The early beatles have to be listened to in mono. They weren’t recorded in stereo.
You can find their original mono rips online.
I wouid also recommend the 1982 japanese red wax mono box. It’s sublime.
For stereo then the blue box is thought to be the pinnacle.
But the original mono UK vinyl is so good.
The first all stereo release was Abbey road.
Their albums are really meant to be listened to in mono. Abbey road excepted.
George Martin was a genius and the beatles were way ahead of their time.
My problem with the Giles Martin work is that he adds things that weren’t there. He actually interferes with with original recordings. That is appalling.
Anyone can boost the high end and mid range. And add childish tricks to make them sound different.
All they have to do is repress the original recordings. The masters all exist and in perfect condition. So just repress.
Then you have beautiful original mono recordings on contemporary vinyl at a price everyone can afford.
The early beatles have to be listened to in mono. They weren’t recorded in stereo.
You can find their original mono rips online.
I wouid also recommend the 1982 japanese red wax mono box. It’s sublime.
For stereo then the blue box is thought to be the pinnacle.
But the original mono UK vinyl is so good.
The first all stereo release was Abbey road.
Their albums are really meant to be listened to in mono. Abbey road excepted.
George Martin was a genius and the beatles were way ahead of their time.
My problem with the Giles Martin work is that he adds things that weren’t there. He actually interferes with with original recordings. That is appalling.
Anyone can boost the high end and mid range. And add childish tricks to make them sound different.
All they have to do is repress the original recordings. The masters all exist and in perfect condition. So just repress.
Then you have beautiful original mono recordings on contemporary vinyl at a price everyone can afford.
But that’s too easy