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| Source | Format | Notes | |--------|--------|-------| | | 24-bit/96kHz FLAC | Genuine 24/96 transfer, likely from analog master. Best official option. | | HDtracks | 24-bit/96kHz FLAC | Same master as Qobuz. | | Original 1984 vinyl + 24/192 needle drop | Unofficial | Some enthusiast rips exist; quality varies wildly. Check forums like Steve Hoffman Music Forums for known good transfers. | | 1985 Japanese CD (Atlantic 20P2-2002) | 16/44.1 | Sought-after for dynamic range. Ripping to FLAC gives excellent results. | | 2013 Rock Candy CD | 16/44.1 | Remastered, slightly compressed but with bonus tracks. | Foreigner - Agent Provocateur -2013- -FLAC 24-192-
For the dedicated audiophile: buy the 24/96 from Qobuz, rip a clean original vinyl copy at 24/192 if you must, or simply enjoy the best-selling CD reissue. The emotional impact of “I Want to Know What Love Is” remains intact at any sample rate. I understand you're looking for an article focused
However, I must provide an important clarification before proceeding: The most likely explanation is a confusion with a different album or an unofficial upsampled transfer. | | HDtracks | 24-bit/96kHz FLAC | Same master as Qobuz