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Mobile Fidelity pioneered the technique in the late 1970s with mastering engineer Stan Ricker, and it's since been revived by engineers at Abbey Road and other top studios. Because of the extra time and expertise required, half-speed titles are pressed in smaller runs and priced at a premium over standard cuts. 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By returning to some of Richard Wright's original keyboard parts and by re-recording new drum tracks with Nick Mason, producers David Gilmour and Bob Ezrin have restored the creative balance between the three Pink Floyd members. 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