The Beatles Revolver Super Deluxe 4LP Unboxing & Review - Good & Bad
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- Опубліковано 14 чер 2024
- The Beatles Revolver Super Deluxe 4LP unboxing & review - the good & the bad. This is premium product yet there are some details that make it feel less than.
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00:00 Introduction
02:13 Unboxing
10:45 The Book
19:19 Final Thoughts
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I'd love to see a video of you ranking or just comparing all of the latest Beatles remasters so far! Talking about the strengths and weaknesses and which is the best of the new mixes would be fascinating
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This finally made Revolver listenable in stereo. They’ve done a great job on this. For me it’s probably the most essential of all the new stereo remixes.
Totally agree. Unlike prior releases I not only have zero complaints but had major goosebumps listening to the stereo mix. It's like a brand new album and I'm very pleased
@@Jason-lx3zu They smartly mixed it in a very straight, logical way, in terms of panning, and the frequency spectrum is much more even giving individual instruments more definition especially the bass. It really is like a new album. Eleanor Rigby is a revelation and all of the Lennon songs rock much more because of the fuller sonic landscape.
@@MichaelHattem What? I thought they completely ruined she said she said, and And your bird can sing.
@@henriquetizzot4313 Compared to the original stereo mixes? Or the mono mix? All of the original stereo mixes were afterthoughts for the band and Martin. They’re unlistenable because of the panning. Then again because the original stereo mixes were what what were released on the first CDs I guess younger people have some nostalgic attachment or at least a sense of familiarity. I only ever listen to the mono mixes and actually enjoyed these stereo mixes but I’ve seen others say similar things as you.
@@MichaelHattem compared to either tbh, I agree with the view that giles is essentially ‘changing the songs’ and the listening experience which is fine with me when done properly. I especially love what was done with eleanor rigby and I love the song even more as a result. But she said she said is just so weird to me, it’s too different yk? I feel like he made the guitars too clear and spacious and so then it just sounds worse as a result compared to the guitars kinda muddying together.
I already have the 2014 mono version of the album, and it sounds great, as does the new mix. That being said, I don’t think I’m going to be picking this up physically, but it’s good to finally have a digital version of Revolver that doesn’t sound like garbage
Revolver never sounded like a garbage (unlike Bowie discography : D)
2014 ??
@@Romchikthelemon what is my blud waffling about
@@Lex-Tha-Man-Est LMFAOO
The Bad? They left Yellow Submarine on it.
I got the single LP version even though I badly wanted the 7” EP but man $190 is steep for the box set. So I found the EP songs on iTunes for $1.29 each & now I have everything I want
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Yeah, the pricing on boxes of any classic title by any band are going up, up, and up. Greed, I suppose, in combination with increased materials and labor costs. Got to pay the taxman, right?
Npc
That sharp barb on the edge is insane. Quality control is so bad these days.
I like how they have the opening on the left for these last two box sets. This way you don't have to pull out the entire box to pick out one record. It looks a little funny, but it's much more practical.
I’m blown away by the mono album in this box. Also the 45 kicks ass and is very weighted. Very solid.
You can see the barb on camera too by the way.
I would pay money just for the book to be sold standalone, looks so informative, I would buy coffee table/collectors' books like that of all my favorite albums if they made them
It's a bit humorous how Apple/EMI/Parlophone will seem to maximize their Beatles product lines, but at the same time miss out on some potentially very profitable stuff. For example, 5.1 surround mixes on Blu-ray would be nice. They did it for the IMAX Get Back, but you can't get it on physical media for your home. Omissions like that are odd. Also, are they skipping over a big box treatment of Magical Mystery Tour? If so, why? They could do Giles & Sam remixes of the MMT material and release both the UK EP version and the American LP version in one big box, with both mono and stereo products included. I would buy it!
I think putting the book behind a box set paywall is definitely their intention- unfortunately
I AGREE!! Not everyone can afford the whole package and most of us already have the albums, even if they are only the original Lps released in the '60s. But the BOOKS are not like anything we already have. I think too, it would be a missed opportunity for additional revenue by just selling the books, over and above the box set.
Pumped for your unboxing! I love your camera angles and close looks. Also, black and white was the perfect wardrobe choice.
And youre right- a little 'm' or 's' on the spine would be helpful.
I've always thought if I upload a video with me in it, I'll wear a tie. Unlike most men, I like wearing a tie. It's a great look on this channel, very commendable!
Great point regarding those barbed sharp and rather cheap edges on new pressings including this one! I always love playing my old records from the 50's when they were SO smooth they could slip out of your hands almost. Really good point you made, as they really should keep things like that up to snuff.
If the book was sold separately I would have bought it.
Just to let you know on the outer box the Revolver lettering and the Parlophone symbol is visible at certain angles with a light source just like the hair on the outside of the book in this box set. Which I find cool about this box set.
I appreciate your reviews and love of Beatles releases. Keep up the great work 😊
I would hazard to guess that they didn’t do the flip back on the new mono version is so they can distinguish it from the 2014 version. It isn’t like they’re going to release it separately.
Always the best reviewer around, thank you for this one.
Love your channel. This is the best unboxing I've seen of the new Revolver box. I haven't even broken the shrink on mine yet.
I couldn't justify a full Box Set purchase at the time, but I'm super excited for my 2 CD set and the Picture Disk Vinyl to come in next week. I can vicariously get live through you today good sir! Revolver is THE best and most groundbreaking Beatles album!
I have watched all your videos since I was a kid I love them keep them coming. Please 😊
Love these unboxing. Too funny. I just ordered the 2 cd 50th anniversary set. Can’t wait.
My favorite record ever got even better if you ask me
Listened to the sessions and like that the songs are layed out the way they are. It's interesting listening to the evolution of the songs.
Great video! I picked up the 2CD Edition and I really like this new mix.
And did you notice that in Yellow Submarine at the beginning Ringo and the guitar join at the same time? Ringo started alone before.
The new mix is based on the original mono mix, so if you listen to the mono version Ringo and the guitar start at the same time there as well. The original stereo mix just starts with Ringo.
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Thanks for the detailed look at the book!
ive been waiting for this vid for 4 days now, yess!
Loved the review! Thanks
I’ve heard a few tunes off the box set. The stereo mix is fantastic. Starting with Taxman will blow you away. Paul’s bass is way up in the mix, and man he just nails especially on the bridge . Look forward to your review .
Definitely cool to have the evolution of the takes in order. Man, I wish these guys were all still alive. I guess the myth grows larger with death in the family, though. Think Hendrix and Morrison and all the others who left us before their time.
SRV, as well.
Great review of new Revolver remix. I have the cd & vinyl deluxe box sets. I think the remix sounds great… however, it’s the Revolver sessions that I enjoy the most. I like the Revolver sessions the best out of all the Martin/Okell remixes. Looking forward to your review of the mono mixes from 2014 and 2022. Thank you!
Really good presentation brother!
New mix and box set are gorgeous. Giles Martin keeps the integrity of all the songs, but removes the Hard Panning, Bad Edits, and adds missing/low sound effects. It isn’t perfect, but the good outweighs the bad. Overall the sound is amazing. These are mono recordings and the original stereo wasn’t how the Beatles intended for you to listen to their music. Also, the younger generations listen to most of their music on earbuds/headphones so these new mixes are necessary to move the music forward for years to come.
Excellent review! 😊
Between you and polygram auctions I am getting more intrigued by this set. I only bought the stereo remix on vinyl, but my inner sleeve was already torn and mine had a sharp edge. As far as the new mix, I am going to withhold my comments for now.
My inner sleeve and the outer edges of the vinyl are razor sharp.
This box set is very expensive in my country now,so I ask a edition more cheap,the Lp with the original remix and coming this week for me.The sound is good and clean,more now you can hear very well the instruments and Ringo drums appear with force.
No flipback on the mono 2022 LP is just to keep mono 2014 LP buyers happy. Don't sweat it.
Excellent video as always my dude. I can’t wait to pick up a mono version! Best band of all time :) You could make a black n white drink for this beautiful occasion 🍻❤
That Tiki bar rocks!
This is just my opinion, but I think that for a BEATLES super deluxe box set, presentation should be a bit higher on the priority list, as well as some extra goodies to make the purchase more worthwhile. For example - consider the newly released Lou Reed Words and Music Super Deluxe 2lp. It's not even a box set but it's presentation is glorious - everything has a slot/place. Replica memorabilia... a CD, 45 and cut at 45 rpm. At almost 200 dollars, I feel they could have offered slightly more - the widely wished for blu ray discs or some footage on a DVD... Etc etc. Just think presentation could go a long way.
Thanks for the video, waiting for my box to arrive. But as someone who has the 2014 mono LP I think the choice to not go w. flap back construction on the new mono LP is a good one, as the flaps result in huge white borders surrounding a cool black and white photo! I prefer the solid black look. SGT Pepper managed to colour-match the flaps to the gatefold album artwork. Also, on the remix artwork, would have preferred to see the Emitex ad on the back cover gone; you’d have to scour eBay to buy that that record cleaning cloth
Dig your show almost 60 so i got into them in the 1970s would have like to have been twenty years earlier but can't complain was born NYC so i got see some great live shows still have album's.
If they had made an insert in the book to hold the 45 then that would mean they would have to have made a separate book for the vinyl and cd box sets. It appears that unlike the Let it Be release, the size of the box for both sets were made exactly the same in order to hold an identical book for each set, most likely a way to save more money this time around.
Hi. Ringo had two Ludwig kits in Oyster Black. Downbeat kit in sizes 20" bass, 14" floortom , 12" tom. Super Classic Kit in sizrs " 22" bass, 16" floortom, 13" tom. He always had both kits in the studio for different sessions. one snare drum 14x5.5 Jazx Festival Ludwig Oyster Black. 😎🥁👍🎉
I picked up the lp edition through Amazon, paid $199.00. There was so much positive advance notice on this set that I was bitten by that 'fear of missing out.' I haven't cracked open the box yet. But if the remixes I've heard on UA-cam are any indication, my money was well spent. Rumor has it that the 2022 mono surpasses the 2014 pressing. Can't wait to find out for myself! Thanks for your review, anxious to hear your take on the sound quality.
Got mine for ,$180 at local record store
My son just got this for birthday and it has 2 mono pressings in it. One is in the stereo cover.
It would have been great to have more session outtakes and demos, I noticed there wasn’t a single bit of session material for Good Day Sunshine. One of the most amazing things about Revolver is how innovative it was in the studio, so it’s a shame we didn’t get more of it
Thought it was odd that the outer box cover did not have REVOLVER printed along the bottom… but it is there, in matte varnish. Very cool detail… 😊
I bought the 5 CD box set as well as the stand alone stereo remix vinyl LP.
I am glad that you obtainrd te revolver box ser.
I hope they also include the US version and the promotional posters. Its a bonus
I wonder if your thing about the edges is more a luck of the draw sort of thing than anything to do with the pressing plant. I felt most of my discs and while disc 2 of the sessions has an edge on it disc one is a bit better, the Stereo is pretty smooth and the Mono isn't too bad either. My stereo mix of Abbey Road has a pretty rough edge as well though the one which I got as a stand-alone is smoother. None of the Let it Be discs felt particularly sharp but they did have a slight edge to them. Though one thing about my Revolver box is that one side of the Sessions disc one has a slight warp to it and I wonder if that is because of the 45 that is stuffed into the middle of the gatefold.
I'm not waiting for a price drop per se so much as I need to knock out some credit card debt before I make more $100+ purchases. My plan is to get the deluxe CD set and the basic LP (which is what I did with Pepper). I am excited, though. This is my favorite album of my favorite band.
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Thanks to Peter Jackson, the Beatles shall never grow old. On to Rubber Soul next!
This issue of Revolver was pressed by a different company than the one who pressed the past couple anniversary releasees, which could explain the seemingly shoddy cutting. There have also been a lot of reports of the discs not actually being 180 grams.
love ur green day picture. there is a mtv video where billie joel says revolver is the greatest album ever made, mtv ranked top albums ever
Thanks so much for this. I have Revolver on CD, a version I bought at least 20 years ago. I am into vinyl again, so I would buy the new stereo mix and have the book as well, which looks great. I don't know if you can buy that combination. As for the quality of the pressings, and I know I am going off-topic, I bought the 2018 remix of Animals a few weeks ago and that was really sharp and rough around the edges, and it was pressed in the Netherlands. I hope the Beatles vinyl LPs don't pop, crack and jump like (allegedly) 40% of the PF album.
Revolver on mono is fantastic
Your "nitpicking" is my favorite part of your reviews. Besides, after making an investment in a "super deluxe" product, expectations should be met--if not surpassed...I had the same reaction to the same track-after-track listing. I would have preferred that the alternate takes ran in the same order as the original track listings, however, as you noted, it does make it easier to compare the differences...I also agree with the folded outer sleeve. Not only does it keep the look of the original, but when the fold is on the outside, the paper sleeve of the LP has nothing to tear or catch on, and the outer sleeve seems less prone to splitting...And yes, not having a definite placeholder for the 45 guarantees that it will be the first item separated (or damaged) from the set...I did notice that a Lennon demo for "She Said, She Said," where he sings: "He said" instead, is missing. Since it was a tripping Peter Fonda who inspired this Beatles song by going around in Lennon's earshot repeating, "I know what it's like to be dead." This annoyed Lennon at the time but eventually inspired this song (a fact that Peter Fonda was always proud of)...I expected more isolated tracks--particularly vocals. Yet with the demos and alternate takes that have not been bootlegged, and the new mixes of these classic songs, there is much here to celebrate & enjoy...I can't wait to hear your take on this unexpected release that seemed to catch everyone off guard, but in plenty of time for Christmas!
I really want this, but I hate that it’s almost 200 bucks, when the Let it be set that came out year last had the exact same amount of LPs and it was only around 140, so I’m hoping the price drops on this one soon. I see let it be is down to 120 now, so I’m guessing this will drop in price sooner or later.
i think the 1982 mono had PMC... on the spine, which they could've done. they could've also just made the ep a full 12" 45 or like the sgt pepper, just included it with more outtakes on a 3rd outtake lp
A bigger question at 12:45 than Ringo’s drums… is that George on Bass ?
Yes it is. From the Paperback Writer session
another great video! keep up the amazing work i hope your situation has improved,
also everyone should sign up for the patreon so they can be a cool person in the credits like me 😎
The order of tracks on the Sessions discs are chronological
I'm happy enough with my digitally remastered stereo vinyl version from 2012...it sounds amazing, worth buying and saving your shillings for other gems.
I wonder if the sharp edges has something to do with the razors the machines spin the record along to spin the excess material off. Maybe the razors haven’t been changed in a very long time, or maybe they aren’t shaped the same as they used to be. I have a few modern records with nice smooth edges, but all my vintage records have round, smooth edges.
Look on the spines for the catalogue number. Mono starts out PMC, stereo is PCS. Simple as.
Abby roads is my favorite
Can someone explain why the Questlove essay?
I'd like to agree with the tracklisting: I believe with the White Album and Abbey Road remixes the outtakes I believe are in order of when they were recorded, so it's weird to have them revert to the Sgt. Pepper's remix outtake tracklisting when the songs were first recorded.
I just wish they had been consistent with these sets. All of the Bob Dylan deluxe box sets were consistent.
I just wish they had released a Sgt Pepper vinyl box set that included a mono version and a 45 of strawberry fields and penny lane.
Great video, i was really intrested but sadly 190 dollars is too much for me. The book looks great though.
Beatles gotta do this with rubber soul now to
One of my inner sleeves was already split when I opened the box due to those sharp edges. The inners are very poor quality and don't fit back into the sleeves very well, especially on the gatefold. The covers also seem poorly made and, when not in the box, have a noticeable bow. This probably is part of the reason the inners don't fit in the sleeves very well, but the poly lined inner is not particularly well secured either.
Sounds great, subtle tweaks. I could really care less about the packaging it's all about the music
I'm curious if anyone else had a scratched vinyl when their's arrived. When my copy arrived the Paperback Writer/Rain disc had a long scratch across the stereo side going all the way from the label through the vinyl. It even messed up the ink on the label. I don't know how it ever got past quality control. I also had the same issue with my Let It Be box set. The vinyl was warped. I must have bad luck or something.
Oh, and another complaint, lol. I bought this set from the Beatles website, not from Amazon, and they still haven't responded to my return request, five days later. I definitely won't ever buy from them again.
I'm not kidding, but sometimes I use sandpaper on the edges before I clean the record. so that inner sleeves do not damage.
On the Amazon exclusive package with the slipmat - they spelled 'Revolver' wrong on the spine of the box. 'Revoler'
So...do you like it?
(His answer): "I don't know. It's no big deal. It's par for the course." From looking at this, I get the impression that the albums and the format wasn't to his expectations. However, what I think he enjoyed was the book.
Anyone buying this box be careful getting the records out from the box as there is also a small ep in there and I have seen a few unboxers almost drop the ep not knowing it was there between the Lps.
Paul is a lefty. Ringo is also a lefty. That explains. Cheers!
The reason it’s “backwards” is, it’s designed to be like a vintage book and honored like a book!
Been waiting for thisssss
Thanks for the vinyl review. I’ve been on the fence about picking this up since I own the 2014 mono pressing.
I'm in the same boat. I also own the mono masters 3XLP which includes Rain and Paper back writer
I ordered the two-disc edition only so I could have the two singles
Great
Premium price for mediocre quality? I hate it when records have sharp cheap edges. The books seems pretty extensive though.
Did anyone else get two Mono LPs instead of a stereo and mono LP? Debating whether to keep it and just picking up the stereo LP since the mono can’t be bought separately.
Noticed The 1975's Being Funny in a Foreign Language also had the Made in Czech Republic sticker. Cool. And yes, chips in the edges of records are disappointing!
Please keep making content.
How is this set a more affordable way to get the mono mix?!
I still beg Apple to release the mono album as a standalone release
I’ve seen the 2014 standalone monos going for $86 on discogs.
Watching @parlogramauctions unboxing this it turns out that none of the vinyl discs is 180g! It varies between 164g-178g (if I remember correctly).
Worth mentioning since it said 180g on the hype sticker 🤔
And off course I baught both the vinyl box set and the CD box set… 🙈 💵
My stereo LP is noisy. The 7 inch have a few areas with a deep scratch.
I checked it out on streaming. Pretty cool, but I have so many albums on my wishlist right now that I'm not going to buy this. My go tos are a 70s Japanese pressing for stereo and the 2014 mono. I also think anywhere above $125 is milking the fans, most of whom already own this album. I have this on cd at least 3 times, a bunch of bootleg cdrs of the sessions and about 4 vinyl pressings already so I'm maybe a little bit peeved that they want so much for this - even though I do want it and will probably buy it if I see it for what I saw Let It Be on sale for.
I can see where your coming from! Having grown up in the 50s and 60s, albums from back then had great quality control. The edges of the album were were always smooth, the hole in the center was always on dead center and most all were not warped like many LPs are today. Today when I buy a new album, most are 180 grams, I'd say maybe 1 out of 5 albums I buy today are defective in some way. Most have some warp to them, on way too many albums the hole in the center is off center and/or the label on the vinyl is not centered on the album either. Also like you pointed out, the edges on the LPs are is not finished or smooth way too often. The only albums I've bought in the last couple years or so that were as close to perfect as physically possible were the new Jimi Hendrix studio album releases on 180gr vinyl put out by the Jimi Hendrix estate, "Are You Experienced", "Axis Bold As Love" and "Electric Lady Land". The vinyl albums on these and the packaging are beautiful, perfect. About the cleanest and prettiest albums covers I've seen made today, stunning in it quality and quiet, unwrapped vinyl, plus the sound quality on these LPs are better than the originals IMHO. In fact the "Are You Experienced" LP put out by the Hendrix estate on 180gr vinyl is every bit as good as the one put out by Acoustic Sounds, I got both copies and I literally can't tell the difference in sound quality, none! One was $15.00 and one was $125.00 and both were 100% quite when played. Anyways, love your channel, oh my friend growing up had a fireplace in his house that the same brick layout that you have in your studio or your living room. Good call!
Smile Sessions did the same thing where it had the same song a bunch of times in a row. When I reordered the tracks in the order they were recorded it became a much more fun listen
Do u have a playlist on Spotify or something? It would be good to listen, Smile it's my favorite work from The Beach Boys, long live Brian Wilson
@@samusbros66 The Beach Boys - Smile Sessions (Chronological Version) is the name
15:56 - This is what annoys me with the book. Great black and white session photos, which were most likely taken in black and white - but these photos were taken in color and used in some countries as photos on 45's and EP's so why not use color prints?
How many of their albums have they turned into box sets? Obviously this one I know they did let it be, and The White album and Abbey road is that the only ones?
Sgt Pepper’s (2017), S/T (White Album, 2018) Abbey Road (2019), Let it Be (2021), and now Revolver (2022)
@@thomascars1 thank you man I appreciate your answering 🎸✌️
"Let's see if we can get this 7 inch out..." There's a joke to be made there. I'll avoid it for now. lol
The sessions lp has the original robert freeman cover and instead they went with the klaus voorman
I've got my trusty 2014 Beatles in Mono box and that is good enough for me. I personally couldn't see how or why anyone would spend the type of $$ it takes to buy any of these super deluxe versions of Revolver or the other one's that have been released. I love Revolver but have always giving the very slight edge to Rubber Soul as being a bit better. Having said that, as always, an intriguing video from an excellent channel! Well done!
i agree with you on the construction of the sleeves, wish they had the flaps on the back