It’s hard to believe that this year has been the year of The Beatles OK, and MJ had a big year too Many Beatles dreams came true this year because their music was finally remastered for release on CD.
The Beatles Mono Remastered Box Set
The release that has gained the most attention of really big Beatles fans is the mono box set because it’s the first time in decades that The Beatles mono mixes have been available to purchase new in any format.
Purist Beatles fans believe that these mono mixes were the way their music was originally meant to be listened to and they have a good reason to believe that. Mono was what most Beatles fans listened to in the ’60s and it was the mono mixes that the band and it’s producers spent the most time perfecting. It really wasn’t until around 1968 that The Beatles started to take their stereo mixes seriously.
The Remastered Beatles Stereo Box Set
2009′s most popular Beatles release has been this awesome box set. It’s been a huge seller and for a very good reason. It includes their entire ’60s discography in high quality remastered stereo. These remasters sound absolutely spectacular (these CDs are definitely far better than the 1987 Beatles CDs you probably have now.)
The really big improvement in comparison to the old CDs are heard in the way Paul McCartney’s bass guitar blasts through the mix like never before and Ringo’s drums sound far better too. I also love how the vocals sound, now I can hear each harmony part distinctly.
The Beatles Remastered USB
The Beatles USB is essentially a digital version of the remastered stereo box set. It includes both high quality mp3 files and audiophile “better than CD” 24bit FLAC files. Along with the obvious audio component, this Apple USB stick also includes all of the visual parts of the box set such as the 13 mini documentaries, the extended liner notes, and the photos.
The USB memory stick is compatible with both PC and Mac computers. The mp3s that it includes should work with no hiccups with your mp3 player (whether it be an iPod, a Zune, or a generic mp3 player.)
