This became a great thread....I listened to the album again tonight as I was reading through it. Excellent album and fun discussion. Thank you!
Abbey Road 50th Anniversary
I’ve been listening to the 50th Anniversary of “Abbey Road” by The Beatles all morning....what fun! The new mix is well done. It’s warm and spacious.
I understand The Beatles albums are sacred for some. I’ve enjoyed most of the remastered and reissued albums over the years. This new “Abbey Road” release definitely sounds different, and after a few plays I put on the original pressing and the 2009 remastered version for comparison. I prefer the cleaner, sweeter sonics of the newer versions.
I like the extra instrumentations, orchestrations and outtakes. The new packaging and materials are wonderful. The books, photos and sleeves are tastefully laid out with a high quality presentation.
What do you think of this iconic masterpiece? What is your favorite pressing/version of “Abbey Road”?
“....and in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make....”
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@big_greg I listened to the different vinyl pressings yesterday and today I’ve been comparing the different digital versions as I test out some DACs, streamers and USB interfaces. The 2009 Remaster and 50th Anniversary sound wonderful and in my opinion, showcase how good digital can be. No matter if it’s vinyl or digital, both are tastefully remastered and well done. I agree with you about Giles Martin’s work on previous reissues. |
@mapman Thanks for your reply and trivia! I did not know that “Abbey Road” was the first solid-state Beatles album. Twenty-five years ago, someone told me that to get the kick drum sound for “Abbey Road”, a large speaker driver was used as the pickup instead of a standard microphone. Do you know if this is true? How does the MoFi version compare to the 2009 Remaster? Let me know what you think of the 50th Anniversary after you have a listen. |
@elizabeth Thanks for replying! I just watched Mr. Guttenberg’s video on the new “Abbey Road” release and I agree with his review, especially in regards to the “spaciousness” of the mix. While different, I think both the 2009 Remaster and the new 50th Anniversary sound wonderful and are an improvement on the original pressing. I have not listened to the MoFi pressing, which some consider the best version. I enjoyed last year’s 50th Anniversary of the “White Album”, so I jumped on the new “Abbey Road” without hesitation and have been thrilled with the experience. If you listen to the new “Abbey Road”, let me know what you think. |
Here are some links to some nice reviews of the new “Abbey Road” that are interesting and informative. Analog Planet by Michael Fremer: https://www.analogplanet.com/content/abbey-road-50th-anniversary-remix-full-review-part-2 Michael Fremer’s Video Review: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b97M9vX7vHA Steve Guttenberg’s Video Review: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XAGAoYJC-gA |
Here an interesting review and comparison from Vinyl Rewind: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mhk2XgVPCIM |