The Beatles – The Beatles
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Capitol Records – MFSL 2-072 |
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Series: |
Original Master Recording |
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Country: |
US |
Released: |
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Genre: |
Pop |
Style: |
Experimental |
Tracklist
| A1 | Back In The U.S.S.R. | 2:45 | |
| A2 | Dear Prudence | 4:00 | |
| A3 | Glass Onion | 2:10 | |
| A4 | Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da | 3:10 | |
| A5 | Wild Honey Pie | 1:02 | |
| A6 | The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill | 3:05 | |
| A7 | While My Guitar Gently Weeps | 4:46 | |
| A8 | Happiness Is A Warm Gun | 2:47 | |
| B1 | Martha My Dear | 2:28 | |
| B2 | I'm So Tired | 2:01 | |
| B3 | Blackbird | 2:20 | |
| B4 | Piggies | 2:04 | |
| B5 | Rocky Raccoon | 3:33 | |
| B6 | Don't Me By | 3:52 | |
| B7 | Why Dont We Do It In The Road | 1:42 | |
| B8 | I Will | 1:46 | |
| B9 | Julia | 2:57 | |
| C1 | Birthday | 2:40 | |
| C2 | Yer Blues | 4:01 | |
| C3 | Mother Nature's Son | 2:46 | |
| C4 | Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey | 2:25 | |
| C5 | Sexy Sadie | 3:15 | |
| C6 | Helter Skelter | 4:30 | |
| C7 | Long, Long, Long | 3:08 | |
| D1 | Revolution 1 | 4:13 | |
| D2 | Honey Pie | 2:42 | |
| D3 | Savoy Truffle | 2:55 | |
| D4 | Cry, Baby, Cry | 3:11 | |
| D5 | Revolution 9 | 8:15 | |
| D6 | Good Night | 3:14 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, Inc.
- Distributed By – Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, Inc.
- Licensed From – Capitol Records, Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Capitol Records, Inc.
- Copyright © – Capitol Records, Inc.
- Pressed By – Victor Company Of Japan, Ltd.
- Published By – Apple Music Publishing Co., Inc.
- Published By – Northern Songs Ltd.
- Remastered At – Original Masteringworks
Credits
- Lacquer Cut By – SR*
- Producer – George Martin
- Remastered By – Stan Ricker
- Written-By – Starkey* (tracks: B6)
Notes
Original Master Recording™
© ℗ Capitol Records, Inc.
All runout data etched except for JVC "H###" numbers, which are stamped.
(Logos on inserts) EMI America - Capitol Records - Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab
© All lyrics copyright 1968 for the world by Northern Songs Ltd. England
© 1968 Apple Music Publishing Co., Inc.
EMI Records Limited
Half-speed production and mastering by Original Masteringworks.™
Specially plated and pressed on high definition super vinyl by Victor Company of Japan Ltd.
Special static free-dust free inner sleeve
Special heavy duty protective packaging
Source: the original stereo master tape
Mastered with the Ortofon cutting system
An exclusive warp protective system for Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab by AGI, patent pending.
Manufactured and distributed by MFSL, Inc. under license from Capitol Records, Inc.
(Logos on labels) Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab a division of MFSL, Inc. - Capitol Records
Recorded in England.
Pressed in Japan.
Comes in a gatefold sleeve.
Lyrics are printed on two gatefold cardboard inserts protecting the plastic inner sleeves.
Also includes a MFSL response card.
Printed on g/f inserts:
Thanks to: Mal/Kevin and all at number 9
Both LPs are translucent (hold it up to a bright light and you can see through it).
© ℗ Capitol Records, Inc.
All runout data etched except for JVC "H###" numbers, which are stamped.
(Logos on inserts) EMI America - Capitol Records - Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab
© All lyrics copyright 1968 for the world by Northern Songs Ltd. England
© 1968 Apple Music Publishing Co., Inc.
EMI Records Limited
Half-speed production and mastering by Original Masteringworks.™
Specially plated and pressed on high definition super vinyl by Victor Company of Japan Ltd.
Special static free-dust free inner sleeve
Special heavy duty protective packaging
Source: the original stereo master tape
Mastered with the Ortofon cutting system
An exclusive warp protective system for Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab by AGI, patent pending.
Manufactured and distributed by MFSL, Inc. under license from Capitol Records, Inc.
(Logos on labels) Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab a division of MFSL, Inc. - Capitol Records
Recorded in England.
Pressed in Japan.
Comes in a gatefold sleeve.
Lyrics are printed on two gatefold cardboard inserts protecting the plastic inner sleeves.
Also includes a MFSL response card.
Printed on g/f inserts:
Thanks to: Mal/Kevin and all at number 9
Both LPs are translucent (hold it up to a bright light and you can see through it).
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society (A1 to A6, A8, B1 to B3, B5, B7 to B9, C1 to C6, D1, D2, D4 to D6): BMI
- Rights Society (A7, B4, B6, C7, D3): ASCAP
- Matrix / Runout (Side A label): MFSL 2-072-1A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B label): MFSL 2-072-1B
- Matrix / Runout (Side C label): MFSL 2-072-2C
- Matrix / Runout (Side D label): MFSL 2-072-2D
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A, variant 1): MFSL-2-0721-A- H111 ✣ O SR 2 ORTOFON
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B, variant 1): MFSL-2-0722-A- H111 ✣ O SR/2 ORTOFON
- Matrix / Runout (Runout C, variant 1): MFSL-2-0723-A- H121 ✣ O SR/2 ORTOFON
- Matrix / Runout (Runout D, variant 1): MFSL-2-0724-A- H131 ✣ SR/2 ORTOFON
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A, variant 2): MFSL-2-0721-A2 H121 ✣ BCN SR2 ORTOFON
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B, variant 2): MFSL-2-0721-B5 H152 ✣ SR2 ORTOFON
- Matrix / Runout (Runout C, variant 2): MFSL-2-0723-C4 H143 ✣ 0S t SR 2 ORTOFON
- Matrix / Runout (Runout D, variant 2): MFSL-2-072-D5 MFSL-20722D H1551 ✣✣ SR 2 ORTOFON
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A, variant 3): MFSL-2-0721-A3 H132 ✣ A SR2 ORTOFON
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B, variant 3): MFSL- ̶0̶2̶7̶2̶ 2-0721-B4 H141 ✣+ SR2 ORTOFON
- Matrix / Runout (Runout C, variant 3): MFSL-2-072-C4 H143 ✣ XA SR 2 ORTOFON
- Matrix / Runout (Runout D, variant 3): MFSL-2-072-D4 MFSL-20722D H141 ✣ SR 2 ORTOFON
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A, variant 4): MFSL-2-0721- A2 H121 ✣✣ S SR2 ORTOFON
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B, variant 4): MFSL- ̶0̶2̶7̶2̶ 2-0721-B4 H141 ✣✣ SR2 ORT O FON
- Matrix / Runout (Runout C, variant 4): MFSL-2-072-C4 H143 ✣ ✣✣✣ ✣ C D N O S SR OT F N 2 ROO
- Matrix / Runout (Runout D, variant 4): MFSL-2-072- D5 MFSL-20722D H151 ✣ SR 2 OR SR TO 2 FO N
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The Beatles (2×LP, Album, Numbered, Toploader, Grey Number; Gatefold) | Apple Records | SMO 2051/52 | 1968 | |||
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Reviews
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As others have said, this is the version by which all others should be judged. Impeccable.
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absolutely agree, this is special. very detailed and as others have said very layered. if you can, grab this one. i’ve been listening to it through the 990 pro headphones and you really do hear everything. -
This is a truly special pressing. I’ve heard several other MoFi Beatles pressing and own Abby Road, which I love and is great, but this is simply in a different stratosphere! One of the most detailed and best layered soundstages I’ve ever heard. I’ve heard more masters of this album than I can countless times and I’m discovering new details every time through this one. It’s also one of blackest background I’ve put on my table. Aside from all of the hifi stuff, it’s just, plain enthralling to listen to!! This is the pinnacle of this hobby: getting completely lost in the music!!! I’d give it six stars if I could! -
I first listened to this without anything to compare it to, and while I really liked it, I was somewhat worried that an original would have a richer midrange and be an overall more enjoyable experience to listen to (fearing the notorious smiley-face EQ that MOFI was famous for). Having now AB'd against an original US press, there's no contest - the MOFI smokes it. The Beatles reportedly fought with EMI about the lack of bass on their albums, wanting their music to more closely resemble the sonic profile of the American R&B they loved so much. I'm happy to report that this pressing answers that call, with some of the meatiest bass I've ever encountered on a Beatles record. It's a particular treat on cuts like "Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey". That said, it's not a monolithic mastering job - "Good Night" is handled extremely delicately, with great detail on the strings and a slight recessing of the backing vocals that makes them feel more unified with the orchestra. This is simply very very good. I can't say with any authority that it's the best pressing of this album, but it's better than any other I've heard to this point. -
Do yourself a favor and find a NM copy of this before the prices go up, because this is the best sounding version I’ve heard, and it’s straight from the master tapes, cut before digital was used, so it’s very pure. Sounds incredible on my very high end system. I can understand how Manson was driven mad by this album, so multi layered and complex, while also being sweet and accessible. MoFi really did great with this one. -
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LOVE IT!. My daughter told me that I could not sell or damage it as it is the one LP that she wanted from my collection when I die. Blackbird is AMAZING!. -
I have the A3 version - MFSL-2-0721-A3 H132 and also the original. This is the one I put on when I clean the windows, once a year. Why? Easy to get lost in it, a more refined, delicate sound, although the original may have more punch, midrange, etc. It runs a bit lower than the original, and the volume has to be turned up to get a fair comparison.
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Sound is very clear and deep and shows lot of détails - there is however a lack of mid range medium that is quite a shame specially on acoustic numbers -
When I was a teenager, my little brothers stole this Beatles album from my room and memorized it.
When my brother Steve was in the last stages of Alzheimer’s, I played it for him. When the the song ‘piggies’ came on he started singing it and laughing. One of my best memories.
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