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Manufactured on 180-gram, audiophile quality vinyl with replicated artwork, the 14 albums return to their original glory with details including the poster in The Beatles (The White Album), the Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band’s cut-outs, and special inner bags for some of the titles. Each album is accompanied by a 252-page hardbound book.
The book, exclusive to the boxed edition, is authored by award-winning radio producer Kevin Howlett and features a dedicated chapter for each of the albums, as well as insight into the creation of the remasters and how the vinyl albums were prepared. The 12”x12” book showcases a wealth of photographs spanning The Beatles’ recording career, including many images which were not included in the 2009 remastered CD booklets.
The titles include The Beatles’ 12 original UK albums, first released between 1963 and 1970, the US-originated Magical Mystery Tour, now part of the group’s core catalogue, and Past Masters, Volumes One & Two, featuring non-album A-sides and B-sides, EP tracks and rarities.
The book, exclusive to the boxed edition, is authored by award-winning radio producer Kevin Howlett and features a dedicated chapter for each of the albums, as well as insight into the creation of the remasters and how the vinyl albums were prepared. The 12”x12” book showcases a wealth of photographs spanning The Beatles’ recording career, including many images which were not included in the 2009 remastered CD booklets.
The titles include The Beatles’ 12 original UK albums, first released between 1963 and 1970, the US-originated Magical Mystery Tour, now part of the group’s core catalogue, and Past Masters, Volumes One & Two, featuring non-album A-sides and B-sides, EP tracks and rarities.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Vinyl|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm writing this just in case anybody else has a similar problem.
After discovering a fault with one track (quite deeply ingrained scratches, possibly non-fill) - Get back on Side 4 of Past Masters - I contacted Amazon about the possibility of replacing/exchanging just the Past Masters album.
The were very helpful and, once I had pointed out that Past Masters is also sold separately to the box set, agreed to replace it.
They asked me to purchase a copy of Past Masters from them; they then altered the total cost of the order to £0.00. They did not ask me to return the faulty copy.
I was reluctant to exchange the complete box as I have had no other issue with any of the records.
So many thanks to Amazon for their exemplary customer service.
After discovering a fault with one track (quite deeply ingrained scratches, possibly non-fill) - Get back on Side 4 of Past Masters - I contacted Amazon about the possibility of replacing/exchanging just the Past Masters album.
The were very helpful and, once I had pointed out that Past Masters is also sold separately to the box set, agreed to replace it.
They asked me to purchase a copy of Past Masters from them; they then altered the total cost of the order to £0.00. They did not ask me to return the faulty copy.
I was reluctant to exchange the complete box as I have had no other issue with any of the records.
So many thanks to Amazon for their exemplary customer service.
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By N. Watts
Format:Vinyl|Amazon Verified Purchase
Let's face it, anyone reading this product will be more than familiar with the music, and it goes without saying The Beatles music is up there with the best, so I won't go into any detail on that side. I will instead just concentrate on the package of the box itself and the sound quality of the remastering.
The box itself is sturdy and glossy with an outer box which slips over the thicker inside box. Inside, each LP is packaged as per the original UK release [E.G. 'Beatles For Sale' comes in a gatefold sleeve, 'Sgt Pepper's' has the cut out's and 'The Beatles' has the fold-out poster/photos]. 'Magical Mystery Tour' of course, was originally a US only compilation of the UK double EP and 1967 singles, and is included as the album has retrospectively slotted in between 'Pepper' and 'The White Album'. The box set includes the booklet from that issue, which is similar anyway to the booklet that came with the original UK EP.
The sound on the albums is fantastic and, for me, even tops the 2009 CD's for warmth, depth and consistency. The mastering engineer explains the process invloved and it's clear a lot of love and care went into this over the past few years.
The hard back book (which fits snugly in the box] is simply magnificant. Each page is satin with photos in gloss, telling The Beatles story, with a chapter dedicated to the making of each album. If you were to buy the book seperately, it would easily retail for £60.
Although the albums can be bought individually in this newly mastered form [for £20 single/ £35 double per album], you would actually end up paying more by doing this. Essentially, by buying the box set, you end up getting the book for free!... Read more ›
The box itself is sturdy and glossy with an outer box which slips over the thicker inside box. Inside, each LP is packaged as per the original UK release [E.G. 'Beatles For Sale' comes in a gatefold sleeve, 'Sgt Pepper's' has the cut out's and 'The Beatles' has the fold-out poster/photos]. 'Magical Mystery Tour' of course, was originally a US only compilation of the UK double EP and 1967 singles, and is included as the album has retrospectively slotted in between 'Pepper' and 'The White Album'. The box set includes the booklet from that issue, which is similar anyway to the booklet that came with the original UK EP.
The sound on the albums is fantastic and, for me, even tops the 2009 CD's for warmth, depth and consistency. The mastering engineer explains the process invloved and it's clear a lot of love and care went into this over the past few years.
The hard back book (which fits snugly in the box] is simply magnificant. Each page is satin with photos in gloss, telling The Beatles story, with a chapter dedicated to the making of each album. If you were to buy the book seperately, it would easily retail for £60.
Although the albums can be bought individually in this newly mastered form [for £20 single/ £35 double per album], you would actually end up paying more by doing this. Essentially, by buying the box set, you end up getting the book for free!... Read more ›
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Vinyl
After about a week of listening, I have to say that the vinyl makes my 09 09 09 stereo remaster CDs sound kind of harsh, pushy. The new vinyl discs sound warm and integrated, instruments appear as part of a coherent spectrum of sound, only jumping to the fore when needed - even the anvil in Maxwell rings true.
I have to add that my local record shop did me proud. The box was there on the day of release, cheaper than online and no postage to worry about. Huge thanks to Grooves.
I have to add that my local record shop did me proud. The box was there on the day of release, cheaper than online and no postage to worry about. Huge thanks to Grooves.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Famrex
Format:Vinyl|Amazon Verified Purchase
I live in the U.S. and got the noisy pressings/distortion/no fill U.S. set pressed by Rainbo. I sent it back to Amazon for a refund and instead of taking the chance of getting another bad one based on a lot of people having similar complaints, I ordered the E.U. set.
To be honest, I was a bit apprehensive while waiting for this to come based on some folks saying their E.U. sets had warped records. I am very lucky and got flat, quiet, great sounding records. I never had original Parlophone, Blue Box, Japanese Red Box etc. versions, so I have no basis of comparison. To my ears, these sound great; certainly better than those U.S. Capitol versions I had in the 60s. Much better, in fact.
As far as the packaging goes, the outside Amazon box looked like the dog ate it. The inner cardboard box was perfect, as was the actual box set, including the slipcase.
The book is exquisite, there are some great pictures I've never seen before, and each album has its own essay. There is also an article about the mastering process.
The lp jackets are nicely done, not exact replicas of the originals, but nice sturdy laminated sleeves.
I feel for people on both sides of the Atlantic (and elsewhere) who got bad pressings. Some people have returned either sets or individual albums 2 or 3 times! I hope the folks at EMI are paying attention and will authorize a second batch of pressings, especially in the U.S.
Again, I consider myself extremely fortunate to get a good set. I'm dismayed by some reviewers especially on U.S. Amazon who think that because they got a good set the first time that complaints about quality are unwarranted. I experienced the good and the bad and complaints about the bad are not exaggerated.
To be honest, I was a bit apprehensive while waiting for this to come based on some folks saying their E.U. sets had warped records. I am very lucky and got flat, quiet, great sounding records. I never had original Parlophone, Blue Box, Japanese Red Box etc. versions, so I have no basis of comparison. To my ears, these sound great; certainly better than those U.S. Capitol versions I had in the 60s. Much better, in fact.
As far as the packaging goes, the outside Amazon box looked like the dog ate it. The inner cardboard box was perfect, as was the actual box set, including the slipcase.
The book is exquisite, there are some great pictures I've never seen before, and each album has its own essay. There is also an article about the mastering process.
The lp jackets are nicely done, not exact replicas of the originals, but nice sturdy laminated sleeves.
I feel for people on both sides of the Atlantic (and elsewhere) who got bad pressings. Some people have returned either sets or individual albums 2 or 3 times! I hope the folks at EMI are paying attention and will authorize a second batch of pressings, especially in the U.S.
Again, I consider myself extremely fortunate to get a good set. I'm dismayed by some reviewers especially on U.S. Amazon who think that because they got a good set the first time that complaints about quality are unwarranted. I experienced the good and the bad and complaints about the bad are not exaggerated.
29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By J. C. Reeves
Format:Vinyl|Amazon Verified Purchase
My set arrived today, the long wait for these reissues is over. For a moment I thought - 'do I play them or keep them as an investment?' - It took all of 30 seconds to decide to slit open the protective sleeve on Sgt Pepper and be transported by to 1967. Yes I've got the original, and it's in pretty good condition - but it's been played a lot and particularly the end of each side is showing signs of wear. And I've got the CD - the one issued in 1987 and the recent re-mastered copy, but this beats them all for sound quality. If the rest of the albums are this good, they're worth every penny. If they're not, I'll post an update.
The quality of the vinyl seems good too, with very quite surfaces. As reported by another reviewer, the packing is superb. I hate unnecessary packing, but with an investment like this, you want the packing to protect the box and its contents. It does that very well.
Clearly this box set won't be for everyone, but if you're thinking about buying it - but can't make up your mind, then go for it! Call it an investment if you must - but please play them - it's what the boys from Liverpool would want you to do!
Update 15 November 2012
Have listened to several other LPs now - all pretty good and very quiet surfaces, BUT, like other reviewers, some of the albums are warped. I have a turntable clamp that flattens them so it's not too much of an issue for me, but will be for others. The shrink wrapping on individual discs seems very tight and is strong, so I wonder if that's the problem. I recommend getting the LPs out of their shrink wrapping as soon as you can and then leave the whole box on its side (with the book at the top)and see if that cures the problem.... Read more ›
The quality of the vinyl seems good too, with very quite surfaces. As reported by another reviewer, the packing is superb. I hate unnecessary packing, but with an investment like this, you want the packing to protect the box and its contents. It does that very well.
Clearly this box set won't be for everyone, but if you're thinking about buying it - but can't make up your mind, then go for it! Call it an investment if you must - but please play them - it's what the boys from Liverpool would want you to do!
Update 15 November 2012
Have listened to several other LPs now - all pretty good and very quiet surfaces, BUT, like other reviewers, some of the albums are warped. I have a turntable clamp that flattens them so it's not too much of an issue for me, but will be for others. The shrink wrapping on individual discs seems very tight and is strong, so I wonder if that's the problem. I recommend getting the LPs out of their shrink wrapping as soon as you can and then leave the whole box on its side (with the book at the top)and see if that cures the problem.... Read more ›
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Exceptional product but ......
You have read all the prior reviews so it is hard to add to what has been said. This order was delivered to Singapore (which I will admit has created an issue) and it was... Read more
Published 28 days ago by M. D. Smith
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Published 2 months ago by Adam S
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Brilliant Testimony to the Genius That is The Beatles
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Published 3 months ago by M. Kelly
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Beatle fans you must get this for the book if nothing else!!!
I didn't think about getting this until I saw Beatles For Sale in a shop on Mathew Street. Magnificent was my comment!... and so was the price of forty notes! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Andy O'Boogie
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highly recommended
Perfect in every way, received less than 2 days after placing order, highest possible recommendation, and great sound and packaging
Published 4 months ago by Mr. Philip Spokes
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Beatles Vinyl Box Set
A fantastic box set. Heavy vinyl with a great sound. Highly recommended. It looks a lot of money but not for 14 albums and a great book, about the recordings + .
Published 4 months ago by Max Macson
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Beatles
This arrived in good packaging and in a timely fashion, a definate keepsake. The recipient absolutely loved the the gift.
Published 5 months ago by .......
2.0 out of 5 stars
defected records
Unfortunately, I found that 4 out of the 14 discs (Help, Sgt.Pepper, White
Album, Abbey Road) are damaged: they are a bit warped, so the needle skips
frequently, and... Read more
Album, Abbey Road) are damaged: they are a bit warped, so the needle skips
frequently, and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by B. Fodor
3.0 out of 5 stars
fantastic buit warped
Short of the original mo - fi analogue pressings of two decades or so ago, you will not get better Beatles sound; clearly these are far better than the 16/44 'cut from CD' rubbish... Read more
Published 5 months ago by sondeksteve
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good.
My box arrived on perfect shape and all the contents are top quality. All the records sound great. Rubber Soul and Help! Less so. Why? Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jani Koponen
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