I mis-phrased there, yes, of course they are “true stereo mixes” but done today not at the time using the materials and technology of the day. More accurately I meant to say they are not all analogue stereo mixes.
The 2014 Beatles mono box was all analogue, so a stereo equivalent, if possible, would be a great complement to that fantastic set.
Surely the only way to do that would be to digitise the mono masters and use the current technology to deconstruct the mono mix into the individual instruments and mix stereo from there. And here we are.
Furthermore, I cannot see any logic to support the all analogue is best argument. If it sounds good, then it is good, whether that’s all analogue, partially analogue or fully digital. I think the recent Mobile Fidelity charade proved that.
Love For Sale too!
Annette Peacock
I’m The One
RCA (US import)
1972
Bought from Virgin in Oxford Street when I was a mere lad. I’ve never taken the price sticker off - £2.49. Sigh.
Airbag - All Rights Removed remaster on gorgeous red vinyl, matches the new AT Vm740ml cart that I’ve gone for following an unknown sudden drop off in the Ania where the high frequencies all went to pot.
Playing this for @TheKevster, who posted it awhile ago…thanks for the memory jog - reminded me I had it!
Portait Of Art Farmer
Contemporary Records
US copy
