That comparison photo is amazing on several levels. So much of the argument is over subjective semantics: "decal v. sticker"; "gloss v. matte"; "white v. off-white v. clear"; etc. I personally attribute this to the pool of potential uses and expectations... and better communication from both parties could have avoided that.

But the Classic Arcades one has a HORRIBLE flaw in the "flipper button" lettering: poor kerning, bad arc, misalignment... Also compare the "For Amusement Only", the coloring of the Stern logos, and the quality of the concentric arcs below them. Astounding.

I'm not well enough versed in arcane pin knowledge to know if any such flaws were "typical of the era" and/or original, but one looks horrible. All else being equal - if they were printed in the same colors on the same medium - I would definitely choose the Pinball Rescue version.

Of course, that's owed to the luxury of choice. As others have stated, if the CA version was all that's out there...? Some titles probably only have one repro vendor, and beggars can't be choosers.

But damn: I'd at least expect someone reproducing artwork to get it right before offering it for sale!

(That said, I know reproducing art is not always easy... which is why I hate selling my own stuff without heavy disclaimers and admissions that I ain't perfect...)