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All copyrighted material contained on this site is used under the copyright fair use doctrine. This use is intended for research and educational purposes,
and for commentary and criticism on the material. All audio clips on this website are from my personal collection, and presented here to show the variety
and condition of my unique vinyl records. Only a very small, lower quality, portion of one area of any musical track is used. The use of these soundclips
is necessary to make the point of the website in a way that no other form of media adequately could, and this use does not devalue the source material in
any way. I believe that this fair use rationale is consistent with other use of copyrighted material on the internet and elsewhere. Any copyrighted images
used on this site are used as a means of visual identification of the audioclips from my collection, which are presented here. All copyrighted material used
remains the copyright of original owners, EMI, The Beatles, Apple, and any other owners. This website is Copyright (C) 2009 - Anthony Proveaux.
and for commentary and criticism on the material. All audio clips on this website are from my personal collection, and presented here to show the variety
and condition of my unique vinyl records. Only a very small, lower quality, portion of one area of any musical track is used. The use of these soundclips
is necessary to make the point of the website in a way that no other form of media adequately could, and this use does not devalue the source material in
any way. I believe that this fair use rationale is consistent with other use of copyrighted material on the internet and elsewhere. Any copyrighted images
used on this site are used as a means of visual identification of the audioclips from my collection, which are presented here. All copyrighted material used
remains the copyright of original owners, EMI, The Beatles, Apple, and any other owners. This website is Copyright (C) 2009 - Anthony Proveaux.
UK EMI Apple
PCS 7088
YEX 749 YEX 750
PCS 7088
YEX 749 YEX 750
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Comments; - Early UK pressing. Excellent sound
on clean copies.
SOME OF THE VINYL ON THIS PAGE IS A BIT NOISY CAN BE
DIFFICULT TO FIND CLEAN EARLY UK COPIES OF AR.
on clean copies.
SOME OF THE VINYL ON THIS PAGE IS A BIT NOISY CAN BE
DIFFICULT TO FIND CLEAN EARLY UK COPIES OF AR.
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Here Comes
the Sun
the Sun
Side 2
© 1969 EMI Records
All Songs Lennon &McCartney, Harrison
All Songs Lennon &McCartney, Harrison
Beatles Vinyl Records
Labels & Matrix #s
Labels & Matrix #s
Come Together
Side 1
Press Play or Right Click/Save
All recordings were made using the exact same signal path and levels. A Technics SL1200 Turntable, with an
Audio Technica AT 150MLX Cartridge, was used for the transfer. The tracks were normalized, and very
minor level adjustments made, but were not digitally processed any further before transferring to wav files.
Audio Technica AT 150MLX Cartridge, was used for the transfer. The tracks were normalized, and very
minor level adjustments made, but were not digitally processed any further before transferring to wav files.
STEREO
US Apple Pressing
SO - 383 / SO2 - 383
Mfd. by Apple Records
Original Pressing
SO - 383 / SO2 - 383
Mfd. by Apple Records
Original Pressing
Japanese Odeon /
Toshiba EMI
Black Triangle Pressing
CP35-3016 17A1
Toshiba EMI
Black Triangle Pressing
CP35-3016 17A1
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Most of my records are in excellent condition, but clips from noisier copies may be included
here in order to present certain pressing variations. Most of the clips were transferred under
identical conditions. However further level adjustments may be necessary for accurate
comparison. This page features more common pressings, and is a work in progress. Each
wav file contains a light audio watermark. Comment and critique is welcomed.........Enjoy!
here in order to present certain pressing variations. Most of the clips were transferred under
identical conditions. However further level adjustments may be necessary for accurate
comparison. This page features more common pressings, and is a work in progress. Each
wav file contains a light audio watermark. Comment and critique is welcomed.........Enjoy!
Comments; - Original US pressing. Early edition
with no "Her Majesty" credits.
with no "Her Majesty" credits.
UK EMI Apple
PCS 7088
YEX 749 YEX 750
PCS 7088
YEX 749 YEX 750
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Comments; -
True first press. Lowest stamper numbers used.
With the black sleeve liner. These sound very
good, but can be hard to find in good condition.
True first press. Lowest stamper numbers used.
With the black sleeve liner. These sound very
good, but can be hard to find in good condition.
Comments; -
Just for comparison, clips from my CD, with
contain the 1987 remasters.
Just for comparison, clips from my CD, with
contain the 1987 remasters.
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Comments; -
Mid 70s UK Apple pressing.
Mid 70s UK Apple pressing.
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Labels &
Matrix #s
Matrix #s
UK EMI / Apple CD
1987 Pressing
CDP 7 464462
1987 Pressing
CDP 7 464462
Comments; -
The Japanese Odeon / Toshiba EMI Ltd (Black
Triangle Pressing) CP35-3016 pressing of Abbey
Road was released 21 May 1983 and deleted in July
1985. After a complaint from EMI UK.
The Japanese Odeon / Toshiba EMI Ltd (Black
Triangle Pressing) CP35-3016 pressing of Abbey
Road was released 21 May 1983 and deleted in July
1985. After a complaint from EMI UK.
UK EMI Apple
PCS 7088
YEX 749 YEX 750l
PCS 7088
YEX 749 YEX 750l
Stereo
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Labels &
Matrix #s
Matrix #s
Press Play or
Right Click/Save
Right Click/Save
Side 2
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Labels &
Matrix #s
Matrix #s
Side 1
Side 2
Side 1
Side 2
Side 1
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UK EMI Apple
PCS 7088
From Blue Box B-13
"The Beatles Collection"
PCS 7088
From Blue Box B-13
"The Beatles Collection"
Comments; -
This is the third edition of the BC-13 Beatles
Collection. Notice the rim text has no breaks in it, as
do earlier editions.
This is the third edition of the BC-13 Beatles
Collection. Notice the rim text has no breaks in it, as
do earlier editions.
Japanese Apple
EAS 80560
1970s Issue
EAS 80560
1970s Issue
Comments; -
1970s Japanese Apple pressing.
1970s Japanese Apple pressing.
YEX 749 - 2
YEX 750 - 2U
"Abbey Road"
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More Pressing Comparisons
More Pressing Comparisons
US Purple Capitol
SO - 383 / SO2 - 383
Mastered by Capitol
"Wally" in deadwax
SO - 383 / SO2 - 383
Mastered by Capitol
"Wally" in deadwax
Comments; - US Purple Capitol, 1980s pressing
with Mastered by Capitol and "Wally" in deadwax.
with Mastered by Capitol and "Wally" in deadwax.
Here Comes
the Sun
the Sun
Come Together
Here Comes
the Sun
the Sun
Come Together
Here Comes
the Sun
the Sun
Come Together
YEX 749 - 4
YEX 750 - 3 htm
YEX 749-2
YEX 750-1
YEX 749 - 6 htm
YEX 750 - 4
YEX 749
YEX 750
MFSL-1-023-A5
MFSL-1-023-B3
MFSL-1-023-A6
MFSL-1-023-B6
Box
Single
MFSL Box Collection
BC-1 - MFSL-1-023
1982 Japan - MoFi
BC-1 - MFSL-1-023
1982 Japan - MoFi
Comments; -
1982 Japan MoFi Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs pressing.
Box and single pressing for comparison.
1982 Japan MoFi Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs pressing.
Box and single pressing for comparison.
SO - 383
SO2 - 383
SO - 383
SO2 - 383
CP35-3016 17A1
CP35-3016 17A1
CDP 7 464462
CDP 7 464462
1967-1970 - "Blue Album"
CDP 0777 7 97039 - 1993 Remaster
CDP 0777 7 97039 - 1993 Remaster
YEX 749-2
Courtesy of John C
Courtesy of John C
YEX 750-1
Courtesy of John C
Courtesy of John C
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Holland (Dutch) Apple
1A 06204243
pcs 7088
1970s Issue
1A 06204243
pcs 7088
1970s Issue
Comments; -
1970s Dutch / Holland Pressing. Fine sounding
pressing, though not quite as good as the
original UK. Thanks John C!
1970s Dutch / Holland Pressing. Fine sounding
pressing, though not quite as good as the
original UK. Thanks John C!
YEX 749
YEX 750
Abbey Road
2009 Remaster
0946 3 82468 2 4
2009 Remaster
0946 3 82468 2 4
Comments; -
2009 Beatles Remaster CD
16/44 Clips from my Abbey Road copy.
2009 Beatles Remaster CD
16/44 Clips from my Abbey Road copy.
2009 Remaster
0946 3 82468 2 4
0946 3 82468 2 4
2009 Remaster
0946 3 82468 2 4
0946 3 82468 2 4
Czechoslovakia
Abbey Road - Stereo
Label: Supraphon
Catalogue No: 113 1016
Year: 1972
Matrix A: E 2137/B D 2
Matrix B: E 2138/C A 5
Abbey Road - Stereo
Label: Supraphon
Catalogue No: 113 1016
Year: 1972
Matrix A: E 2137/B D 2
Matrix B: E 2138/C A 5
Czechoslovakia
Abbey Road - Stereo
Label: Supraphon
Catalogue No: 113 1016
Year: 1972 (1979 pressing)
Matrix A: E 2137/M B 13
Matrix B: E 2138/E C 3
Abbey Road - Stereo
Label: Supraphon
Catalogue No: 113 1016
Year: 1972 (1979 pressing)
Matrix A: E 2137/M B 13
Matrix B: E 2138/E C 3
113 1016
E 2137/B D 2
E 2137/B D 2
113 1016
E 2138/C A 5
E 2138/C A 5
113 1016
E 2137/M B 13
E 2137/M B 13
Comments; -
A 1979 Czechoslovakia Supraphon /
Parlophone label re-pressing of the
original '72 .
Vinyl is "Very Good" Condition..... (Volume is
a bit lower on this clip. Adjust when comparing clips.)
Turntable - Technics SL-QX 300
Cartridge - Ortofon TM 20U,
Pre-amp - Pro-Ject Phono Box II
Thanks Mr. D!
A 1979 Czechoslovakia Supraphon /
Parlophone label re-pressing of the
original '72 .
Vinyl is "Very Good" Condition..... (Volume is
a bit lower on this clip. Adjust when comparing clips.)
Turntable - Technics SL-QX 300
Cartridge - Ortofon TM 20U,
Pre-amp - Pro-Ject Phono Box II
Thanks Mr. D!
113 1016
E 2138/E C 3
E 2138/E C 3
Comments; -
A 1972 Czechoslovakia
Supraphon/Parlophone label limited first
pressing for record club subscribers.
Vinyl is in Good+ Condition.... (Volume is a bit
lower on this clip. Adjust when comparing clips.)
Turntable - Technics SL-QX 300
Cartridge - Ortofon TM 20U,
Pre-amp - Pro-Ject Phono Box II
Thanks Mr. D!
A 1972 Czechoslovakia
Supraphon/Parlophone label limited first
pressing for record club subscribers.
Vinyl is in Good+ Condition.... (Volume is a bit
lower on this clip. Adjust when comparing clips.)
Turntable - Technics SL-QX 300
Cartridge - Ortofon TM 20U,
Pre-amp - Pro-Ject Phono Box II
Thanks Mr. D!
15 sec. clips - 16/44 rez.
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2012 Stereo Vinyl
Remasterd
PCS 7088
U.S. Pressings
Remasterd
PCS 7088
U.S. Pressings
Comments; -
NEW! - 2012 Beatles Stereo Vinyl Remastered
(U.S). Vinyl versions of the 2009 Remasters
transferred from 24/44 files without the limiting.
that appeared on the 2009 CDs. that appeared on
the 2009 CDs.
NEW! - 2012 Beatles Stereo Vinyl Remastered
(U.S). Vinyl versions of the 2009 Remasters
transferred from 24/44 files without the limiting.
that appeared on the 2009 CDs. that appeared on
the 2009 CDs.
YEX 749
YEX 750
1983 US Capitol
Rainbow Reissue
SJ 383
Rainbow Reissue
SJ 383
Comments; -
Very good sounding US reissues. Widely considered to
be superior, soundwise, to the original US 1960s
pressings, though not as good as the original UK
issues.
Very good sounding US reissues. Widely considered to
be superior, soundwise, to the original US 1960s
pressings, though not as good as the original UK
issues.
SJ-1-383
SJ-2-3834
Here Comes the Sun
Come Together
Here Comes the Sun
Come Together
YEX 749
YEX 750
16bit
24bit