Given that: a) the original recording and mix of Abbey Road are already very good and b) I probably won't give Abbey Road THAT MANY more spins in my remaining time on earth, I think I'll stick with the excellent re-master I bought just a few years ago. They should have done the re-mixes of SPLHCB, "the white album" and Abbey Road when the re-mastered versions came out (along with everything else for which they still possess the original multi-track tapes, which is probably most of the catalog). IMHO we got screwed on this . Those guys already have too much of my money from American LP's, import LP's, original CD's and remastered CD's. This is where I draw the line.
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....”