FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec). This is a "lossless" format, meaning the audio quality is identical to the original CD source.
You can convert FLAC files to any other format (like AAC or MP3) in the future without losing any additional quality.
Experimental, blues-influenced heavy metal featuring Rocka Rolla and the seminal Sad Wings of Destiny . Judas.Priest.Discography.Plus.1974-2011.FLAC.CU...
Unlike MP3s, which discard audio information to save space, FLAC preserves every bit of data.
The mention of "CU" likely refers to CUE files , which provide the metadata and track timing for the disc images, ensuring the gaps between songs are preserved exactly as they were on the original albums. Discography Timeline Highlights (1974–2011) FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec)
Halford's return to the band, resulting in Angel of Retribution and the concept album Nostradamus . Technical Value of the FLAC Format
For a collector or audiophile, a FLAC discography is superior to standard MP3s for several reasons: Judas.Priest.Discography.Plus.1974-2011.FLAC.CU...
It serves as a perfect digital backup of the original physical media. Summary