If you find an old PMEDIA torrent, it might work—but it might also have poor metadata, wrong mastering, or missing logs. Why settle for 2005 piracy when you can get the real thing in 2024 with a few clicks?
Today, that same goal is achievable legally. FLAC is now mainstream, streaming services like Tidal and Qobuz offer lossless, and The Police’s catalog is widely available in hi-res. The Police - Discography -FLAC Songs- -PMEDIA- ---
If you see “PMEDIA” today on random blogs or torrent sites, the files may be 10–15 years old, possibly from pre-2008 masters. Better to source official 2018–2023 remasters from legitimate stores. FLAC vs. MP3 vs. Streaming: The Police Edition | Format | Bitrate/Sample | Suitable for The Police? | Preservation of cymbal decay? | Dynamics (loudness war) | |--------|----------------|--------------------------|-------------------------------|--------------------------| | MP3 320kbps | Lossy | Acceptable for casual | Partial | Reduced | | AAC (Apple Music) | Lossy | Good, but not archival | Moderate | Variable | | FLAC 16/44.1 | Lossless CD | Excellent | Full | Original master | | FLAC 24/96 | High-res lossless | Overkill unless vinyl remaster | Full but larger | Pristine | | Spotify / YouTube | Lossy | Poor for detailed listening | Lost | Compressed | If you find an old PMEDIA torrent, it