Like the previous Rubber Soul this also saw three original UK variations. First mono with the so called "Remix 11" of "Tomorrow Never Knows" that was almost immediately withdrawn and replaced plus this stereo. For Rubber Soul I'm one of few that actully prefer the rarer "loud cut" edition, but in this case rather listen to the regular mono variation of TNK as that sounds cooler and more on the spot. RM 11 is just too much of everything (see earlier post). The RS two-channel mix comes out unbalanced parts, but this works a lot better. Power is good, most tracks have a natural outcome from healthy overlapping and with exception of the bad balanced beginning of "Taxman" it's ok listening. Not even close to the mono when it comes to punch and feeling, yet as a mid-sixties stereo totally all right. For me who's been accustomed to the mono alone for over fifty years there are some nice variations between the formats to enjoy, though not as many or life-changing as on for exemple "Sgt. Pepper" or "White Album". I guess some Beatles collectors would like to own all three original UK:s, but if you only wanna go for one I recommend the regular mono for the potency, the balance and the cooler TNK. (LGÅ*) (BÄ*) (PÖX*)
The 2nd mono version of Revolver was the first I heard, but it wasn't mine. When I did get a copy later it was a stereo version, and it was a bit of a disappointment as it was missing elements of the music I'd got used to on the mono.
For us musiclovers with attentive ears it can be confusing having three more or less different sounding originals from the same source as one just have to grade them. Even if we agree 2nd mono is the best, they all work and it is a fantastic album. To my taste top three in the Beatles pantheon regardless of format.
The 2nd mono version of Revolver was the first I heard, but it wasn't mine. When I did get a copy later it was a stereo version, and it was a bit of a disappointment as it was missing elements of the music I'd got used to on the mono.
SvaraRaderaFor us musiclovers with attentive ears it can be confusing having three more or less different sounding originals from the same source as one just have to grade them. Even if we agree 2nd mono is the best, they all work and it is a fantastic album. To my taste top three in the Beatles pantheon regardless of format.
SvaraRadera