Do you plan to buy The Beatles CD remasters?

Worked on the Beatles.com website. Had a nice tour of the rooms. Very nice man. Very proud of his association and was very beaten down by John's death.

Just curious, has anyone had an advance opportunity to hear any of these remasters?

Under very tight lock and key at the moment. Production starts in two weeks.

Just pre-ordered the stereo (17 discs) AND mono (13 discs) boxed sets as I couldn't be certain which would sound superior

07-30-09: Adamg

Just pre-ordered the stereo (17 discs) AND mono (13 discs) boxed sets as I couldn't be certain which would sound superior

Hey, you can send me the inferior batch when you decide.

Pricing is dropping out at Amazon...

No. Saving for another trip to London/Scotland. If you'll be visiting London for the first time, checkout the London walking tours. The Beatles tour was first rate with stops at studios, club where Hendrix first played in UK, the building on Sevile Row where the rooftop concert occurred, etc. This trip I'll take in a stage play (Regent Park Theater again?), spend more time at the British Museum (London has wonderful galleries and museums), do a self-guided tour of the "blue plaque" historical designations, and go back for delish seafood at the Michelin building (o:

Byegolly, and you call yourself and audiophile. You know, of course, that you could buy a really nice powercord with that kind of money.

Looks like most on-line sellers are no longer taking orders so may be too late.

I got an email from J&R music with an offer just a day or two ago.

"You know, of course, that you could buy a really nice powercord with that kind of money"

(o:

I have heard some Beatles being played in HMV - it sounded new and all jazzed up. I suspect they were previewing some of the new masters (like movie trailers).

FWIW: It sounds awful it is like everything sticks out too much and there is no subtlety anymore. If this was what I think it was (a preview) then I am not impressed by the heavy handed EQ that was applied.

Shadorne: Would this be surprising? The same thing happened with the Rolling Stones remasters. They are just awful by comparison to the originals.

Sure wish they were in Hi-Rez or Blu Ray.
I am now thinking of waiting until after the reviews come out.

Vinyl should be out in November (for those waiting on a hi-rez version)

Here's a nice review of the set on tonepub.

Timrhu,
Thanks for pointing us in the direction of this review. It's the first I've read on the subject. Interesting!

Just got my mono box yesterday. Listened to the first seven albums. Very good remixing job--solid and improved production. I am loving the Rubber Soul and Revolver albums. Have not had a chance to hear Pepper and WHITE.

Vinyl in November, excellent!!

Glad to hear they sound great.

Bongofury,
Good to hear that you're pleased with the sound on these. Many of us have waited a long time for sonic improvement of the entire Beatles catalog and were concerned that these might be a disappointment. So it's good hear some positive feedback!

Darn, I was holding out for the vinyl re-issue, but I broke down and bought them today, very cool packaging.

Yes! On Vinyl when they arrive, It's a little off subject but this weekend I was speaking to a musician that made the comment "the only difference is that you cannot see it" when discussing sound fidelity differences between Compressed music and wax. I dont have any of the Beatles material other than compilation cd's friends have made me so this is very exciting news.

I am thinking about purchasing the Beatles CD remasters. I am not sure if it is really necessary or not because I like the sounds of all the Beatles music I have now.