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Beatles remastered albums what's best? Mono or Stereo?

Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Posts: 15,165
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What are your thoughts?
I prefer the sound of the mono remasters.
I have been listening to The Beatles a lot recently. I used to not be a fan, funny how things change as you age.
What are your top 5 albums?
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  • dudemandudeman Posts: 3,061
    Mono for sure. The stereo mixes are pretty terrible, especially if you listen to them on headphones.

    Top five, in no particular order : Revolver, Abbey Road, White Album, Sgt. Pepper and Let it Be.
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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,168
    Mono because they were mixed for mono at the time of release (up until the last couple albums). Stereo sounds great too though.

    My top 5 Beatles albums are to me the top 5 albums ever made:

    1- Revolver
    2- Sgt. Pepper's
    3- Abbey Road
    4- Rubber Soul
    5- The Beatles (white album)
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  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,076
    edited November 2015
    Mono, just because of the quality put into the pressing and packaging.

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  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,076
    1. Revolver
    2. Rubber Soul
    3. Sgt Peppers
    4. Help
    5. Magical Mystery Tour
  • eddieceddiec Posts: 3,881
    In no order:

    Sgt. Peppers
    Rubber Soul
    White Album
    Abbey Road
    Let it Be
  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Posts: 15,165
    It's a shame the mono albums are not sold individually. Only stereo remasters are. I can't afford $200 for the mono box set right now, I would if I could.
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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,168
    Thoughts_Arrive said:

    It's a shame the mono albums are not sold individually. Only stereo remasters are. I can't afford $200 for the mono box set right now, I would if I could.

    @Thoughts_Arrive

    They have been sold individually. I know because I only have Revolver and Sgt Peppers.

    http://www.amazon.ca/Revolver-Mono-Vinyl-LP-Beatles/dp/B00KZ73W08/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1447688343&sr=1-1&keywords=revolver+mono
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  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Posts: 15,165
    SVRDhand13 said:

    Thoughts_Arrive said:

    It's a shame the mono albums are not sold individually. Only stereo remasters are. I can't afford $200 for the mono box set right now, I would if I could.

    @Thoughts_Arrive

    They have been sold individually. I know because I only have Revolver and Sgt Peppers.

    http://www.amazon.ca/Revolver-Mono-Vinyl-LP-Beatles/dp/B00KZ73W08/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1447688343&sr=1-1&keywords=revolver+mono
    What about CD's?
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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,168
    Thoughts_Arrive said:

    SVRDhand13 said:

    Thoughts_Arrive said:

    It's a shame the mono albums are not sold individually. Only stereo remasters are. I can't afford $200 for the mono box set right now, I would if I could.

    @Thoughts_Arrive

    They have been sold individually. I know because I only have Revolver and Sgt Peppers.

    http://www.amazon.ca/Revolver-Mono-Vinyl-LP-Beatles/dp/B00KZ73W08/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1447688343&sr=1-1&keywords=revolver+mono
    What about CD's?
    I thought they were offered at one point, but I'm not sure because I got the whole set through mP3 when they were first released.
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    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
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  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Posts: 15,165
    Am I right in saying that Abbey Road and Let It Be are the only albums the Beatles recorded in stereo?
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  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance Posts: 23,308
    How does this mono boxset sound on CD?
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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,051
    Mono 45's are my favorite way to listen to The Beatles- probably because I grew up on them that way.

    As far as albums go, my favorites:

    1. Revolver
    1. Rubber Soul
    1. Yesterday and Today
    1. A Hard Day's Night
    2. Abbey Road
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  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance Posts: 23,308
    2-feign-reluctance said:

    How does this mono boxset sound on CD?

    Anyone?
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  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    2-feign-reluctance said:

    2-feign-reluctance said:

    How does this mono boxset sound on CD?

    Anyone?
    By all audiophile review... its the best way to listen to the Beatles catalog.
  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance Posts: 23,308
    Just picked up the sealed Japanese import for $80 off eBay. I read up that the US, UK and Japanese ones are legit. I did have a moment of panic hoping I didn't buy the counterfeit one, but the UPC on the photo the seller took matched the UPC I found on Discogs. I had no clue these were 'limited edition' boxsets. Sounds like it gave way to some really terrible Chinese fakes - which I also saw on eBay for $30 a piece. Yikes!
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  • corduroy10corduroy10 Posts: 199
    Thoughts_Arrive said:

    Am I right in saying that Abbey Road and Let It Be are the only albums the Beatles recorded in stereo?

    You are correct. There are no mono versions of abbey road or let it be, they were recorded and released only in stereo
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  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance Posts: 23,308
    And just about 95% certain I've got a counterfeit coming my way. eBay seller is PISSED. Will refund my money. Fuck.
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  • jason_94jason_94 Posts: 1,872
    I got an email from PopMarket.com back on September 20th. They had the Mono CD Box Set on sale for $99.98 for a 24 hour period. I thought about it but I couldn't pull the trigger.
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  • bflynn1bflynn1 Posts: 1,394
    What's the best way to tell if you've got a counterfeit? Serial number? Need to check mine when I get home I guess.
  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance Posts: 23,308
    bflynn1 said:

    What's the best way to tell if you've got a counterfeit? Serial number? Need to check mine when I get home I guess.

    There are a ton of videos on YouTube and DQ on the Steve Hoffman forums that all point to the same 4-5 issues that confirm it's a fake.
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  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance Posts: 23,308
    From what I've researched, if you paid less than $100 sealed for yours, it's a fake.
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  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    2-feign-reluctance said:

    From what I've researched, if you paid less than $100 sealed for yours, it's a fake.

    If you are still searching I can get hook you up with a guy selling a legit sealed box for $89
  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance Posts: 23,308
    MedozK said:

    2-feign-reluctance said:

    From what I've researched, if you paid less than $100 sealed for yours, it's a fake.

    If you are still searching I can get hook you up with a guy selling a legit sealed box for $89
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  • ledveddermanledvedderman Posts: 7,761
    Anybody pick up the new Sgt. Pepper set? I'm never big on reissues or remixing classic albums but I get it. This sounds incredible to me. Not as great as the mono set remastered...but it's good. The bass is quite upfront in this mix and it shows how underrated Paul was on the bass. 
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  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance Posts: 23,308
    I plan on it
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  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,076
    I may at some point. I'm happy with my box sets. 
  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Posts: 15,165
    ledvedderman said:
    Anybody pick up the new Sgt. Pepper set? I'm never big on reissues or remixing classic albums but I get it. This sounds incredible to me. Not as great as the mono set remastered...but it's good. The bass is quite upfront in this mix and it shows how underrated Paul was on the bass. 
    I bought the album only. I am blown away with it.
    I was very disappointed in the 2009 stereo reissue.
    This keeps the awesomeness of the mono and makes it better.
    She's Leaving Home and Within You Without You gave me ear orgasm.
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  • ledveddermanledvedderman Posts: 7,761
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    ledvedderman said:
    Anybody pick up the new Sgt. Pepper set? I'm never big on reissues or remixing classic albums but I get it. This sounds incredible to me. Not as great as the mono set remastered...but it's good. The bass is quite upfront in this mix and it shows how underrated Paul was on the bass. 
    I bought the album only. I am blown away with it.
    I was very disappointed in the 2009 stereo reissue.
    This keeps the awesomeness of the mono and makes it better.
    She's Leaving Home and Within You Without You gave me ear orgasm.
    Yes!!! Those are the two standouts for me as well! Thestribgs on She's Leaving Home are so amazing. It feels like you're in the room when they were recorded. So clean and pure. 
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  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    I'm listening to the 4CD, DVD, BD boxset right now...  GREAT stuff!
  • ledveddermanledvedderman Posts: 7,761
    Am I hearing a difference in John's vox on Lucy? It seems perhaps a smidge higher...but it's trippy as hell! 
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