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MONO
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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 Parlophone
Yellow & Black Label
PMC 1230 MONO
1960s Original Press
Yellow & Black Label
PMC 1230 MONO
1960s Original Press
XEX 482-3N GHP
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Comments; -
Great sounding original early 60s issues on thick
vinyl. Wonderful lower midrange. -3n is the lowest
stamper number, and would be a tube cut. Garrod &
Lofthouse flipback cover & Emitex sleeve.
Great sounding original early 60s issues on thick
vinyl. Wonderful lower midrange. -3n is the lowest
stamper number, and would be a tube cut. Garrod &
Lofthouse flipback cover & Emitex sleeve.
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And I Love Her
Side 1
© 1964 EMI Records All
Songs Lennon & McCartney
Songs Lennon & McCartney
Beatles Vinyl
Records
Labels & Matrix #s
Records
Labels & Matrix #s
Things We
Said Today
Said Today
Side 2
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
Comments; -
Just for comparison, clips from my CD, with contain
the 1987 remasters.No UK stereo versions of Hard
Day's Night were released on CD.
Just for comparison, clips from my CD, with contain
the 1987 remasters.No UK stereo versions of Hard
Day's Night were released on CD.
1987 Parlophone
CDP 7 46437 2
CDP 7 46437 2
UK Parlophone
Black & Silver
2 Box EMI Label
PCS 3058 1970s
Black & Silver
2 Box EMI Label
PCS 3058 1970s
YEX 127-1 LH
MFSL Box Collection
BC-1 - MFSL-1-103
1982 Japan - Mobile
Fidelity Sound Labs
BC-1 - MFSL-1-103
1982 Japan - Mobile
Fidelity Sound Labs
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Something New
US Capitol Rainbow
T-2108 - MONO
US Capitol Rainbow
T-2108 - MONO
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!
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; -
1970s 2 Box EMI Label press with original -1 Tube
Cut Stamper number.
1970s 2 Box EMI Label press with original -1 Tube
Cut Stamper number.
Japanese Red Vinyl
MONO Redwax
EAS-70132
Japan 1982 & 1986
MONO Redwax
EAS-70132
Japan 1982 & 1986
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Comments; -
Pressed in both 1982 (M Matrix) and '86 (D Matrix)
and here you can compare the two. They do sound
different, though my 82 has a bit of surface noise.
Super quiet vinyl on these issues. The YEX Matrix is a
misprint. Should be XEX.
Pressed in both 1982 (M Matrix) and '86 (D Matrix)
and here you can compare the two. They do sound
different, though my 82 has a bit of surface noise.
Super quiet vinyl on these issues. The YEX Matrix is a
misprint. Should be XEX.
Comments; -
From the Blue Box BC-13 Collection. To my ear the
htm (Harry T. Moss) cuts have more clarity.
Harry only stared used this ID in the 70s.
From the Blue Box BC-13 Collection. To my ear the
htm (Harry T. Moss) cuts have more clarity.
Harry only stared used this ID in the 70s.
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Comments; -
1982 UK Mono Reissue, also part of the Mono
Collection BMC-10 Box. Great sounding pressing
with stamper numbers that vary. On thinner vinyl
than the originals pressings.
1982 UK Mono Reissue, also part of the Mono
Collection BMC-10 Box. Great sounding pressing
with stamper numbers that vary. On thinner vinyl
than the originals pressings.
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Comments; -
Original - My copy is not in good shape, with quite a
bit of surface noise. These UA pressing don't sound
very good either, with quite a bit of added echo.
Original - My copy is not in good shape, with quite a
bit of surface noise. These UA pressing don't sound
very good either, with quite a bit of added echo.
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Labels &
Matrix #s
Matrix #s
XEX 481-3N RGT
XEX 126 -1 HO
UK Parlophone Black
& Silver Label 2 Box
EMI Label - PCS 3058
BC-13 Blue Box
& Silver Label 2 Box
EMI Label - PCS 3058
BC-13 Blue Box
Comments; -
From the 1982 vinyl set. Very unique sounding
Beatles reissues.
From the 1982 vinyl set. Very unique sounding
Beatles reissues.
UK EMI Parlophone
Yellow & Black 1982
MONO Reissue
PMC 1230
Says MONO on Label
Yellow & Black 1982
MONO Reissue
PMC 1230
Says MONO on Label
Something New
US Capitol Rainbow
ST-2108 Stereo
US Capitol Rainbow
ST-2108 Stereo
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Comments; -
Original US Capitol rainbow press, which have added
echo and don't sound near as good as the UK
pressings. This is a Jacksonville Illinois press.
Original US Capitol rainbow press, which have added
echo and don't sound near as good as the UK
pressings. This is a Jacksonville Illinois press.
Comments; -
Original US Capitol Rainbow press. This is an East
Coast, Scranton PA Pressing identified with the IAM
Triangle inside the deadwax, and the #3 on the cover.
Original US Capitol Rainbow press. This is an East
Coast, Scranton PA Pressing identified with the IAM
Triangle inside the deadwax, and the #3 on the cover.
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Labels &
Matrix #s
Matrix #s
And I Love Her
Press Play or
Right Click/Save
Right Click/Save
Side 1
STEREO
Things We
Said Today
Said Today
Labels &
Matrix #s
Matrix #s
Side 2
And I Love Her
Side 1
Things We
Said Today
Said Today
Side 2
And I Love Her
Side 1
Things We
Said Today
Said Today
Side 2
A Hard Day's Night
United Artists
UAL 3366 - MONO
United Artists
UAL 3366 - MONO
A Hard Day's Night
United Artists
UAL 6366 - Stereo
United Artists
UAL 6366 - Stereo
Something New
US Orange Capitol
ST-2108 1970s
Mastered by Capitol
US Orange Capitol
ST-2108 1970s
Mastered by Capitol
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Something New
US Apple w/Capitol Logo
ST-2108 Late 1960s.
US Apple w/Capitol Logo
ST-2108 Late 1960s.
YEX 127 - M
YEX-126 - M
1986 -
1982 -
YEX 127 -D
YEX-126 - D
XEX 482-3N 5
XEX 481-3N 2
CDP 7 46437 2
CDP 7 46437 2
UAL 6366
T-2018
T- 2018
YEX 127-4
XEX 126-3 htm
MFSL-1-103-B5
MFSL-1-103-A6
Comments; -
I don't have a good copy of this issue. The "And I
Love Her" tracks sounds like a mono cut with
stereo reverb added. I'll add a track later.
I don't have a good copy of this issue. The "And I
Love Her" tracks sounds like a mono cut with
stereo reverb added. I'll add a track later.
ST-2108
ST-2108
ST-2108
ST-2108
Comments; -
1970s Orange Capitol Press. These 'Mastered by
Capitol' Pressing are some of the best sounding of all
the US Beatles regular issue pressings. W for Wally
(Traugott) is often found in the deadwax.
1970s Orange Capitol Press. These 'Mastered by
Capitol' Pressing are some of the best sounding of all
the US Beatles regular issue pressings. W for Wally
(Traugott) is often found in the deadwax.
ST-2108
ST-2108
Comments; -
This is the first Apple issue with the Capitol Logo.
US pressing vary greatly in sound sound. This late
60s Apple issue sounds Much brighter than others.
This is the first Apple issue with the Capitol Logo.
US pressing vary greatly in sound sound. This late
60s Apple issue sounds Much brighter than others.
"A Hard Day's Night"
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More Pressing Comparisons
More Pressing Comparisons
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Supraphon Label
Czechoslovakia 1986
Cat No. 1113 3975
Czechoslovakia 1986
Cat No. 1113 3975
E 7189 (B D 8)
E 7190 (D II B 6)
Comments; -
Label: Supraphon - Country: Czechoslovakia
Catalogue No.: 1113 3975 - Year: 1986 - STEREO
Matrix: A-Side - E 7189 (B D 8)
B-Side - E 7190 (D II B 6)
Label: Supraphon - Country: Czechoslovakia
Catalogue No.: 1113 3975 - Year: 1986 - STEREO
Matrix: A-Side - E 7189 (B D 8)
B-Side - E 7190 (D II B 6)
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Hard Day's Night
2009 Remaster
0946 3 824132 4
2009 Remaster
0946 3 824132 4
Comments; - 2009 Remaster CD
16/44 Clips from my 'Hard Day's Night Stereo copy
and MONO Box Set.
16/44 Clips from my 'Hard Day's Night Stereo copy
and MONO Box Set.
2009 Remaster
2009 Remaster
MONO (above)
And I Love Her
Side 1
Things We Said Today
Side 2
2009 Remaster
0946 3 82414 2 3
0946 3 82414 2 3
2009 Remaster
0946 3 82414 2 3
0946 3 82414 2 3
Mono
Stereo
Stereo
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2012 Stereo Vinyl
Remasterd
PCS 3058
U.S. Pressings
Remasterd
PCS 3058
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
NEW! - 2012 Beatles Stereo Vinyl Remastered
(U.S). Vinyl versions of the 2009 Remasters
transferred from 24/44 files without the limiting
YEX 127
YEX 126
15 sec. clips - 16/44 rez.
1983 US Capitol
Rainbow Reissue
ST-2108
Rainbow Reissue
ST-2108
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.
ST-2-2108
ST-1-2108
YEX 127
YEX 126
16bit
24bit