Humans hear up to 20kHz. Vinyl can produce frequencies up to 50kHz (especially on a good pressing). 96kHz allows a capture up to 48kHz. Why does this matter? It’s not about "hearing" 48kHz tones; it’s about preserving the harmonic overtones and the transient response of the stylus. A 96kHz rip captures the "snap" of a rimshot or the sizzle of Robert Fripp’s guitar on Fashion with a phase coherence that 44.1kHz struggles to replicate. It sounds rounder and less digital .
Some pressings include “Loving the Alien” or “Absolute Beginners” — check your specific vinyl edition. David Bowie The Best Of Bowie 1980 -24.96- FLAC LP
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This is — it is a needle drop (user-ripped vinyl). No commercial 24/96 release of this specific compilation exists officially. Why does this matter
While the physical 1980 LP is a common find at shops like RenewRecords for roughly ($20), the high-res digital versions are often traded in audiophile communities as "vinyl rips" to preserve the specific sound of the 1980 masters. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. David Bowie The Best of Bowie 1980 UK Vinyl LP NE1111