: Zucchero’s intimate soul-blues, explained

  Posted in: Reviews

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  Born in 1985 and revived in the mid-’90s with Clapton: origins, writing, arrangement, reception and trivia—your comprehensive guide.

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  Gianluca Grignani’s Warning to Laura Pausini: Meaning, Famous Precedents and Possible Consequences

  Posted in: Artists and Bands

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  The reported warning sent by Gianluca Grignani regarding Laura Pausini’s new multilingual cover of La mia storia tra le dita has reignited debate around authors’ rights, integrity of the original work, and label practices. Here’s a neutral explainer of what a “warning” (diffida) is, why this story resonates, and how similar disputes have been handled in the past.

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  Numbered Vinyl Editions: real differences between copy 1 and 2000

  Posted in: Collectibles & Special Editions, Listening and Viewing Guides

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  Numbered editions make collectors’ hearts race: does “low number” mean better quality? Not always. Here’s what really happens at the pressing plant, why two copies can sound different, and when the number on the sleeve matters (or not).

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  Did Spotify Kill the Record? The Truth Nobody Wants to Admit

  Posted in: Listening and Viewing Guides, General considerations on music and cinema

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  Streaming has conquered convenience and discovery, but physical formats remain irreplaceable for those who seek control, collecting and — often — a different sound. Here’s an in-depth comparison between Spotify and physical media (vinyl, CD, SACD), from technical details to real listening.

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  Sanremo Embraces Auto-Tune: Not Style, Just Surrender to Labels

  Posted in: Artists and Bands, General considerations on music and cinema

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  The artistic direction calls it an “effect.” In reality it’s a technical alibi that hides weak vocals. Sanremo normalizes filters instead of voices, and the Ariston stage stops being a true test.

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  Auto-Tune: the toxic crutch that ruined music

  Posted in: General considerations on music and cinema

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  Born as a tool to correct small pitch flaws, Auto-Tune has turned into a toxic crutch that opened the floodgates to an army of fake artists. Here’s the story of how technology killed the authenticity of the human voice.

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  Suitcase Turntables: The Worst Enemy of Your Vinyl Records

  Posted in: Reviews, Listening and Viewing Guides

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  They look cute and retro, but suitcase record players are the worst way to approach vinyl. Here’s why they should be avoided—unless you want a toy, not real audio.

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  Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (DVD/Blu-ray/4K): is it worth buying?

  Posted in: Reviews

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  Ethan Hunt’s latest mission lands on home video. Here’s a clear-buying guide: why 4K makes sense, when Blu-ray or DVD is enough, and when you might want to wait.

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  Rimmel at 50: why the September 2025 anniversary reissue still matters

  Posted in: Reviews

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  Half a century after its first release, Francesco De Gregori’s Rimmel returns with a special anniversary reissue— not just nostalgia, but a cultural reminder of the power of songwriting. Editorial Team • September 2025

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  Why Editions Aren’t All the Same: Mastering, Pressing Plants & Materials Explained

  Posted in: Vinyl records, DVD and Blu-ray

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  Same album or film, different results: this guide explains—clearly but in depth—how mastering, pressing/authoring and materials change what you hear and see. You’ll find practical examples, home tests, myths to bust, a buying checklist, and a plain-English glossary.

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