Beatles Remasters question

The Beatles digi-pak remasters were released when? Just before Christmas of 2009? I was informed that they are a limited edition. Does anyone know how long they will be available? or how much longer? I tried to research the answer and couldn't even locate a thread where fans discuss it, let alone information about these particular versions being limited. I'm just wondering how much time do I have left to purchase them, as the Rolling Stones digi-packs were recalled or sold out in a year.

Edited by TODDLER - October 25 2010 at 18:41

As far as I can see the box sets and USB stick editions are limited but there's no mention of the normal digipak versions being limited, including the new Red and Blue editions that have just been released. I don't see why the normal editions would be limited anyway, surely they don't want people to go back to buying the old versions?

So you were specifically referring to the digi-paks themselves being limited? Sorry, didn't appreciate that, I thought you were just referring to the remasters. You may well be right then.

TODDLER wrote: chopper wrote: So you were specifically referring to the digi-paks themselves being limited? Sorry, didn't appreciate that, I thought you were just referring to the remasters. You may well be right then. Oh no! Then it looks as if I'm screwed. Are you sure you don't know how to locate an article or forum based discussion that would give me some answers on this issue?

Edited by chopper - October 26 2010 at 10:23

Even digipak versions available in Beijing last Easter.....

Buy the Mono Box Set.

JLocke wrote: Buy the Mono Box Set.

Indeed it's better sounding than the Stereo versions but the low is still disapointing: too soft and not clean. The highs are pleasant however.

Yes but most of their albums has been originally released in mono so the stereo version is not a real one, but a recreated stereo.
In this case, it's often better in Mono.


Wikipedia:

Intention

The Mono Box Set was released to reflect the fact that the Beatles' catalogue (aside from Yellow Submarine, Abbey Road, and Let It Be) was originally released in mono, in addition to stereo. Many feel that these mono mixes reflect the true intention of the band. For example, in the case of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, all the mono mixes were done together with the Beatles themselves, throughout the recording of the album, whereas the stereo mixes were done in only six days by George Martin, Geoff Emerick and Richard Lush after the album had been finished, with none of the Beatles attending.[2] George Harrison commented:

“ At that time [...] the console was about this big with four faders on it. And there was one speaker right in the middle [...] and that was it. When they invented stereo, I remember thinking 'Why? What do you want two speakers for?', because it ruined the sound from our point of view. You know, we had everything coming out of one speaker; now it had to come out of two speakers. It sounded like...very...naked.[3]


Edited by oliverstoned - March 23 2011 at 08:22

AtomicCrimsonRush wrote: @ Toddler I would either buy the digipacks now or put on layby as I know they will sell out quickly and never be available again. Thats what happened to the others. Can not get them anywhere.

Thanks. You are probably right. I am thinking that they may be on their way out with a new replacement. The Industry is so predictable in that way. Look at the Kinks for example. They were very huge in the early 60's and all their albums were available domestically. They had popularity again in the 70's and more albums sold. They were a unique version of British Invasion, influenced the Punk era, etc. Their cd's have not been remastered and released in domestic form since the late 80's or early 90's. All the remastered releases are British imports only. What would be the harm in releasing their material remastered in the U.S. at a cheaper price? Americans would buy it. You have little kids walking around singing their songs. No joke....what's the deal?

oliverstoned wrote: Yes but most of their albums has been originally released in mono so the stereo version is not a real one, but a recreated stereo. In this case, it's often better in Mono. Wikipedia: Intention The Mono Box Set was released to reflect the fact that the Beatles' catalogue (aside from Yellow Submarine, Abbey Road, and Let It Be) was originally released in mono, in addition to stereo. Many feel that these mono mixes reflect the true intention of the band. For example, in the case of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, all the mono mixes were done together with the Beatles themselves, throughout the recording of the album, whereas the stereo mixes were done in only six days by George Martin, Geoff Emerick and Richard Lush after the album had been finished, with none of the Beatles attending.[2] George Harrison commented: “ At that time [...] the console was about this big with four faders on it. And there was one speaker right in the middle [...] and that was it. When they invented stereo, I remember thinking 'Why? What do you want two speakers for?', because it ruined the sound from our point of view. You know, we had everything coming out of one speaker; now it had to come out of two speakers. It sounded like...very...naked.[3]