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Sell CDs,including Alan Tam's "Embrace" (T 113 01) with a silver ring
Sell CDs,including Alan Tam's "Embrace" (T 113 01) with a silver ring
The Ultimate Collector's Value of Alan Tam's "Embrace" Album and the T113 01 Silver Ring EditionFor seasoned Hong Kong pop music fans and audiophiles,Alan Tam's 1988 PolyGram release,"Embrace,"...
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The Ultimate Collector's Value of Alan Tam's "Embrace" Album and the T113 01 Silver Ring Edition
For seasoned Hong Kong pop music fans and audiophiles,Alan Tam's 1988 PolyGram release,"Embrace," is a Cantonese pop classic in its own right. Its early Japanese-pressed T113 01 silver ring CD edition is even more sought-after in the second-hand record market. Why has this particular version consistently achieved high prices in the top cashd second-hand CD Buyback market. Below,we provide an in-depth analysis from the perspectives of pressing technology,sound quality,and historical background.
Basic Historical Data of the Album
Before seeking top cashd offers for rare old records,understanding the album's historical background can help confirm its rarity:
| Item | Detailed Information | Historical and Collector's Significance |
| Release Year | 1988 | During the golden age of Hong Kong pop music,and a significant work after Alan Tam announced he would no longer accept awards. |
| Record Label | PolyGram | The largest record company in Asia at the time,known for excellent recording quality. |
| Recording Format | ADD / Early Digital Mixing | Retains the warmth and dynamic range of analog recording,highly regarded by audiophiles. |
| Hit Songs | "Water Lily," "Midnight Queen" | "Water Lily" later became a popular test track at various audio exhibitions. |
What is the "T113 01 Silver Ring Edition". How does it differ from a regular edition.
Many customers contact us for at-home CD valuation services and often wonder why the price of the same album varies so greatly. The key lies in the coding and material of the CD's inner ring. T113 01 represents the first batch of CDs pressed by early Japanese manufacturers like Denon or equivalent Japanese factories. These CDs have no IFPI code (issued before 1994),and the reflective layer extends all the way to the center hole of the innermost ring of the CD,commonly known as the "silver ring."
Comparison Table of Edition Sound Quality and Collector's Value:
| Edition Feature | Pressing Origin & Batch | Sound Quality Characteristics (Audiophile Ratings) | Second-hand Market Demand |
| T113 01 Silver Ring Edition | Early first pressing from Japan | Broad soundstage,vocals with great thickness and density,natural high and low-frequency extension,possessing an "analog sound." | Extremely High (Audiophile's top choice,most stable price) |
| T113 Later Silver Ring (e.g.,02,03) | Later early batches from Japan | Sound quality very close to the first batch,overall dynamics still excellent,rich in detail. | High (Popular alternative for collectors) |
| Transparent Ring / Plastic Ring Edition | Pressed in Korea,Hong Kong,or later production | Sound is relatively cleaner and flatter,more digital,with slightly less vocal warmth. | Medium (Suitable for general pop music fans) |
| Later Reissue Editions (K2HD,SACD) | Modern digital remastering | Extremely high resolution,but lacks the original recording atmosphere of that era. | Stable (Depends on limited edition numbering) |
9Box Music Professional Appraisal: Our Grading Standards for Second-hand CD Buyback
We are committed to providing the fairest and most transparent quotes for vinyl records and CDs. If you have Alan Tam's "Embrace" (T113 01) or other classic 80s silver ring CDs,we will evaluate their condition according to the following international standards and offer the highest cash buyback price:
We grade according to the international Goldmine standard (M/NM/VG+/VG/G),evaluating the buyback price based on a comprehensive assessment of the sleeve,disc surface,completeness of accessories,and playback condition. Learn more about the detailed grading standards
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