Which version of OK Computer should you play?
Radiohead · verified · last checked 2026-08-06
Original album mastering is generally strong; deluxe/anniversary packages may include remasters or extras — verify which stereo master your service is serving.
| Version | Year | Preview LUFS | DR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original album · preferred | 1997 | — | — |
| Later remaster / deluxe | 2017 | — | — |
Sources
- preferred: Default to the original album master unless a documented remaster is preferred for your system. (editorial)
Plain-language verdict
Stream this cut: Original album · 1997
Original album mastering is generally strong; deluxe/anniversary packages may include remasters or extras — verify which stereo master your service is serving.
Sourced evidence for this cut — not a lab waveform of every stream.
We do not identify stampers or matrix numbers. Two copies with the same number can sound different. This page names a stream cut, not a specific vinyl pressing.
Stream the preferred cut
Collectors: cross-check pressings on Discogs. We focus on which version to stream — with receipts.
Evidence for this dossier
Sources, measurements, and conflicts — not a single unexplained badge.
preferred · editorial · confidence 70%
Default to the original album master unless a documented remaster is preferred for your system.
Stream / buy this edition
Verified edition claimOK ComputerOriginal album · 1997
Hi-Fi 67 · DR 10
Sourced evidence for this cut — not a lab waveform of every stream.
Original album cut is the default preferred stream.
OK Computer is usually well mastered; treat deluxe extras as optional, not automatic upgrades.
Later remaster / deluxe · 2017
Hi-Fi 62
Template or unproven edition metadata — not indexed as edition truth.
Bulk template notes hidden — this group is not verified edition truth.