Madonna – Bedtime Stories

Got to agree with the reviews of this cut as much as I expected it to be snake oil - I don't think the 2016 is as bad as people say, but this pressing is noticeably clearer and hotter despite the long runtime on side two. Like all WMME discs from the mid-90s it's wafer thin, which can make it prone to warps - my copy arrived slightly dished - but the sound is worth it.

The artwork is a bit sharper and the colours a bit richer than the 2016 press but there isn't too much in it - the images are fairly grainy to begin with and the typesetting looks exactly the same. Side by side the 2016 looks slightly washed out but that's about it. If you see an original at a decent price, go for it, but the repress is perfectly serviceable.

One of Madonna's underrated album that wasn't given the love it deserved when it was released in 94'. In the USA it was only released on a double pack promo in pink. But Europe it was the given vinyl treatment.. I was finally able to purchase it and it's flawless ( the European version) From the first song Survival to the last song Take A Bow. The sound is perfect it's not low..As a huge Madonna fan I've purchasing mostly of her albums that were released in Europe.. Her first Album called the madonna album, Like A Virgin, Erotica , Bedtime, and Confessions on the Dance on the Floor (Pink Version). Hoping to add more of Madonna albums to my collection.

Sounds absolutely lovely, very warm and balanced. Even the songs I don’t care for I enjoyed here, the seductive RnB production is done justice here

I’ve had this since 2010 and have only spun it I think once. Second time tonight since the celebration and anniversary is happening. WOW. I haven’t heard this album in full like this in over a decade. I really forgot about this one. This is the definition of a “hidden gem” of pop girl albums. Madonna shines here. Some corny lyrics yes, but the incredible production I think makes up for any little imperfection you can find. Love her forever!

Great pressing ! Good separation and it sounds smooth and deep. Perfect for the new-jack inspired production

Even to this day, nothing represents Bedtime stories then this record. The Brazilian sounds like compressed MP3s, the 180g discs are ok but muddy and leave you better off with the CD. This is the only mastering you can say you don’t need the compact disc because it sounds THAT good. Yes the pink DJ set sounds slightly clearer if hardly played, but coloured vinyl seems to wear out more. Black vinyl lasts. Recorded it to type 4 cassettes as back up.

The most well-balanced sounding version of this Madonna classic album on vinyl out there. Great in every respect, the only aspect missing is probably it not being pink or a double LP edition :)

Does anyone know if any copies of the original German 1994 LP were released without the inner sleeve with printed lyrics. I just purchased a copy and it came with no inner sleeve and I'm understandably disappointed for what I paid