Target CDs are a class of pressings released by WEA (Warner-Elektra-Atlantic) in the early-to-mid 1980s. Most were manufactured in either West Germany or Japan for distribution in the U.S. before domestic pressing facilities went online. Some were also pressed in the U.S. and France. Target CDs were also distributed in Europe and Japan, as well as other markets. Target CDs derive their name from the design used by WEA, which resembles a gunsight, crosshairs, or a target. These early CDs are often readily identified by the striking colors used on the label side.
Target CDs are collectibles since many of them are the original issues and are, therefore, remnants of the early days of the “Compact Digital Disc”. Aside from the historical significance, many music enthusiasts also feel that these early pressings offer superior fidelity to later remasters. The reason for this is that many Target CDs represent a “flat transfer” of the tapes used. By contrast, many recent remasters have been prepared through excessive processing, including the abuse of compression and noise reduction.

Target CD - класс (вид, подвид, семейство, и т.д.) дисков, выпущенных WEA (Warner-Elektra-Atlantic) в начале-середине 1980-х. Большинство было отпечатано или в Западной Германии или в Японии для распространения в США. Некоторые были также отпечатаны в США и Франции. Target CD также продавались в Европе и Японии. Своё название (target - мишень) диски получили из-за дизайна, используемого WEA, который немного напоминает мишень.
Target CD - предметы коллекционирования, так как многие из них - оригинальные издания первых лет эры “Compact Digital Disc”. Эти ранние издания предлагают более правильный звук, по сравнению с последующими изданиями. Ведь в отличие большинства ремастеров последних лет, грешащих сжатием и шумоподавлением, мастеринг Target дисков осуществлялся без дополнительной чрезмерной обработки звука.

EAC extraction logfile from 1. March 2008, 15:01 for CD
Talking Heads / Speaking In Tongues

Used drive : SlimtypeDVDRW SOSW-833S Adapter: 1 ID: 0
Read mode : Secure with NO C2, accurate stream, disable cache
Read offset correction : 6
Overread into Lead-In and Lead-Out : No

Used output format : C:\Program\FLAC\flac.exe (User Defined Encoder)
  192 kBit/s
  Additional command line options : -V -8 -T "artist=%a" -T "title=%t" -T "album=%g" -T "date=%y" -T "tracknumber=%n" -T "genre=%m" %s

Other options :  
  Fill up missing offset samples with silence : Yes
  Delete leading and trailing silent blocks : No
  Native Win32 interface for Win NT & 2000

Track 1
  Filename D:\U-torrent\MUSIK\Talking Heads - Speaking In Tongues (1983) [FLAC] {Japan Target}\01 - Burning Down The House.wav

  Pre-gap length 0:00:02.49

  Peak level 96.4 %
  Track quality 100.0 %
  Test CRC BA9721D7
  Copy CRC BA9721D7
  Copy OK

Track 2
  Filename D:\U-torrent\MUSIK\Talking Heads - Speaking In Tongues (1983) [FLAC] {Japan Target}\02 - Making Flippy Floppy.wav

  Peak level 72.2 %
  Track quality 99.9 %
  Test CRC BB425727
  Copy CRC BB425727
  Copy OK

Track 3
  Filename D:\U-torrent\MUSIK\Talking Heads - Speaking In Tongues (1983) [FLAC] {Japan Target}\03 - Girlfriend Is Better.wav

  Peak level 77.9 %
  Track quality 100.0 %
  Test CRC 8027FBF7
  Copy CRC 8027FBF7
  Copy OK

Track 4
  Filename D:\U-torrent\MUSIK\Talking Heads - Speaking In Tongues (1983) [FLAC] {Japan Target}\04 - Slippery People.wav

  Pre-gap length 0:00:00.64

  Peak level 70.7 %
  Track quality 100.0 %
  Test CRC 22ACCE61
  Copy CRC 22ACCE61
  Copy OK

Track 5
  Filename D:\U-torrent\MUSIK\Talking Heads - Speaking In Tongues (1983) [FLAC] {Japan Target}\05 - I Get Wild,Wild Gravity.wav

  Pre-gap length 0:00:01.93

  Peak level 99.6 %
  Track quality 100.0 %
  Test CRC 0EF57A4C
  Copy CRC 0EF57A4C
  Copy OK

Track 6
  Filename D:\U-torrent\MUSIK\Talking Heads - Speaking In Tongues (1983) [FLAC] {Japan Target}\06 - Swamp.wav

  Pre-gap length 0:00:02.33

  Peak level 87.3 %
  Track quality 100.0 %
  Test CRC 37FA71D9
  Copy CRC 37FA71D9
  Copy OK

Track 7
  Filename D:\U-torrent\MUSIK\Talking Heads - Speaking In Tongues (1983) [FLAC] {Japan Target}\07 - Moon Rocks.wav

  Pre-gap length 0:00:01.29

  Peak level 81.3 %
  Track quality 99.9 %
  Test CRC 9EDCBD43
  Copy CRC 9EDCBD43
  Copy OK

Track 8
  Filename D:\U-torrent\MUSIK\Talking Heads - Speaking In Tongues (1983) [FLAC] {Japan Target}\08 - Pull Up The Roots.wav

  Peak level 82.9 %
  Track quality 100.0 %
  Test CRC AB7AA9A5
  Copy CRC AB7AA9A5
  Copy OK

Track 9
  Filename D:\U-torrent\MUSIK\Talking Heads - Speaking In Tongues (1983) [FLAC] {Japan Target}\09 - This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody).wav

  Pre-gap length 0:00:02.37

  Peak level 80.4 %
  Track quality 100.0 %
  Test CRC 3FE10B2D
  Copy CRC 3FE10B2D
  Copy OK

No errors occured

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Path: ...\Talking Heads - 1983 - Speaking In Tongues (Sire Records, 9 23883-2)_flac

1 -=- 01 - Burning Down The House.flac -=- CDDA (100%)
2 -=- 02 - Making Flippy Floppy.flac -=- CDDA (100%)
3 -=- 03 - Girlfriend Is Better.flac -=- CDDA (99%)
4 -=- 04 - Slippery People.flac -=- CDDA (100%)
5 -=- 05 - I Get Wild,Wild Gravity.flac -=- CDDA (100%)
6 -=- 06 - Swamp.flac -=- CDDA (100%)
7 -=- 07 - Moon Rocks.flac -=- CDDA (87%)
8 -=- 08 - Pull Up The Roots.flac -=- CDDA (100%)
9 -=- 09 - This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody).flac -=- CDDA (86%)

Summary 96,89% CDDA

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