I have three versions, 1977 BSK 3010 (Textured cover), Steve Hoffman's 45 rpm reissue and the European (Pallas press) 45 rpm version. The consensus seems to point to the original 1997 version. I directly compared the 1977 and Hoffman's and I find the Hoffman version to be significantly better. Much better bass reproduction (tape like extension) versus the more layed back , flatter sounding 1977 version. Perhaps the Hoffman version has the perception of a bass bump, reminiscent of the Japan Mofi's ? As mention by Mike L, the Old Mofi's hav much clearer bass with the advent of active isolation...I have confirmed this. Perhaps I am getting the same effect with the Hoffman version ? I have yet to compare the Euro version. Is that version digitally remastered ?