The Beatles in Mono CD box set - unboxing video

[@MagicalMysteryMike]

Love that you went back for a look at this set. It's one of the best CD Box sets I've ever seen. The Mini LP style was a great way to go!

[@TheLarryburns84]

I was happy to see them. my Pink Floyd box set uses them as well

[@MagicalMysteryMike]

@@TheLarryburns84 it was an excellent way to do it!

[@finch45lear]

This is a perfectly packaged release. Quality throughout for the serious fan and collector.

[@mattyboywalker9094]

I've got both the mono and stereo boxsets absolutely love them

[@JohnDuff_59]

Stereo box is useless if you already have mono box

[@mattyboywalker9094]

@@JohnDuff_59 not true cuz not all the albums are in the mono..

[@mattyboywalker9094]

@@mehdhihassan absolutely do you?

[@noelmurray1]

The Beatles! A truly unique band! Their like will never come again!

[@alfching2499]

Mono was the Beatles,was the 60s

[@GettingOutSightsandPlaces1970]

Thanks for doing these unboxings Paul. Great to see box sets I missed out on or couldn't afford at the time. Also loving your report in Germany you did a few years back. Keep them coming.

[@DenisPopov888]

I never understood why mono is necessary now, so give me stereo, please, The Beatles sound so well and decent in stereo format!

[@colinmitchell6872]

11:03 As there were originally only 10,000 made, surely they could've numbered the box sets 00,0001-10,000 by embossing the front cover of each 'White Album'? Missed a trick for the collectors there! I found a site a few years back that listed all the differences between the mono and stereo albums of The Beatles. Fortunately I printed them all off so if anyone has any questions about differences on any particular albums fire away and I'll answer them here! Thanks Paul and SDE for another great review. Just wish I had the funds to have afforded to have bought it back in 2009. The Japanese mono cd's were available individually in 1998. I have a few of them. Cheers.

[@TheDylandProductions]

The 10,000 was only for like a month or two I think. Pre-orders approached that number so quickly, they decided to produce more starting December of that same year. And I don't know when they stopped printing more. If you're careful you can still get them for a reasonable price. Ironically, the Mono vinyls from 2014 (more recent) are already out of print! But the CD is still easily available. Lots of fakes on the market, though. I'm glad I got mine (legit) years ago. :D

[@alanrudy2546]

i know I am pretty randomly asking but does anyone know of a good site to stream new series online ?

[@rubenvivaan7030]

@Alan Rudy flixportal :D

[@alanrudy2546]

@Ruben Vivaan thank you, I went there and it seems like a nice service :D I appreciate it!!

[@rubenvivaan7030]

@Alan Rudy happy to help :D

[@derekroberts6654]

Actually it’s missing only 2 albums “Let It Be” and “Abbey Road” the mono versions of the 4 exclusive “Yellow Submarine” song are on the “Mono Masters”…

[@marciocintra2988]

Amazing video man, these are such amazing items for a Beatles collection

[@tapsilogic]

This box set was so well-designed that I built a matching box set for the stereo digisleeves. Took a few months to reverse-engineer without dismantling the original box but it was well worth it.

[@tapsilogic]

Also, for anyone who's looking for replacement outer plastic sleeves - the gatefold sleeves are 145mm wide; the non-gatefolds 140mm.

[@campbellgraham1979]

A Hard Day’s Night isn’t only the first album to have all Lennon/McCartney compositions but the only album to do so.

[@mookiefeldman6223]

Hi Paul . Thanks for the nice look back at the Mono box. A great collectible. If I’m not mistaken the Sgt. Pepper mono CD was also included in the Super Deluxe 50th anniversary box set.

[@styles8007]

I purchased the original Mono Box Set from Japan with the OBI. What a box set. I was very fortunate get that set. Unfortunately, when the vinyl Mono set was released, I missed out on the set. Maybe one day they will re-release that set.

[@jesserussell7242]

I was very fortunate enough to get the Beatles stereo and mono box that’s at the same time I love both of them especially the amount of boxes because they have very wonderful and unique mixes especially the longer fade outs on got to get you into my life love you too and all you need is love. I love the mono box sets they’re fantastic that mono CD box set from 2009 is just great I’m glad that Apple Records decided to release both of them in 9909 I bought them a year after they were released. I bought them at my favorite music store Music Millennium in Portland Oregon and I’m so glad I did everything about the packaging is fantastic in the mono box that from the little booklets to the reproduction in our sleeves and I love the LP cover aspect which I think is the way that CD album cover should be in.

[@nellieneil]

HOWARD WEBER says - Just to remind everyone, on the original stereo Capitol MMT album, the last 3 songs on side 2 were not in stereo. Also, the problem with only having the mono box is you`re missing a lot of the Capitol mono mixes such as- I`ll cry instead - Any time at all - When I get home - And I love her from the mono Something New album and the same with the mono Yesterday and today album.

[@rummzeiss]

I feel like a kid in the candy shop. Awesome work! Good commenting :)

[@martinkulkarni3569]

Why?

[@applescruff1969]

@@martinkulkarni3569 He's super excited. That's what he means.

[@tomlastname85]

I wish a 50th anniversery of Rubber Soul, Revolver and Let it Be would be released but they have only done Sgt. Pepper's, The White Album and Abbey Road.

[@Beatgeneration2010]

Let it be is on the way.later this year👍

[@martinkulkarni3569]

Let It Be is out for pre-order now. Release is next month 15 October 2021.

[@jesserussell7242]

There are super deluxe additions of revolver let it be Abby road but not for the rubber soul box set yet which I believe is coming up next after the Beatles wonderful red and blue albums both on CD and vinyl If you’re looking to get the let it be and revolver sets they are available no let it be a box that was supposed to come out in 2020 but due to Covid with a horrible plan Demic or whenever it got delayed it was released in 2021 and the revolver CD set and I’ll piece that’s what released in 2022 The interesting thing about the let it be and that revolver deluxe that says that Apple records seem to have followed the EP or extended play format with four songs on the last disc I decided to buy the revolver deluxe box set because it had any pee I never had any pee before that was great and revolver is one of the best albums of the Beatles ever made along with everything else

[@andrishalim]

awesome video! - thank you

[@Yetaxa]

this boxset would have been completely redundant if they did what the beach boys did and simply put both mixes on the cds They would all fit, with the obvious exception of the White Album

[@themaven4054]

It's interesting to point out on the Mono Masters one disc is Parlophone , the other is Apple.

[@gilbertsoussana6282]

I Hope they will Reissue all the mono original vinyle albums

[@martinkulkarni3569]

I’ve got a fabulous collection of CD Promo Boxes full of CD’s from various groups including every Queen album art with drawers. Some of them cost a fortune relatively speaking for essentially cardboard boxes! The Yes ‘Relayer’ one cost me over £100.00 and is is my second favourite box (after the Queen II box because that cover is my iconic pick and my fave album of all time).

[@Nephilim-81]

I think this one is good. Definitely worth buying at a reasonable price. Thank you, Paul. I really love these videos. ✌️🙂

[@ziggypop79]

I’d like this but ridiculous prices now

[@applescruff1969]

Yeah. It sucks. I had to pay almost $300 for one. I hate to admit that. Lol.

[@МикроАрт-е7ж]

That's cool! I'm waiting for the same!

[@mrmxyzptlk-imp]

I bought mine on 9/9/9 when it 1st came out. My favourite albums in mono are Rubber Soul to the White Album. The White Album being my favourite. Your box set is real and not a fake. There are many fakes out there. The Apple on the front and back are clear. The font on the words In Mono are the same as the words The Beatles.

[@sjdrifter72]

I've gotta get those Japanese mini mono cds of the last 3 albums, or are those just stereo versions? Either way, I must get them to fit into my mono box!

[@BigSky1]

They are Stereo. There are no proper Mono mix’s of Yellow Submarine, (fold down of the Stereo) , Abbey Rd, Let It Be only mixed for Stereo.

[@garyhunt8067]

Got them both

[@billzebub2219]

I still have my original American pressing of Let It Be, and the label on side one features a RED apple. Was that the case in the UK? I ask because the Japanese CD you show has the standard green apple.

[@morrits3969]

The UK version of Let It Be is on the normal green label i believe, the only two albums released on the red apple were the US version of Let It Be and Blast From Your Past the Ringo collection.

[@eagle38162]

All Things Must Pass was printed with the red apple label as well... not BEATLES, I know, but related:)

[@scottroberts7103]

@@morrits3969 the Apple had finally ripened.

[@rainemiller4015]

Is this box out of print? I see listings on Amazon but I'm not exactly sure what I am getting.

[@thomas5]

it came out in 2009 and been out of print for about 10 years now. there has been hints from the beatles yt channel about mono vinyl but that was over a year ago. i think most beatles fans want mono mixes reprinted but i dont think they will do it again, maybe not for another good while anyway.

[@BigSky1]

Flip backs came on original Mono and Stereo albums.

[@jodyneal4969]

Where's the 1965 Help! Stereo mix ?

[@bti303g3]

I want to ask, where can I buy a complementary CD from the mono boxset,Sorry my english bad

[@martinkulkarni3569]

Lovely box which I have with vinyl in stereo and mono, but this has been out for donkeys years. Why do it again now?

[@jupitermadcat]

Why no Let it be?

[@applescruff1969]

Because Let It Be was only mixed in stereo. Same with Abbey Road.

[@markofsaltburn]

Your deliberate mistake was to miss out “With The Beatles” when you re-inserted the CDs into the box - is the box set my prize?

[@michaabramek3273]

Got it! Suvenire for all life

[@dryzenhawk4251]

Abbey Road and Let It Be was released on Mono only in Reel-tp-Reel Tape.

[@scottroberts7103]

And on vinyl in some foreign countries But they are all stereo folded down to mono.

[@BigSky1]

They are not proper Mono.

[@grahamsmith7054]

Going Off Beatles Subject for a Minute,Did you not Purchase/Collect the Oasis Deluxe Boxsets Paul Sinclair?

[@wayneg296]

👍👍😎🤟✌️. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Always, forever!

[@glengreenman3921]

Wasn't Yellow Submarine issued in mono, although just a fold-down mix?

[@Extreme_Rice]

That's correct - they didn't even use mono mixes where they existed though they are all in this box.

[@applescruff1969]

Yellow Submarines original tracks are on the Mono Masters CD. That's all that really matters.

[@rubbersoulsmusic7339]

Hello, this beatles in mono box set is fantastic, the sound is very enjoyable, personally I like the sound of the monographic disco in stereo, although the stereo version is the best known, congratulations on this box set. greetings from Mexico

[@thomasdudley6514]

This is the one that lemmy bought in his movie

[@attentiondeficitsquirrel7660]

I have to say that I not only like mono more for many tracks but the American release of ‘I’m Looking Through You’ with the “false start” is far superior to the way it was released on the official UK LPs. I grew up with the American albums so when I heard the UK version I had to start it over a few times thinking there’s something wrong. The song just doesn’t sound the same without it to me.

[@IcySlavKat]

I'm sorry but did he call the wax paper sleeves the CDs are stored in, rice paper? Rice paper is for food not physical media because rice paper rots over time.

[@niceimages]

This title has 1:1 copy and as I know has been sold a lot worldwide. Check IFPI code and SID carefully. Good Luck.

[@lucasdiego5028]

Even you put the japan steero mini lps on the box set, you will lose John and Yoko, Old Brown Shoe and single version of Let It Be.

[@SFMarine0311]

My copy of Help has a total of 28 tracks. The entire album repeats which is bizarre. Is this a known error on this set?

[@toomassaarnaps8437]

It has the mono version and the original stereo mix

[@SFMarine0311]

@@toomassaarnaps8437 thanks for that info! I definitely notice it now! I had no idea that even though I had the mono box set that some albums included both mixes. I also noticed Rubber Soul has both the mono and stereo versions as well. I need to get better speakers and crank the volume. Thanks again!

[@bombardier2011]

Since the release of 090909 I am still quite happy with my mono box and love it for all the pros and cons. Unfortunately, listening carefully with headphones and conducting comparative studies, I find more and more flaws. Although the packaging is beautiful, what, of course, is important, the 090909 sound obviously is not for audiophiles as it was advertised. Overall, the 090909 edition is far from the best. Let`s face it at last. How to get on with that? Easily. The best stereo for early albums can be found in US Capitol boxes 2004-2006 and UK stereo 1987 cd box (later albums). The best mono for early albums can be found in UK stereo 1987 cd box and EP cd 1992 box. Pepper, White Album, Revolver, Rubber Soul from 090909 mono box ain`t bad too. However, If I could buy newly made remixes in cheaper editions instead, I would ignore it altogether and saved some money. The main reason I don’t regret buying a mono box is that I collect mini vinyl CDs. If not for this circumstance, it would be best to just download everything you need in mono and buy a new stereo. I don't think the remixed albums are perfect, they have a lot of absurdities and illogicals, but if you need to stop at something, this is the way.

[@vishkavishovski300]

What on earth are you going on about?

[@changkwangoh]

It’s a known fact, that no other CD version tops the original 1987 discs. Preferably, the HMV’s. Those are the absolute best.

[@neilgregory6237]

I literally do not know what you are on about

[@bombardier2011]

@@neilgregory6237 What is so difficult for you to understand?

[@plusachtminus]

Great (design) idea, but I think the CDs sould have vinyl-look.

[@applescruff1969]

They do, in a way.

[@joshualuna2434]

Hey dude my favorite Beatle is Paul McCartney

[@darrelking565]

Your well out of breath, just come back from a run 😂

[@applescruff1969]

He had to beat an old lady with her cane to get this. It's very exhausting, ya know?

[@vulteon33]

No Abbey Road...

[@Beatgeneration2010]

McCartney was the one interested in the mixes, the other members had little interest! Therefore the "group" did NOT SLAVE OVER THE mixes. The sound of this box set is bland to say the least. The Vinyl version box set was much better audio wise! Now The Magical Mystery Tour Lable, it is known as the "Rainbow lable" not sure what you called it, but this is what we all refer to its got multi colors on the lable, hence the "rainbow" lable! What version is the "LOVE ME DO" version on here? You left the past masters very Vague, no references to What versions/takes were on the album? Severely lacking in info!

[@Beatgeneration2010]

A voice very hard to listen to, plus little or no preparation! Not a good presentation over all, patchy to say the least!

[@nickthelick]

THE most overrated band ever! (Most probably!) 😜 Not to say I dislike them, though! I like pretty much all their stuff, it's just that their albums aren't all killer and no filler...

[@Pauls_Archive]

“Their albums aren’t all killer and no filler?, that can be applied to most bands and artists, the only difference is, with the Beatles there are very few and even then, they are better than the average!, I dread to think what you do rate if you think the Beatles are overrated. It takes all sorts I suppose 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@nestorperena8629]

@@Pauls_Archive don't mind nick, clearly he was born around 2001

[@Pauls_Archive]

@@nestorperena8629 Oleither that or he’s tone deaf 🧏

[@martinkulkarni3569]

I as born in the early sixties, and have always considered them to be overrated. People say Jeff Lynne and ELO copy the Beatles, but as far as I’m concerned, the Beatles should have been ELO!

[@johnbarleycornmustdie]

Wasn’t there a box set in a tall box or did I dream that?

[@Gripper011]

That was the stereo box set.