So, the question that comes up every few years: are the remasters of the albums worth getting if I already own the originals? This has been asked before, I know, but there are differing answers.

The first four albums due to them being older are improved apparently, although I've read they also fall victim to the loudness war.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Oh, and I presume the remasters issued in the late 90s / noughties are the very same versions as the 'Special Edition's released a few years back?