Rainbow - 1997 - The Very Best Of Rainbow-flac-... -

Unlike the 1990 German “Sensation” pressings which are bright, the 1997 Very Best of EQ is flat and neutral—perfect for a high-end DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter). The FLAC rip of this specific pressing is considered a “golden reference” among collectors on forums like Steve Hoffman Music Forums and Reddit’s r/audiophile.

This 1997 compilation is solid, covering both the Dio era (classic) and the Turner era (more commercial). Key songs include: Rainbow - 1997 - The Very Best of Rainbow-FLAC-...

Note: This 1997 version often has slightly different mastering than the 2002 or 2011 reissues. It’s louder than the original vinyl but quieter than modern remasters. Unlike the 1990 German “Sensation” pressings which are

  • Add a cue sheet if the release is a single-image rip or contains a continuous track.

    • To fully appreciate Rainbow – 1997 – The Very Best of Rainbow in lossless: Note: This 1997 version often has slightly different

    If you have acquired a folder with this album, you will often see several files besides just the audio. Here is what they do:

  • .log (The Rip Log): This is a text file generated by the ripping software (usually Exact Audio Copy). It proves that the CD was ripped without errors.
  • .m3u (Playlist): A simple text file that tells media players the order of the songs. You can usually ignore this.