There’s been no shortage of magnificent Joni Mitchell releases over the last several years, but it’s always a good time to celebrate when music fans are able to secure some particularly excellent copies without breaking the bank.

Blue, Joni’s 1971 record that got pigeonholed into the “confessional folk” rubric, remains as indelible decades on as when it was first released. As we celebrate the album’s 55th anniversary, That Shelf Editor-in-Chief Jason Gorber compares this latest version to a number of other fine releases. While the Rhino High Fidelity (RHF) may not come out on top, it’s still a no-brainer to pick up for those wanting a truly solid copy for their collection.

Watch the review and comparison below now, then scroll for his take on Court & Spark:

For Court & Spark (which this author argues is her best record), the additional instrumentation means the difference between various releases are slightly easier to pick up on. The RHF release shines, though other versions, including the famed DCC as well as the recent Mobile Fidelity One Step, provide differing if not definitive insights into this record’s sonics.

Find out more about both Joni Mitchell releases at Rhino.com.

And here’s a slew of other reviews/unboxing’s from That Shelf celebrating Joni Mitchell’s remarkable legacy.