Between 2010 and 2015, file-hosting services routinely deleted content due to DMCA complaints or inactivity. A “fixed link” post usually signaled:
In 2013, one of the most circulated “fixed” links for Journey’s combined hits appeared on a now-defunct blog called LosslessGalaxy and a Russian tracker Rutracker. The uploader noted:
“Repacked with correct cue files. Previous log showed a sync error in track 6 (Separate Ways). Ripped again with EAC in secure mode. Tested in foobar2000 – no glitches.”
A “Journey Greatest Hits I II 2013 EAC FLAC” combined folder would typically contain: journey greatest hits i ii 2013 eacflac fixed link
To understand why this specific release is sought after, we must first look at the album itself.
If you find a download claiming to be the fix:
If yes, you have found the phantom. You have unlocked Journey’s greatest hits as the gods of sound intended. New host → Moved to Mega, Zippyshare (now
Rock on, and keep your lossless files clean.
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It seems you're looking for a properly formatted reference or citation for the album "Journey Greatest Hits I & II" in a specific format, possibly for academic or music library purposes, and mentioning a 2013 release in EAC (Exact Audio Copy) FLAC format with a fixed link. However, without a specific citation style requested (e.g., MLA, APA, Chicago), I'll provide a general format and some details about the album. In 2013, one of the most circulated “fixed”
Purchase the physical CD of Journey Greatest Hits I & II (2013 version).
Exact Audio Copy V1.0 beta 3 from 29. August 2011
EAC extraction logfile from 12. May 2013, 14:32
Journey / Greatest Hits I & II (Disc 1)
Used drive : HL-DT-STDVDRAM GH24NS95 Adapter: 0 ID: 0
Read mode : Secure with NO C2, accurate stream, disable cache
Combined range range (track 1 to 12)
Peak level 100.0 %
Range quality 100.0 %
CRC 0x9E2F4A12
Copy OK
No errors occurred
EAC is not an audio format; it is a software weapon. Created by Andre Wiethoff, Exact Audio Copy is a CD ripper designed for paranoid perfectionists. Unlike Windows Media Player or iTunes, EAC uses multiple verification methods (C2 error detection, AccurateRip, and test & copy) to ensure every single bit of audio is identical to the original pressed CD.
When a user searches for "EAC," they are signaling they do not want a transcoded MP3. They want a bit-perfect 1:1 copy of the 2013 CD.