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Floored by Beatles "White Album" Reissue

I bought a sealed copy of this reissue, and it's the most quiet four slabs of vinyl I've ever heard. Sound quality is as good, or better than any other vinyl I can remember hearing. Along with the double White Album, included is the "Esher" demos recorded at George Harrison's recording studio.

All the songs are played with acoustic guitars. Incredibly good sound, and hearing them play so many songs without all the studio effects make you realize just how good those guys really were. I've been wanting a new copy of this music since 1972, when my house burned down, along with my vinyl collection. This set was worth waiting for. Also, for some reason, I kept thinking of Art Dudley, and the influence he had on my changing my system to a return to analog, and the switch to tube amps and preamps, and speakers that would allow that to happen. Best night of music listening I can remember hearing, ever.

Regards,
Dan
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pjr801
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The 2019 reissue of Abbey Road (its remixed and reformatted)is worth investing in also. I have the digital versions of both. The Blu-ray 7.1 is unbelievable. I'm looking at investing in the vinyl after reading this post. Got to say that this is definitely the way to remaster and remix older albums.Huge Kudos to Giles Martin.
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islandmandan OP
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I would consider the Abbey Road Giles Martin reissue as well, but I already have an original issue, and a Mobile Fidelity reissue already, so I probably won't go after that one.

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johnto
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I borrowed the multiple disc box from the library and it is truly amazing to hear the development of each song from the Esher demo to the finished Lp's. Sound quality of all is great.
Let's not forget the terrific Pepper reissue that started it all.
I guess Let it Be is coming next, it will be interesting to see where it goes from there.
lewm
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I have an Abbey Road that I purchased in 1970 and played the heck out of it. It’s nevertheless superior in many ways to the mo-fi stereo from the boxed set, to my chagrin. Probably my favorite Beatles LP. I’ve ordered the new White album reissue. Re Abbey Road: The bass riffs on Come Together used to overload the woofers on my IMF speakers back in 1970. My response was to turn up the volume.
tablejockey
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This thread has rekindled interest in putting the White album further up my long list when bin diving.

After taking my Capitol issue for a spin(which is quite good), I REALLY want to find the elusive 68 mono.

I enjoy the Giles SP, but I have a clean Capitol, and it still has a more organic presentation that's noticeable even to the SO and her friends. I've never heard the reissue mono, so can't comment on that one.

Something about most reissues on my system is tonality of bass. Always seems bumped up and "overly lumpy"

Just my unqualified observation on my normal fi setup.
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