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This is a reupload that's about five minutes longer than the original video; this includes longer, repeating music samples to better hear differences between the different pressings and more of my opinion. Thank you all who voted for this version, I hope the differences are more clear for you One final note, I made minor volume adjustments between the different samples. I found the volume levels were overpowering any differences you might hear. In general the US pressing was lowered about -3db, the MoFi pressing was raised about 3db and the 2019 mix was raised about 2db. It did vary between songs and sometimes I had to lower the UK pressing a couple of db.
Do you feel the 2009 version of old brown shoe sounds really bad. The vocals are too quiet and its hard to hear what george is singing in most parts? I really wish they remixed this song cause I feel its georges best song.
You should have presented them in a random order, unlabeled to prevent confirmation bias in the viewer. By default the mass opinion is going to be weighted toward the 1969 and 2019 mixes. By presenting them in the order as you did, it probably only confirmed that bias.
The 2019 mix emphasized the right things. It’s easily the best if you’re a fan of Ringo’s drums, it puts more punch in the toms (I’ve always loved how ringo uses his toms) it fills the mix. It’s also a great mix to hear Paul’s bass lines more prevalent in the mix (obviously this was probably a way to make the mix sound more contemporary)
Also taking into account that bass-forward mixes weren't common at the time because most turntables couldn't handle or reproduce such a sound. I think Giles really took into account that it is a sacrosanct record, but also offered a mix that allowed drums and bass to be more forefront for the first time without needles jumping. He knows that if people are serious about the album they'll know to seek out a UK 69 pressing, he did a great job.
I think that 2019 is just a proper modern stereo mix, the best they could squeeze out of the original tapes. They really had a different approach to stereo mixes back in the day. The 2019 mix is pretty great. Honestly it's either the OG 1969 version for the old school vibes or the 2019 version for a more modern experience for me.
...and remixed. Others come from a 2-track master, they are only remasters. This new one is a mix which comes from original multitrack tapes, that's been then remastered. Drums are the most notable "plus" of the 2019 mix.
The 1986 CD remasters are sourced from the 2nd generation analog master tapes. The 2009 CD remasters are sourced from the 1986 digital remasters and you can still hear 16 bit reverb from digital 80's plugins. Abbey Road told Giles Martin who helped on mixing they had to use his father's digital remasters because they thought George Martin would be offended. When they asked George, George said he didn't even care. So they admitted they screwed up the 2009 remasters. The 2019 remix is the first time since 1986 we have gone back to the analog tapes only this time they were 1st generation instead of 2nd.
I think the 1969 US Pressing and the 2019 Remix are the best, to be honest those were the only 2 albums that I could tell the differences between one and another and in the 2019 the voices are so much clean
yeah, cause the 1969 perfectly gives us the 60s feel and the 2019 Mix is just so so good sounding, it's so much clearer. Way better than the poorly mixed 2009 remasters
In my opinion, the original U.S. copy consistently sounded the worst. The best I believe was the 1980s U.K. pressing, as it had the best mix of analog punch and digital clarity.
Honestly, I actually enjoy the Giles remasters. He really puts an emphasis on getting more out of Ringo's drumming and Paul's bass lines. They were more apparent in the Sgt. Pepper remaster, and slightly in the White Album.
I love the 2019 mix, from the slight echo on John’s vocals on Come Together to the strings on Something to the harmonies on Oh! Darling to Billy Preston’s organ track on I Want You (She’s So Heavy) to the strings on Golden Slumbers to THOSE HORNS on Carry That Weight to the very last lines of The End. It made me fall in love with the album all over again.
I have the MOFI version of this album and the one in this video sounds like it has been played to death. Granted, the MOFI definitely has more "smile" EQ on it than the othrrs, but it is by far the puchiest/bassiest version out there, even more so than the 2019 version. Whenever I want to "feel" Abbey Road, it's the one I turn to.
The biggest thing that I noticed on first listen to the new remix was the cymbal hits in Something and how they were allowed to linger a lot more. I thought it added a lot to the atmosphere of the song. I also loved what Martin did with I Want You. Very much a fan of this mix.
Here's my opinions on each one because my opinion totally matters. 1. US Pressing - sounds way too muffled and low. Doesn't pack a punch. 2. Mobile Fidelity - it's fine, almost sounds like the UK pressing, but the highs are far too sharp for my taste. 3. UK Pressing - it's perfect of course. 4. The 2012 Canadian Pressing - it's good, but it depends on how you hear it and if it suits you, or if you let the fact it's just the digital 2009 stereo remaster put on vinyl bother you too much. 5. 2019 Remix - it's absolutely incredible and I give the utmost highest praise to Giles Martin, but just like how I feel about the 2018 mix of The White Album, it won't really replace the original stereo mixes unlike the 2017 Sgt. Pepper mix. But really, it all comes down to how you the listener really feels about it. Get what suits you best.
@@gkb4401 You really gotta listen hard for the differences. I speak for the Mobile Fidelity because I listened to a needle drop of it once and the highs were pretty painful to the ears.
@@gkb4401 Technically I did since I listened to it all via headphones. You just gotta have a real good ear in general, but I'm pretty sure the Vinyl Geek turned the volume down for most of these 'cause the Mobile Fidelity usually sounds VERY sharp to the ears.
Went to Mark Lewisohn lecture yesterday about Abbey Road (Hornsey Road) , the revelation about Mean Mr. Mustard origins is fascinating, keep your eyes open for the reveal once the lectures are finished....
I've got a bootleg where you hear an unreleased song, Madman being played in a medley with an early version of Mean Mr. Mustard. I hope that makes it to next year's Get Back/ Let it Be remix box set.
I think the definitive edition of Oh! Darling is the 2019 anniversary mix. First time in my life that I really listen to the background vocals and the bass. Paul's voice sounds so clean, too. Perfect.
for me and its just my opinion the early and uk pressings blew the others away,amazing review,thank you so much for your time to do this,kind regards mk
These shorter clips at key moments for comparisons actually work better than the white album's video with longer bits imo. It compares more specifically. It is great for comparing the timbre and dynamics of each pressing. I like that you did it for lots of section changes. Great idea, and good way to appease the TH-cam laws.
I always appreciate your production value, and really like how you arranged this. Sometimes it's too hard to tell. Drums sound great on the 2019 to me.
I have a lot of qualms with I want you she’s so heavy as well. Wicked Organ was turned down, the last harmony was turned down (I think because of Paul belting it out), the moog wind noises being quieted down, and how it doesn’t end as abruptly as the original. In the original the end cuts off instantly while in the 2019 mix it sounds like somebody turning it off with a knob. You can hear it quiet down a bit before it cuts off. Other than that the modern loud production works so well with the intensity of the song none of the things I said really even matter that much
@@theeoddments960 Yes, the very end of I Want You isn't sharply cut off anymore. It's a really strange decision to have changed such a critical part of the song like this - I wonder what Giles Martin was thinking?
I would classify all these as nitpicks. If you wanna put the cut back into I Want You, just open up Audacity and cut it near the end and leave a bit of empty space before Here Comes The Sun. A easy fix imo.
The three guitar solos in The End should have been highlighted here. The 2019 is a clear winner in that respect. You can distinctly hear the clarity of their solos.
WOW! I was glad you took the time to compile this and used vinyl to do it. I agree on the some of the tracks the 2019 remix stands out. Here comes the sun is probably the most noticeable in my estimation. It has clarity and focus and adds much "ear candy" without detracting from the original performance. The bass is tighter and more pronounced. Drums are crisper. Guitars are cleaner and my favorite is the harmony vocals. Instead of them being grouped together on one channel maybe with some verb or delay, they wind up separated between the left and right channels and are so pleasing to hear. Kudos to Giles and Sam for this expertise and Kudos for you showing the differences.
I haven't heard Giles' Let It Be, but of the three that I have heard, Abbey Road is the one I like the most. I felt the bass was too boomy across the board on Sgt. Pepper, and the White Album didn't do a handful of tracks justice like "Helter Skelter" and "Savoy Truffle". However, the Abbey Road remix sweetens it in all the right ways, I love hearing the texture of the drums and bass guitar. It won't replace the original mix, but as an alternative experience this one does what I think the best remixes do: It made me feel like I heard the album for the first time again.
I’ve listened to Abbey Road a LOT, mainly the 2009 CD mix, and I really like how the new mix goes for a more mellow feel, with much more emphasis on the lower vocals and bass parts.
I love the clarity the new mix has. I adore She's So Heavy, the new mix gives it the insistence it deserves. I have bought the super deluxe set, primarily for the book. I bought the CD version, and wonder if I made a mistake,that I should have bought the vinyl. My other super deluxe sets are CDs. I am certainly going to be listening to this version on the way to Liverpool in 4 weeks time. It's my daughter's Beatle themed 18th birthday celebrations. We have booked the magical mystery tour for her birthday, which ends at the cavern.
Tony M it was amazing. Our daughter loved it. We packed so much into those few days. The tour guide mentioned it was her birthday, as did the artist playing the live stage in the cavern itself. The whole time was magical.
@@tonym994 I'm a mum 😀 My mum brought us all up on the Beatles, so our daughter was bound to pick it up. We have a tradition of playing Birthday from the White Album on our birthdays, it's my birthday tomorrow. We did the trip to Liverpool 3 years ago too for my 40th. My husband's family lived there until 1968. I am reliably informed that my husband's cousin used to spend time with John and Cynthia. My sister in law walked to George Harrison's parents house on Macketts Lane and asked for autographs. They were given them, but my sister in law was afraid her mum would tell her off so she gave them to her friend. She never saw the autographs again. Lastly, my daughter will inherit all my mum's first day release Beatles vinyls when she is able to care for them properly. They are safely stored away until that point. My mum died when my daughter was 2 years old. My parents would have been hiring an apartment in Liverpool too had they been here with us for her 18th. They were very much there in spirit.
@@chriggle1 I thought I replied to this post, but if I didn't (may not have hit send) I hope you're having ,or had a happy birthday. highly interesting post. theBEATLES will live forever. I started playing 'birthday' last night. w/ Lennon's trademark ferocious Metal sounding rhythm guitar. or was that George? Mike Pachelli would have the answer. my Dad had a birthday on the 27th ,and my uncle will be 91 the 30th. during the depression they got exactly one gift for CHRISTMAS and their birthdays.
The only downpoint of Giles's mixes is that he seems to be so in love with McCartney's bass that the unintended consequence of its higher fidelity is that the bass tends to separate itself from the rest and doesnt blend as well. Otherwise a grand job although i prefer the original and the 1980. The latter maybe a tad too aggressive. But you are right in saying that the stereo image of the 2019 pressing is superior. It is not my favourite Beatles album though. Im waiting for Rubber Soul which is, hoping the stereo image will be better than the original heavy pan..
2019 remaster is the better remaster than the others but it also sucks too, Ringo has too much treble, John and George's guitars are barely audible, the Bass is in stereo. At least it makes the vocals so much clearer and better to listen to.
Thumbs up for your whole background set and method of filming. Very cool. Having grown up as a kid during the period that sort of furniture was around, you are spot on authentic.
The remix sounds absolutely incredible. I think none of the other versions besides it could beat the original but I would’ve rather have it compared to an original UK pressing as I’ve heard that the US pressings remove alot of bass. Besides that, great content as always.
Over the years I have owned a US second pressing, US 70s pressing (I forget exactly which), MoFi, US 80s pressing and the 2019 remix. For me, the MoFi and 2019 remix are head and shoulders above the others. I liked how this video compared the segments in each song. I know it was done that way to avoid a copyright hit but it was actually quite effective and made it easy to compare the different pressings.
Definitely the better version of the video. The volume adjustment has definitely made it much easier to distinguish between the different records. Still prefer the 2019 mix overall, but there does seem to be certain moments (like that synth in Because) that stuck out more in the original mix. Incredibly well crafted comparison nonetheless!
I love how this is presented much more than the other comparisons. Not saying I don't like them, but this makes it so much easier to compare! Great work!
More like a proper modern stereo mix. As proper as it could be with what they had on the original tapes. They did stereo very differently back in the day.
The 2019 is a full Remix so Instruments and Vocals are going to be spread out in to Stereo better. I'm glad we have it. I do have the 2009 released in 2014, Pressed on Vinyl and I love it. I have the Super Deluxe Boxset for Listening on the go and the Book.
@@joangonzales5576 I checked. I had remembered incorrectly. I have the Swedish version in stereo (PCS 7088 [YEX 749]) from 1969 and it's a killer mix. At least to my ears. I just assumed since sweden was so close to UK that we would just import instead of pressing our own.
Awesome video as always! I love how you take the time include sound samples - it helps so much when determining whether to purchase a new remix. Greatly appreciated!
I really love that they put so many different extra tracks and behind the scenes stuff with the 2 extra LP's. Really nice touch. But also... I would've really apreciated if they gave the option of just purchasing the 2019 mix album on its own for 15-25 bucks on its own along side the 3 LP 65 dollar version. So if, like me, you just want to get the best sounding version of this album on its own for a lower price. Like I'll get at some point for sure, its my personal favorite album, but 60 bucks is steep.
Best comparison EVER! You are very cool and extremely competent and just earned a new "bell" subscriber! Honestly, I don't like your leather chair because I am veg, but what the heck, this is YOUR channel, not mine! Anyway, the 1980's UK pressing sounded best to my ears (listened with headphones), but the 50th Ann. Edition stands aside, WOW! Your review is exactly what I was looking for, so, since I own I pretty good Italian pressing from the 70's and the 2009's remix CD, I'm going to but the 2019's LP, single edition for sure and perhaps the multi-channel Blu-ray Disc. Thanks again, you ROCK! Luigi from Rome (Italy)
About your views on "Her Majesty", I can clearly here Paul's voice much better in the 2019 mix. In all the earlier versions, its muddied by the instruments, and, or track hiss. The 2019 version is the best of the bunch. I have been listning to The Beatles since they were on The Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964, when I was thirteen years old. I grew up buying all their albums, (in mono, as I didn't own a stereo until I was eighteen, as MOST albums at that time were in mono). Yes, from the short clips that I heard, the 2019 is superior in quality. Thanks for sharing.
Maxwell’s Silver Hammer sounds *rough* on that very first pressing 😬 but for most of these samples in the video I’m a big fan of that white label Mobile Fidelity pressing and the new 2019 anniversary edition as my two favorites.
i actually liked the mofi the most with 2019 in a close second, both just sounded so clean and felt like the instruments were more spaced out, and i highly disliked the 80s uk pressing, i thought it was too loud and too distorted, but thats just my opinion
good job brother i appreciate the hard work on these i was thinking the mofi was my least favorite ,after that anyone of the versions would be great to own i have the 2012 and i am happy with it. these rapid fire comparisons are the best way to spot the differences for me
Really cool to see you do a video on this because I just got this 50th anniversary 2019 lp a couple days ago and have nothing to compare it to. I did do a little research before I bought it just to make sure. I have an old mono record player from the 60's.
12:25 "When Ringo (or maybe it's Paul, I don't know) are playing the drums...". While the album has of course many studio overdubs, it's been amply documented that, after the disastrous sessions that later resulted in the "Let It Be" album, the band made a conscious effort to record a studio album "like a band" instead of separate efforts with plenty of studio trickery, as they did on "Sgt. Pepper" and the White Album. Unlike the "Pepper" sessions, in which the most productive thing for Ringo was learning how to play chess, he played a 100% active role in the recording of "Abbey Road". The only percussion parts recorded by McCartney in this album are some handclaps on "Here Comes The Sun" and wind chimes on "You Never Give Me Your Money". Great video. Thank you for your effort!
I was happy when I bought the Abbey Rd., SuperDeluxe noches on CD but on vinyl and one of the things I found interesting is that the Canadian pricing from the 2012 box out of the Beatles albums it sounded really good but there’s something wonderful about Giles Martin‘s remix which I think blows out everything out of the water apart from the 2012 remastered version of Abbey Road. and I love the fact that on the song come together Ringoes drum patterns are moved from the left to the right in the 2019 vinyl remix as opposed to the original mix or even a 2012 mix. everything is so clear in the 2019 remix I think it’s just fantastic all the way through I’ve only heard of the 2012 and a 2019 vinyl mix.
My very first time listening to Abbey Road was when the Beatles catalog was released on CD for the first time back in 1987 I bought the album at warehouse music which was a great record store and sold CDs and vinyl records I think and I bought the abbey road album and the 1987 versions really good and it’s just one of the best albums of the Beatles ever made.
The Mofi version sounds like someone sent it through a 3-band-EQ and turned down the mids. Sometimes the high-ends sounds over the top. The anniversary mix is highly satisfying with bassdrum and bassguitar sound overwhelmingly warm and punchy at the same time. The positioning in the pan is thoughtful and satisfying as well. On all the other mixes it's more like being "somewhere". Good work, Giles Martin. Might be definite.
The 1969 pressing was the surprise for me. I thought it sounded very good. I love the 2019 mix especially the fatter drum sound, tighter bass and the very nice seperation-I don't regret the purchase. The 80's UK mix also sounded quite good in many of the samples. (On second listen through a better speaker instead of my phone, the UK pressing is harsh and would fatigue my ears) The 2012 version sounded quite good but possibly a little less dynamic. The 1979 mofi was absolutely lifeless. Surprised how dead it sounded. Nice video and comparison of all these.
When the Mo Fi version comes on, it's like a blanket was pulled off the band. It remains that way through each version. I quite like the Mo fi and think it doesn't get quite enough love. The 2019 remix is solid, and I can appreciate the fact that there's much less saturation and that the highs are quite smooth. My issue with it mainly comes down the the amount of low end and mid bass. There's too much of it and t's not particularly tight compared to the Mo-Fi, UK and Canadian pressings. I also question whether or not the remix was properly level matched between the other releases. While the Mo-Fi, UK and Canadian pressings can get harsh at times, I personally thought the UK could get a little too bright, but it's really not that bad at all. The Canadian pressing is similar, just a little more reigned in on the upper mids, hence there isn't as much presence. At least, that's what I got out of it.
I like '69 pressing from this comparsion and - sometimes - 2019 mix sounded a little blurry. Thaks again for your warm lamp videos. It's autumn now and they're important more than ever!
The biggest problem with the 2019 pressing is the volume is too low, with a higher signal to noise ratio. Otherwise, the point of the 2019 was to fix mixing issues such as instruments and vocals being hard panned left and right, and modernizing the mix. Giles did a good job in this regard.
I suspect it's a bit of a tradeoff, if this is sourced from the original multitrack and they didn't want to add a bunch of compression to muddy it up. Turning up your system to compensate for level might reveal the limitations of that system.
I like the 2019 mix best. It sounds cleaner, overall. First, it seems to balance the channels a bit better. One thing that annoyed me about original Beatles mixes is the way they half-assed the stereo mixes. Growing up in the 80's and 90's it was these annoying stereo mixes that I heard the most (ex: Revolution). It was very irritating to listening to. Second, it reduces some distortion on the guitars and drums, but I have to wonder if some of that distortion was intentional.
Interesting exercise...thanks for doing this. There is a huge difference between "Remixing" and deciding to alter or leave out content, believing that it somehow makes things "better". Don't wanna rain on anyone's parade, but those of us who had the unique, quasi-spiritual experience, at 17, of having a friend plop a set of non-audiophile headphones on our ears, and sticking a joint in our mouths, and letting us meld with Abbey Road, in its ORIGINAL format, realized that it was the most perfect, transcendental musical experience ever had on this plane of physical existence, notwithstanding the ensuing 60 years of chasing the addiction. Remixes are a way of supposing that you can make your very first love-making sessions with the love of your life somehow better by revisiting them with "fresh", technicolor, high speed cameras, when, in truth, it was really just black and white, and it really was a vinyl record played on a crappy Garrard turntable with closing lid, and a one-knob Tone control, and that's how we will always remember it, and those images will NEVER be improved by subjecting them to the high fidelity imagery of contemporary high definition cinematic Photo-shopping, either musically or graphically. You can dissect this all you care to, and I acknowledge that it's an interesting pursuit for those who lack the "I was there" experience and who therefore don't understand the desire to just "Let It Be". Abbey Road was more than the sum of its parts in so many ways. My first listening to it was not some friend saying, "Man, you gotta hear theses guys..." but a true, awe infused sharing of a moment of such musical magnitude that 50 years on it's apparent that the required framework for appreciating this phenomenon has completely disappeared. The pilots who flew the F4Fs and F16s and A-10s in the Iraq war were totally magnificent, but have not a whit of the grit that it took to face down a BF-109 coming straight at you with 20mm cannon blazing as you turned your P-40 head on into a balls-to-the-wall struggle of 1940s valor, skill and luck. And even today's high tech cinema cannot recreate the experience for us. By all means, carry on with the analysis and digging to find the "hidden gems" locked away in those original sessions. But, just maybe, the magic that was there when it was all new, and poinient, and mind-blowing, and was a gift for those of us who were there to experience it, fresh and new, has dissipated into the ether with only our memories to recreate it correctly. And, maybe exhuming the original recordings and "remixing" them is a valid exercise, but is not an improvement in any real sense of the words and music, and will never resurrect the Muses of that music which have long since moved on to inhabit some other deserving creations. Can you recall the Muse back into the music just by replaying the DVD or CD remixed version of the original 4 or 8 track recording that included the genius of so many engineers and musicians, and girlfriends, and lovers? For the record, I find all the "Remix" songs to be lacking in some very fundamental content, hard to put your finger on it, but you know it when you hear it. Or not. Thanks for this opportunity for me to revisit the memories of these tunes and the space I was in when originally hearing them...THAT is the best seat in the house.
The 5.1 is the highlight. @VinylRewind Pick up a -2/-1 UK copy from 69. Don't worry about the cover with the misaligned apple, etc etc. Just find those stampers, and you have a 1st pressing. Also, the 2012 is made in Germany pressed at Optimal, or Rainbo in the US, and the sleeve was printed in Canada.
Once again, glad I bought this Box Set, never opened it. There seems to be a pile of these still out there keeping price down, it is cheap compared to White Album 2018 remix and 2017 Sgt Pepper remix Thanks man
Great work, as always Eric. The copy of Abbey Road I've owned for decades was a late 70's US reissue, which I thought sounded fine until I acquired an early CD copy. That being said, a few years ago I also found a somewhat worn original US pressing which had a much better mix. I just bought the new 2019 record last week and I'm blown away by the detail, roundness, and DEPTH that no other version I've heard can touch. Man, that MoFi pressing is a huge disappointment. I've heard some other MoFi pressings that have what I call a gimmicky mix, that is like pushing the loudness button on an amp, boosted highs, boosted lows, and scooped mids.
Well I gotta say friend I love the 69US pressing of Abbey road because it's louder it's in your face but I love the new version the 2019 it's got great qualities to the sound is more rounded and there are little subtle things that you pick up from it and you very right about the notion of if you really want to get the most from the new verie and listen to the headphones listen to the separation the ping pong ing and so on
Arrghhh I know I'm going against the grain of all you experts here but I just find it so hard to tell the differences. It frustrates me that I am missing it, I can't be the only one surely? but I feel like I am. I truly applaud all of you who can differentiate these, I wish I could too.
The biggest improvement with 2019 is the vocals and instruments. You can definitely heard all the words and individual instruments especially the guitars. On a good stereo is sound will appear between the speakers rather from the right and left sides.
you might be able to find the pressing date of the 80's UK pressing on the inner sleeve...it would probably say something like "11-86" if it's the same one that it came with. the ones i have in the blue box have those.
It could be the state of the mofi record you have. I have an almost mint condition one and it’s sounds amazing. Especially the bass sounds very full. Probably my favorite record.
2019 version is certainly a cleaner and more defined sound ... but for the most part I prefer the classic original versions. My respect to Giles Martin and his team but it's a "6 of 1 - a half dozen of the other" sort of thing. Maybe the next version will be the raw tracks at 24/96 released so we can all do our own mixes on our own digital workstations.
Fantastic job as always, my friend! Thank you for taking the time to make this meticulous video. So well done! If you get a chance, check out my latest vid where I give my thoughts on why Abbey Road hit # 1 on the charts again 50 years later. Keep up the great work!
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This is a reupload that's about five minutes longer than the original video; this includes longer, repeating music samples to better hear differences between the different pressings and more of my opinion. Thank you all who voted for this version, I hope the differences are more clear for you
One final note, I made minor volume adjustments between the different samples. I found the volume levels were overpowering any differences you might hear. In general the US pressing was lowered about -3db, the MoFi pressing was raised about 3db and the 2019 mix was raised about 2db. It did vary between songs and sometimes I had to lower the UK pressing a couple of db.
You sir are a Saint to have put this much effort in!
To be real, it just sounded like they re- recorded the instrumentals and compressed the vocals to match
Do you feel the 2009 version of old brown shoe sounds really bad. The vocals are too quiet and its hard to hear what george is singing in most parts? I really wish they remixed this song cause I feel its georges best song.
Vinyl Rewind Hey great job VG! I think that 🇬🇧 UK press sounds the best! PLAY LOUD!
You should have presented them in a random order, unlabeled to prevent confirmation bias in the viewer. By default the mass opinion is going to be weighted toward the 1969 and 2019 mixes. By presenting them in the order as you did, it probably only confirmed that bias.
I thought the 50th Anniversary mix just sounded on another level. The depth of sound, the timbre, the impact...brilliant really.
The 2019 mix emphasized the right things. It’s easily the best if you’re a fan of Ringo’s drums, it puts more punch in the toms (I’ve always loved how ringo uses his toms) it fills the mix. It’s also a great mix to hear Paul’s bass lines more prevalent in the mix (obviously this was probably a way to make the mix sound more contemporary)
Also taking into account that bass-forward mixes weren't common at the time because most turntables couldn't handle or reproduce such a sound. I think Giles really took into account that it is a sacrosanct record, but also offered a mix that allowed drums and bass to be more forefront for the first time without needles jumping. He knows that if people are serious about the album they'll know to seek out a UK 69 pressing, he did a great job.
Great piece of info mate! Thank you!
the bass sounds great but separates itself from the rest of the mix which is a shame. It started to annoy me once i noticed it and couldnt unhear it..
They did a great job.
we appreciate that youre willing to take the hit in metrics to ensure the quality of these videos
Alex G I don’t feel like the two are mutually exclusive?
No metric. Just feelings!
I think that 2019 is just a proper modern stereo mix, the best they could squeeze out of the original tapes. They really had a different approach to stereo mixes back in the day. The 2019 mix is pretty great. Honestly it's either the OG 1969 version for the old school vibes or the 2019 version for a more modern experience for me.
yes exactly this 💯✔️
The 2019 release is the only one that is sourced from 1st generation tape.
Transferred to digital
...and remixed. Others come from a 2-track master, they are only remasters. This new one is a mix which comes from original multitrack tapes, that's been then remastered. Drums are the most notable "plus" of the 2019 mix.
@@ferrochrom1 agree would say bass also as the bass notes now rattle my speakers in my car!!!
Bass boosted and compressed to death
The 1986 CD remasters are sourced from the 2nd generation analog master tapes. The 2009 CD remasters are sourced from the 1986 digital remasters and you can still hear 16 bit reverb from digital 80's plugins. Abbey Road told Giles Martin who helped on mixing they had to use his father's digital remasters because they thought George Martin would be offended. When they asked George, George said he didn't even care. So they admitted they screwed up the 2009 remasters. The 2019 remix is the first time since 1986 we have gone back to the analog tapes only this time they were 1st generation instead of 2nd.
Man, that 1980s UK pressing sounds pretty damn good!
I very much agree with you on that!
@@mazerflow3854 I hear more pressing than the 69 one... It's got all the low end you'd want, and isn't bright
The early UK pressings are the Best.
@@thomaslytle5519 sadly, I don’t have any.
UK was very clear (my favorite )and 2019 and original are very good but the others sounded a little tampered from those and less natural.
I think the 1969 US Pressing and the 2019 Remix are the best, to be honest those were the only 2 albums that I could tell the differences between one and another and in the 2019 the voices are so much clean
yeah, cause the 1969 perfectly gives us the 60s feel and the 2019 Mix is just so so good sounding, it's so much clearer. Way better than the poorly mixed 2009 remasters
Find it strange that the 69 original mix and the 2019 mix sound the best, and mo fi the worst.
In my opinion, the original U.S. copy consistently sounded the worst.
The best I believe was the 1980s U.K. pressing, as it had the best mix of analog punch and digital clarity.
I liked the mo fi one the best
The MFSL is laughingly bass heavy, due to improper half-speed mastering
Honestly, I actually enjoy the Giles remasters. He really puts an emphasis on getting more out of Ringo's drumming and Paul's bass lines. They were more apparent in the Sgt. Pepper remaster, and slightly in the White Album.
I love the 2019 mix, from the slight echo on John’s vocals on Come Together to the strings on Something to the harmonies on Oh! Darling to Billy Preston’s organ track on I Want You (She’s So Heavy) to the strings on Golden Slumbers to THOSE HORNS on Carry That Weight to the very last lines of The End. It made me fall in love with the album all over again.
I can't believe how bad the Mobile fidelity version sounds compared to the others.
I was on the fence about the 2019 pressing, but it sounds GREAT. Thank you for the comparisons!
I agree - 2019 is the fullest sounding version. Great video; thanks.
Giles Martin has done a great job on all of these remix versions.
Giles has carried on the tradition started by his late father Sir George.
I have the MOFI version of this album and the one in this video sounds like it has been played to death. Granted, the MOFI definitely has more "smile" EQ on it than the othrrs, but it is by far the puchiest/bassiest version out there, even more so than the 2019 version. Whenever I want to "feel" Abbey Road, it's the one I turn to.
The mofi version is a shameful pressing
The biggest thing that I noticed on first listen to the new remix was the cymbal hits in Something and how they were allowed to linger a lot more. I thought it added a lot to the atmosphere of the song. I also loved what Martin did with I Want You. Very much a fan of this mix.
Wow. 1969 version all the way! The new 2019 remix version is fun but the original 1969 has that cool dynamic sound. Great video!
Here's my opinions on each one because my opinion totally matters.
1. US Pressing - sounds way too muffled and low. Doesn't pack a punch.
2. Mobile Fidelity - it's fine, almost sounds like the UK pressing, but the highs are far too sharp for my taste.
3. UK Pressing - it's perfect of course.
4. The 2012 Canadian Pressing - it's good, but it depends on how you hear it and if it suits you, or if you let the fact it's just the digital 2009 stereo remaster put on vinyl bother you too much.
5. 2019 Remix - it's absolutely incredible and I give the utmost highest praise to Giles Martin, but just like how I feel about the 2018 mix of The White Album, it won't really replace the original stereo mixes unlike the 2017 Sgt. Pepper mix.
But really, it all comes down to how you the listener really feels about it. Get what suits you best.
I cant believe u can say that cuz i hear no difference at all
@@gkb4401 You really gotta listen hard for the differences. I speak for the Mobile Fidelity because I listened to a needle drop of it once and the highs were pretty painful to the ears.
Tritnew i mean who even listens to it on vinyl with their ears on the speakers
@@gkb4401 Technically I did since I listened to it all via headphones. You just gotta have a real good ear in general, but I'm pretty sure the Vinyl Geek turned the volume down for most of these 'cause the Mobile Fidelity usually sounds VERY sharp to the ears.
3 and 5 are clearly the best
Went to Mark Lewisohn lecture yesterday about Abbey Road (Hornsey Road) , the revelation about Mean Mr. Mustard origins is fascinating, keep your eyes open for the reveal once the lectures are finished....
I've got a bootleg where you hear an unreleased song, Madman being played in a medley with an early version of Mean Mr. Mustard. I hope that makes it to next year's Get Back/ Let it Be remix box set.
I think the definitive edition of Oh! Darling is the 2019 anniversary mix. First time in my life that I really listen to the background vocals and the bass. Paul's voice sounds so clean, too. Perfect.
The best part of Oh! Darling ‘19 is that they turned the harmonies up so they’re more prominent.
for me and its just my opinion the early and uk pressings blew the others away,amazing review,thank you so much for your time to do this,kind regards mk
I must say, the 2019 and 80s pressings are probably my favorite...MOFI is actually the worst for me as it seems is the case for you as well!
These shorter clips at key moments for comparisons actually work better than the white album's video with longer bits imo. It compares more specifically. It is great for comparing the timbre and dynamics of each pressing. I like that you did it for lots of section changes. Great idea, and good way to appease the TH-cam laws.
I like the 1969 best then the 2019 version second.
I agree.
Same here
2019 is closest to 1969 EQ I have noticed.
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it feels like the other version are a 3/4 full mug of coffee wheras the 2019 version is a full cup of coffee
I always appreciate your production value, and really like how you arranged this.
Sometimes it's too hard to tell. Drums sound great on the 2019 to me.
The only thing I disliked in the 2019 mix is that the crickets in sun king are very low
I have a lot of qualms with I want you she’s so heavy as well. Wicked Organ was turned down, the last harmony was turned down (I think because of Paul belting it out), the moog wind noises being quieted down, and how it doesn’t end as abruptly as the original. In the original the end cuts off instantly while in the 2019 mix it sounds like somebody turning it off with a knob. You can hear it quiet down a bit before it cuts off. Other than that the modern loud production works so well with the intensity of the song none of the things I said really even matter that much
@@theeoddments960 Yes, the very end of I Want You isn't sharply cut off anymore. It's a really strange decision to have changed such a critical part of the song like this - I wonder what Giles Martin was thinking?
@@pavinder Giles probably didn't "Get" why it was abruptly cut in the first place is my theory.
@@trentnunyabiz6204 It seems so. I've never heard a cut piece of tape fade out!
I would classify all these as nitpicks. If you wanna put the cut back into I Want You, just open up Audacity and cut it near the end and leave a bit of empty space before Here Comes The Sun. A easy fix imo.
The three guitar solos in The End should have been highlighted here. The 2019 is a clear winner in that respect. You can distinctly hear the clarity of their solos.
WOW! I was glad you took the time to compile this and used vinyl to do it. I agree on the some of the tracks the 2019 remix stands out. Here comes the sun is probably the most noticeable in my estimation. It has clarity and focus and adds much "ear candy" without detracting from the original performance. The bass is tighter and more pronounced. Drums are crisper. Guitars are cleaner and my favorite is the harmony vocals. Instead of them being grouped together on one channel maybe with some verb or delay, they wind up separated between the left and right channels and are so pleasing to hear. Kudos to Giles and Sam for this expertise and Kudos for you showing the differences.
I haven't heard Giles' Let It Be, but of the three that I have heard, Abbey Road is the one I like the most. I felt the bass was too boomy across the board on Sgt. Pepper, and the White Album didn't do a handful of tracks justice like "Helter Skelter" and "Savoy Truffle". However, the Abbey Road remix sweetens it in all the right ways, I love hearing the texture of the drums and bass guitar.
It won't replace the original mix, but as an alternative experience this one does what I think the best remixes do: It made me feel like I heard the album for the first time again.
I’ve listened to Abbey Road a LOT, mainly the 2009 CD mix, and I really like how the new mix goes for a more mellow feel, with much more emphasis on the lower vocals and bass parts.
That's original mix. Learn to distinguish mix and master already.
Thanks for taking the time to compare the mixes back to back!
I think you can definitely tell the difference the most on the new mix from 2019 but I don't necessarily think it makes it better. Great video
It all sounds the same to me
@@jeffreykaufmann2867 wear headphones
I love the clarity the new mix has. I adore She's So Heavy, the new mix gives it the insistence it deserves.
I have bought the super deluxe set, primarily for the book. I bought the CD version, and wonder if I made a mistake,that I should have bought the vinyl. My other super deluxe sets are CDs.
I am certainly going to be listening to this version on the way to Liverpool in 4 weeks time. It's my daughter's Beatle themed 18th birthday celebrations. We have booked the magical mystery tour for her birthday, which ends at the cavern.
hope it was a good time.
Tony M it was amazing. Our daughter loved it. We packed so much into those few days. The tour guide mentioned it was her birthday, as did the artist playing the live stage in the cavern itself. The whole time was magical.
@@chriggle1
love the BEATLES! that's great. you're a hell of a Dad. I always have associated them w/ CHRISTMAS, and CHRISTMAS w/ them.
@@tonym994 I'm a mum 😀
My mum brought us all up on the Beatles, so our daughter was bound to pick it up. We have a tradition of playing Birthday from the White Album on our birthdays, it's my birthday tomorrow.
We did the trip to Liverpool 3 years ago too for my 40th. My husband's family lived there until 1968. I am reliably informed that my husband's cousin used to spend time with John and Cynthia. My sister in law walked to George Harrison's parents house on Macketts Lane and asked for autographs. They were given them, but my sister in law was afraid her mum would tell her off so she gave them to her friend. She never saw the autographs again.
Lastly, my daughter will inherit all my mum's first day release Beatles vinyls when she is able to care for them properly. They are safely stored away until that point. My mum died when my daughter was 2 years old. My parents would have been hiring an apartment in Liverpool too had they been here with us for her 18th. They were very much there in spirit.
@@chriggle1 I thought I replied to this post, but if I didn't (may not have hit send) I hope you're having ,or had a happy birthday. highly interesting post. theBEATLES will live forever. I started playing 'birthday' last night. w/ Lennon's trademark ferocious Metal sounding rhythm guitar. or was that George? Mike Pachelli would have the answer. my Dad had a birthday on the 27th ,and my uncle will be 91 the 30th. during the depression they got exactly one gift for CHRISTMAS and their birthdays.
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The only downpoint of Giles's mixes is that he seems to be so in love with McCartney's bass that the unintended consequence of its higher fidelity is that the bass tends to separate itself from the rest and doesnt blend as well. Otherwise a grand job although i prefer the original and the 1980. The latter maybe a tad too aggressive. But you are right in saying that the stereo image of the 2019 pressing is superior. It is not my favourite Beatles album though. Im waiting for Rubber Soul which is, hoping the stereo image will be better than the original heavy pan..
2019 remaster is the better remaster than the others but it also sucks too, Ringo has too much treble, John and George's guitars are barely audible, the Bass is in stereo. At least it makes the vocals so much clearer and better to listen to.
1987-2019 (non-remixed) stereo Beatles pressings are digital-sourced.
I Just picked up the 2012 remaster on Friday. It's my 99th Record.Sounds great! Awesome video.
On listening to this version of the video, I'd say the 80's version is the clearest.
Thumbs up for your whole background set and method of filming. Very cool. Having grown up as a kid during the period that sort of furniture was around, you are spot on authentic.
Love this album 😍 George's songs are beautiful but I want you will probably always be my favourite
"I Want You" and "Hey Jude" are unquestionably the lengthiest tracks the Beatles ever recorded.
1:30 me when there’s something in the way
In the Parks you’re silly.
Yoko after George's digestive biscuits
The remix sounds absolutely incredible. I think none of the other versions besides it could beat the original but I would’ve rather have it compared to an original UK pressing as I’ve heard that the US pressings remove alot of bass. Besides that, great content as always.
Over the years I have owned a US second pressing, US 70s pressing (I forget exactly which), MoFi, US 80s pressing and the 2019 remix. For me, the MoFi and 2019 remix are head and shoulders above the others. I liked how this video compared the segments in each song. I know it was done that way to avoid a copyright hit but it was actually quite effective and made it easy to compare the different pressings.
Definitely the better version of the video. The volume adjustment has definitely made it much easier to distinguish between the different records. Still prefer the 2019 mix overall, but there does seem to be certain moments (like that synth in Because) that stuck out more in the original mix. Incredibly well crafted comparison nonetheless!
I love how this is presented much more than the other comparisons. Not saying I don't like them, but this makes it so much easier to compare! Great work!
2019 is so in your face and clear and I love it!!!!
2019 has a way more wider stereo mix
More like a proper modern stereo mix. As proper as it could be with what they had on the original tapes. They did stereo very differently back in the day.
Gotta say, this must have been days of work, and it's fantastic. Thanks for the great content as always!
The 2019 is a full Remix so Instruments and Vocals are going to be spread out in to Stereo better. I'm glad we have it. I do have the 2009 released in 2014, Pressed on Vinyl and I love it. I have the Super Deluxe Boxset for Listening on the go and the Book.
Surprisingly that MoFi sounds worst of all. Very muffled.
Definitely.
And “scrunchy”
A lot of gain on that bad boy
I saw that at my local record shop and was thinking about picking it up. Probably gonna stay away from it, thanks!
Well your wrong It's just your copys that have it it worn out.
I have a 1969 pressing myself, fun to see that it still holds up
Uk or usa version ?
@@joangonzales5576 It's from UK
I had one from 2019 and I don't like it very much, I'm going to buy a 1969 from UK, does your copy sound great?
@@joangonzales5576 I checked. I had remembered incorrectly. I have the Swedish version in stereo (PCS 7088 [YEX 749]) from 1969 and it's a killer mix. At least to my ears. I just assumed since sweden was so close to UK that we would just import instead of pressing our own.
Excellent video. Great job with these comparisons! So interesting to hear these bits this way!
Awesome video as always! I love how you take the time include sound samples - it helps so much when determining whether to purchase a new remix. Greatly appreciated!
I really love that they put so many different extra tracks and behind the scenes stuff with the 2 extra LP's. Really nice touch.
But also... I would've really apreciated if they gave the option of just purchasing the 2019 mix album on its own for 15-25 bucks on its own along side the 3 LP 65 dollar version. So if, like me, you just want to get the best sounding version of this album on its own for a lower price. Like I'll get at some point for sure, its my personal favorite album, but 60 bucks is steep.
Best comparison EVER! You are very cool and extremely competent and just earned a new "bell" subscriber! Honestly, I don't like your leather chair because I am veg, but what the heck, this is YOUR channel, not mine! Anyway, the 1980's UK pressing sounded best to my ears (listened with headphones), but the 50th Ann. Edition stands aside, WOW! Your review is exactly what I was looking for, so, since I own I pretty good Italian pressing from the 70's and the 2009's remix CD, I'm going to but the 2019's LP, single edition for sure and perhaps the multi-channel Blu-ray Disc. Thanks again, you ROCK! Luigi from Rome (Italy)
The 2019 mix of Abbey Road is my favourite version in my opinion!!!😃👍☮️♥️
Very smart how you make these clips. This really works great, thumbs up, great.
About your views on "Her Majesty", I can clearly here Paul's voice much better in the 2019 mix. In all the earlier versions, its muddied by the instruments, and, or track hiss. The 2019 version is the best of the bunch. I have been listning to The Beatles since they were on The Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964, when I was thirteen years old. I grew up buying all their albums, (in mono, as I didn't own a stereo until I was eighteen, as MOST albums at that time were in mono). Yes, from the short clips that I heard, the 2019 is superior in quality. Thanks for sharing.
Maxwell’s Silver Hammer sounds *rough* on that very first pressing 😬 but for most of these samples in the video I’m a big fan of that white label Mobile Fidelity pressing and the new 2019 anniversary edition as my two favorites.
I thought the UK 80's pressing sounded nice and bright so it got my vote. Great video as ever!
I like how they really turned up the bass on the new remix
i actually liked the mofi the most with 2019 in a close second, both just sounded so clean and felt like the instruments were more spaced out, and i highly disliked the 80s uk pressing, i thought it was too loud and too distorted, but thats just my opinion
1979 pressing and 2019 remix rules
good job brother i appreciate the hard work on these i was thinking the mofi was my least favorite ,after that anyone of the versions would be great to own i have the 2012 and i am happy with it. these rapid fire comparisons are the best way to spot the differences for me
2019 and UK80's in the moments the 2019 falls short
Really cool to see you do a video on this because I just got this 50th anniversary 2019 lp a couple days ago and have nothing to compare it to. I did do a little research before I bought it just to make sure. I have an old mono record player from the 60's.
12:25 "When Ringo (or maybe it's Paul, I don't know) are playing the drums...". While the album has of course many studio overdubs, it's been amply documented that, after the disastrous sessions that later resulted in the "Let It Be" album, the band made a conscious effort to record a studio album "like a band" instead of separate efforts with plenty of studio trickery, as they did on "Sgt. Pepper" and the White Album. Unlike the "Pepper" sessions, in which the most productive thing for Ringo was learning how to play chess, he played a 100% active role in the recording of "Abbey Road". The only percussion parts recorded by McCartney in this album are some handclaps on "Here Comes The Sun" and wind chimes on "You Never Give Me Your Money".
Great video. Thank you for your effort!
I was happy when I bought the Abbey Rd., SuperDeluxe noches on CD but on vinyl and one of the things I found interesting is that the Canadian pricing from the 2012 box out of the Beatles albums it sounded really good but there’s something wonderful about Giles Martin‘s remix which I think blows out everything out of the water apart from the 2012 remastered version of Abbey Road. and I love the fact that on the song come together Ringoes drum patterns are moved from the left to the right in the 2019 vinyl remix as opposed to the original mix or even a 2012 mix. everything is so clear in the 2019 remix I think it’s just fantastic all the way through I’ve only heard of the 2012 and a 2019 vinyl mix.
It’s abbey road guys everything’s amazing about it. Amazing video!!
My very first time listening to Abbey Road was when the Beatles catalog was released on CD for the first time back in 1987 I bought the album at warehouse music which was a great record store and sold CDs and vinyl records I think and I bought the abbey road album and the 1987 versions really good and it’s just one of the best albums of the Beatles ever made.
The Mofi version sounds like someone sent it through a 3-band-EQ and turned down the mids. Sometimes the high-ends sounds over the top. The anniversary mix is highly satisfying with bassdrum and bassguitar sound overwhelmingly warm and punchy at the same time. The positioning in the pan is thoughtful and satisfying as well. On all the other mixes it's more like being "somewhere".
Good work, Giles Martin. Might be definite.
The 1969 pressing was the surprise for me. I thought it sounded very good. I love the 2019 mix especially the fatter drum sound, tighter bass and the very nice seperation-I don't regret the purchase. The 80's UK mix also sounded quite good in many of the samples. (On second listen through a better speaker instead of my phone, the UK pressing is harsh and would fatigue my ears) The 2012 version sounded quite good but possibly a little less dynamic. The 1979 mofi was absolutely lifeless. Surprised how dead it sounded. Nice video and comparison of all these.
When the Mo Fi version comes on, it's like a blanket was pulled off the band. It remains that way through each version. I quite like the Mo fi and think it doesn't get quite enough love. The 2019 remix is solid, and I can appreciate the fact that there's much less saturation and that the highs are quite smooth. My issue with it mainly comes down the the amount of low end and mid bass. There's too much of it and t's not particularly tight compared to the Mo-Fi, UK and Canadian pressings. I also question whether or not the remix was properly level matched between the other releases. While the Mo-Fi, UK and Canadian pressings can get harsh at times, I personally thought the UK could get a little too bright, but it's really not that bad at all. The Canadian pressing is similar, just a little more reigned in on the upper mids, hence there isn't as much presence. At least, that's what I got out of it.
I like '69 pressing from this comparsion and - sometimes - 2019 mix sounded a little blurry.
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The biggest problem with the 2019 pressing is the volume is too low, with a higher signal to noise ratio. Otherwise, the point of the 2019 was to fix mixing issues such as instruments and vocals being hard panned left and right, and modernizing the mix. Giles did a good job in this regard.
I suspect it's a bit of a tradeoff, if this is sourced from the original multitrack and they didn't want to add a bunch of compression to muddy it up. Turning up your system to compensate for level might reveal the limitations of that system.
I like the 2019 mix best. It sounds cleaner, overall. First, it seems to balance the channels a bit better. One thing that annoyed me about original Beatles mixes is the way they half-assed the stereo mixes. Growing up in the 80's and 90's it was these annoying stereo mixes that I heard the most (ex: Revolution). It was very irritating to listening to. Second, it reduces some distortion on the guitars and drums, but I have to wonder if some of that distortion was intentional.
Interesting exercise...thanks for doing this. There is a huge difference between "Remixing" and deciding to alter or leave out content, believing that it somehow makes things "better".
Don't wanna rain on anyone's parade, but those of us who had the unique, quasi-spiritual experience, at 17, of having a friend plop a set of non-audiophile headphones on our ears, and sticking a joint in our mouths, and letting us meld with Abbey Road, in its ORIGINAL format, realized that it was the most perfect, transcendental musical experience ever had on this plane of physical existence, notwithstanding the ensuing 60 years of chasing the addiction. Remixes are a way of supposing that you can make your very first love-making sessions with the love of your life somehow better by revisiting them with "fresh", technicolor, high speed cameras, when, in truth, it was really just black and white, and it really was a vinyl record played on a crappy Garrard turntable with closing lid, and a one-knob Tone control, and that's how we will always remember it, and those images will NEVER be improved by subjecting them to the high fidelity imagery of contemporary high definition cinematic Photo-shopping, either musically or graphically. You can dissect this all you care to, and I acknowledge that it's an interesting pursuit for those who lack the "I was there" experience and who therefore don't understand the desire to just "Let It Be". Abbey Road was more than the sum of its parts in so many ways. My first listening to it was not some friend saying, "Man, you gotta hear theses guys..." but a true, awe infused sharing of a moment of such musical magnitude that 50 years on it's apparent that the required framework for appreciating this phenomenon has completely disappeared. The pilots who flew the F4Fs and F16s and A-10s in the Iraq war were totally magnificent, but have not a whit of the grit that it took to face down a BF-109 coming straight at you with 20mm cannon blazing as you turned your P-40 head on into a balls-to-the-wall struggle of 1940s valor, skill and luck. And even today's high tech cinema cannot recreate the experience for us. By all means, carry on with the analysis and digging to find the "hidden gems" locked away in those original sessions. But, just maybe, the magic that was there when it was all new, and poinient, and mind-blowing, and was a gift for those of us who were there to experience it, fresh and new, has dissipated into the ether with only our memories to recreate it correctly. And, maybe exhuming the original recordings and "remixing" them is a valid exercise, but is not an improvement in any real sense of the words and music, and will never resurrect the Muses of that music which have long since moved on to inhabit some other deserving creations. Can you recall the Muse back into the music just by replaying the DVD or CD remixed version of the original 4 or 8 track recording that included the genius of so many engineers and musicians, and girlfriends, and lovers?
For the record, I find all the "Remix" songs to be lacking in some very fundamental content, hard to put your finger on it, but you know it when you hear it. Or not. Thanks for this opportunity for me to revisit the memories of these tunes and the space I was in when originally hearing them...THAT is the best seat in the house.
so much effect, every time. Vinyl Rewind is kinda required viewing for me
The 5.1 is the highlight. @VinylRewind Pick up a -2/-1 UK copy from 69. Don't worry about the cover with the misaligned apple, etc etc. Just find those stampers, and you have a 1st pressing. Also, the 2012 is made in Germany pressed at Optimal, or Rainbo in the US, and the sleeve was printed in Canada.
Once again, glad I bought this Box Set, never opened it. There seems to be a pile of these still out there keeping price down, it is cheap compared to White Album 2018 remix and 2017 Sgt Pepper remix Thanks man
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Great work, as always Eric. The copy of Abbey Road I've owned for decades was a late 70's US reissue, which I thought sounded fine until I acquired an early CD copy. That being said, a few years ago I also found a somewhat worn original US pressing which had a much better mix. I just bought the new 2019 record last week and I'm blown away by the detail, roundness, and DEPTH that no other version I've heard can touch. Man, that MoFi pressing is a huge disappointment. I've heard some other MoFi pressings that have what I call a gimmicky mix, that is like pushing the loudness button on an amp, boosted highs, boosted lows, and scooped mids.
Great effort, thanks!
Here's my Ranking:
5. 1969
4.1980
3. 2012
2.1979
1. 2019
Well I gotta say friend I love the 69US pressing of Abbey road because it's louder it's in your face but I love the new version the 2019 it's got great qualities to the sound is more rounded and there are little subtle things that you pick up from it and you very right about the notion of if you really want to get the most from the new verie and listen to the headphones listen to the separation the ping pong ing and so on
Such a great review, man! Keep it up as usual 👍👏
1969 version sounded better in most cases.
Thanks for changing the video!! 👌👌👌
Arrghhh I know I'm going against the grain of all you experts here but I just find it so hard to tell the differences.
It frustrates me that I am missing it, I can't be the only one surely? but I feel like I am.
I truly applaud all of you who can differentiate these, I wish I could too.
The biggest improvement with 2019 is the vocals and instruments. You can definitely heard all the words and individual instruments especially the guitars. On a good stereo is sound will appear between the speakers rather from the right and left sides.
you might be able to find the pressing date of the 80's UK pressing on the inner sleeve...it would probably say something like "11-86" if it's the same one that it came with. the ones i have in the blue box have those.
It could be the state of the mofi record you have. I have an almost mint condition one and it’s sounds amazing. Especially the bass sounds very full. Probably my favorite record.
imagine spinning it up for the first time and "Come Together" plays like the intro to this video haha
Nobody noticed that the 2019 version is surprisingly different, even the stereo image, like crazy different!
2019 version is certainly a cleaner and more defined sound ... but for the most part I prefer the classic original versions. My respect to Giles Martin and his team but it's a "6 of 1 - a half dozen of the other" sort of thing. Maybe the next version will be the raw tracks at 24/96 released so we can all do our own mixes on our own digital workstations.
Fantastic job as always, my friend! Thank you for taking the time to make this meticulous video. So well done! If you get a chance, check out my latest vid where I give my thoughts on why Abbey Road hit # 1 on the charts again 50 years later. Keep up the great work!