I should have learned after the Let It Be box set last year but I ordered the LP box set directly from the Beatles store. You'd think that would mean you would get your hands on it at least as quickly as anybody else but, actually, it takes way longer. Also costs more. Won't get mine until Monday so hopefully it's worth the wait.
@@kgeo753 Well...I ordered my set from Amazon on Sept 13th and my expected delivery is November 14. A friend walked into a shop and bought his yesterday, and here I sit waiting for Amazon to deliver!
@@austinspace I'm thinking if you PRE-ORDER you get a better price rather than going into the store to purchase retail? I mean wouldn't that be the incentive to have someone HOLD your money? When one PRE-ORDERS, the monkey is on his back! I've never pre-ordered any McCartney or Beatles box set and just waited, and feel one gets the best price this way. I might be wrong but when you PRE-ORDER, does your debit card get dinged at that moment? Or only when they start shipment? What is the difference in price that your friend received buying in the store?
The "puck" which is the soft lump of vinyl that's dropped onto the stamper during the pressing process is 180g. Then the puck is pressed between the stampers with the vinyl oozes out the sides. That's to be sure the entire stamper is fully covered with the full thickness of the vinyl. Then the record is trimmed. The loss of 5 to 8 grams is due to the trimming. One could say, "then make the puck bigger to accommodate." Yes but you'd still end with with different weights at the end, because what oozes out and what is trimmed varies slightly. The records cannot be exactly the same, only the puck weight can be consistent. That's how it goes, nobody is ripping anybody off, in case anyone thinks that.
That's' kind of like a McDonalds 1/4 pound burger. It's 1/4 pound before cooking. In any case, if most finished records come out to about 170g, they should call it a 170g record, IMHO.
Yes we are getting ripped OFF, despite what your claims are!! Since you say the records cannot be exactly the same THEN say..NOTHING!! They are lying to you thinking something is very thick , when it might not be all that!!
David is correct in pointing out that the 'puck' is 180 grams, more or less, when it is put on the stamper. The general record buying public is aware of this as well as the processes in making a vinyl record. Doing a 'weigh-in' of each disc albeit fairly interesting, is not necessary for determining whether or not there is any claim to false advertising to be sure.... IMHO
@@zephead64 You are so totally wrong. That's the problem they ARE NOT!!! If so why would David have to explain to vinyl/Beatles expert historian the process! Doing a "weigh-in" would not be necessary if they didn't even claim a certain weight!! If you are claiming "no sugar" don't put a little bit in and say, well we can't really measure the amount"..LOL ..it's FALSE ADVERTISING 100%
Am I the only one in the world who doesn't care what the thickness of the vinyl is? I mean of course I don't necessarily want it paper thin but I've heard great pressings on quite thin vinyl and terrible pressings on "180g" so it really matters much more the pressing in my opinion. In fact, one of my linear tracking turntables has a lot of problems with 180g vinyl, the needle occasionally bouncing off the platter even when it is cued upwards. This is not a criticism of YOUR criticism of the weight of these vinyls, they ABSOLUTELY should be 180g if they advertise it... but I think the whole "180g" thing is basically a bunch of marketing malarkey anyways they just throw on every modern release so they can justify their collector worthy pricing. Can't wait for your review of the new stereo mix, and how the mono compares to the 2014 and originals of course.
I hate how 180g and 200g are now adjectives used to describe a record (not a "vinyl". I also hate when people call records "vinyls".) I worked in record stores back in the day and we never referred to records in those ways. Just played an original super thin CCR record, sounded awesome!
I just read Questlove’s essay in the Revolver book and it was great! He is an accomplished drummer with great musical knowledge. Put some respect on his name
I read his essay last night. It would have made a nice magazine article, but he had nothing factual to reveal beyond his own personal journey of discovering the Beatles. I like reading pieces like that, but it doesn't really belong in the boxed set. Everyone has a similar story to tell. I'd rather, those pages been filled with further annotation regarding the history of the recordings. It actually was a downer to read the bit about Quest regarding the classic Capitol label logo as something for old people. He came around, but, that's not really what I'm interested in. Basically his schtick is that he's a hip hop personality who also listens to 60s rock. In one line, I said his whole essay.
*Anything* Questlove puts on paper is worth reading! He's an absolutely legit cultural critic & *no one cares more about mysic than Questlove.* Seriously. Nobody has *ever* cared more about music. Everybody should pay attention when that guy starts talking. ❤💯
180g Vinyl means the pvc 'biscuit' that gets stamped weighs about 180 grams. After stamping, each record has about 2 inches of excess pvc around the outside that needs to be cut off. This excess usually weighs about 10 grams 180g is a 'weight grade' of LPs, which are categorized broadly as 180g, 150g, and 120g
Thanks for this. Silly to complain about minor weight differences anyway… Like they’d weigh each LP individually and print its exact weight on the hype sticker! Sheesh!
I'm actually ok with minor differences in the reproduction sleeves. it makes it easier to spot the originals. if they are too close, then some people will try to pass them off as an original. Personally, i was hoping for a colorful foreign sleece like the singles box.
This hit Spotify at Midnight and I spent a couple of hours listening to both mono and stereo albums and I have to say I'm a fan of the mono version. The last time I remember hearing the mono version was when my dad had the capitol mono version....also enjoyed the mono version of paperback writer it sounded so raw and real..one day I will own the album set but this is okay for now
I got mine yesterday, still haven't opened yet. My local record shop's manager just told me not to tell anyone he sold it to me before the release date (today)...cool guy.I have been watching many of these unboxings. I will be listening tonight here in Ontario Canada. Love LOVE your videos. Mine says Czech Republic on the back as well.
@@tomfurgas2844 Seriously???...lol as opposed to other Record Shop owners who have been doing this for years upon years?? Stop being naive. Are the companies harping down on the folks giving their reviews with said copy from a week ago??
11:35 I think one of the reasons why they can't make _exact_ replicas of certain products is to stop them from being sold/auctioned off as the original release. 16:00 they based the typeface from the back of the cover. I also wish they used the Grotesque no. 9 (which, by the way, is also used on the 2009 remastered CD spines) throughout the book - Impact is way too common these days, being THE font used in just about every meme ever made.
There are various ways to tell an original from a later issue. With this release, for example the publishing credits here say 'Sony', which is a definite change (from Northern Songs or ATV). Another way that this could be done is that the pressing date (or imprint number) could be included in the runout grooves. Back in the 60's/70's some Polydor singles and albums did this - a very good idea which Warner Bros (WME or WMME) later also used when pressing CD's for a while); or a simple asterisk strategically placed somewhere! (Or an 'R' to show that they were re-pressings?). I've always thought additional copyright information and dates should be used - with the original and then the 'remaster' or 're-pressing' date added to it. I agree it often can be so difficult to tell what's an original and what isn't, but there are some ways/signs this can be done, or made easier. [Seeing the names of Sony or Universal, for example, on a record are immediate giveaways!]. (As they didn't exist as record companies before 1989/1990 and circa 1999; so anything with those company names - or BMG prior to 1986 - means they can't be originals but later re-pressings!).
Will get this when there is a very deep discount… £170 here in uk … just crazy money… definitely needed more attention to detail on the sleeves.. Even the outtakes set should have been a top loader with flip backs… Still have the 2cd set and enjoying it very much…
Thank you Andrew. I find all you do so fascinating. I was there in the 60s but you have taught me more about the Beatles and the history than I did in my youth. Thank you! I am a 24-bit download fan so I will understand if anybody groans at my confession. I am waiting for all the sites to list it so I can buy it from the best and cheapest provider. In the meantime I had a listen to it on Amazon Music Hi-Res site this morning but I feel I should comment after your well-respected sound quality perspective is aired. Anyhow, I just hope everybody enjoys this amazing album again today.
Very cool you got to live through. I was born in the mid 90s :/ But it shouldn’t be a surprise that people learn more about the past now than when they were actually living it. There wasn’t computers around and not everything was documented to the public. This really goes for anything before the late 2000s.
In fact, I don’t think people even knew that The Beatles sometimes played different instruments on tracks until decades after the fact. Like The White Album and Abbey Road, the credits didn’t originally give information on each song. Like Paul playing drums on several White Album tracks, John playing Bass on Helter Skelter, and even George playing Bass on Maxwell’s Silver Hammer.
@@donald60s14 Yes! That's why Get Back was so fascinating. The Beatles were just part of the fabric of British society in the sixties. You never remembered first hearing the songs but you knew all the words. I didn't know Davy Jones shared bass duties with Peter Tork on the later Monkee tours either! 😂😂
One thing that I truly loved and laughed at was at the very end where you throw the box down as if it were a piece of trash. That truly made me laugh. Having said that I know you may have a biased type of Beatles' "ears" but whatever your preconception of this version is...please keep a very opened mind and truly ..."listen" ok?? I trust you will. Also, I want to know if there is a difference between the 2014 mono and this one. Thank you. Greetings from Canada!!
It should be mine next week! I can't wait!!! I' m going to buy it at an independent record store... even if it costs me 40€ more than Amazon. Furthermore, after having watched all the unboxing videos around, I am really sure that we need these kind of releases, because they are a beauty... and release shivers and emotions. Long Live Beatles.
I think the 45 sleeve is more of a nod to the original one instead of a 1:1 reproduction, which is why it’s a thicker card stock instead of cheap paper, and it comes out from the side than from the top. As for the 180g, that doesn’t really bother me much. With all the supply shortages going on, it’s hard to get enough vinyl so they might’ve had to cut corners in that department.
Re the weight of the records/vinyl. It would be better not to state it if isn't true. It's a bit like saying something has been remastered or is in colour when it has in fact not or is in black and white. Erroneous information can mean an item might not be purchased by someone who expects something to be something which it isn't. I realise the majority of people wouldn't be bothered but it is just something to consider, perhaps. If the information wasn't included in the first place then it's a case of nobody being any the wiser or finding fault with it, perhaps? Just a thought.
They arent lying about the weight, the puck of vinyl used in pressing is 180g, excess vinyl oozes out of the sides of the press which is usually about 7-10g being lost. It's industry standard, not just this release. It's a bit of deceptive marketing yes, but it's still heavier than a normal record.
@@Jake-rp7wp Yea, it's industry standard to be deceptive!! BUYER BEWARE Sure it's heavier than a normal vinyl LP but it's NOT 180g. It loses its weight so they should say NOTHING, that's all well and good....but....they are LYING. I'm guessing a normal LP nowadays goes about 120g?
Hi Andrew, I love your attention to detail - you are only UA-camr I have seen to comment on the lack of flip backs - shame that wasn’t included on the mono version as a minimum. Cheers Matt
Just listened and for all that it sounds better, not for me. I don’t know if it’s having 40years invested in the original stereo mix but I won’t be replacing it. Sometimes cleaner is not better, there’s magic in the dirt! I do think it’s a great project though, the remixes, it brings the Beatles to the earbud generation and anything that keeps their music in the ether is good for me.
Thank you for this video and your comments, with having a lot of copies of revolver it was not my intention to get this box - but against my wife’s better judgment I’m getting it!
Palpitations every time someone uses a safety blade opening boxes! 4:30 I appreciate the want of authentic replicas... however I like clean backs. No flipbacks is a plus for me. 12:00 Spoken like a true Collector! Man after my own heart! Take a drink every time Andrew says he didn't get an early review copy...🍸
Yeah, I can see the flipbacks being a matter of much debate among the design team. On one hand, the hard-core will appreciate the nod to historical authenticity. But I think anyone but the most dedicated collectors will find them rather crappy and cheap-looking, preferring the cleaner look. I guess it depends on who this product is really targeted at.
This Vinyl box set is very expensive,because I ask with one LP only and coming in next week.I bought also two cds set and ready hear today and found very good the sound,seen more pure and Ringo drums appear with more clearence here.I found as analogue LP also coming with good sound,because the others editions this Lp have a strange sound,so now I can hear in high fidelity my guess.Uchino of Japan.I see you Andrew.
Nice review of the unpackaging Andrew!! I see that Giles & Sam were credited for the remixing, but it would have been nice if the engineers that did the source separation for the stereo remixes were credited !!
Excellent Showing! Great Layout of this one! Nice to see alongside of a real Test Pressing! I Totally agree about the 180 grams! & I would have loved to see the EP sleeve a top loader & Scalloped! Thanks Again! Well Done!
How do you preserve the sticker from the outer box? I gently and slowly peel it off the plastic wrap, apply it to an index card, then use a paper cutter to trim the card down to the size of the sticker. I got the CD box set rather than the vinyl. You get a gatefold album cover inside of which are the typical slots for storing the CDs (in their mini-covers). Maybe less so for the vinyl set, but I would have been fine with having the stereo and mono Paperback Writer and Rain placed on their respective album CDs. Then the 5th disc could have been a blu-ray audio disc with high-res audio.
Thanks, Andrew. I got mine at the local record store ( I refuse to patronize Amazon ), and it sounds great. The audio is really amazing, as is the book. The only drawback is the price, which I think is way too much. I need to find some type of protective jacket , as that black box is going to show every little scuff mark. Agree with you on the flipbacks, and your other observations. Thanks again for another informative video.
Thank you Andrew for a very informative 'first look'. Some really good 'catches' here - the lack of flip back sleeves was one. The font used on the book was another. The damage to the outer box was a third. After watching this unboxing video, I still am on the fence between the CD set and the vinyl set. This is a very helpful look at the new set that will help me make the final choice. So nice that we do have a choice - the set looks amazing. Many thank again.
It is perfectly flat and clean but my copy has atrocious distortion on the End of Side 1 (She Said She Said). I saw others mentioning the same. Seems like GZ did their best but got supplied by poor lacquers...
@@seamussmith7310 I bought the singular LP to get a less compressed version of the remix (because of the missing blu ray...) But it wasn't worth it. I returned it. I thought my stylus was dying when I played She Said She Said but other records sound fine.
@9:45 'robert freeman ultimate cover' - is there a story behind that? did he make that collage ? I never realized he took most of the album shots - I just looked it up and saw an unadultrated version of the Rubber Soul cover image of them, very nice , I really really like his 'beatles for sale' shot he did through the leaves very beautiful and appropriate for the season we are going through..and I like it better as a photo and not the album cover.
All health! In 2003, I was fortunate enough to purchase a copy of The Beatles e-learning manual. The program is called Guitar for All Together with the Beatles - Learning Without Notes. The authors of this disc are Kleimenov and Suchkov. This wonderful program, which includes, in addition to tablature, also the ability to listen to the original itself, sing to the organ (basic) and learn songs in fragments (with the appearance of tablature images at the right time on the screen). Tuning your guitar with the built-in tuning fork. It would seem that everything would be fine, but the program ends with the Rubber Soul album. The program starts only if there is a disc in the drive. Acoustic guitar yellow deck software shortcut!
I believe it’s top opening the EP to make sure it doesn’t slide out and slide around when placed in the sessions/box easier to fly out top then when the side is pressed upon the middle of the gatefold
In the studio shot of the 'sessions' LP... what is that vertical VOX speaker on the pivot? Is that for a keyboard? I've never seen that configuration before.
Got mine today - actual scratches on mono disc side 2 and Sessions disc 1 side 1 - as you can imagine, not happy. Luckily my store is exchanging tomorrow for me.
@12:00 not only top opening but why not a thin rice type of paper as well. I really don't like that thick glossy crap. Sure the thin paper is more fragile in one sense but when you crush the corner or bend that thick paper it looks SOO ugly and the way they print on it is low class.
I enjoyed very much this unboxing of the Revolver vinyl set Andrew! A shame about the damage to the box. I think it's misleading for GZ Media to state that the discs are made out of 180gsm vinyl when clearly your scales say otherwise and I've no reason to doubt their accuracy. I think the flip backs look better on the 2014 edition. The book seems to be well produced and should be an enjoyable read. Looking forward to your review of the different discs!
That whole 180g thing is just an overrated hype anyway imo. The records don't sound that much better just because of that. I think it's all down to the mastering in the first place. And if the pressing is sloppy, then thicker vinyl is not going to help much anyway.
@@mondegreen9709 It was recorded on reel to reel 4 track , so tracks were bounced down and mixed when that was done , thus is done to make room for more instruments, for example tracks 1 2 3 bounced down to track 4 now tracks 1 2 3 can be used again . Peter Jackson made a way to take those bounced down tracks to separate them so they are individually remixed before they are all remastered. By Sgt Pepper George Martin was using 2 4track reel to reel to capture everything . 8 track reel to reel came next then 16 Eventually digital where there is unlimited tracks.
Mate! You could read an old telephone directory and make it sound exciting! Nice video. Look forward to hearing your views on firstly how the vinyl sounds. Compared to many of the other remastered copies, but also what you think of the 2022 mix of Revolver.Especially.Could this be the beginning of a new era. In where we reevaluate, all the old 2 and 4 track recordings of the past? It's like Pandora's box has been opened, but 'to what end'? tbc
ordered cd set from Amazon on 23 Sept. email today saying it will arrive between 8th and 18th November !!!! cancelled Amazon order and dropped by HMV for a copy.
Thanks for observations Bit annoyed the 7" single hasn't got a proper storage , just drops out of between gatefold sleeves!! Had to stick inside one of the sleeves
QUESTLOVE is a well respected drummer/musician from the band ROOTS in the US. He's also a musicologist and produced the recent Sly & The Family Stone documentary.
I had the same feeling about the black border on the front cover, although I guess that its association with funeral notices and memorials is forgotten by most people nowadays. But moreover, it also makes the spine black with a white title, which (in my mind) is entirely backwards and wrong for presentation on the shelf. My only other nitpick to an otherwise outstanding set is that I wish the single were a 12-inch EP, so there wouldn't be an odd-shaped item in the box pressing unevenly against the LPs.
Funeral/death notices were the first thing that came to my mind when I saw the black border. I imagine some fans will think it's yet another "clue" that Paul Is Dead!!!
This is the album, which mentions death from the very start, so no wonder. Just check it out: "now my advice for those who die" "Eleanor Rigby died in the church" "love me while you can before I'm dead old man" "each one believing that love never dies" "she said I know what it’s like to be dead" "and yet you don't believe her when she says our love is dead" "this is not dying, this is not dying"
The Parlophone 45 sleeve also uses the wrong typeface for the large Parlophone at top. The letters are a bit narrower on the original and you can see the middle bar of the E does not extend the full width of the letter.
The incorrect font for the title "REVOLVER" is puzzling also. Why bother changing it when the accurate font is readily available? This whole production is a cash grab, of course. But Parlophone/EMI have (once again) underestimated the perfectionists that most Beatles fans are.
@@tomfurgas2844 the use of Impact does bug me. At least it existed in 1966, but it has a much more contemporary association being on all Windows computers.
Hi, Andrew. Like you, I bought the Super Deluxe set of Revolver. When I opened up my box, I quickly discovered that the 7" EP of Paperback Writer and Rain was missing. I phoned the record store from where I made the purchase. Fortunately, they had another boxed set with the 7" EP. I suggest to Beatles fans if they make this type of purchase, to open the box up at the store and carefully check for the EP to save themselves a second trip to the store. Otherwise, I am pleased with the mixing that Giles Martin did with the tracks.
Love the Forensic examination. My vinyl won’t arrive until Christmas but got the cd box today. Love the sound but a bit frustrated that the ep takes up a whole disc.
Kiwis of a certain generation will recognize the TEAL travel bag that appears in a couple of photos. Must have been given to one of them on their NZ tour in '64. Interesting that 2 years later it was still being used by one of them. TEAL was the original name for Air New Zealand. I think it stood for Trans Empire Airways Ltd
got the remix in the single cd stereo version. Sounds fab. Fixes some of the odd stereo balances in the original, ones where I heard it and thought ugh in the old days. worth $19 US. has a shortened version of the booklet. Also came in a stereo cd plus extras cd (2 discs) but the extras will be all over youtube. They had the double vinyl sets as well at barnes and noble. no box sets tho.
Great job… Because i rent my music (Apple Music), I have to live vicariously through channels like yours! I took some screenshots during the videos (including your thumbs on the 45 [😅])… appreciate your time, money and effort to produce this video! Liked as always… subbed a long time while back!
I found the sleeves have a tendency to bow and the inners don't fit particularly well, especially in the gatefold sessions cover. One of my inner sleeves has a 1" split down the side too. As far as the sound quality goes, I was happy with most of it but, several tracks on the stereo remix suffered with Giles Martin's tendency to swamp them with McCartney's bass. Taxman and I'm Only Sleeping were particularly irritating for me with And Your Bird Can Sing and Good Day Sunshine not far behind. On the plus side, Eleanor Rigby sounds great.
I'm still awaiting my set from Amazon, which they said I will receive by 7 November. Since it hasn't been shipped yet, if I see it in the shop before then I'll cancel my order and buy another. Most of my Parlophone 45 sleeves are from 1967 for some odd reason, so I'll be disappointed by the side opening bag, but since the sleeve I have my original in is mismatched, I won't be too disappointed. It's the record that counts. The only Beatles singles I have with property matched company bags are I Want To Hold Your Hand and Penny Lane/ Strawberry Fields, Ballard Of John & Yoko. All are original pressings, but in mostly the wrong bags
Anyone know if there's a UK pressing of the new LP (not the boxset) and where it's available? Apparently the Czech pressing being sold on amazon is pretty bad and there are a large number of warped LP's coming back...
Regarding the font used to depict the REVOLVER title on the front of the book; it would appear to me that this font matches the font used on the back of the album, which was always different to the font used on the front. Fwiw: I've always found the font used on the back to be the more iconic looking.
I don’t understand why the slipcase has the opening on the left side instead of on the right. This is the first box-set I’ve had that has it like that. Weird.
@@Parlogram Ok, I bought that one digitally. But why make it like that, though? It’s like putting the box on your shelf backwards. Imagine having an LP with the opening on the left side.
Mine just came in from Amazon. I did notice last night an email saying I had received a digital rip it file of all the music and sessions. Thought that was pretty cool and unexpected!
I got the vinyl box set from amazon last Friday but only got round to playing the mono disc last night. It sounded horrible through headphones. Side 1 says stereo on the label and pcs rather than pmc.will be sending back 🙄
I enjoyed your scrutiny session, it is important that the public keeps a keen watch on this aspect, we need to be sure we are getting the quality fitting the high prices. Fans are already so dissatisfied that the surround sound mix was withheld, any further slights could spell disaster. I haven't heard anyone else say this, but let me be first: It's not too late. The right thing to do, is simply press the surround mix onto CD, and send it to anyone who requests one. It would be excellent publicity, and would set right,the sad wrong. I am looking forward to your further videos as you evaluate the Revolver box's content. Like most other Beatles fans, I am puzzled about "Questlove". I looked up his name, he is a hip hop musician, DJ, and author. I didn't find anything saying he is a Beatles authoritative, but, maybe his piece is interesting.
Unlike the previous anniversary releases (as well as the 2012 Stereo vinyl), the labels display the original PCS/PMC catalogue numbers as opposed to the new ones. I think these are the first new yellow and black labels with the "sold in uk..." text too.
I have to agree with the frustrations at the lack of attention to detail in the construction of the sleeves. Considering they got this stuff right in 2009, even in miniature on the CD mono box set, I find this disappointing. I'm still buying it though.....
Intresting how on these reissues the dead wax after last tracks is a lot wider, Andrew do you you have an idea why this is? Would not if they used a little more of the vinyl the sound would be even better even half speed mastered
Great unboxing. So, my Revolver is the 1971 stereo version, given to me by a friend as she was moving away. I looked up what the box set costs on Amazon UK and it's £165.70. Far too expensive for me to buy. I've watched your channel for a while now and one thing I've learnt is that with the Beatles the first British pressings (mono) generally have the best sound. I think I'd rather save up for one of them.🙂
Very nice unboxing. Thank you. Yes, the lack of flip-backs were disappointing for lack of authenticity. Only the 2014 Mono had flip backs, not the 2009 remasters. At least is is not as bad a making Beatles For Sale a standard gatefold in the 2012 remaster. You did not revisit your concern for the funereal look of the box you mentioned at the start. I assume you will revisit that in your audio review. Anyway, 180 gram is taken to mean approximately between 175 to 190. 167 falls into the category of a 160 gram pressing. I think this is serious issue here. I also agree with you about the damage to the cover. When I received my All Things Must Pass 50th green splatter version, the discs had guillotined trough the top of the box.
We no longer possess the technology to make top loading vinyl. The Parlophone artisans that originally made the top loaders have passed long ago and they vowed to take their secrets to grave. Cheerio mate.
I collected my box set today and after a quick examination all looks clean and unmarked, unfortunately unlike yours Andrew which looks like the floor sweepings has been brushed all over your set. A bit of an exaggeration but if I were you I’d send your box set back. …. I haven’t had listen to my set yet due to a footy match on here in Liverpool but after a few pints I’ll have a listen later tonight. YNWA … Thanks for your unboxing video Andrew, I look forward to watching your review next week. 👍😎
Quicky review. I had a listen to the new Stereo mix, and I’m a bit unsure about it to be honest. The new mix seems clearer but some tracks like, ‘Paperback Writer’ (stereo) sounds way too bright to my ears. The fantastic, ‘Rain’, again in Stereo is more detailed but the sound is ‘thinner’ to my lugholes.. I’ll listen to the Mono version very soon, but the Stereo mix is a disappointment but it may grow on me.🤔
Great unboxing review. Mine won't arrive until Sunday, but will be arriving with the Let It Be SD vinyl set as well. I had previously passed on LiB, until I saw your review of it a few days ago. Keep up the great videos. I only just discovered your channel a week or so ago and I intend on watching all of them over time.
@@Parlogram I have thoroughly enjoyed your videos I have watched so far. I have been collecting Beatles records since I was probably 11 years old. My most prized set is the BMC10 Red Mono box, which I traded a 4 vinyl set Beatles at the Beep radio show by London Wavelength back in 1982 or 1983. I think I got the better side of that deal! :) Another one of my many prized possessions is my bootleg Beatles Casualties blue vinyl LP (SPRO-9469). Sure it's totally worthless, but it is so well done. You should review it. If you need photos of it, I would be most happy to provide them.
I’m awaiting mine. Ordered directly from The Beatles store. I wish I hadn’t cancelled my Amazon order as I may have had it by now. Nice to get a look at it, so thanks for that Andrew. I hope it lives up to the hype. I did listen to it on Spotify yesterday. So chomping at the bit to get mine now. Was disappointed at the small details like you. Lack of flipbacks and side opining EP. Also the weight should’ve been 180g if that’s there claim on the hype sticker. Anyway looking forward to your review. Cheers
The Stereo version is not bad, but to me is inconsistent with dynamics. I'm okay with it and blown away with the technology to get this far. The mono is flat. How can you have a fantastic 2014 mono and in 2022 have this flat fluke? Maybe a late pressing with lacquer? Having the xex 606-1 Tomorrow Never Knows is really nice. Overall not bad. The mono was shockingly disappointing.
I should have learned after the Let It Be box set last year but I ordered the LP box set directly from the Beatles store. You'd think that would mean you would get your hands on it at least as quickly as anybody else but, actually, it takes way longer. Also costs more. Won't get mine until Monday so hopefully it's worth the wait.
Obviously, The Beatles store isn’t Amazon.
@@kgeo753 Well...I ordered my set from Amazon on Sept 13th and my expected delivery is November 14. A friend walked into a shop and bought his yesterday, and here I sit waiting for Amazon to deliver!
@@austinspace Same, no pre warning on the date either, was expecting on day of release, bit frustrating but there you go /:
@@averagemilkman8061 I actually got an email from Amazon today that says it's now scheduled to be delivered Tuesday! I hope you get that email too.
@@austinspace I'm thinking if you PRE-ORDER you get a better price rather than going into the store to purchase retail? I mean wouldn't that be the incentive to have someone HOLD your money? When one PRE-ORDERS, the monkey is on his back! I've never pre-ordered any McCartney or Beatles box set and just waited, and feel one gets the best price this way. I might be wrong but when you PRE-ORDER, does your debit card get dinged at that moment? Or only when they start shipment? What is the difference in price that your friend received buying in the store?
The "puck" which is the soft lump of vinyl that's dropped onto the stamper during the pressing process is 180g. Then the puck is pressed between the stampers with the vinyl oozes out the sides. That's to be sure the entire stamper is fully covered with the full thickness of the vinyl. Then the record is trimmed. The loss of 5 to 8 grams is due to the trimming. One could say, "then make the puck bigger to accommodate." Yes but you'd still end with with different weights at the end, because what oozes out and what is trimmed varies slightly. The records cannot be exactly the same, only the puck weight can be consistent. That's how it goes, nobody is ripping anybody off, in case anyone thinks that.
That's' kind of like a McDonalds 1/4 pound burger. It's 1/4 pound before cooking. In any case, if most finished records come out to about 170g, they should call it a 170g record, IMHO.
then advertise it as whatever the average of minimum weight is. this isn’t complicated
Yes we are getting ripped OFF, despite what your claims are!! Since you say the records cannot be exactly the same THEN say..NOTHING!! They are lying to you thinking something is very thick , when it might not be all that!!
David is correct in pointing out that the 'puck' is 180 grams, more or less, when it is put on the stamper. The general record buying public is aware of this as well as the processes in making a vinyl record. Doing a 'weigh-in' of each disc albeit fairly interesting, is not necessary for determining whether or not there is any claim to false advertising to be sure.... IMHO
@@zephead64 You are so totally wrong. That's the problem they ARE NOT!!! If so why would David have to explain to vinyl/Beatles expert historian the process! Doing a "weigh-in" would not be necessary if they didn't even claim a certain weight!! If you are claiming "no sugar" don't put a little bit in and say, well we can't really measure the amount"..LOL ..it's FALSE ADVERTISING 100%
Am I the only one in the world who doesn't care what the thickness of the vinyl is? I mean of course I don't necessarily want it paper thin but I've heard great pressings on quite thin vinyl and terrible pressings on "180g" so it really matters much more the pressing in my opinion. In fact, one of my linear tracking turntables has a lot of problems with 180g vinyl, the needle occasionally bouncing off the platter even when it is cued upwards. This is not a criticism of YOUR criticism of the weight of these vinyls, they ABSOLUTELY should be 180g if they advertise it... but I think the whole "180g" thing is basically a bunch of marketing malarkey anyways they just throw on every modern release so they can justify their collector worthy pricing. Can't wait for your review of the new stereo mix, and how the mono compares to the 2014 and originals of course.
No you're not the only one... I have some great sounding 120gr pressings. Sound quility has nothing to do with the weight of the pressing
When it comes to audio, there's an incredible amount of snake oil and marketing bs. The more you go down the rabbithole the more you find
180g has always been a massive meme
idk but if it ain’t 180 then why advertise it as 180. i appreciate parlogram’s attention to detail
I hate how 180g and 200g are now adjectives used to describe a record (not a "vinyl". I also hate when people call records "vinyls".)
I worked in record stores back in the day and we never referred to records in those ways. Just played an original super thin CCR record, sounded awesome!
I just read Questlove’s essay in the Revolver book and it was great! He is an accomplished drummer with great musical knowledge. Put some respect on his name
I've never heard of him! I'm a great drummer, too!! Just call me, Flowerbeast!
I read his essay last night. It would have made a nice magazine article, but he had nothing factual to reveal beyond his own personal journey of discovering the Beatles. I like reading pieces like that, but it doesn't really belong in the boxed set. Everyone has a similar story to tell. I'd rather, those pages been filled with further annotation regarding the history of the recordings. It actually was a downer to read the bit about Quest regarding the classic Capitol label logo as something for old people. He came around, but, that's not really what I'm interested in. Basically his schtick is that he's a hip hop personality who also listens to 60s rock. In one line, I said his whole essay.
*Anything* Questlove puts on paper is worth reading!
He's an absolutely legit cultural critic & *no one cares more about mysic than Questlove.* Seriously. Nobody has *ever* cared more about music. Everybody should pay attention when that guy starts talking.
❤💯
@@TheLonesomeBricoleur Yeah?? How many records does he have? I've got over 60,000, so far and they span the last 125 years.
@@RedVynil Questlove has at least 200,000 records.
180g Vinyl means the pvc 'biscuit' that gets stamped weighs about 180 grams. After stamping, each record has about 2 inches of excess pvc around the outside that needs to be cut off. This excess usually weighs about 10 grams
180g is a 'weight grade' of LPs, which are categorized broadly as 180g, 150g, and 120g
Thanks for this. Silly to complain about minor weight differences anyway… Like they’d weigh each LP individually and print its exact weight on the hype sticker! Sheesh!
I'm actually ok with minor differences in the reproduction sleeves. it makes it easier to spot the originals. if they are too close, then some people will try to pass them off as an original. Personally, i was hoping for a colorful foreign sleece like the singles box.
Personally I think you're spot on and that's exactly why they don't replicate like for like.
@Tim Eskew Attempt to do what?
i’m not sure. they use a totally different stock anyway, only a rube would mistake one for the other
@@38kob It's not the recipient I'm talking about. Online there are 100% people out there passing off repos as originals.
We should endeavor to educate the “rubes”, not everyone is an expert.
This hit Spotify at Midnight and I spent a couple of hours listening to both mono and stereo albums and I have to say I'm a fan of the mono version. The last time I remember hearing the mono version was when my dad had the capitol mono version....also enjoyed the mono version of paperback writer it sounded so raw and real..one day I will own the album set but this is okay for now
I got mine yesterday, still haven't opened yet. My local record shop's manager just told me not to tell anyone he sold it to me before the release date (today)...cool guy.I have been watching many of these unboxings. I will be listening tonight here in Ontario Canada.
Love LOVE your videos.
Mine says Czech Republic on the back as well.
That record shop manager placed himself in serious legal peril by selling the album before the street date.
@@tomfurgas2844 Seriously???...lol as opposed to other Record Shop owners who have been doing this for years upon years?? Stop being naive.
Are the companies harping down on the folks giving their reviews with said copy from a week ago??
@@Darrin.Crawford It might be common practice but it's still illegal.
I always get the records a day before. Who the hell cares when you have pre-purchased it in the first place, and they hold your money. Great service!
@@tomfurgas2844 Lots of things is illegal. Even cops do illegal things. Always look at things in perspective, dude.
11:35 I think one of the reasons why they can't make _exact_ replicas of certain products is to stop them from being sold/auctioned off as the original release.
16:00 they based the typeface from the back of the cover. I also wish they used the Grotesque no. 9 (which, by the way, is also used on the 2009 remastered CD spines) throughout the book - Impact is way too common these days, being THE font used in just about every meme ever made.
There are various ways to tell an original from a later issue. With this release, for example the publishing credits here say 'Sony', which is a definite change (from Northern Songs or ATV). Another way that this could be done is that the pressing date (or imprint number) could be included in the runout grooves.
Back in the 60's/70's some Polydor singles and albums did this - a very good idea which Warner Bros (WME or WMME) later also used when pressing CD's for a while); or a simple asterisk strategically placed somewhere! (Or an 'R' to show that they were re-pressings?).
I've always thought additional copyright information and dates should be used - with the original and then the 'remaster' or 're-pressing' date added to it.
I agree it often can be so difficult to tell what's an original and what isn't, but there are some ways/signs this can be done, or made easier. [Seeing the names of Sony or Universal, for example, on a record are immediate giveaways!]. (As they didn't exist as record companies before 1989/1990 and circa 1999; so anything with those company names - or BMG prior to 1986 - means they can't be originals but later re-pressings!).
Will get this when there is a very deep discount… £170 here in uk … just crazy money… definitely needed more attention to detail on the sleeves..
Even the outtakes set should have been a top loader with flip backs…
Still have the 2cd set and enjoying it very much…
I adore the fact that vinyl records have made a come back (at least to a degree).
Thank you Andrew. I find all you do so fascinating. I was there in the 60s but you have taught me more about the Beatles and the history than I did in my youth. Thank you! I am a 24-bit download fan so I will understand if anybody groans at my confession. I am waiting for all the sites to list it so I can buy it from the best and cheapest provider. In the meantime I had a listen to it on Amazon Music Hi-Res site this morning but I feel I should comment after your well-respected sound quality perspective is aired. Anyhow, I just hope everybody enjoys this amazing album again today.
Very cool you got to live through. I was born in the mid 90s :/
But it shouldn’t be a surprise that people learn more about the past now than when they were actually living it. There wasn’t computers around and not everything was documented to the public. This really goes for anything before the late 2000s.
In fact, I don’t think people even knew that The Beatles sometimes played different instruments on tracks until decades after the fact. Like The White Album and Abbey Road, the credits didn’t originally give information on each song. Like Paul playing drums on several White Album tracks, John playing Bass on Helter Skelter, and even George playing Bass on Maxwell’s Silver Hammer.
@@donald60s14 Yes! That's why Get Back was so fascinating. The Beatles were just part of the fabric of British society in the sixties. You never remembered first hearing the songs but you knew all the words. I didn't know Davy Jones shared bass duties with Peter Tork on the later Monkee tours either! 😂😂
And even Paul walking out on the sessions of Revolver during the recording of She Said She Said, Paul isn’t on that track. George does Bass I believe
One thing that I truly loved and laughed at was at the very end where you throw the box down as if it were a piece of trash. That truly made me laugh.
Having said that I know you may have a biased type of Beatles' "ears" but whatever your preconception of this version is...please keep a very opened mind and truly ..."listen" ok?? I trust you will.
Also, I want to know if there is a difference between the 2014 mono and this one.
Thank you.
Greetings from Canada!!
It already had a dent in it. 😂
It should be mine next week! I can't wait!!! I' m going to buy it at an independent record store... even if it costs me 40€ more than Amazon. Furthermore, after having watched all the unboxing videos around, I am really sure that we need these kind of releases, because they are a beauty... and release shivers and emotions. Long Live Beatles.
I think the 45 sleeve is more of a nod to the original one instead of a 1:1 reproduction, which is why it’s a thicker card stock instead of cheap paper, and it comes out from the side than from the top. As for the 180g, that doesn’t really bother me much. With all the supply shortages going on, it’s hard to get enough vinyl so they might’ve had to cut corners in that department.
Re the weight of the records/vinyl. It would be better not to state it if isn't true. It's a bit like saying something has been remastered or is in colour when it has in fact not or is in black and white. Erroneous information can mean an item might not be purchased by someone who expects something to be something which it isn't. I realise the majority of people wouldn't be bothered but it is just something to consider, perhaps. If the information wasn't included in the first place then it's a case of nobody being any the wiser or finding fault with it, perhaps? Just a thought.
I'll still purchase this set even it's it's only 165g...just don't LIE to me, that's my complaint.
They arent lying about the weight, the puck of vinyl used in pressing is 180g, excess vinyl oozes out of the sides of the press which is usually about 7-10g being lost. It's industry standard, not just this release. It's a bit of deceptive marketing yes, but it's still heavier than a normal record.
@@Jake-rp7wp Yea, it's industry standard to be deceptive!! BUYER BEWARE Sure it's heavier than a normal vinyl LP but it's NOT 180g. It loses its weight so they should say NOTHING, that's all well and good....but....they are LYING. I'm guessing a normal LP nowadays goes about 120g?
I knew I wasn't the only one who wanted to see the flipbacks on the back cover of the album in mono.
Hi Andrew, I love your attention to detail - you are only UA-camr I have seen to comment on the lack of flip backs - shame that wasn’t included on the mono version as a minimum. Cheers Matt
Why did they not include on the CD Deluxe edition the multi channel Dolby Atmos mixes like they did on the previous remixes??
Thanks for demonstrating this Andrew….looking forward to seeing your review once you have listened to it. Thanks again
Just listened and for all that it sounds better, not for me. I don’t know if it’s having 40years invested in the original stereo mix but I won’t be replacing it. Sometimes cleaner is not better, there’s magic in the dirt! I do think it’s a great project though, the remixes, it brings the Beatles to the earbud generation and anything that keeps their music in the ether is good for me.
Never heard of Questlove? Co-leader of the Roots? A well known musician, writer, historian, film and television artist? Wow!
Thank you for this video and your comments, with having a lot of copies of revolver it was not my intention to get this box - but against my wife’s better judgment I’m getting it!
I ordered just the remix vinyl from Amazon and it came with a Revolver turntable mat. Very cool.
Palpitations every time someone uses a safety blade opening boxes!
4:30 I appreciate the want of authentic replicas... however I like clean backs. No flipbacks is a plus for me.
12:00 Spoken like a true Collector! Man after my own heart!
Take a drink every time Andrew says he didn't get an early review copy...🍸
Yeah, I can see the flipbacks being a matter of much debate among the design team. On one hand, the hard-core will appreciate the nod to historical authenticity. But I think anyone but the most dedicated collectors will find them rather crappy and cheap-looking, preferring the cleaner look. I guess it depends on who this product is really targeted at.
I use a box knife only cut the ends!
This Vinyl box set is very expensive,because I ask with one LP only and coming in next week.I bought also two cds set and ready hear today and found very good the sound,seen more pure and Ringo drums appear with more clearence here.I found as analogue LP also coming with good sound,because the others editions this Lp have a strange sound,so now I can hear in high fidelity my guess.Uchino of Japan.I see you Andrew.
Nice review of the unpackaging Andrew!! I see that Giles & Sam were credited for the remixing, but it would have been nice if the engineers that did the source separation for the stereo remixes were credited !!
My wife ordered the Deluxe 5 CD set for me for Christmas and it arrived today. She promptly stored it away from my inquisitive eyes.
Excellent Showing! Great Layout of this one! Nice to see alongside of a real Test Pressing! I Totally agree about the 180 grams! & I would have loved to see the EP sleeve a top loader & Scalloped! Thanks Again! Well Done!
always a pleasure, thanks for another great and prompt video
How do you preserve the sticker from the outer box? I gently and slowly peel it off the plastic wrap, apply it to an index card, then use a paper cutter to trim the card down to the size of the sticker.
I got the CD box set rather than the vinyl. You get a gatefold album cover inside of which are the typical slots for storing the CDs (in their mini-covers). Maybe less so for the vinyl set, but I would have been fine with having the stereo and mono Paperback Writer and Rain placed on their respective album CDs. Then the 5th disc could have been a blu-ray audio disc with high-res audio.
Seriously?
Great and thorough presentation as usual from the No 1 Beatles channel 👍🏼
Yes, I have watched some other reviews but for me this is the definitive place to go.
Thanks, Andrew. I got mine at the local record store ( I refuse to patronize Amazon ), and it sounds great. The audio is really amazing, as is the book. The only drawback is the price, which I think is way too much. I need to find some type of protective jacket , as that black box is going to show every little scuff mark. Agree with you on the flipbacks, and your other observations. Thanks again for another informative video.
Thank you Andrew for a very informative 'first look'. Some really good 'catches' here - the lack of flip back sleeves was one. The font used on the book was another. The damage to the outer box was a third. After watching this unboxing video, I still am on the fence between the CD set and the vinyl set. This is a very helpful look at the new set that will help me make the final choice. So nice that we do have a choice - the set looks amazing. Many thank again.
Thank you, Piers. Glad it was helpful.
Can't wait for the review video! Definitely need to hear more opinions about the sound before I shell out...
It is perfectly flat and clean but my copy has atrocious distortion on the End of Side 1 (She Said She Said). I saw others mentioning the same. Seems like GZ did their best but got supplied by poor lacquers...
I never buy these remixes. I am happy with my mono vinyl and DMM copy. Still look forward to your review.
@@seamussmith7310 I bought the singular LP to get a less compressed version of the remix (because of the missing blu ray...) But it wasn't worth it. I returned it. I thought my stylus was dying when I played She Said She Said but other records sound fine.
@@Gigidag77 I have the same issue. To be honest I'm just happy we have a decent new issue of revolver that isnt the 2009 stereo mix
I’m noticing some sibilance and distortion in the mono disc. Almost like it was cut too hot.
Andrew lobbing grenades at some of the other Beatles you tube channels 😄
9:59 this picture was also used for the front cover of the US 7 track promo LP for Anthology 2 in 1996 (SPRO-11206/11207)
@9:45 'robert freeman ultimate cover' - is there a story behind that? did he make that collage ? I never realized he took most of the album shots - I just looked it up and saw an unadultrated version of the Rubber Soul cover image of them, very nice , I really really like his 'beatles for sale' shot he did through the leaves very beautiful and appropriate for the season we are going through..and I like it better as a photo and not the album cover.
All health! In 2003, I was fortunate enough to purchase a copy of The Beatles e-learning manual. The program is called Guitar for All Together with the Beatles - Learning Without Notes. The authors of this disc are Kleimenov and Suchkov. This wonderful program, which includes, in addition to tablature, also the ability to listen to the original itself, sing to the organ (basic) and learn songs in fragments (with the appearance of tablature images at the right time on the screen). Tuning your guitar with the built-in tuning fork. It would seem that everything would be fine, but the program ends with the Rubber Soul album. The program starts only if there is a disc in the drive. Acoustic guitar yellow deck software shortcut!
And now the final word..MANYTHNX!
I believe it’s top opening the EP to make sure it doesn’t slide out and slide around when placed in the sessions/box easier to fly out top then when the side is pressed upon the middle of the gatefold
In the studio shot of the 'sessions' LP... what is that vertical VOX speaker on the pivot? Is that for a keyboard? I've never seen that configuration before.
Got mine today - actual scratches on mono disc side 2 and Sessions disc 1 side 1 - as you can imagine, not happy. Luckily my store is exchanging tomorrow for me.
@12:00 not only top opening but why not a thin rice type of paper as well. I really don't like that thick glossy crap. Sure the thin paper is more fragile in one sense but when you crush the corner or bend that thick paper it looks SOO ugly and the way they print on it is low class.
I enjoyed very much this unboxing of the Revolver vinyl set Andrew! A shame about the damage to the box. I think it's misleading for GZ Media to state that the discs are made out of 180gsm vinyl when clearly your scales say otherwise and I've no reason to doubt their accuracy. I think the flip backs look better on the 2014 edition. The book seems to be well produced and should be an enjoyable read. Looking forward to your review of the different discs!
That whole 180g thing is just an overrated hype anyway imo. The records don't sound that much better just because of that. I think it's all down to the mastering in the first place. And if the pressing is sloppy, then thicker vinyl is not going to help much anyway.
@@mondegreen9709
It was recorded on reel to reel 4 track , so tracks were bounced down and mixed when that was done , thus is done to make room for more instruments, for example tracks 1 2 3 bounced down to track 4 now tracks 1 2 3 can be used again .
Peter Jackson made a way to take those bounced down tracks to separate them so they are individually remixed before they are all remastered. By Sgt Pepper George Martin was using 2 4track reel to reel to capture everything .
8 track reel to reel came next then 16
Eventually digital where there is unlimited tracks.
Mate! You could read an old telephone directory and make it sound exciting! Nice video. Look forward to hearing your views on firstly how the vinyl sounds. Compared to many of the other remastered copies, but also what you think of the 2022 mix of Revolver.Especially.Could this be the beginning of a new era. In where we reevaluate, all the old 2 and 4 track recordings of the past? It's like Pandora's box has been opened, but 'to what end'? tbc
Mine is on its way. I grew up on the standard stereo mix so I'm pretty excited to hear how the remix is different. The anticipation is real!
ordered cd set from Amazon on 23 Sept. email today saying it will arrive between 8th and 18th November !!!! cancelled Amazon order and dropped by HMV for a copy.
Thanks for observations
Bit annoyed the 7" single hasn't got a proper storage , just drops out of between gatefold sleeves!!
Had to stick inside one of the sleeves
QUESTLOVE is a well respected drummer/musician from the band ROOTS in the US. He's also a musicologist and produced the recent Sly & The Family Stone documentary.
I had the same feeling about the black border on the front cover, although I guess that its association with funeral notices and memorials is forgotten by most people nowadays. But moreover, it also makes the spine black with a white title, which (in my mind) is entirely backwards and wrong for presentation on the shelf.
My only other nitpick to an otherwise outstanding set is that I wish the single were a 12-inch EP, so there wouldn't be an odd-shaped item in the box pressing unevenly against the LPs.
Funeral/death notices are still sent out today in Austria and Germany.
Funeral/death notices were the first thing that came to my mind when I saw the black border. I imagine some fans will think it's yet another "clue" that Paul Is Dead!!!
This is the album, which mentions death from the very start, so no wonder. Just check it out:
"now my advice for those who die"
"Eleanor Rigby died in the church"
"love me while you can before I'm dead old man"
"each one believing that love never dies"
"she said I know what it’s like to be dead"
"and yet you don't believe her when she says our love is dead"
"this is not dying, this is not dying"
Could the lack of flip backs is to differentiate this from the 2014 pressing and to distinguish it as the new mix?
Love and appreciate your eye for detail on the packaging and sleeves. Agreed that they didn't quite take those reproductions across the finish line.
The Parlophone 45 sleeve also uses the wrong typeface for the large Parlophone at top. The letters are a bit narrower on the original and you can see the middle bar of the E does not extend the full width of the letter.
Wrong paper stock too.
It probably doesn’t really matter but as Andrew said what’s the point of doing it if it’s not completely accurate
The incorrect font for the title "REVOLVER" is puzzling also. Why bother changing it when the accurate font is readily available? This whole production is a cash grab, of course. But Parlophone/EMI have (once again) underestimated the perfectionists that most Beatles fans are.
@@tomfurgas2844 the use of Impact does bug me. At least it existed in 1966, but it has a much more contemporary association being on all Windows computers.
Hi, Andrew. Like you, I bought the Super Deluxe set of Revolver. When I opened up my box, I quickly discovered that the 7" EP of Paperback Writer and Rain was missing. I phoned the record store from where I made the purchase. Fortunately, they had another boxed set with the 7" EP. I suggest to Beatles fans if they make this type of purchase, to open the box up at the store and carefully check for the EP to save themselves a second trip to the store. Otherwise, I am pleased with the mixing that Giles Martin did with the tracks.
Love the Forensic examination. My vinyl won’t arrive until Christmas but got the cd box today. Love the sound but a bit frustrated that the ep takes up a whole disc.
Kiwis of a certain generation will recognize the TEAL travel bag that appears in a couple of photos. Must have been given to one of them on their NZ tour in '64. Interesting that 2 years later it was still being used by one of them. TEAL was the original name for Air New Zealand. I think it stood for Trans Empire Airways Ltd
got the remix in the single cd stereo version. Sounds fab. Fixes some of the odd stereo balances in the original, ones where I heard it and thought ugh in the old days. worth $19 US. has a shortened version of the booklet. Also came in a stereo cd plus extras cd (2 discs) but the extras will be all over youtube. They had the double vinyl sets as well at barnes and noble. no box sets tho.
Great job… Because i rent my music (Apple Music), I have to live vicariously through channels like yours! I took some screenshots during the videos (including your thumbs on the 45 [😅])… appreciate your time, money and effort to produce this video! Liked as always… subbed a long time while back!
Thanks!
Thank you so much, Keith!
@@Parlogram thank you Sir
I found the sleeves have a tendency to bow and the inners don't fit particularly well, especially in the gatefold sessions cover. One of my inner sleeves has a 1" split down the side too. As far as the sound quality goes, I was happy with most of it but, several tracks on the stereo remix suffered with Giles Martin's tendency to swamp them with McCartney's bass. Taxman and I'm Only Sleeping were particularly irritating for me with And Your Bird Can Sing and Good Day Sunshine not far behind. On the plus side, Eleanor Rigby sounds great.
the font used on the box is actually the same font used on the back cover of the album
I'm still awaiting my set from Amazon, which they said I will receive by 7 November. Since it hasn't been shipped yet, if I see it in the shop before then I'll cancel my order and buy another. Most of my Parlophone 45 sleeves are from 1967 for some odd reason, so I'll be disappointed by the side opening bag, but since the sleeve I have my original in is mismatched, I won't be too disappointed. It's the record that counts. The only Beatles singles I have with property matched company bags are I Want To Hold Your Hand and Penny Lane/ Strawberry Fields, Ballard Of John & Yoko. All are original pressings, but in mostly the wrong bags
Played this on YT. The videos are.worth it.
enjoyed this unboxing, much thanks.
Anyone know if there's a UK pressing of the new LP (not the boxset) and where it's available? Apparently the Czech pressing being sold on amazon is pretty bad and there are a large number of warped LP's coming back...
Regarding the font used to depict the REVOLVER title on the front of the book; it would appear to me that this font matches the font used on the back of the album, which was always different to the font used on the front.
Fwiw: I've always found the font used on the back to be the more iconic looking.
What pressing plant pressed the single lp 2022 revolver not the vinyl box set
I don’t understand why the slipcase has the opening on the left side instead of on the right. This is the first box-set I’ve had that has it like that. Weird.
The ‘Let It Be’ set was the same.
@@Parlogram Ok, I bought that one digitally. But why make it like that, though? It’s like putting the box on your shelf backwards. Imagine having an LP with the opening on the left side.
Mine just came in from Amazon. I did notice last night an email saying I had received a digital rip it file of all the music and sessions. Thought that was pretty cool and unexpected!
That is cool. Enjoy!
Awesome video as always Andrew. Got mine today and am loving it!
Factual as always 🔊 Appreciate the info🎧
Top vs. Side open. To try and reduce passing off repos as originals?
The font on the book looks like a combination of the two different fonts used on the front and back of the Revolver album.
I got the vinyl box set from amazon last Friday but only got round to playing the mono disc last night. It sounded horrible through headphones. Side 1 says stereo on the label and pcs rather than pmc.will be sending back 🙄
I enjoyed your scrutiny session, it is important that the public keeps a keen watch on this aspect, we need to be sure we are getting the quality fitting the high prices.
Fans are already so dissatisfied that the surround sound mix was withheld, any further slights could spell disaster.
I haven't heard anyone else say this, but let me be first: It's not too late. The right thing to do, is simply press the surround mix onto CD, and send it to anyone who requests one. It would be excellent publicity, and would set right,the sad wrong.
I am looking forward to your further videos as you evaluate the Revolver box's content.
Like most other Beatles fans, I am puzzled about "Questlove". I looked up his name, he is a hip hop musician, DJ, and author. I didn't find anything saying he is a Beatles authoritative, but, maybe his piece is interesting.
Nice to have another font conoisseur :)
Can anyone tell me why the opening of the box is in the left side? It was the same with Let it Be box set. I just find that a bit odd
I preordered from Amazon and it states I won’t receive it for two weeks. What’s up with that?😡
Great video!
Unlike the previous anniversary releases (as well as the 2012 Stereo vinyl), the labels display the original PCS/PMC catalogue numbers as opposed to the new ones. I think these are the first new yellow and black labels with the "sold in uk..." text too.
THe 2017 "Sgt. Pepper" double LP reissue also had the original PCS 7027 catalogue number on the labels.
@@philippecolinge5334 Yes although the new long number is shown in smaller case underneath (at least judging by the pictures I see online)
I'm toying with the idea of swapping the covers on mono 2022 with my 2014 mono flipback. and having the flipback in the box. Much better!
I have to agree with the frustrations at the lack of attention to detail in the construction of the sleeves. Considering they got this stuff right in 2009, even in miniature on the CD mono box set, I find this disappointing. I'm still buying it though.....
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Where were the 2022 revolver LPs press at any idea thanks
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Is it wrong to look forward to new Parlogram videos more than the Revolver box set?
Intresting how on these reissues the dead wax after last tracks is a lot wider, Andrew do you you have an idea why this is? Would not if they used a little more of the vinyl the sound would be even better even half speed mastered
Why was it decided to release Revolver now? I would have thought they would concentrate on a 60th anniversary Please Please Me and 50th red and blues.
Great unboxing. So, my Revolver is the 1971 stereo version, given to me by a friend as she was moving away. I looked up what the box set costs on Amazon UK and it's £165.70. Far too expensive for me to buy. I've watched your channel for a while now and one thing I've learnt is that with the Beatles the first British pressings (mono) generally have the best sound. I think I'd rather save up for one of them.🙂
Thank you very much for the meticulous review of the box set. The video is great!
Is the 1966 Capitol REVOLVER the same mix as the Parlophone mix?
VERY NICE UNBOXING, Thanks a Lot for sharing!!!!
Great job, Andrew! Been a subscriber for a few months and I your channel!
Very nice unboxing. Thank you. Yes, the lack of flip-backs were disappointing for lack of authenticity. Only the 2014 Mono had flip backs, not the 2009 remasters. At least is is not as bad a making Beatles For Sale a standard gatefold in the 2012 remaster. You did not revisit your concern for the funereal look of the box you mentioned at the start. I assume you will revisit that in your audio review. Anyway, 180 gram is taken to mean approximately between 175 to 190. 167 falls into the category of a 160 gram pressing. I think this is serious issue here. I also agree with you about the damage to the cover. When I received my All Things Must Pass 50th green splatter version, the discs had guillotined trough the top of the box.
Re the funereal look - I noticed that too, perhaps it will be mentioned in the full review later on?
We no longer possess the technology to make top loading vinyl. The Parlophone artisans that originally made the top loaders have passed long ago and they vowed to take their secrets to grave. Cheerio mate.
I collected my box set today and after a quick examination all looks clean and unmarked, unfortunately unlike yours Andrew which looks like the floor sweepings has been brushed all over your set. A bit of an exaggeration but if I were you I’d send your box set back. …. I haven’t had listen to my set yet due to a footy match on here in Liverpool but after a few pints I’ll have a listen later tonight. YNWA … Thanks for your unboxing video Andrew, I look forward to watching your review next week. 👍😎
Quicky review. I had a listen to the new Stereo mix, and I’m a bit unsure about it to be honest. The new mix seems clearer but some tracks like, ‘Paperback Writer’ (stereo) sounds way too bright to my ears. The fantastic, ‘Rain’, again in Stereo is more detailed but the sound is ‘thinner’ to my lugholes.. I’ll listen to the Mono version very soon, but the Stereo mix is a disappointment but it may grow on me.🤔
Great unboxing review. Mine won't arrive until Sunday, but will be arriving with the Let It Be SD vinyl set as well. I had previously passed on LiB, until I saw your review of it a few days ago. Keep up the great videos. I only just discovered your channel a week or so ago and I intend on watching all of them over time.
Thanks Jim. Hope you enjoy the other videos on the channel.
@@Parlogram I have thoroughly enjoyed your videos I have watched so far. I have been collecting Beatles records since I was probably 11 years old. My most prized set is the BMC10 Red Mono box, which I traded a 4 vinyl set Beatles at the Beep radio show by London Wavelength back in 1982 or 1983. I think I got the better side of that deal! :) Another one of my many prized possessions is my bootleg Beatles Casualties blue vinyl LP (SPRO-9469). Sure it's totally worthless, but it is so well done. You should review it. If you need photos of it, I would be most happy to provide them.
I’m awaiting mine. Ordered directly from The Beatles store. I wish I hadn’t cancelled my Amazon order as I may have had it by now. Nice to get a look at it, so thanks for that Andrew. I hope it lives up to the hype. I did listen to it on Spotify yesterday. So chomping at the bit to get mine now. Was disappointed at the small details like you. Lack of flipbacks and side opining EP. Also the weight should’ve been 180g if that’s there claim on the hype sticker. Anyway looking forward to your review. Cheers
These flat transfers (Peppers and revolver)... how do they compare with the 2014?
The Stereo version is not bad, but to me is inconsistent with dynamics. I'm okay with it and blown away with the technology to get this far.
The mono is flat. How can you have a fantastic 2014 mono and in 2022 have this flat fluke? Maybe a late pressing with lacquer?
Having the xex 606-1 Tomorrow Never Knows is really nice.
Overall not bad. The mono was shockingly disappointing.