*UPDATED* Message from Allan Rouse @ Abbey Road BEATLES CD's (SEE POST 84)*

[stereo post]

 

Mr Rouse, will vinyl pressings be forthcoming?

 

No, this was a problem long before the ipod and it began with the "need" to get attention for a new song or album.

There are EQ adjustments inside of the ipod player itself but the reason that Apple didn't build these into initial models is that they had the iTunes website and figured a lot of people would be downloading.

This is killing the messenger. The problem was widespread before that and IIRC early mp3 players didn't have volume buttons...

 

Twin-track, more like!

 

it needs to be said though...i believe the abbey road mastering team attended to the needs of the tracks themselves, and were guided by their experience and proffesionalism as what direction was taken with regards these remasters. the fact that a lot agree here is testament to the fact they have made the right choices.
good post by the abbey road team, be greatful.

 

Allan, we certainly appreciate your (and EMI's) willingness to approach our more serious concerns head-on and with clarity. It's very comforting to know that the label is listening to the more adamant and ardent fans of the group who care enough - and notice the differences - when it comes to your product, to deliberate with such precise detail in a forum such as this.

Can't wait to hear the improvements!

 

Thanks for you post Mr. Rouse -- it's very appreciated!

 

Makes sense since you have the Stereo Box as your avatar.

Allan, your input is greatly appreciated. I have the same sense of security about this project as I did for the "Anthology" DVDs.

 

He knows how things were done. Take it as a fact and don't argue. Appreciate the fact that he's willing to give us firsthand info. Thanks Mr. Rouse.

 

Thank you again Allan for answering these questions.

Doesn't the MFSL Box Sgt Pepper's have the signout sheet on it? Anyone have a scan?

 

Let the truth get in the way of a good rumour? That's a interesting idea!

 

I love this site!

Thanks Mr. Rouse for your help! We are all counting down the days...12 more sleeps!

 

http://www.beataro.com/mfsl/mflpe.html
http://www.beataro.com/mfbox/mfsgtx01.jpg
http://www.beataro.com/mfbox/mfsgtx1a.jpg
http://www.beataro.com/mfbox/mfsgtx1b.jpg

Says a safety copy was made in March of '82.

Am I correct in assuming the tapes were moved from boxes to the tins sometime after the MFSL set?

Interesting that MFSL used the "corrected copy tape" of Let It Be rather than the master.

 

Thank you, Allan for answering some of our questions and continuing to follow our Beatles remasters threads.

 

Here you go!

http://web.onetel.net.uk/~mafenton/beatles.html


Notice that for "Let It Be" a "stereo model master" was used for the MFSL LP.

The tape box states "for cutting only (use original master for tape copies - AR16216)".

One assumes that AR16216 was used for both the 1987 and 2009 CDs.

 

I wasn't sure how up to date the MFSL cover pics were. Not up through 86-87 and the CD issue.

 

Quite right! Cute cat for your avatar...is he/she yours?

 

That's twice this week someone of name in the industry has debunked false rumors on this site. First, Bill Levenson on the "Days Of Future Passed" thread, and then today. Thanks!

 

I'll go along with that.
Very much appreciated!

 

Thank you Allan for the continued insights and facts.

 

It's a wonderful place to be!

 

Allan I look forward to the future release of the ReMIXED Beatles, where we will truly hear their greatness in a whole new way, just like Yellow Submarine '99 did for me.

 

Allan,

Can you clear up a mystery regarding the "Red Album" 1962-1966 CD released on compact disc in 1993? Were any songs remixed for this compilation, such as "Hard Day's Night," "Can't Buy Me Love," "Eight Days A Week" etc.

I remember reading in ICE magazine in 1993 that several tracks on the Red Album CD were remixed but I can't find the article.

Were any songs remixed or were they all transfered from the original mixes?

Thanks!