[2019-09-27] The Beatles "Abbey Road (50th Anniversary Edition)" multiple configurations (Apple)

Linda · **Posted:** Fri Sep 21, 2018 6:54 pm

Description
This is the first time Abbey Road has been remixed and presented with additional session recordings and demos. To create Abbey Road’s new stereo, 5.1 surround, and Dolby Atmos mixes, Martin and Okell worked with an expert team of engineers and audio restoration specialists at Abbey Road Studios. This Super Deluxe Edition of Abbey Road features the new stereo album mix, sourced directly from the original eight-track session tapes. To produce the mix, Giles was guided by the album’s original stereo mix supervised by his father, George Martin.

Abbey Road’s Super Deluxe box set presents 40 tracks – including “The Long One” Trial Edit & Mix for the album’s epic Side 2 medley – on three CDs (stereo) and one Blu-ray disc (Dolby Atmos, 96kHz/24 bit high resolution stereo, and 96 kHz/24 bit DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1). The four discs are housed in a slip-sleeved 12” by 12” 100-page hardbound book with McCartney’s foreword; Martin’s introduction; insightful, in-depth chapters written by Beatles historian, author, and radio producer Kevin Howlett covering the months preceding The Beatles’ Abbey Road sessions, track-by-track details and session notes, the cover art and photo shoot, and the album’s reception upon its release; plus an essay by music journalist and author David Hepworth looking at the album’s influence through 50 years. The gorgeous book is illustrated with rare and previously unpublished photographs, including many taken by Linda McCartney; never before published images of handwritten lyrics, sketches, and a George Martin score; Beatles correspondence, recording sheets, and tape boxes; and reproduced original print ads.

• CD1: New ‘Abbey Road’ stereo album mix
• CD2: Demos and Outtakes
• CD3: Demos and Outtakes
• DISC 4 (Blu-ray): Dolby Atmos mix of whole album / 5.1 surround of whole album / hi-res stereo mix of whole album
• Stunning hardback Book

Tracklist
[CD1: 2019 Stereo Mix]
1. Come Together
2. Something
3. Maxwell’s Silver Hammer
4. Oh! Darling
5. Octopus’s Garden
6. I Want You (She’s So Heavy)
7. Here Comes The Sun
8. Because
9. You Never Give Me Your Money
10. Sun King
11. Mean Mr Mustard
12. Polythene Pam
13. She Came In Through The Bathroom Window
14. Golden Slumbers
15. Carry That Weight
16. The End
17. Her Majesty

[CD2: Sessions]
1. I Want You (She’s So Heavy) (Trident Recording Session & Reduction Mix)
2. Goodbye (Home Demo)
3. Something (Studio Demo)
4. The Ballad Of John And Yoko (Take 7)
5. Old Brown Shoe (Take 2)
6. Oh! Darling (Take 4)
7. Octopus’s Garden (Take 9)
8. You Never Give Me Your Money (Take 36)
9. Her Majesty (Takes 1-3)
10. Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight (Takes 1-3 / Medley)
11. Here Comes The Sun (Take 9)
12. Maxwell’s Silver Hammer (Take 12)

[CD3: Sessions]
1. Come Together (Take 5)
2. The End (Take 3)
3. Come And Get It (Studio Demo)
4. Sun King (Take 20)
5 Mean Mr Mustard (Take 20)
6. Polythene Pam (Take 27)
7. She Came In Through The Bathroom Window (Take 27)
8. Because (Take 1 – Instrumental)
9. The Long One (Trial Edit & Mix – 30 July 1969)
10. (Medley: You Never Give Me Your Money, Sun King, Mean Mr Mustard, Her Majesty, Polythene Pam, She Came In Through The Bathroom Window, Golden Slumbers, Carry That Weight, The End)
11. Something (Take 39 – Instrumental – Strings Only)
12. Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight (Take 17 – Instrumental – Strings & Brass Only)

[Blu-ray]
Audio Features:
– Dolby Atmos
– 96kHz/24 bit DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
– 96kHz/24 bit High Res Stereo (2019 Stereo Mix)

Linda · **Posted:** Fri Sep 21, 2018 6:55 pm

All but officially confirmed for Christmas 2019.

Smiff · 10 Aug 2006

Oh boy oh boy oh boy!

Dr. Chris Evil · 26 Jul 2006

Every time I read about a new Beatles remix/remaster, I feel like Michael Corleone.

"Just when I think I'm out...they-pull-me-back-in!"

eelkiller · **Joined:** 10 Dec 2006 **Posts:** 1681

We need to tear apart the white album reissue first before we worry about Abbey Road.

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

Dr. Chris Evil wrote:

Every time I read about a new Beatles remix/remaster, I feel like Michael Corleone.

"Just when I think I'm out...they-pull-me-back-in!"

David Beller · 12 Jul 2006

I keep thinking about how the 2009 remixes were the be all end all. Look at everything we've gotten since then. Guessing this will be handled by Giles Martin.

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

David Beller wrote:

Apparently there is a press release coming from the Beatles September 26. I keep thinking about how the 2009 remixes were the be all end all. Look at everything we've gotten since then. Guessing this will be handled by Giles Martin.

With the allowance of DVD/Blu-ray Hi-Res and the 5.1 mix opportunities and out-takes that fans would love, these sets are making fans dreams come true.

alantig · 20 Sep 2006

I’ll likely jump at this.

Dr. Chris Evil · 26 Jul 2006

Funny this should pop up, as Smiff was worried this wasn't coming out!

Quote:

ABBEY ROAD ANNIVERSARY SUPER DELUXE EDITION.

CD 1: ABBEY ROAD ANNIVERSARY EDITION (new stereo mix).
The same tracklist as Vinyl-LP.

CD 2 DEMOS AND OUTTAKES: Track 1: I Want You (She’s So Heavy) (take 32) (with Billy Preston on organ). / Track 2: Goodbye (demo). / Track 3: Something (demo). / Track 4: Ballad Of John And Yoko (take 7). / Track 5: Old Brown Shoe (take 2). / Track 6: Oh Darling (take 4). / Track 7: Octopus Garden (take 9). / Track 8: You Never Give Me Your Money (take 36). / Track 9: Her Majesty (takes 1-3). / Track 10: Golden Slumbers - Carry That Wait (takes 1-3). / Track 11: Here Comes The Sun (take 9). / Track 12: Maxwell's Silver Hammer (take 12).

CD 3 DEMOS AND OUTTAKES: Track 1: Come Together (take 5). / Track 2: The End (take 3). / Track 3: Sun King - Mean Mr Mustard (take 20). / Track 4: Polythene Pam - Bathroom Window (take 27). / Track 5: Because (take 1). / Track 6: The Long One (Trial Edit and Mix). / Track 7: Something (Orchestral – take 39). / Track 8: Golden Slumbers (take 17).

Blu-ray:
Track 1 - 17: dolby atmos mix of whole album. / Track 18 - 34: 5.1 surround of whole album. / Track 35 - 51: hi-res stereo mix of whole album.

Book:
30,5 cm x 30, 5 cm (12inch x 12inch) hardcover book to house.

Unconfirmed details of the upcoming 50th anniversary “Abbey Road” set are showing up on social media. Here, from a knowledgeable source in direct contact with Apple Corps, is what Beatlefan has heard:
At this time, the “Abbey Road” 50th anniversary set is 3 cds and a Blu-ray. The first disc is the remix, the second CD is alternate versions in order (with “Her Majesty” in its original spot) and a third disc of tidbits and associated songs from the time period.

Our source heard the first run-thru of “I Want You” from Feb. 15, 1969, at Trident Studios and said it was “haunting.” The 5.1 surround mix has the “Because” vocals-only, as well as the separated vocals from “Come Together” (which finally settle that is is indeed Paul on backing vocals).

For the book, Paul has contributed 80 “never before seen” photos by Linda from the studio sessions, and Kevin Howlett has done the majority of the writing.

At this point, both Paul and Ringo are due to attend the Aug. 28 unveiling of the album at Abbey Road’s Studio 2 in London.

Sourced from Something About The Beatles' Facebook page.

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Jul 13, 2019 5:11 pm

Tentative formats and content:

Quote:

ABBEY ROAD’ ANNIVERSARY SUPER DELUXE EDITION (4 DISC)

12” x 12” hardcover book to house:
CD1: New ‘Abbey Road’ stereo album mix
CD2: Demos and Outtakes
CD3: Demos and Outtakes
DISC 4 (Blu-ray): Dolby Atmos mix of whole album / 5.1 surround of whole album / hi-res stereo mix of whole album
Book
Limited Edition

Although we have seen a draft of a 3CD track list, this was not final:

CD1
Abbey Road usual track list

CD2
I Want You (She’s So Heavy) [Take 32 + Billy Organ]
Goodbye [Demo]
Something [Demo]
Ballad Of John And Yoko [Take 7]
Old Brown Shoe [Take 2]
Oh Darling [Take 4]
Octopus Garden [Take 9]
You Never Give Me Your Money [Take 36]
Her Majesty [Takes 1-3]
Golden Slumbers - Carry That Wait [Takes 1-3]
Here Comes The Sun [Take 9]
Maxwell's Silver Hammer [Take 12]

CD3
Come Together [Take 5]
The End [Take 3]
Sun King / Mean Mr Mustard [Take 20]
Polythene Pam - Bathroom Window [Take 27]
Because [Take 1]
The Long One [Trial Edit and Mix]
Something [Orchestral – Take 39]
Golden Slumbers [Take 17]

‘ABBEY ROAD’ ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION (2CD)

Expanded 2CD package features the new stereo album mix on and adds a second CD of demos and outtakes
Limited edition

‘ABBEY ROAD’ ANNIVERSARY EDITION (1CD)

1CD digi featuring the new ‘Abbey Road’ stereo album mix
Unlimited edition

‘ABBEY ROAD’ ANNIVERSARY SUPER DELUXE EDITION (3LP BOX)

12” x 12” lift off lid box to house:
LP1: New ‘Abbey Road’ stereo album mix
LP2: Demos and Outtakes
LP3: Demos and Outtakes
Limited edition

‘ABBEY ROAD’ ANNIVERSARY EDITION (1LP)

180-gram 1LP vinyl featuring the new stereo album mix
Packaging faithful to the original album

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Jul 13, 2019 5:20 pm

Hey, Larry, you know what I'm thinking? I'm thinking that "Ballad Of John And Yoko" and "Old Brown Shoe" should be programmed into the middle of the album when we play it.

Jay · 12 Jul 2006

Will be so happy if the “Goodbye” demo gets an official release.

Larry · **Joined:** 10 Feb 2008 **Posts:** 5099

Linda wrote:

Hey, Larry, you know what I'm thinking? I'm thinking that "Ballad Of John And Yoko" and "Old Brown Shoe" should be programmed into the middle of the album when we play it.

I was waiting for that from you Linda.

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

sitting here musing:

once they re-do all the beatles albums in deluxe expanded remastered and mega form, what will they do next?

cause you just know, it ain;t gonna be over, no way, no how.

unless they add a live show to each one of hem and re-release them that way.

thoughts?

Linda · **Posted:** Sun Jul 14, 2019 10:45 am

Let It Be/Get Back in 2020, The Early Years in 2021, The Decca Sessions in 2022, then the 60th Anniversary editions begin with Please Please Me in 2023.

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

Linda wrote:

Let It Be/Get Back in 2020, The Early Years in 2021, The Decca Sessions in 2022, then the 60th Anniversary editions begin with Please Please Me in 2023.

makes sense.

my (our) music has become a product beyond what it was originally intended to be :sigh:

Linda · **Posted:** Sun Jul 14, 2019 11:32 am

The Beatles deserve to be treated with this level of care and respect.

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

Linda wrote:

The Beatles deserve to be treated with this level of care and respect.

agreed, but i have issues that i will keep to myself.

Larry · **Joined:** 10 Feb 2008 **Posts:** 5099

I remember after the Anthology discs came out, Billboard had an interview with a Capitol big-shot. He said then that the Anthologies were not the end but the start of unreleased Beatle material coming out. We had to wait over 20 years for that to really get going. I really hope that this doesn't stop after Let It Be/Get Back next year. I've said for years that the Decca audition was a no-brainer (among others). A two or three disc live anthology could be done with a complete live show from year 1963-66 plus a few other tidbits thrown in. I never liked the idea of mixing the live stuff with the studio on the Anthology CDs. That stuff should have its own place.

alantig · 20 Sep 2006

Renny wrote:

agreed, but i have re-issues that i will keep to myself.

Fixed that for ya! :ohyes:

I’ve gone back and forth on the art/product thing. Art has always been a product to some extent. I wouldn’t worry too much about this kind of stuff - what I’d worry about is where the artists are that will replace this music.

ranasakawa · 26 Jan 2007

Larry wrote:

I remember after the Anthology discs came out, Billboard had an interview with a Capitol big-shot. He said then that the Anthologies were not the end but the start of unreleased Beatle material coming out. We had to wait over 20 years for that to really get going. I really hope that this doesn't stop after Let It Be/Get Back next year. I've said for years that the Decca audition was a no-brainer (among others). A two or three disc live anthology could be done with a complete live show from year 1963-66 plus a few other tidbits thrown in. I never liked the idea of mixing the live stuff with the studio on the Anthology CDs. That stuff should have its own place.

Totally agree with you

[2019-09-27] The Beatles "Abbey Road (50th Anniversary Edition)" multiple configurations (Apple)

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