Do you think the Beatles Remastered CDs will sell?

[CP/M User]

Beatles in Mono Rocks

Well that seems to make sense if it was an aspect carried out in the Recording Studio to make Mono and Stereo Recordings. What do I know about what goes on when these guys record stuff in a studio? I just guessed they did everything in one take and convert it to the other format afterwards - for instance had it being done in Stereo and then converted into Mono afterwards, it would have been all the same. But to do everything twice - once for Stereo and once for Mono, then it would like asking why bother!!

 

[annie]

Beatlemania is alive and well. In 1987 I bought all the remasters to replace my vinyls. Now I hang on to that collection more out of nostalgia than actually listening to them. I did buy Love however. But I will not be buying the new remasters just to listen to once and then have them gathering dust on the shelf. I can think of a lot of other stuff I could spend the money on. The audiophiles are already talking about a future release in HD and/or SACD - where does it end?

 

[Foxhound]

Is it really going to be worth it or is this just some ploy to rake in new dollars?

It's just another ploy to rake in new dollars.

There is theoretically no limit to the number of times a tape/CD can be remastered and rereleased and that's just fine with the record companies. The new releases won't be able to match the fidelity of the original vinyl LPs regardless.

 

[Flower]

I think ... "Beatles" equals will sell well.

 

[Mr. Shadow]

I just watched two Macy's commercials that use "Come Together" so the effect of this release is spreading.

 

[Mr. Shadow]

It's just another ploy to rake in new dollars.

There is theoretically no limit to the number of times a tape/CD can be remastered and rereleased and that's just fine with the record companies. The new releases won't be able to match the fidelity of the original vinyl LPs regardless.

Well--the engineers used the same tapes used to make those records.
Albums had limited bass, noise and other artifacts that have been removed or improved. The differences should be noticeable.

 

[Hepcat]

I have no problem with bass reproduction from my vinyl records. I actually have to turn the bass down from the level I generally prefer with some records. What kind of phono linestage do you use? Is it one built into your amplifier (all amps had these prior to the early nineties) or is it a separate component?

 

[Mr. Shadow]

I have no problem with bass reproduction from my vinyl records. I actually have to turn the bass down from the level I generally prefer with some records. What kind of phono linestage do you use? Is it one built into your amplifier (all amps had these prior to the early nineties) or is it a separate component?

I read that the dynamics on some lps was enough to make the needle skip.
You may have no problem because of the mix itself. But it's great that you have no problems with bass.

I currently use the preamp from my Kenwood receiver, or with full setup, the one on my mixing board. Let's remember that most listeners used lower level record players. Certainly there are systems that give superior results. I used a three lp changer back in the days.

 

[Mr. Shadow]

I have not listened to the CD's yet, but have listened to 320 bit digital downloads.
I don't like the changes very much. True, the instruments are more clear, but the new
mix will take some time to adjust to.

And the earlier release "Let It Be--Naked" ... sounds pretty thin.
I have no problems with George Martin's original mixes.

 

[LG]

I have all of them now,,,but haven't listened to them yet. I sure hope they didn't just add some mid-range Oomph! like so many other poorly done remasters. If it improves the sound quality while maintaining the original Essence/Balance of the recording then I have no problem with remastering old classics.