The Beatles All Analogue Vinyl : A Plea to the Fabs, Apple & UMG

[@mazzysmusic]

Keep them coming !!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oarFfYuiftSrg5o

[@zeppelinfan9360]

Don't know what it's worth but, I own an Australian release of The Beatles "White Album" on White Vinyl! A needle has never touched it. Also includes a picture of each member. I purchased it in the early 90's. Any information on what I have?

[@AnalogPlanet]

Thanks for the "shout out"! I got to go to Abbey Road to watch them cut the mono edition of "The Beatles" (the "White Album") and hold the master tapes in my hands. Quite a thrill. An Abbey Road rep had called to invite me over to watch. A few points: Geoff Emerick brought the master tape of "Sgt. Peppers..." to Masterdisk in NYC for a potential 30th anniversary CD reissue (Greg Calbi had moved from Sterling to Masterdisk for a short time and he's Paul's favorite mastering engineer) in 1997 but it never happened. I helped them get a Studer deck like the one used to master the original LP and my "gift" was to get to hear the tape and talk with Geoff. I also brought the Mobile Fidelity version of "Sgt. Peppers..." and played it for Emerick who declared it "rubbish" because of the "smiley face" EQ. More recently I lobbied Apple Corps' President Jeff Jones about re-pressing the mono box and about a "UHQR" type all-tube AAA stereo cut of "Sgt. Peppers"... but he was not at all interested for reasons I won't discuss here, but I'll keep trying. You didn't mention the Japanese red Odeon mono releases from 1982. They are very good but the mono box now out of print is sonically better.

[@mazzysmusic]

Thanks for chiming in Michael and sharing those stories. A couple I think I’ve heard from you before but some new bits. I know of and have heard the Red Japanese set but it’s one I don’t have. Just passed me by. 8 years since the mono box is like a lifetime now in terms of the vinyl revival so hopping Jeff and the Fabs see the light. Personally I’d love an all new analogue stereo box. Side one of Help is not good in mono and Beatles For Sale is better in stereo. One man’s opinion. I tried to be calm and less snarky making this video as sometimes I share that Jewish shtick style with you 🤠✌🏼

[@lps4eloise779]

Love when you chime in and drop the detail knowledge, terrible to hear that J.J. was not interested. Keep the pressure on!

[@patriksweden9203]

Absolutely 100% behind you

[@jamesmanon3000]

It s coming up!

[@sonnysoldies5288]

They aren't the "Dead Sea Scrolls"...nicely said.

[@BruceColon-BSides]

I’m just happy I grabbed a copy of the mono vinyl box while still available. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@edgarbaumann6002]

well put, we can but hope

[@jazzydog5635]

Absolutely 100% behind you (and Michael) on this. An all analogue re-release of the mono box set or even better an all analogue remastered stereo box set of all their albums, cut by Bernie Grundman/ Kevin Gray would be a dream release. Even if they just started with individual releases, I would be super happy. But don't spread the campaign over too many years, some of us aren't that young.

[@lps4eloise779]

Couldn't agree more, I enjoy your subtle outrage about these not being in print. I happen to have the white mono box and two blue boxes, all lovely. I'd scoop up both a new mono and stereo box for sure. I COMPLETELY agree with the profile of the box point you made, unless these giant boxes unfold into a 2 cube kallax, I'm out.

[@mazzysmusic]

Thanks. Just one opinion but I’d love for these to be available for new vinyl buyers again ✌🏼

[@toniputin1096]

Really appreciate you doing this with such passion, especially since you are all set with your copies. I don't have one good analogue pressing of any Beatles album because of the ridiculous prices in the aftermarket. There are so many new(er) fans who are starving for these.

[@mazzysmusic]

Exactly there are many not as fortunate as I am and not just younger fans.

[@juliosanchez95]

@@mazzysmusic We need stereo analog issue of abbey road

[@TheHSIHP]

@@juliosanchez95 yes! That's a no brainer

[@tonycorda3834]

Yes, I am 71 and a Beatle fan since I was 13. I'm retired and on a fixed income and can't afford all these box sets. They have forgotten all of us out there.

[@Jim-zf2lj]

Simplicity and laziness is the reason for all of the digital files sourced Beatle records. Mastering engineers in the UK are attached to their computers by the hip.

[@michaelmcclelland2896]

I want that too!

[@zackamania6534]

That dude from the In Groove sent the Sgt Peppers mono price to the moon

[@Rigs275]

You are so correct I don’t understand the greatest band no getting the audiophile treatment!!!

[@Wayner71]

I'm in total agreement. It MUST happen. The resurgence of vinyl makes it an imperative.

[@therevrockinrollin]

Yes!!!

[@therevrockinrollin]

Have ERC do the mastering but the packaging plating pressing handled by someone else in the UK so ERC can’t charge 236k. The tapes can stay in the UK.

[@dboy6896]

Nice closing arguments!! You have a knowledge and manner that present the issue well. So glad you are on our side!!!

[@mazzysmusic]

There shouldn't be a side but I am an advocate of great sounding records and the time is right now!!

[@KlarkCant]

How about Apple release individual copies in a double album format with the Mono/Stereo mixes ?? Im sure they would be popular .

[@larshultberg6972]

I like that idea! Like a gatefold - 1 mono and 1 stereo of the same record. They could release 3-4 of them a year I chronological order.

[@albertsantiago2273]

That’s a great idea. Like the recent re-re-issues of the 13Th Floor Elevators.

[@pinchebolillosrecordranch]

Been saying that for years. Smartest thing to do

[@sugadelicsavagesoul8623]

YES!!! Absolutely wonderful idea. I'd prefer that over a box set.

[@michaelmcclelland2896]

I’d be SO into that. Probably would be pricey

[@benhartzberg671]

Great job Mazzy! You’re speaking for the masses!

[@DrOz-007]

We in the UK could start a petition to persuade Parliament to debate the issue 😀

[@mazzysmusic]

Works for me 🤠💫🌹🌏

[@mndak76]

Where can we sign a digital petition for this - ??? send them thousands of signatures that want this ??? I'll sign and tell them I'll buy 2

[@roygoad2870]

Can’t believe this, I’am 69 and just take it for granted that The Beatles analog has always been available, I always thought that the original albums were produced in there millions and easy to buy in the second hand market! 🤷‍♂️. I have all the Beatle albums from original release and Sgt Pepper in mono and stereo, keep the flame 🔥 burning!

[@mazzysmusic]

Just felt like chiming in on this ✌🏼

[@TheRWE12]

You tell 'em Mazzy. The Beatles stuff should be the absolute best!

[@74gwh]

Yes absolutely

[@joedee9811]

I don’t care who does the cutting, if it’s anywhere as good as the mono box I’ll be happy. Cmon Apple! (Add it to the wish list that already includes deluxe sets for the rest of the albums, let it be/get back on blu ray, Shea,D.C., Tokyo live anthology, Xmas album, U.S. vinyl box etc etc etc

[@davidbryanbartlett4071]

No more Bugs-Roaches love Vinyl be careful when you open your old records Roaches love Vinyl

[@btcmoonguy]

Great video. Agree 100%!

[@705johnnyboy]

my old original beatles and stones sound great ,i just found a stones lp called gimmey shelter with live tracks on one side and singles on the other its original and analogue ,it sounds fantastic ...and it was only 10 bucks

[@DiegoCanalesDiego]

I was lucky enough to get my mono box for $200 a few years back. It’s a different monster.

[@Darrin.Crawford]

You mean the price now is a different monster....lol

[@Deebhoy]

I absolutely agree with every word Norman. It is actually hard to fathom why we don't have these repressed given vinyls resurgence and how popular Get Back was. I respect Giles Martins work, but I'm getting sceptical about all of the remixes and reissues. We need these releases in mono and audiophile now.

[@750drums]

Agreed, Mazzy. do the analog monos again; now. Need the stereos as well. The secondary market is absurd. My first generation Parlophone copies need a break. A re-press of the smaller boxes makes the most sense. We don't need the books, just the lps.

[@mazzysmusic]

Agree as you know ✌🏼

[@OMW66]

Amen to all that, Mazzy.

[@papeepard]

101% agree!!! I was lucky I was able to buy the vinyl mono boxset during a Thanksgiving Day sale at Amazon when it was still available. But I’m still craving for the analog stereo mix with the corrections on Beatles’ voices panning to one side and the instruments to the other.

[@FrankyGoesToNowhere]

I still remember I went with an old friend to buy records, a late friend. It was around 40 years ago. He went specifically to buy that beautiful Beatles blue box (yes, the same britsh version that you had there). Not USA, not Europe. At that time I can not affort that costs (around 25$!!!!), my consolation prize was a LP from strange group that I did not hear about too much, an LP with a beatifull sleeve design that capture my attention at the time, a strange group called Rush, the album: Moving Pictures. I still remember to saw, months latter, the japanesse version of the blue box, yes, the same one that you had there!!! at a crazy priza of around 40$!!!! Too much, We were very young to affort prizes like that.

[@StylusDrop]

Well said Norman! I couldn't agree more! Peace & Love from the UK.

[@mazzysmusic]

Cheers mate ✌🏼

[@lamarbender3023]

Thanks Mazzy for making the plug for releasing all of the Beatles catalogue on analogue. I bought the stereo CD box set of the Beatles albums back around the time it was issued and have enjoyed it. However, as I've really gotten back into collecting vinyl again I would seriously consider getting an analogue version of all of their albums if they are released.

[@fabiob.2521]

Thank you so much Sir!!!❤

[@33spree]

Please Please Us! Yes, we need this. When I started getting more into vinyl in 2017-18 I was not aware that the Mono Box was poised to first, get rare and then quite expensive, and then disappear. It was one reason I wanted to collect vinyl, but even then it was on a special shelf and $400+. I just didn't know how modern vinyl releases worked yet really and never expected this. Aside from my vintage pickups and existing hand me downs, I only have been able to find a single new all analog Beatles album, Revolver - Mono release. I would have many more if available. Why not repress and release them individually too and give people a chance to buy them for a reasonable price. Sure make both boxes too, but you don't need as many. Realistically, people will get Hard Days Night, Help, Please Please me and Magical Mystery Tour before they get Beatles for Sale, Yellow Submarine and With the Beatles. Sad, but realistic. Also, demand would be a smidge lower for Sgt. Peppers and White Album given their recent well made (albeit not analog) releases. My dream - All analog Rubber Soul set with both UK and US versions, cut by BG, CB, KG, or RKS.

[@mazzysmusic]

Here here. Exactly. Lots of folks buying vinyl today were not nto it 5-6 years ago ✌🏼

[@johnmoreno96]

I said the same Rubber Soul, Revolver, stereo mono all analog U.K. and U.S.(Capitol Records) would be great…!

[@mjm5081]

✌ ❤ ✌ ❤

[@WilG082]

I’d be happy with them re-releasing the mono set though I’d buy analog set in a heartbeat

[@brokewithaudiophiletaste6076]

Amen, well put.

[@billkeon880]

Nicely said on everything you present. And I agree….Pepper in stereo

[@mazzysmusic]

S T E R E O ❣️

[@evanshear5378]

Great video Mazzy. I hope they hear and act on your intelligent plea.

[@mazzysmusic]

I am but one lonely voice.....

[@evanshear5378]

@@mazzysmusic True. But you have us loyal backers behind you!

[@jastorino]

Very well spoken, Norman!

[@AsTheTableTurns]

Yes!!! Please!!!

[@yo-yotension4613]

I would appreciate all analogue individual albums: Rubber Soul, Revolver, White Album and Abbey Road pressed by Pallas or QRP.

[@zundap100]

Good idea Mazi.👍 I luckily have two blue The Beatles Collection BC13 stereo box sets, one is from the Netherlands and the second is from Sweden, and both sound really great.

[@jeffreylind3739]

As a lifelong Beatle fan, and first heard them about 1965 as a child, I couldn't agree more!! BTW- you forgot Julian.......

[@barrystagg5479]

Firstly thank you for your great channel and being yourself. My first musical memory was probably She loves you! My first proper wage I bought Pepper and Revolver (UK). Still don't own all the vinyl albums have the cd's. Box sets. So yes please Apple mono/stereo single/doubles/box sets. Let's have them all. P.S. Hollywood Bowl 64/65 complete shows as a double? Then we want the official bootleg series....

[@EightVinylLow]

PREACH! 🙌🏻

[@kingofallmediums2123]

Reel To Reel is the only way to go. Got Sergeant Pepper’s coming!

[@markplank5929]

Was recently shopping at Amoeba in Hollywood, CA. There was a copy of The Beatles 2014 mono box set. It was locked up in a glass case, asking price; $1,500. Yes, We need analog mono rereleased; NOW!

[@mazzysmusic]

Exactly.

[@Big-J-8579]

Maybe the "Please, Please, Please" at the end will get it done. Thanks again!

[@trevordixon1427]

Yes

[@juanluiszarzuela314]

Somebody go peacefully to Abbey Road studio and hold up a banner with the slogan: BEATLES ANALOG 2022!!!🕶🎸

[@rickkorab9734]

YES!!! This a bit off topic but now that Peter Jackson’s crew developed machine learning to restore the Beatles’ music for the Get Back documentary, Apple should take a look at fixing the audio from primitive early recordings and live sessions from Hamburg. And other live sessions drowned out by the screams for the matter.

[@beatledavesbeatleschannel]

Hi my friend , The black mono export box was only 1000 copies only, the red version was many more! I’ve got one and it sounds fab too!

[@JamboLinnman]

Informative video and that’s some Beatles collection you have. I’d definitely buy both the Mono box set repress and an all analogue stereo version. I’d probably also get them for my daughter. Desperate for these to be released.

[@davemorrow3168]

Nice shirt. That's where I buy my records.

[@mazzysmusic]

Cool shop ✌🏼

[@jlcougilljr]

Mazz, i couldn't agree more brother and i personally IMPLORE SEAN & YOKO, OLIVIA AND DANI, SIR PAUL AND RINGO, UMG AND APPLE to for the re-press of the Mono box and an analog stereo pressing box set. i just have never understood UMG's and Apples' total lack of busienss sense on this issue as both companies are in it for the money-well sweet baby jesus it's looking at you straight in the face-and the fans are begging and demanding it. just us hardcore and audiophiles alone will sell these out not to mentioned the average and casual vinyl record buying public at this current point in time that has literally exploded in the last 6-7 years. I ESPECIALLY IMPLORE SEAN AND DANI because they are the next generation and the future of the greatest music group in the history of music. it's music history, it's our history, it's an archival MUST and MUST be done in this manner for the ages. it's OUR love of one the greatest bands in music history!!!!!!

[@astorbeijer9424]

I don't even own a record player and I would buy these box sets. I'm sure I'm not the only non-record player owner who would buy them too. These box sets would sell out within minutes. Thanks Mazzy!

[@TRamone01]

Bought the Dylan mono box. Need the Beatles and Stones, then I will finally be happy.

[@gouvyrock]

the problems of the music industry is that they are merchants of the temple and not fan of music anymore-the same with the engineers and mixing people-cd or lp is all the same problem:exemple -i listen at the factory on a small radio "run to you" by bryan adams ,and i was amazed by the sound of that track -the keyboard was clear and served the melody-at this point i never hear (even of the bad cd remaster) the keyboard anymore -how is that ?

[@robertsaul234]

I'm expecting 60th Anniversary editions starting in 2023. My dream would be nice all analogue stereo and mono releases of the albums, but I'm used to having my dreams crushed when it comes to Beatles' releases.

[@michelraffin7006]

Well done Michael and Norman…hope Beatles family and Apple hear you!! It’s actually nor normal ,in the vinyl peak interest in 2022, ,not to have the greatest band in analog …

[@zackamania6534]

Got a Dutch Blue box for $110 in 2016. It’s pretty good. Why stereo in 2009 and 2012? Most people didn’t know “mono” …

[@davidpetersen7091]

I agree with you 100%. Mr. Pete---------> aging hippie

[@disneyfamily5158]

Completely agreed on every front here. The ONLY reason the mono records (specifically Please Please Me, With The Beatles, A Hard Days Night & Rubber Soul) sound better than stereo is because of the hard left right panning with vocal on one side, instruments on the other on the stereo mixes of those. If not for that, the stereo cuts blow away the mono cuts on every level, every time. Beatles For Sale is probably their best sounding stereo record. Mono Pepper is a muffled, disappointing experience as is mono Revolver and mono White Album. HELP is brutal in mono. Listen to the 1999 remixed Yellow Sub to see how glorious the Rubber Soul stereo tracks sound when the vocals are placed in the middle! (Nowhere Man & Think For Yourself). All they need to do is fix the vocal mix and place them in the center, on every record. Here's to hoping!!!

[@mazzysmusic]

Side one of Help is terrible in mono. And yeah Beatles for Sale is fantastic.❣️

[@disneyfamily5158]

@@mazzysmusic totally agreed....Yesterday sounds beautiful in mono....Ticket To Ride sounds okay in mono and I do actually prefer Dizzy Miss Lizzie in mono, just because that double tracked repetitive "lick" George is playing wears on you when it's separated on the stereo mix. I really hope someone cares enough at Apple/Abbey Road to give us a new all analog stereo box. Thanks for your great work, Mazzy, as always!

[@zarmindrow5831]

if yous want anarog you go china and buy all anarog owbum!

[@eggy68]

Oh! To have a clean, all analog copy of Abbey Road. It would be great if it was cut by Kevin Gray or Bernie Grundman. I know that probably won't happen - but I can dream. BTW - the boxes are nice but I'd rather see the albums come out individually. Not everyone wants to drop big money to complete their collection.

[@mazzysmusic]

Yes to that too ✌🏼

[@DrOz-007]

Metropolis in London can master for vinyl as well as anyone, so that's another option for cutting.

[@jasonelkins6582]

Agree 💯. I have both boxes and the BC-13. But yeah can you imagine what Bernie Grundman can do with those Beatles tapes before they dissolve in the vault. It's honestly rediculous and not sure why they have to keep everything in house. On the 2014 Mono Box It would be easy to do a repress on the mono as the plates are still at Optimal with the negative files for those amazing mono covers. But change it up, and loose the book or reduce it. Or if Apple doesn't want to do these in a box, then just repress individual titles so they get out there for all the new fans. It's a shame artists and labels take the easy way out and press a record from a completed hi res digital file so they can cash grab with zero effort. It's time Apple, the clock is ticking and it's time get going. Always love your videos!

[@BeatleJohn813]

I missed out on the Beatles mono box set , but I got the beatles stereo box set . It would be brilliant if Apple / Parlophone , would do a repress of the mono Box set for the Fans who missed out on it first time , So come on guys at Apple/ Parlophone records & the remaining Beatles & yoko & Sean Lennon , Olivia & Dhani Harrison . The Fans want a reissue of the Mono Box set now

[@collectrify]

Yeah. I wasn't buying new vinyl pressings in 2014. But I am now, if they're done the right way (all analog, mastered well). I don't want any more releases based on digital trickery. I think the world is ready to make this a fast sellout now, at virtually any price.

[@mazzysmusic]

Not all digital is bad however this band deserves the best option....

[@Beatgeneration2010]

Hi from Ireland Norm, the reason I heard for no more Beatles mono box set is, they, Apple, lost so.much money on the set, not sure how but this the story! How you get over that issue I am not sure, but I do agree the mono box set needs the upgrade! Ken, Dublin City, Ireland

[@dbob3405]

I think have a copy of every Beatles vinyl set ever produced-MoFi, red Japanese mono, most recent mono’s, the Parlophone’s, etc. i appreciate your reviews but some of these types of analysis (not just yours) reminds of a moment several years go, when I realized I was enjoying listening to music over my car stereo more than my extremely expensive system. I had become so obsessed with analyzing the quality of the sound that I was missing the beauty of the music. When I listened to the car stereo, I could care less about the imaging etc. i actually put a s

[@Niels133]

Only in it for the money.

[@GlenKellawayfromthebasement]

Great video Mazzy..I enjoyed Michael’s take as well..I think we may get an analogue stereo at some point..not sure they would reproduce the mono box..it would be awesome if they did..I am a mono pepper guy, mostly because it was the mono I bought in 1967 and I never heard the stereo until I got a seventies reissue at some point.So the mono brings back memories for me..👍❤glen

[@mazzysmusic]

Yeah we are hanging up in them 🤠😵‍💫😎✌🏼

[@sgtpepper7041]

Why didn't those people purchase the 2014 mono box when it was released? For money sake they may be re released in the next 20 yrs. it will only be a business decision.

[@mazzysmusic]

There is a huge segment of vinyl buyers who jumped in afterwards. I know that would always be the case but one of the most important bands in history deserves these versions in print and available 🎶😵‍💫

[@douglasbaird6552]

£180 to buy one from a seller in the UK, about 235 dollars. Can't be much better importing one for myself considering import tax and postage.

[@antonioaugusto808]

THE TIME TO MANIPULATE DE MIXES OF THE BEATLES RECORDS IS OVER! NOW WE NEED THEIR RECORDS AS THEY INTENDED TO BE HEARD!!!

[@michaelharrington75]

The albums from the mono box should have been continuously produced and sold since it was first release. I don't understand why they have a limited amount, and it's over? They should keep making the mono albums, and selling them individually all the time! Same thing with the mono CD Box. Just keep making them, and other people wouldn't be making thousands of dollars of them.

[@Chadturner21]

There’s a lot of box sets that need repressed, me being a humongous beach boys fan would like to see the smile sessions box get reissued, and I would also love to see an all analogue mono box for them too…but I doubt Capitol would ever do that.

[@Onteo1]

Great collection of box sets. I agree whole heartedly on pressing them in analog again. Chad Kasam has hinted at some forthcoming releases that will blow our minds, so maybe…. I skipped the last two box sets because the stereo wasn’t analog and I own the 82 Japanese red vinyl mono set all bought new. They are incredible. I did buy a handful of the single albums from those sets though. I had completely forgotten the 82 black mono box, I wonder if they used the same plates for the 82 Japanese red vinyl ? Anyone out there know?

[@Astro-bs4wv]

Mono box or stereo box, either would be very welcome. Not everyone knows what mono is and some others have the mono box already, so I can definitely see the appeal of a stereo box just as much as the mono box getting a repress. It’s a huge void in the resurgence vinyl is going through, even just since 2014. Different planet now vs then. So many 50s jazz records getting reissued AAA but no beatles? Seriously? If $125 single LPs can sell out in a couple months or weeks, a box set for a couple hundred bucks with some of the most loved music of all time will sell.

[@ralphgomez9006]

Excellent video and ideas.I have excellent UK box sets of the stereo vinyl Lps and Eps and LOVE them both...now I just need to buy a new turntable. Anyone please recommend an excellent turn table brand. Super thanks!

[@thegreatgroucho]

Well said Mazzy.

[@djchancla2451]

You don’t mention Julian Lennon

[@Darrin.Crawford]

Mazzy!!! Your passion is awesome. However, you may not remember me but I'm the guy who loves Elton John's Blue Moves and I know you hate it. This goes way back on the Hoffman forum during the EJ reissue campaign. You were always so funny. So, knowing you know that I love an album that you despise may not make you respect my opinion on the Beatles. Why do you "think" an all out analogue stereo box will be beneficial?? Better sound?? You just said the only reason the black box was flawed was due to an inferior pressing plant. Ok, so lets go with that....I bet you have numerous Beatles' presses that duck press wise but sound absolutely amazing. Soooooo whats wrong with the black box??? Nothing apparently. Go youre saying you want Bernie or Kevin to remaster and/or cut it?? What if youre not satisfied?? You have a Blue stereo box that you're raving about....alll analogue....you never said once it sounds better than the blck box so why analog?? What if they remastered from the analog tape then cut digitally??? Which is standard practice these days. Would you be cool with that?? Hope all is well with you. Darrin (Hamilton, Ontario Canada)

[@rhessex]

Can someone explain to me why it is necessary to go back to the tapes at all. Why can't you use the original moulds (not sure of correct term) that were used to press the records from without having to recut a new one from the tapes? Aren't they kept or do they wear out? BTW I think a slimline mono box would be great.

[@mazzysmusic]

The mono Los could probably be pressed as I assume the metal work is still available. I think the stereo would have to go back to the tapes because analogue stereo haven’t been done since the mid 1980s I think.

[@tonyfafoglia2927]

I agree with much of what you say. However while The Mono box is great Apple lost $$ on it. Getting the Beatle estates and Apple to go along with this will be difficult. I don't think it's going to happen. I could possibly see a repress of the individual LP's.

[@recordhead]

I guess I'll be the turd in the punchbowl and disagree. I'm not that old but I'll put on my grumpy old man hat. I bought that mono box day one. It was a big ticket item for me. Birthday, Christmas and Anniversary all rolled into one. I'm glad it was a limited release and I'd like to keep it that way. The Beatles sold millions of records, buy used. Besides, if they repress these records, many will be trashed on a Crosley. Or do what I do when I see a jazz album I want but an original is $$$ and the reissue is OPP. Buy the CD. Now, get off my lawn.

[@rodrigollanes7619]

In Europe, Gearbox does an extraordinary job. Caspar Sutton-Jones would be an excellent choice. The reissues he has done on Decca's British Jazz Explosion series are magnificent. Also the Long Live Jazz compilation, the Binker & Moses album, among others.

[@f.w.2054]

Of all superstar groups why would The Beatles be the last????!!!! It makes no sense! Who's holding it up? Glad to hear the great Chris Bell of Big Star was reincarnated as a recording engineer!

[@mazzysmusic]

Ha. Chris Bellman. Slipped. Well they did do the mono 8 years ago so not the last. But not in today’s vinyl buying world.

[@f.w.2054]

🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶

[@robinjones6999]

horses for courses I guess- every ones opinion is going to be different, depending upon which side of the Atlantic you live

[@mr.george7687]

I bought all the Beatles albums as they came out in the 70's. Aren't they analog?

[@mazzysmusic]

Yes they are. But were they the US or the UK versions ? I grew up with the US versions but they have different configurations up until Pepper and are different mixes, some with added reverb on their early albums.

[@TheHSIHP]

They are but in my case, I have US versions that are missing tracks that are on the UK versions. So to get analog copies with the proper tracklist, my choice was to track down UK copies or the 2014 mono analog reissues. Both expensive endeavors

[@cheng96818]

How about american/capitol mono and stereo records?

[@mazzysmusic]

I think that ship has sailed. First there should be analogue editions of all the records they originally released in the UK..

[@Labor_Jones]

You know the last 2 Beatles left alive are on mushrooms and osley_lsd-25 most of the time. Right?

[@svenjosefsson8007]

Agreed but these box sets are too expensive for the average collector. Release affordable analogue copies individually and not in limited editions . Keep them available for all time. ✌

[@mazzysmusic]

Individually is fine too ✌🏼

[@markkopernicky3489]

Haha. .save your breath. I doubt it will get done. What for? They are selling the current copies just fine....and in reality us audiophile people are the minority compared to the general public. Would I like to have an all analog version of the albums in stereo? Sure. ..we at least got the mono...and they wont do those again after the struggle to sell them initially. See your thinking from a collector perspective. .but not a business perspective. Oh and yeah the master tapes are not the "Dead sea scrolls" but they are old and have been used far more then the mono tapes. ..so chances are the only usable version are the digital conversions. Again ...I'm not against it I'm just being a realist. Mark Anthony K

[@mazzysmusic]

But other labels which are a part of UMG have found d big profits in all analog jazz issues today. Same with Warners and Rhino and Neil Young. Craft too. There is a segment of buyers who will pay a premium for an all analog option just look at those $125 UHQR and One Steps selling out at 25,000 copies

[@markkopernicky3489]

That's all true...but jazz people I find are of a different mind then Rock and pop people. Most of them couldn't give a toss about audiophile quality. They just buy what they like and thats it...I have tons of rock friends who shake their heads at me for paying what I do for good pressings of albums. They just buy a record new regardless of who made it. I think these labels are aware of that. ..and these specialty labels know as well...that's why they charge 125.00 for a record...it wouldn't make sense to sell for less. ..its not that big a market. 25,000 copies is good...but labels are looking for bigger numbers then that.

[@andrewrigby6338]

Well put forward case Mazzie, i an fed up of scouring 2nd hand record stores here in the UK to find decent mono version's, theyre all overpriced and generally beat up!. Wake up Apple!