Stars: The Best of 1992-2002 2LP

Put "Linger" on the turntable first and the vinyl sounded warmer than the digital versions I've been streaming for years. Having the full ten-year span on two records means I don't have to flip constantly during a listening session.

Zombie sounds enormous on this pressing, the drums hit hard without any crackle. Nice gatefold too, and the track list pulls from all five albums so it plays like a real career overview.

The vinyl itself is quiet — barely any surface noise even on "Zombie," which is usually where pressings show their flaws. Having the five album tracks spread across two LPs instead of crammed onto one makes the whole thing breathe.