The Beatles The U.S. Albums - CD Box Set
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- This is a detailed look at The Beatles U.S. Albums box set, released January 21, 2014. This set contains 13 original U.S. Albums, mostly presented in both “high-fidelity Monophonic and glorious full dimensional Stereo sound!”
See also: The Beatles US Core Catalogue 1963-1970 (Albums & Singles)
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The Beatles did not arrive in America till February 1964, not Januaty 1964 as you state on the introduction.
Dang! You are correct, sir. February 7, 1964. January saw the release of the first LPs of The Beatles in America, Introducing... and Capitol's MEET THE BEATLES! Thanks for the correction!
Billy Shears For being a true fan to catch this indiscretion, you’ve earned yourself a new subscriber.
@@MagicalMysteryMike I think you do a brilliant job, keep on doing what you are doing, informative and entertaining 😀👍
@@Beatgeneration2010 I’ll keep churning out my brand of nonsense as often as I can.
@@MagicalMysteryMike you are funny 😁
I agree with the fact that the Magical Mystery Tour album should also have been included in this box set, as it was originally an American release. both the MONO and STEREO mixes of these songs can easily fit onto a single CD
Nobody asked us Timothy! Perhaps we ought to write a strongly worded letter.
Also agree... AND make the original EP part of the official "canon" the beatles released. Everything about that album bothers me that it's now considered one of the 13 "official" Beatles releases. The original EP is not only better, but the album cover is better (same cover minus the stupid border with track listings, which the beatles not in a million years would have put track listings in a shitty font on the front of an album). It also came with this cool booklet with fun artwork and a little story in it. The EP of Mystery tour should be part of the Beatles official releases, and the album we all know and love should be part of the Capitol discography.
This is not the fact.
Wasn't included as the Capitol MMT is now considered part of the 'Core Catalogue', available at any time.
@@azapro911It doesn't have the unique US stereo mixes. Capitol has yet to release MMT as it originally sounded on US stereo vinyl.
Hi Mike, this is Howard Weber. Back in 1988, I was the first person to put together a list of all the different mixes and variations of the Beatles songs - Mono vs Stereo. I was 36 at the time. I sent the list to Goldmine Mag. and they published it. When George Martin mixed their recordings, he did it for 2 Countries only. England and the U.S.A. And because of this, many of the U.S.A. albums had different mixes and variations. Example: And I love her. The British mix has reverb on Paul`s vocals and the USA has dry vocals. On the USA stereo of-- I call your name,- the cowbell comes in at a different time than the British stereo. The mono Something New has many songs with different mixes than the British. So does the mono and stereo Yesterday and Today album. Do you know what the difference is between the mono and stereo version of Misery. The mono has 5 piano opening notes. The stereo has 6 piano opening notes. Also, when Mark Lewisohn`s book THE BEATLES RECORDING SESSIONS came out, I found 2 mistakes. I wrote to him and he agreed with me. Here`s what they were. George Martin said he had made a stereo mix in 1964 of I CALL YOUR NAME but was never used. Well guess what, it was used on the Beatles 2nd album because the next time I CALL YOUR NAME was mixed into stereo was in the 70`s. The other mistake was the song THE WORD. Martin said he made a different mix but wasn`t used. Well it was used on the USA stereo version of RUBBER SOUL. If you have any questions feel free to ask me. I use my friends site NEIL LESSER, so ignore his name. ---- Howard Weber
Neil Lesser (Howard) great comment. I did know some of these tidbits, but not all, so thank you.
Hi Neil, what a very detailed piece you wrote. Just for what it's worth, "Something new" was not a British release, the U.S. albums were only available on import,
Not sure if you were aware of the fact 👍
@@Beatgeneration2010 I think he meant the tracks on "Something New" were mixed differently in America than in England
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This was the first video I watched on your channel. I`m a Beatles fan from Germany and I purchased this box set today. Thank you very much for all the information.
My pleasure. Thank you for taking the time to comment, and enjoy the box set!
This is a great companion to the Mono box set. I skipped the stereo box and just picked up the stereo-only albums individually.
Mono box includes 1965 stereo mixes of Help and Rubber Soul, US box includes the 80s cd mixes, and the 09 stereo mixes that I don’t own. I totally get how folks that bought the original stereo set are just being asked to double dip, but if you just went mono this US set is a great value.
Absolutely, this is an excellent companion to the In Mono box set. I've had the mono box since 2009; Love It! I got the stereo box years later, and the US Albums in 2015. I enjoy 'em all.
There was this great Beatles site called The Beatles Rarity which unfortunately is no longer in operation. Anyway I saved two articles that were written that made sense of all the decisions that were made with the mixes on The U.S. Albums box set and they convinced me to love the set instead of hate it. One reader replied, "Thanks, you talked me off the ledge." Let me know if you want them.
I may have seen that article or one similar to it. The Beatles Box of Vision included a great "Catolography" with excellent notes by Mark Lewisohn on this subject as well.
Thank you for making a video on this set! I was actually impressed with your overview of it that it inspired me to purchase it :)
My pleasure; glad I could help! This is a really well done box set. I wish they'd done a complete set of the UK Stereo albums like this.
@@MagicalMysteryMike I agree. That would have made it appear more consistent and neater next to the box set as well as the Mono one.
I also wanted to make an extra comment: I thought it was so cool to see your cassette collection of the US albums and that (based on the quality of the photos) they were in such great condition! You definitely are a dedicated fan :)
@@Dan_Finnegan A few of 'em are well played and a little worn out, but yeah, they've kept well over the years. Of course, I haven't played them since the mid 90's.
This packaging is so much better than the shoddy Capital Records box sets.
Yes! I know there are complaints about the audio sources used, but it’s a fantastic package for sure! Very well done!
For me, this was the mother of all unboxing videos. I wasn't aware this box set existed.
That’s awesome! Thank you for letting me know. 😊
Mike,
Great presentation! I own both the 2009 stereo and mono box sets. Having said that, I had ordered five of the individual CD’s From the US Box Set based upon the fact that there are a few scattered exclusive U.S. mixes on The Beatles' Second Album, Something New, Beatles '65, Rubber Soul, and Yesterday and Today; all of which were already made available on The Capitol Albums Vol. 1 & 2 sets but without the master tape sourcing (they used the Capitol masters, which are copies of the originals) and also without the extra reverb. Along with the exclusive American mixes that have their own “quirks” (The extra verse on I’ll Cry Instead, the non-double tracked verse on And I Love Her, the American mixes of Day Tripper and We Can Work It Out, the false start on the stereo version of I’m Looking Through You, etc.
What made me break down and purchase the full set is that, to my ear, the mono sound of the American Box Set is superior to the versions found on the Mono Box Set released in 2009, I know that everyone claims that the same mixes were used but, again, to my ear, someone really made a better remastered mix for the mono mixes found on the US Box Set. The mixes are more focused, diverse, and also balanced better. I have A/B’d the same songs on both box sets and there is a noticeable difference between the two. After buying the Giles Martin mixed, Deluxe Editions of Sgt. Pepper’s, The White Album, and Abbey Road, the last thing that I wanted to do was go out and buy another expensive box set but, to my ear, the Mono sonic restoration/mixes found on this set are better than the ones found on the 2009 Mono Box Set.
Do you have any thoughts on this? Have you compared the two side-by-side?
Also, as a disclaimer, I have not yet done a rigorous comparison of the stereo mixes found on the US Box Set compared to the ones found on the 2009 Remasters. I have compared the mono though and would love to hear other’s thoughts on this subject.
Thanks!
Great comment! I can't disagree with you. I think the overall sound on the US Albums is fantastic. It's not an outstandingly overt improvement, but this box was released 5 years after the 2009, so it is possible that slight improvements in technology did provide an ever so slight improvement in sound. I can't say for sure, but I know that I wouldn't complain about the sound on the US Albums, that's for sure!
i think its a blessing that they created a whole new mix with the unique features of the capitol mixes recreated for the occasion, as the originals werent good at all (not to mention the duophonic stuff)
I agree. I think it’s a great box set. The Capitol albums in their original form were mostly released in the two volumes that came out prior to The U.S. Albums box.
Same here!
This box contains a whole bundle of bonus tracks for The Beatles In Mono box set fans - 14 original US mono mixes transferred from the first generation UK master tapes. Many complained in 2009 that these mixes were not included in The Beatles In Mono. And now they are, but mono lovers are silent and unhappy.
I love this box set. It's so well done. I don't care that they used mostly the 2009 remasters. I'm glad to have the Capitol box sets, and it's a shame a 3rd was never released, but I wouldn't want those mixes on this box. I like it the way it is.
Great video. I bought this box set last year.
Thank you. It's a great, underrated box set!
MISSING, MISERY ,THERE'S A PLACE ,FROM ME TO YOU ,I'M DOWN ,THE INNER LIGHT AND PERHAPS YOU KNOW MY NAME AND ACROSS THE UNIVERSE WORLD WILD VERSION.
Sure, this box is no way comprehensive. Including Introducing... The Beatles would have taken care of some of those.
Why do people write in all caps it makes it harder to read. Why it does I have no idea.
@@FrankEPotts I'M NOT SURE. ;)
I hope you're talking about "You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)" because "Perhaps You Know My Name" kind of... doesn't exist
I think the photoshoot was in Paris during their French tour in January 1964 before going to the U.S. in February
Yes, I have heard that as well.
I am so glad that I bought the US albums I love it no matter what mixes Apple decides to use being one of the biggest Beatles fans ever I will be happy with anything that gets released I don’t care what it is the great thing is you get the essential stuff in the US boxer like thank you girl the harmonica tag at the end which you don’t get in the mono mix only in the stereo mix and I love the fall start and stop and I’m looking through you from rubber soul it’s great and the Beatles story is great too and this whole box that is really awesome I still plan a lot.
The flags from both Paris and Red Rocks are 48 star flags. You can tell because both the short lived 49 star flag and current 50 star flags have a staggered star arrangement. 48 star flag was 8 rows of 6 stacked.
Excellent! Thank you for the clarification!
Best ever review! And I love almost every US album as they are appeared to be so dynamic and funny. On the contrary, UK albums are just a little bit more monotonous. But in the end the love they make is equal to the love I take, so I do appreciate both catalogues. My favourite US albums are Meet The Beatles!, A Hard Day`s Night, Beatles VI, Help!, Rubber Soul, Magical Mystery Tour, Love Songs and many more.
There's a bit of charm to those US albums, for sure. I appreciate both catalogues as well; however, I definitely give the edge to the UK catalogue, as that's the way the albums were intended.
@@MagicalMysteryMike The British catalog comes first. But I don't like the structure of many UK albums. Capitol had more room to maneuver in that sense. And Capitol used singles. Also, after Epstein's death (I'm not sure if this is interrelated), the Beatles album structure looked even more strange. Capitol, by releasing LP, did not let the Beatles to spoil their Magical Mystery Tour album. But in the future Capitol could no longer interfere. The situation improved a little by the 1970s, when Capitol released all the best Beatles compilations, for which I am very grateful.
Which is your favorite Capitol compilation?
@@MagicalMysteryMike `Love Songs` is the best Beatles compilation ever.
I have Love Songs on CD. It's a real silver back factory made CD. It's just not an official release. The bootleggers put a lot of care into the release. It has the proper mixes, reversed stereo channels and mini version of the original vinyl release with whatever texture they used on the original sleeve.
Your sense of humour is an added element 😉👍
Wow, that means a lot coming from you, Mr. Shears. I shall never abandon my cheesy humor.
@@MagicalMysteryMike Keep that humour, it is unique 👌
@@Beatgeneration2010 not sure I corner the market on cheese, but I’ll keep bringing it. I’ve been continuing to work out the FAKE Stereo Box Part 3 video to publish on Friday. Doing my best to meet this self imposed deadline.
@@MagicalMysteryMike Don't put yourself under pressure👍🙏
@@Beatgeneration2010 I did get that one done. 👍
My copy of the Hey Jude album, purchased in 1970, says The Beatles Again (as you referenced) on the label. It would’ve been way cool had they done this with the CD in this set. 😎
Yes, that would have been cool, I agree.
I was very happy with this set when I purchased it in 2014. I remember preordering it in December 2013. I was not aware of the mixes being used until shortly before it arrived. Overall I am still happy about this as there is more good than bad about the set. I love that it has the unique mixes for the songs off Rubber Soul and Yesterday & Today, even though they use the George Martin 87 mixes for most of those tracks. I do believe it provides a better listening experience with the choice of using true stereo or mono over fake/duophonic mixes. I do have the Capitol Album sets from 2004 and 2006 and while I do enjoy those as well, the Volume 2 set has the incorrect mono mixes for Rubber Soul and Beatles VI which uses the Type B Mono mixes or fold down mixes which were used frequently used on the other US albums. The 2014 set rectified that problem by using the original mono mixes so for me that makes an additional argument in favor of this set. The packaging has it all over the 2004 and 2006 sets as those were rather shoddy but the 2014 is similar to the mono box which is superb. Great collection overall. Nice video. Thanks very much!
Great comment. FYI, The Capitol Albums Vol. 2 did initially use incorrect mixes, but this was corrected. Problem is, it's hard to tell which pressing you are getting. I was able to get a version with corrected mixes.
Magical Mystery Mike That was my problem.....trying to find a set with the correct mixes. The US box definitely helped.
I really love the U.S. Albums box set. I know it didn't use the "correct mixes", but what it is, is fantastic.
It`s the bloody Beatles... in the USA... Brilliant!
😂 I’m glad you appreciated that little edit.
just ordered this, realized this is a good purchases
An excellent purchase. I know there are quibbles over the mixes used, but overall it’s a really great value getting stereo and mono in one package for a good portion of The Beatles catalog.
"Introducing the Beatles" was released by VeeJay in September, 1963. I heard it on Chicago radio (VeeJay was located in Chicago) in October, 1963.
Very cool. Thanks for sharing that.
Just to throw another spanner into the works, the UK release of The Capitol Albums Vol. 2, initially had fold down copies of Rubber Soul and Beatles VI instead of the original mono mixes due to the CD manufacturing plants being sent test masters in error. This was subsequently reissued correctly, although my copy is a "foldie". At least I have the U.S. albums box set as well.
What you mentioned about the fold down mono was also the case on the US copies of The Capitol Albums, Vol. 2. I have both the error and corrected versions of the box.
@@MagicalMysteryMike I knew it was on the UK set, didn't realise they cocked up the American ones too. I feel less victimised now.
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Wow, i asked for do a video of this collection, and yoy did, thanks! I have all these on individual versions, in OBI, released here in Brazil, interesting to hear.
Por aqui só não foi lançado o "Beatles Story" em CD. Embora tivemos a nossa versão deste álbum em LP duplo.
I appreciate the motivation. This project was a good distraction. Be well!
I prefer the other set. They used the Capitol masters. This set they used the same masters as used in the 2009 box. Capitol records added reverb to some of the songs which is not on this set you are showing. It it an attractive set.
I do enjoy the Capitol Box sets, and i do wish they'd finished the series. That being said, The U.S. Albums box set is just so much better as far as the level of care and attention. Some sound elements are retained as well, so it's not exactly just the same 2009 remasters.
@@MagicalMysteryMike its the same mix as the 2009 masters....why buy something 2x but different packaging, but I guess that's what collectors do.
ow de it’s not 100% the same remasters. Some elements unique to the original US mixes are retained. But, otherwise, it is a really nice box set for collectors.
@@MagicalMysteryMike I stand corrected.....you really know your stuff!!!
@@MagicalMysteryMike it is actually a different mix - no compression applied, only neutral gain. If you don’t want to splurge on a box set you can try Apple Music
Deciding whether to pick this set up. I've got the mono and stereo box sets but as an American, a lot of the earlier albums just don't sound right in terms of the tracks.
I grew up listening to the Capitol albums. It's still available at the Beatles store which I know I can be assured I'll get a real set. Buying it would purely be a nostalgic purchase as I already have all the songs. Would be an easier decision if the price was lower, $200 though isn't quite that bad considering I paid $275 each for the mono and stereo cd sets.
It’s definitely an excellent presentation. It is mostly the 2009 remasters. If you want the original sound, look for a used copy of The Capitol Albums box sets. No where as nice esthetically, but it all depends on what you want.
The Beatles' Story was a double LP, but here is just a gatefold sleeve for unknown reason. They could copy its original double format instead and put one CD and two inners in it. My Japanese version is the same, unfortunately.
Interesting. Excellent information. I do not have (nor, do I want?) a copy of The Beatles' Story on vinyl, so I didn't realize this.
@@MagicalMysteryMike As of now, this is the only drawback I have noticed. But I like it even better. Other than that, it's an amazing box that surpasses even the Beatles In Mono. I used to love American albums, but now I really prefer them over British ones.
I dedicate this video to Lucas Diego, who through a comment left on th-cam.com/video/Pdk7d691Sgg/w-d-xo.html , encouraged & inspired me to make this video. These videos are a labor of love. It takes many hours to put videos like this together, and knowing at least one person may enjoy it, motivated me to put this video together. Thanks Lucas!
These Beatles albums perfectly illustrate the dopey, unimaginative "album titles" that prevailed on American pop LPs in the 1960s... i used to go through my mom's collection and it would be something like "Beach Boys Today!" and other shit that basically said "Some more songs from this group you like!" lol... The Beatles US titles follow this format beautifully
Truer words have never been spoken.
I like the 4 instrumental songs on A Hard Day's Night that are in this set. I was able to purchase that as an individual CD.
Those 4 songs were performed by George Martin and his Orchestra!
Yes, there are some otherwise unavailable non-Beatles tracks which are nice to have.
Im still waiting for a RSD lp of The Y and T As a butcher Cover album :) With a 12" sticker as well. I think it would sell great! Doesn't have to be a RSD issue really... Just get it out there for us!
This would be fantastic! I'd jump on that as well.
I would love to give this to my mom. She doesn’t know about the UK albums she thinks her favorite album isn’t on Spotify. I had to tell her US And UK have different albums.
You can sometimes find used copies, just be careful you don’t get a counterfeit one.
The next Years after im cleaning my debts I'm gonna buy the Three box sets the mono Recordings The Stereo Remastered and the usa Albums im gonna start saving now.
I enjoy all three. I’d go in this order: 1.) In Mono 2.) The Original Studio Recordings Stereo Box 3.) US Albums.
Just be careful. There are a lot of fakes being sold on eBay and Amazon.
1st tapes I had before CDs was US versions of Hard days night and Help!. when 87 cds. I was lost
Yeah, it was the same for a lot of fans when the UK releases were made the standard releases around the world when the '87 CDs came out.
Shame they never put love songs lp in their which was a capital release 😕
I’ve always thought a Compact Disc collector’s box set of the compilations (many of which have never been released on CD) would be a nice item. I suppose that’ll not happen anytime soon.
Or Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl.
I used to have this set but I had to sell it for personal reasons. I only got it because of the way it looked. It would have been more great if they were more accurate instead of with the sources instead of being set in there ways and insisting on using the 2009 remasters. I have read that the United Artists label had their own stereo mix for A Hard Day's Night. I had your channel for a while but hadn't watched your videos until now. So I am new to your channel. Great vid!
Thank you for subscribing, and for watching the video. The US Albums is a fantastic presentation, I agree. I do not mind the choices made with mixes; however, this would have been better justified had a 3rd volume of the Capitol series been made available. Then fans could have the best of both worlds.
On the original United Artist soundtrack only the George Martin instrumentals are in true stereo. All The Beatles' tracks are in rechanneled stereo.
The box photo is taken in France in january 1964
Thank you. I have heard this was the likely shoot.
As always, a fantastic job creating this video! I love the detail you went into on this set. I've had this since it first came out and have looked it over closely many times. Yet here I am, watching an in depth video about the set, lol. While it would've been nice to get the actual master recordings like the Vol. 1 and 2 Capitol sets, it's still nice they included the certain oddities unique to the US albums. Overall I'm pleased with the set and am glad to have it in my collection.
I'm pleased with it too; it's a great set. I do just wish they had done The Capitol Albums Vol. 3 in 2008, and then we'd have the best of both worlds. And, I do the same thing with watching videos of items I have. I even wind up revisiting a lot of them more than once, including some of your excellent videos. Stay well, and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
I have recently listened to my original Capitol Cassettes, I still love them ...... So What ? .... LOL ..... ///:-)
No issue whatsoever. If I had a tape deck, I’d be joining you.
Me too! I cannot stand this boxset. It should have had a disclaimer. I was so pissed when I got this set. So I resealed it in shrink wrap and took it back.
you might enjoy my compleat beatles remake documentary, in fact i know you would.
The best album here is Hey Jude. One of the first Beatles tapes I owned!
Hey Jude is a strange mix of tunes, but it's a great album. I enjoyed it on cassette many years ago, and was happy it was included in this US Albums box set.
I bought Capitol Revolver at Rite Aid yesterday
I'm sorry. LOL! ... Just kidding. The Mini LPs are very nicely done. Do you have the other US Albums?
@@MagicalMysteryMike Not yet I'm planning to start a collection
@@gdawg1585 nice. I recommend Meet The Beatles! It was the US Album which really kicked off Beatlemania.
@@MagicalMysteryMike I have been looking for a vinyl version of it for a year now at local antique stores but no luck and the ones online are extremely expensive
@@gdawg1585 keep looking. You’ll find one.
12:55 oh my god I love that
Tom Zorgdrager sweet, isn’t it? Now that’s how you do a rerelease!!
I really do wished Capitol Records had finished up the set with Volume 3. I don't think there would have been a Volume 4 to the set.
I have Volume 1 sampler CD I'm hoping to find Volume 2.
It really would have been nice had the Capitol series been completed with a third volume. Had that been the case fans would have access to the original mixes and the US Albums, which is excellent but gets a bad wrap, would have been more justified in the choices made.
Hey Mike; I just came across your Chanel and this great review of The Beatles US albums. I just got my set today, and unfortunately, it was a fake. Sending it back tomorrow, but wanted to know where you got yours and the most reliable place to pick up a copy that’s authentic. Thanks ahead of time!
Hi! Glad to have you here. I haven't been putting out new content, but I will get back to it at some point. As far as the US Albums box, I originally purchased mine, I believe, from Amazon in 2015.
I've seen authentic used copies on-line and in some record stores. Looks like Amazon still has new copies available, for about the price I paid for it nearly 10 years ago.
I initially bought this 2014 set but had to return it as many discs were faulty. I used the refund money to get the Mono cd box set instead. At the same time, I discovered the two volumes of Capitol Albums sets and got them - I much prefer these (over the featured set) as they have the original sound mixes. It's too bad a third set was not released to include the remaining albums.
I’m sorry you got a defective set, but IN MONO is a fine consolation. :) I agree that the lack of a 3rd volume of Capitol Albums sets is disappointing.
Photo was taken by Dezo Hoffman .
Thank you. That seems to be it. Taken in Paris, I believe.
Good set. Just as they were released in North America.
It is a fantastic set; however, a lot of fans complain about the audio used.
I put in the 2004 Capitol CDs in the box; Took out the foam & put in mini-LP CDs of INTRODUCING THE BEATLES & MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR; Finally, I tossed the Y&T sticker, so it has only the butcher cover!
Bold moves, my Beatle bud, bold moves indeed. That's a cool way to do it.
Gotta admit, I did cringe a bit at the thought of you tossing that Y&T sticker. LOL.
@@MagicalMysteryMike I have the LP if I want to look at the trunk cover.
Evan Lanctot nice!
@@MagicalMysteryMike I kept my trunk sticker, but I didn't use it because I didn't want to ruin the Butcher, and these CDs are a bit hard to find these days, so the sticker is sitting in the plastic cover un-touched.
I doubt that John ,Paul, George & Ringo ever listened to "The Beatles Story", because they would have gagged at the narrator's description of the group as "Four Boys From a Poor British Slum Town". The U.S.A. "Beatles Rarities" would have made a better inclusion.
It's a pretty weak release, but I'm still glad to have it as a curiosity, if nothing else.
I'd have preferred the VeeJay "Hear The Beatles Tell All".
Amazing, is this pressed and made in Japan just like the Mono Box Set?
No, this one's made in the good ol' U.S. of A.! And a darn fine job it is too.
But in Japan they made their own version of this box, and it is a little different from the American one.
That Photo was taken in Denver at Red Rocks, look it up. Google Beatles Red Rocks American flag photo.
I think those were a different shoot. It appears the photo on the US Albums box set was taken by Dezo Hoffman in Paris, January 1964.
Magical Mystery Mike that flag was either a 48 or 49 star flag right
Chang Kwang Oh I’m not sure. The change from 48, then 49 stars occurred around 1959, and 1960 respectively, so it could be it was a flag from 4 or 5 years prior to the shoot.
I must admit I am a bit of a completest, I have both volumes of "The Capitol Albums" and this "US Albums" box set. I even picked up an obvious but well-done pressed disc fake of "Introducing the Beatles" and "At the Hollywood Bowl". I love the packaging on this box set but I was disappointed with it because of not being the original mixes, I also skipped the "Japanese Albums" set because of more or the same.
@@indiana2096 you make some good points.
This box is based on the crappy 2009 remasters, but wasn't the sound tweaked to improve fidelity? I read somewhere that less compression was applied here.
The 2009s are a mixed bag. I don’t agree the whole lot of stereo remasters are “crappy.” The US box did mostly use the 2009 remasters, but there are exceptions where unique elements were present on the U.S. albums.
Capital volume 3 should have been yesterday and today, revolver, Sgt Pepper (without the silly noise) and magical mystery tour (with the tight edits) ...oh, what a shame.
Yes, it really is one of those things that hurts a bit. Really brings out the OCD not having that 3rd volume!
The US version of Rubber Soul is superior to the UK version
It is one of the best, if not THE best Capitol album! Fun fact: It's the U.S. version of Rubber Soul that inspired Brian Wilson to write Pet Sounds ... and then Pet Sounds inspired Sgt. Pepper!
Magical Mystery Mike Not necessarily. I read that Derek Taylor gave Brian a copy of Rubber Soul, which would most likely would’ve been the UK version
thomsboys77 interesting.
@@MagicalMysteryMike in fact, Pepper was inspired by Between The Buttons.
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I have one difference in my box set. The Beatles Yesterday And Today came with the original "Butcher Babies" cover and the cover they replaced it with as a sticker.
Long video, I know. See 12:57.
I wish they released it on vinyl
Yes that would have been a nice vinyl set.
Weird, I have all of these on vinyl....
@@tellemstevedave5559 wow some are widely available but others are quite rare like the butcher album which is very expensive. My only hope is a vinyl release in a few years
MISSING IN ACTION, MISERY ,THERE'S A PLACE ,FROM ME TO YOU , THE GERMAN VERSION OF SHE LOVES YOU , I'M DOWN, AND THE INNER LIGHT .
I covered the US Core Catalogue 1963-1970 in a previous video: th-cam.com/video/7_0yB1R1UKI/w-d-xo.html
From Me To You was a 1963 single in the US. Misery, and There's A Place were featured on Introducing... The Beatles (should have been included in The U.S. Albums box set), Sie Liebt Dich (She Loves You) was a 1964 single, I'm Down was the B-Side of the 1965 Help single, and The Inner Light was the B-Side of the 1968 Lady Madonna single. The only songs of the 217 in the UK core catalogue not to be released in the US between 1963-1970 were the single version of Love Me Do, with Ringo on drums, and the "wildlife" version of Across the Universe.
It would have been nice if a bonus disc was included with The U.S. Albums box, but these missing songs are certainly easy enough to find outside the box.
What is the difference between The Beatles-US box(UPC: 602537614127) and US box-Japan edition(UPC:4988005809605)???Is Japan edition of this box is better? Thank you!
Generally, Japanese box set are just put together with more care. I haven't seen the Japanese US box, but they usually include an OBI, a resealable outer plastic covering, and an extra booklet with lyrics in Japanese and English. I do have The Japan box which comes that way, and I've seen other box sets get this treatment. Overall, they're just made with such care and attention.
In Japanese release outer sleeves are constructed the same way as it used to be for US Capitol LPs of the 60s: the front photo was pasted separately on the outer cover like a hamburger. There is also better color grading, more authentic copying of cardboard and paper, discs are without defects. The size of the box corresponds to the size of the Japanese Beatles In Mono box (made in Japan for Japan), so you can put them side by side as two parts of one collection. There is an additional lyric booklet with the full title of this release on the cover. OBI is designed in the style of a Japanese mono box (made in Japan for Japan), which adds to the feeling of a single collection. And much more. The Japanese mini LP culture is superior to any other. This is immediately noticeable in a huge number of little things.
does this set have the Dave Dexter added echo versions of "I feel fine" and "she's a woman"?
Check out 16:20 and the answer will be yours, my friend!
@@MagicalMysteryMike oh i missed that statement lol cool. i think they sound better that way
Ed Stephens yes. Shame they didn’t retain the extra reverb on Roll Over Beethoven. But, overall, I think this is a great box set!
“Thank You Girl” also had reverb added. 😎
Nope
The Capiphone Project-get ready,fans-easily eclipses the Capitol Us albums sets!!-even longer endings on certain tracks are included!!-Ticket to ride,Day Tripper,I'm Looking Through You,and more!!!!
If only...
@@MagicalMysteryMike It's happening,I'm part of the project,providing the rare mixes!!!
@@MagicalMysteryMike The Capiphone set is being planned as the new version of The Capitol albums,on US anniversaries.Makes sense-do we need a third issue of The Capitol albums volumes,as they've been issued.Something different and more interesting needs to be offered,especially with the younger generations' interest in the older part of the catalog waning.Time to spice interest in the entire catalog back up!!!
@@MagicalMysteryMike Lot of interest has been sparked in the project,so far,Mike.How about finally getting HDN and Tell Me Why film mixes issued in complete regular audio form?!?!How about everything in Mono and Stereo?!?!Get excited!!!!
@@ronmartin89 I'm all for it!
10:45 LOL
Sadly, I'm missed my opportunity of joining the Teen Set long ago.
Hey Mike Where Did You Get It?
I ordered from Amazon back in 2015. It's still available at a very decent price, or used copies are available on auction sites and such. It's not hard to find.
@@MagicalMysteryMike How much did it cost you including shipping?
@@debessar95 I got it from Amazon so it didn't cost me anything for shipping, and it was at least several months after initial release, and deeply discounted, as I recall. Under $100.
@@MagicalMysteryMike Very reasonable price indeed.
Will there be a video on the Capitol box sets?
I have been meaning to do that, yes!
@@MagicalMysteryMike In that case you should get the Japanese version of the second box, remade in 2006 in US Box style.
My copies of Help! And the Beatles story ripped the plastic covers. I added a sampler Disc from this collection, I wouldn’t mind being able to add Magical Mystery Tour.
I have that sampler as well. One of the last samplers put out, if I recall correctly. don't think I've seen one since.
Magical Mystery Mike I also have the 09/09/09 sampler and the Capitol Albums vol. 1 & 2 samplers.
Yes, I have those as well. Also, a 1962-1966/1967-1970, and Live at the BBC sampler. I enjoyed putting together a collection of promo CDs, but I guess it's not really done anymore. Would have been cool to have one for each of the 50th Anniversary album releases.
For the Hey Jude CD, you mention it has the Apple logo but is it Capitol records recording?
Hey Jude was released in the U.S. on the Apple label.
When are we getting a video on the Capitol boxes?
That's on my list for sure!
Lots to say about Volume 2 and the great mix debacle!
@@MagicalMysteryMike it took me many years to get one with the original minos
Something else is the original singles and EP boxes. I have the CDs
A great piece, though I personally prefer their UK catalogue as the recordings have not been messed around with by the engineers at Capitol records. Remixing song sequence on the LP's, boosting volume and adding reverb only managed to muddy the sound. So I will take a pass on the U.S. Collection.
So this box set, controversially, set to correct some of that. It retains some key elements but otherwise it's similar to the 2009 remasters.
I don't think the UK albums are the benchmark. They just offered what the band had written and recorded at the time, apart from a few of the best songs released as singles. Just an exhibition of achievements, a chaotic set of songs. The LP titles were hardly smarter: With The Beatles, Beatles For Sale, The Beatles. What's intellectual about that? Capitol was in a better position and could choose songs from the British chaos. That's why at first they were just successful collections of hits, but starting with Beatles 65 and Beatles VI Capitol albums became story-driven, and then meaningful titles like Yesterday And Today were added. In addition, Capitol compiled albums from singles, and the correctness of this approach was recognized even in London including Magical Mystery Tour in the core catalog. A good album does not depend on the number of songs - it's a story to be told. Therefore, I do not understand those who consider Capitol albums worse just because they have two songs less. But Pepper also contains twelve songs and The Beatles Again LP sounds more lighter and hipp than the British Let It Be. Meet The Beatles is much more beautiful in design than its British brother and more interesting in content. Both 1964/1965 soundtracks are excellent in every way and are superior to the British. The Beatles Story is a masterpiece in its own right. Rubber Soul US is even visually better than the British one. Yesterday And Today and Revolver exemplify the proper layout of story albums. The Capitol outer sleeves are thicker, more impressive, more beautiful, the albums themselves are more interesting to dive into and have more design. And, yes, I like both Capitol Boxes and US Box. The original sound is powerful, resonant, and the new one reproduces it with first generation master tapes - the best solution. Just buy both, that's all. They are quite inexpensive.
I feel "...chaotic set(s) of songs..." could be a future box set collection. Thank you for this thoughtful comment. I agree with your ultimate solution, just wish that 3rd volume of Capitol Albums had been released.
@@MagicalMysteryMike I'm with you! But what should they include in this third volume? Yesterday And Today, Revolver and...
@@debessar95 Hey Jude, and maybe The Beatles Story as a Bonus, or one of the more popular compilations perhaps... US Rarities.
I have both the Volume 1/Volume 2 and the US box sets. Which do you prefer?
I like the Capitol boxes for their authenticity (and I'm really disappointed they didn't do one more volume), but there's no question that The U.S. Albums Box is the better presented box set.
I see them as two parts of the same set. The original American mixes sound powerful and resonant while the British ones are cleaner.
I would love to have a box. Set. Where can I I get. One
You can get it a number of ways. Use your favorite on-line retailer, or check out a record store for a new or used copy.
I encountered a fake copy on ebay… weights 701 grams, the original 929 grams. The copy lacks the apple n the lid, the original has the apple,
Interesting. I’ve heard about fakes being done of this box. Haven’t encountered one myself.
@@MagicalMysteryMike Guess I was lucky… After I get my refund I will nail this person for both copyright & trademark violations!!
Here's are a couple adverts for this box set: th-cam.com/video/4eyQ0ME0FRU/w-d-xo.html & th-cam.com/video/Q7GqSElYZgk/w-d-xo.html
Hey Mike, where can you get the copyrighted music you use in the back round as I am hoping to start my own channel.
Cheers, Ken
I’ve used iMovie but I’m starting to move away from that because I’ve had issues with that. You’re best bet is to use the free-to-use music in the TH-cam music library, and always credit what you’re using in the description to help you keep track. Definitely start your own channel. I’ll be one of the first to subscribe if you go with a new account, otherwise, I’m already in.
@@MagicalMysteryMike Cheers Mike 👍
Ken
On volume 1 of The Capitol Albums, Roll Over Beethoven was strictly Mono...no Stereo on that Second Album, either.
Roll Over Beethoven was presented in both Mono and Stereo on Volume 1 of The Capitol Albums. The stereo version has all that extra reverb added. "I'll Get You" and "She Loves You" were never mixed in stereo, so those tracks are in Duophonic/fake stereo on stereo version of The Beatles' Second Album.
@@MagicalMysteryMike I had that set. No Stereo.
@@georgeprice4212 I have the set as well. Just listened again with headphones. Definitely stereo. Not sure what you're hearing. Interesting.
Each disc in this box set has both the mono and stereo versions of each album. Is this part of the confusion?
@@MagicalMysteryMike no. Remember, I said I HAD the sets. And on "Second Album", there was Duophonic...but not TRUE Stereo. Therefore, not in Stereo.
The Mono fold downs on 2 CDs of the earlier Capitol Albums set were mistakes later rectified by Capitol. Back then you can send the fold down discs to Capitol and they sent you the correct, real Mono version. The second pressing of this set had the corrected Mono discs. The separate paper you described as an "Obi" on the CDs individually sold is not an Obi. Obi means band, the paper on the CD is not a banded strip of paper like those found on Japanese albums.
RJ Araneta yes, the second volume of The Capitol Albums has that issue. A real pain to distinguish which is which without actually playing the discs. I have the correct copy, but only after receiving the incorrect mixes. As far as the obi, wound you accept obi-like? I’m not sure what else to call that.
@@MagicalMysteryMike I hope you didn't take my post in a negative manner and getting on your case. It was made in the spirit of giving more information. Almost everyone who knows about Japanese pressings mistakenly calls that folded paper on the Capitol Albums CDs an Obi. The original reason for Obi's were to give information to their domestic consumers who may not know foreign languages printed on albums released there. As for the for the corrected Mono discs... an easier way to know which is which, is to look at the UPC/serial numbers on the outer box. They are different from each other. Those who want to know can do a little internet research for the numbers. Keep up the great contents!
RJ Araneta no offense taken whatsoever. I appreciate the discussion. :)
Not the High Fidelity mixes.. but the remastered UK mixes.. shame!
Nothing said about the track selection/difference between the two HARDS DAYS NIGHT cds?????
I read this comment before the edit and was wondering if this is what you meant. I do mention I'll Cry Instead at 16:10
This was a pretty long video as it was, so I'm sorry if I missed any important elements.
@@MagicalMysteryMike no. What I was referring to was the different track listing of the two albums, sorry if I confused you. The music by George Martin on the American version versus the Songs on the British version, sorry if that went round in circles, lol
@@Beatgeneration2010 Oh, ok. No, I didn't really get into all that because the track listings are different for every album. I discuss that difference in a previous video I did on the U.S. albums.
@@MagicalMysteryMike Ok.Mike, Point taken👍
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The photo in front of the flag was took in Paris France when the Beatles hit number one in the US Brian Epstein idea to celebrate that moment and why is that giant flag in France I have no idea OK thanks
ThinkBeatles I did read that at one point. The flag was borrowed from the embassy, I believe. But I’ve seen conflicting info. as well.
Magical Mystery Mike Oh yeah I think you’re right I remember that now
I've got a set I bought new in the UK which didn't come with the little plastic envelopes. It's a nice set to have.
It is so well put together; a really beautiful box set. Question: If there are no plastic sleeves, what holds the sticker onto Yesterday... and Today?
Did you double check to make sure it's legit? I bought a fake set and none of them were in plastic sleeves and just about everything, even the box, had these brown stains (hopefully just glue 🤢).
Why the hell didn't they include yellow sub, White and Let it be. I mean, HEY Jude has it. Very incomplete.
And past masters to round out the track list.
These are only U.S. albums. The real gripe is the omission of Magical Mystery Tour, but since it has become cannon it was already included with the UK albums.
You are correct that this box set does not include the entire official output of 217 songs included as part of the Original Studio Recordings Stereo box set.
Recomendaría quitarle esas fundas plásticas,ya que producen una reacción química que daña la parte grabada del Cd ,introducir los discos directamente en el sobre de cartón...
¿Incluso con la calidad de estos juegos de cajas? Debe haber una alternativa segura!
@@MagicalMysteryMike that's so cool you answered this. I don't read Spanish but it's great for you to have answered it.
Frank E. Potts google translate is a wonderful thing.
As you said , I also think it should have came with the VJ release and Magical Mystery Tour. But Also, I think they should have added the Beatles songbook instrumental covers to make the box more complete
Hmmm, that's an interesting suggestion, for sure. I never thought about that instrumental album. I suppose for the historical value, it would have been interesting to have included. Definitely would have liked a nice official copy of Introducing...
have any 8 tracks and reels ?
Nah, I started with cassettes, and then moved to CD. I have some vintage vinyl, but my collection is mostly made up of CDs.
@@MagicalMysteryMike i had a reel from capitol records, a twofer with Beatles 65 and the early Beatles but i sold it recently
i have cassettes and 8 tracks too. it's like a disease lol
Ed Stephens it sure is. That’s why I’ve somewhat limited my collecting. Besides the cost, there’s only so much space one can dedicate to these things.
@@MagicalMysteryMike you might like my other channel as well th-cam.com/users/bulchit48
I've have something on tap that will blow the doors off this set!!It's called The Capiphone Project,featuring 20 album titles on the Odeon,Capitol,UA and Apple imprints!!!All will be 11-12 song albums,in Mono and Stereo,with lots of rare mixes involved,most issued on vinyl in the sixties,but not in the last 40 years,and some others being issued for the first time!How about A Hard Days Night and Help soundtracks all vocal,and all film based tracks?!??A Hard Day's Night and Tell Me Why exclusive film mixes finally seeing an audio-only release!!and The Help,revered film mix also being finally issued!!All songs in Mono and Stereo,including Love Me Do,PS I Love You ,I'll Get You,and She Loves You!!!-and the single mix of Help!as well as the complete 2:05 mix of I'll cry Instead,YES-with BOTH A and Bedits,as on the Something New lp,but in Stereo,as well!!!-again,for the first time,ever! -and more!-The Xex-1 Tomorrow Never Knows-Only issued for 1 day before recalled-its included!!
That's quite a concept!
Thank you,MMM-its about time somebody did it!!
But in this box set they are not the original us sound.not like the complete beatles vol.1 and 2.
Yes, that is correct. I don’t mind this; however, it’s disappointing that a Vol. 3 of the Capitol box sets was never released.
I do also have The Capitol Albums Vol. 1, and The Capitol Albums Vol. 2. They are featured toward the end of this video, but sometime I’ll get around to doing proper videos on those items.
@@MagicalMysteryMike they release yesterday znd today and revolver separate in tgd original dave dexter mix.the rest is the same and a hard days night too.
Too bad UM spoiled the box with their anti piracy bullshit. Turned me off buying it really.
Can you offer more on what you are referring to?
Where is introducing the Beatles ? Oh that was vee jay records..this box set is all Capitol records...
Not entirely. Capitol released the majority of Beatles US releases during The Beatles active years; however, A Hard Day's Night and Hey Jude were not originally released on Capitol.
@@MagicalMysteryMike true. A hard day's night was United Artist
Bob F. Right. And Hey Jude was released on Apple. 🍏
I just got 1 box set for my self through an online app and the box came from China. Initially it looked nice until i take out the Hey Jude Disc and the print on the disc is to dark for me. I just can't help but wonder if its fake or original coz also there's no foam like the one i saw from another video here on youtube, no resealable plastic sleeves, badly glued sleeves. Also the capitol records logos from the other disc are faded.
1 more thing, its way cheaper than the ones at the record bars and other online stores like from the orig price of 8,000 to this 1,600 that I bought.
I haven't seen a counterfeit copy of The U.S. Albums, but that sounds like all the telltale signs of a Chinese knock-off to me.
@@MagicalMysteryMike I guess I have to make a video review my self and post it here in youtube. Maybe you should see it for your self too. Peace and love ✌.
Arnold Banaag I haven’t seen anyone show a counterfeit of this box, so I’d watch that.
It’s a fake pressing.
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No Sgt pepper? No mgmt? Pass
Well, those albums are part of The Beatles UK Core Catalogue, so they'd be repeated here. Still, MMT should have been included as it was a true US Capitol Album.
Beginning with Pepper (with the exception of MMT, which was a double EP in the UK), the US versions were the same as the UK versions. But yeah, US MMT should have been included in this set.
I hate those US pressings with a passion.
Well, the UK versions are certainly easily available, so these US albums can be avoided without too much trouble these days.
@@MagicalMysteryMikefair enough.
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This box set is false advertising. It’s not the original US mixes.
I don't mind at all how this box set is presented; I'm just sorry a 3rd installment of the Capital box sets was never released. Then we'd have the best of both worlds.
Great video, still on the fence about it, but I'll think it over since I do have the stereo and mono box sets of the 2009 UK remasters. The only issue about the Capitol 2006 release was they left out Y&T. They should had titled the Hey Jude CD The Beatles Again like the 1st pressings and out Hey Jude on the spine .
Thank you for watching, and for the comment. I hope you go for it one day! It sure sits nicely next to the other box sets!
I also posted a video of the Japan Box, also released in 2014 as a 50th Anniversary celebration of The Beatles introduction to Japan. th-cam.com/video/uhE5bs1F2g4/w-d-xo.html
Would have been cool if Yesterday and Today had the butcher cover underneath. If I had anything to do with this project I would have pushed that, despite the extra cost, and kept it a secret... that would have been badass (shit, maybe they did do that??). Oh shit... should have watched the whole video... LOL. Good job on doing that little extra cool thing!
They did exactly that! It’s in the video if you skip ahead. 😉