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Label: Matador | FLAC Source: Original CD master, 2012 “Legacy” Edition, 2022 20th Anniversary 24-bit/96kHz

The Report: This is the benchmark. The original CD pressing in FLAC reveals the raw, live-room dynamics of producer Gareth Jones. Track “NYC” suffers from mild tape hiss in the intro—which is exactly what audiophiles want. The 2018 “new” vinyl-rip FLACs circulating online are superfluous; the 2012 CD remaster (Matador OLE-869-2) remains the most neutral transfer. Key FLAC fact: The dynamic range (DR) value averages DR12, which is excellent for rock music. interpol+discography+20002018+flac+report+new

| Year | Album | FLAC Source | Bit Depth / Sample Rate | Log Status | |------|-------|-------------|------------------------|-------------| | 2000 | Interpol (demo tape – unofficial but traded) | Transferred from original CD‑R | 16/44.1 | Partial (no official log) | | 2002 | Turn On the Bright Lights | 2002 CD (Matador – OLE 545-2) + 2005 Remaster | 16/44.1 | ✅ EAC Secure / AccurateRip | | 2004 | Antics | 2004 CD (Matador – OLE 617-2) | 16/44.1 | ✅ EAC Secure / AccurateRip | | 2007 | Our Love to Admire | 2007 CD (Capitol – 0946 3 83750 2 0) | 16/44.1 | ✅ XLD / log included | | 2010 | Interpol (self-titled) | 2010 CD (Matador – OLE 905-2) | 16/44.1 | ✅ EAC 100% | | 2014 | El Pintor | 2014 CD (Soft Limit – SL01) | 16/44.1 | ✅ AccurateRip + CUE | | 2018 | Marauder | 2018 CD (Matador – OLE-1129-2) + Qobuz 24/96 | 16/44.1 CD or 24/96 | ✅ Both available | Label: Matador | FLAC Source: Original CD master,

Note: 2000 demo tape is not an official album but included for completeness. It exists only in lossy‑sourced FLAC in most collections – proceed with caution. Note: 2000 demo tape is not an official

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Label: Matador | FLAC Source: CD, Qobuz 24-bit/88.2kHz, 2015 “B-side” FLACs

The Report: The band’s return as a trio. This is arguably the best-sounding Interpol album in FLAC. Recorded at Electric Lady Studios, the clarity is stunning. “My Desire” features a bass tone that, when played through a FLAC DAC, vibrates the room physically. A “new” note: In 2023, a user on Reddit’s r/audiophile ran spectral analysis on the El Pintor 24/88.2 files and confirmed no ultrasonic aliasing. This is a reference-grade rock recording.