The 2012 edition permanently corrected a historical compromise. When So was originally released on vinyl in 1986, the deep bass frequencies of "In Your Eyes" required it to be placed early on the tracklist so the record needle wouldn't skip. With digital formats free of these physical limitations, Gabriel restored his intended sequence, moving "In Your Eyes" to its rightful place as the album's grand finale. Sledgehammer Don't Give Up That Voice Again Mercy Street We Do What We're Told (Milgram's 37) This Is the Picture (Excellent Birds) In Your Eyes Hardware Recommendations for Optimal Playback
The 24/48 version unveils Stewart Copeland’s hi-hat work with startling clarity. The rain effect (created by shaking a metal cable inside a piano) now has 3D placement. Gabriel’s vocal reverb trails off into complete silence, not digital grit. Peter Gabriel - So -2012- -FLAC 24-48-
: While it is more compressed than the 1986 original, it avoids the "brickwalling" (extreme volume boosting) that ruins many modern remasters, preserving a respectable level of dynamics. Key Tracks & Arrangements Sledgehammer Don't Give Up That Voice Again Mercy