The mono 2009 sounds incredible, even to someone who doesn't much like mono. The reprisal's drums sound absurdly good when cranked. Massively powerful. Truly astonishing to hear. The drums throughout the whole album do but that song in particular.

I've just done a visual and sound comparison between the mono 50th Ann and the mono 2009 Sgt Peppers CDs, using Lucy In The Sky, on Audition. The 50th is slightly compressed and 2dB less amplitude with respect to the 2009, so I added about 1.7dB of amplitude for listening comparisons. The 50th has somewhat more highs, about 2 dB above around 4kHz. Also it has a noticeably stronger bass output. Overall, the 2009 sounds somewhat mellow and not as clear, and definitely has less bass, than the 50th. The 50th is slightly compressed, missing about 3dB of dynamic range, but sounds more exciting due to the louder highs and louder bass. The 2009 looks much better on the screen, but the 50th sounds more exciting. Both are mastered way below 0dBFS, so neither are brick-walled. That's my quick assessment of differences.

@BrianBringelson

3 жыл бұрын

excellent info here. very interesting. thanks for the comment!

@cjay2

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianBringelson You're welcome. The video was very compelling and I paused it after your first assessment of the sound differences, to check it myself.

@craigphillips6308

7 ай бұрын

Not all of us enjoy the louder bass, in fact, it is what I detest about all of Giles Martin's remasters. I definitely prefer the 2009 mono version, and also the 1987 stereo remaster that Sir George Martin did.

I bought the big Sgt Peppers box just to get the mono disc. Have the 09 box too, but this album is so fantastic in mono I had to have a second version just to compare. I agree with you. The 17 mastering is better. It's warmer and more in your face. Thank you for this beautiful video.

Fascinating. The sole reason I bought the Mono set was for Sgt. Pepper. When I read the 50th Super was going to have the mono I just thought it would be the same. But now I know it's different I'll be giving an iTunes buy for the moment. Great discussion video. Thanks me love. Cheers from Tucson AZ.

Can't help you with your questions unfortunatly. I can only confirm that I also read that the box version is a straight transfer, which I am happy about. Haven't compared the two cd's in a long while, but enjoy them Both. Another nice video.

Fantastic video as always! Always an educational watch. I prefer the box disc.

Love watching you xxxx

I really wish they'd re-release the mono CD box set of their entire catalogue--well, through the White Album.

@BrianBringelson

3 жыл бұрын

brian l. 100% agree. I doubt it sadly

@stevena9305

3 жыл бұрын

Plenty of them out there on the auction sites. Beware of fakes though.

@BrianBringelson

3 жыл бұрын

Steven A yes great point.

@stevena9305

3 жыл бұрын

Michael H. Not sure where you are. I think mine was about £120. Cheaper than the new price if you take the time to look carefully.

Very informative. Thank you.

Fascinating. I had not realised that little tweaks had been added to the 2009 release, I had always believed they were a flat transfer. Are the other albums in that set the same? I have both sets so I will be able to have a listen Thanks

Do you know where I can find a video where it compares the 2017 remix to the mono disc in the box set?

Inner groove loop is absent in box version - it plays only one time.

Lenticular. The best mono version of the album I've heard is by taking the 2017 Stereo vinyl and switching my receiver from stereo to mono. I understand newer receivers don't have this feature, but it you can, try it. The 2017 stereo sounds fantastic in mono.

@BrianBringelson

3 жыл бұрын

FitToBe TieDyed wow I’m going to try this today. In a way that makes a lot of sense. Giles said he was trying to reconstruct the original mono mix of the album but for modern times.

Brian, curious to know if the differences are due to playback on different players or was the same player used for both CDs?

@BrianBringelson

3 жыл бұрын

Rich Channel-1 yes great question. I used two methods. The first I listened to both CDs in the same player and A/B’d them as quickly as I could. Then I ripped both CDs to my computer (in high quality AIFF files) which allowed me to A/B much easier. Both methods revealed the same results I spoke about in the video. Great question by the way and I wish I would have given this info in the video. Thanks!

I have all stereo "Sgt.Pappers," on casette and record,but i got Dutch CD and it have stereo/ mono mix of album and sessions,so i don' t need to get another one to compare. And,i got issue from Australia,year 1987.(stereo).

Great channel.. I'm curious what your suggestions would be to start my Beatles Vinyl collection. Best versions that are widely available.

@BrianBringelson

3 жыл бұрын

Wilky thanks for the kind words. That’s a hard question as there are so many different ways to approach starting a Beatles collection. If you wanted to go the mono route I would recommend the 2014 box set. It’s a bit hard to come by, but is the best bang for your buck. The stereo pressings are a whole different ball game. Check out some of my other videos and you can see what I recommend for those.

@MegaBagera

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianBringelson legend, thank you

@tylerd8711

3 жыл бұрын

In my case: Red and Blue album (2014 editions, from original Analog master tapes 😉)

@BrianBringelson

3 жыл бұрын

Tyler D 100% yes to this.

How about the revolver mono(from 2022 )v 2009 revolver mono cd? If you’ve already made a video forgive me.

I would like it if you were to company all the stereo cds of Sgt Pepper?..?PLEASE THANK YOU.

How many Beatle albums do you have?

@BrianBringelson

3 жыл бұрын

UGH It’s that Beatle girl I’m not exactly sure, but I think I have around 300 records and prob around 150 CDs. I’ve never actually counted all of them. Might be something I do one of these days!

You should look into cassette tapes!!!

@BrianBringelson

3 жыл бұрын

MotoDoug funny you should mention that...

Great video! Just one thing: Human ear cannot distinguish differences less than 1dB 😉

@BrianBringelson

3 жыл бұрын

Tyler D not sure what the exact science behind that is, but I know I can tell the difference between 1db + or - within a mix. Many times when I’m mixing my own music, we will lower something by a dB and you can certainly tell the difference. In addition I did throw the Pepper CD songs into Logic and could see the wave forms were indeed about a DB apart in volume. Not trying to say your wrong, just giving you my background info on it. Thanks for the comment.

Mono LP vs CD?

@BrianBringelson

3 жыл бұрын

2009 Mono Remaster CD vs 2017 Sgt Pepper Box Mono CD

@chrismcgovern1647

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianBringelson Are you thinking of A/B-ing the vinyl albums with the CD (or CDs) at some point?

@BrianBringelson

3 жыл бұрын

Chris McGovern I’ve done a bit of that in the past, but I’m not sure I’ll be doing it for video purposes. Vinyl vs CD is always so drastic. But for example when the pepper box came out I did A/B the CD remix with the Vinyl remix and the vinyl had way less compression (which for me was much better).

@chrismcgovern1647

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianBringelson Yeah, I hate compression too! I get it! haha

Ok geek

@BrianBringelson

3 жыл бұрын

Got me

@braeganmck

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianBringelson sorry! I am just attached to my scratchy original mono version I stole off my parents when I was 5 (1976). No other sounds better to me!!!

then you get the Sgt. Pepper deluxe in hires from hdtracks, hear the mono in 96khz/24 bit and you never ever touch or listen to either CD again. period

Sorry too many ums

@BrianBringelson

3 жыл бұрын

Raymond Forster um sorry I um guess um um never mind. I um more sorry for um you. Ummmmmmmmmmmm

@chrismcgovern1647

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianBringelson For the record, you are a much better broadcaster than me, I struggle with 'um's and 'you know's more than anyone on the planet

@BrianBringelson

3 жыл бұрын

Chris McGovern haha thanks Chris. It’s something I’ve had to work on and it’s been a struggle most of my life. I used to have a terrible stutter when I was younger and didn’t want to even open my mouth in case someone made fun of it. Now that I’m on KZread occasionally dopes like to point out any little thing that will make them feel superior. I try not to let it bug me but sometimes I just have to respond.