Zaikesman, Not to belabor a point but what I find most interesting about the original (pressing) sound is
well, that that is the way the band intended it to be. So to my liking, I find it more emotional and up front, a little rawer, a little more to the point, thats all.
As for recommendations... I really recommend Revolver on Parlophone CD for one because it was a turning point in their carrier from the pop rock sound to a more sophisticated and moderately psychedelic sound, complex construction of songs, experimental use (at the time) with sitar, classical instruments, etc making many of their works more on the order of compositions than just songs.
You can't beat the White album for its diversity. Two albums of pure genius for the time or even for today in my mind, moving though so many differing moods. Thats a lot of diverse songs to release in one package. IMHO its great stuff.
Sgt. Pepper was a landmark, it shook the foundations of rock music, even the Stones felt compelled to (try) and match it.
Happy Listening!
