THE BEATLES / OLDIES PREMIUM VINYL COLLECTION (1CD+1DVD)

CD
A COLLECTION OF BEATLES OLDIES //
1966 ORIGINAL U.K. PARLOPHONE FIRST PRESSING MONO
(PMC 7016 XEX619-1/620-1) 10th December 1966 UK Release
01. SHE LOVES YOU
02. FROM ME TO YOU
03. WE CAN WORK IT OUT
04. HELP!
05. MICHELLE
06. YESTERDAY
07. I FEEL FINE
08. YELLOW SUBMARINE
09. CAN'T BUY ME LOVE
10. BAD BOY
11. DAY TRIPPER
12. A HARD DAY'S NIGHT
13. TICKET TO RIDE
14.PAPERBACK WRITER
15. ELEANOR RIGBY
16.I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND
1966 ORIGINAL U.K. PARLOPHONE FIRST PRESSING STEREO
(PCS 7016 YEX619-1/620-1) 10th December 1966 UK Release
17. SHE LOVES YOU
18. FROM ME TO YOU
19. WE CAN WORK IT OUT
20. HELP!
21. MICHELLE
22. YESTERDAY
23. I FEEL FINE
24. YELLOW SUBMARINE
25. CAN'T BUY ME LOVE
26. BAD BOY
27. DAY TRIPPER
28. A HARD DAY'S NIGHT
29. TICKET TO RIDE
30.PAPERBACK WRITER
31. ELEANOR RIGBY
32. I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND

AUDIO DVD
= HIGH RESOLUTION // HQ AUDIO SELECTION
AUDIO 1 =
1966 ORIGINAL U.K. PARLOPHONE FIRST PRESSING MONO
(PMC 7016 XEX619-1/620-1) 10th December 1966 UK Release
High Resolution 96khz/24bit Linear PCM Mono

AUDIO 2 =
1966 ORIGINAL U.K. PARLOPHONE FIRST PRESSING STEREO
(PCS 7016 YEX619-1/620-1) 10th December 1966 UK Release
HQ 48khz/16bit Linear PCM Stereo

AUDIO 3 =
1970 U.K. 8TRACK CARTRIDGE TAPE STEREO
(8X-PCS7016) DIFFERENT TRACKLIST
01.SHE LOVES YOU
02. FROM ME TO YOU
03. WE CAN WORK IT OUT
04. TICKET TO RIDE
05. HELP!
06. YESTERDAY
07. DAY TRIPPER
08. I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND
09. MICHELLE
10. I FEEL FINE
11. CAN'T BUY ME LOVE
12. BAD BOY
13. YELLOW SUBMARINE
14. A HARD DAY'S NIGHT
15.PAPERBACK WRITER
16. ELEANOR RIGBY
HQ 48khz/16bit Dolby Digital Stereo

AUDIO 4 =
1971 GERMANY ODEON / GERMAN MASTERING STEREO
(1C 062-04 258 REPRESS 04 258A1/B1)
HQ 48kHz/16-bit Linear PCM Stereo

AUDIO DVD NTSC 16:9 High Resolution & HQ Audio Linear PCM Stereo / Mono

In the 1960s, The Beatles records were produced around the world and released in a variety of formats, from unique mastering and cutting to jacket designs that differed from the original UK releases. Even after the analog era, before the advent of digital CDs, numerous variations existed in reissues around the world. Collectors worldwide are now increasingly sharing and verifying these records, making them the ultimate treasures of enthusiasts. This "Premium Vinyl Collection" presents a culmination of the finest recordings, featuring the album versions recorded in pristine stereo and mono audio via direct transfer from the master vinyl records. This premium collection includes a CD featuring the ultimate analog sound source and an audio DVD featuring four audio sources, including high-quality high-resolution audio.

This collection, "A Collection of Beatles' Oldies...But Goldies!", is The Beatles' first official greatest hits album, released in the UK on December 10, 1966. Since their debut, the band had been producing two albums per year in the UK. However, with no new release following their August 1966 album, "Revolver," they planned a "best of" album as an alternative, releasing it in December to meet demand for the Christmas period. It was released in the UK, Europe, and around the world, including Japan, but for some reason, it was not released by Capitol Records, which continued to release albums with its own compilations. Like previous albums, it was released in both stereo and mono in the UK. However, this compilation, which includes many non-album singles, was mixed between October 31 and November 10, 1966, due to the lack of stereo mixes available for the singles and EPs released at the time. "She Loves You," whose master had been destroyed, could only be converted from mono to pseudo-stereo, but stereo versions of "I Want to Hold Your Hand," "From Me to You," "I Feel Fine," "Day Tripper," "We Can Work It Out," and "Paperback Writer" were produced, and naturally, these were stereo mixes that were different from the US Capitol stereo versions, making their first appearance. A stereo mix of "This Boy" was also produced during this mixing session, but there is an anecdote that this was mistaken for "Bad Boy" due to an EMI engineer's mistake. "Bad Boy" was previously released on the Capitol album "The Beatles VI," but it was the only track to debut on the album in the UK. The Japanese press release also advertised it as including the unreleased track "Bad Boy." The album cover, by artist David Christian, captures the fashionable atmosphere of London's Carnaby Street at the time. The reverse side of the cover was taken at the Tokyo Hilton, where Paul was staying during a Japan tour in 1966. The photo is reversed, but the Japanese version noticed that the character "kotobuki" (longevity) on Paul's haori coat was reversed, which was corrected upon release. While criticized as a collection of previously released songs when it was released in the UK, it can also be said to have marked a turning point between the early and late Beatles, and served as the inspiration for the later Red and Blue Album concepts. While this compilation album has never been released on CD and has disappeared from official catalogs due to the existence of the Red Album, it is The Beatles' first original best-of album on vinyl. This reissued collection CD features both the original British mono and stereo pressings, both directly transferred from analog. Not only can you compare the differences in the mixes, but you can also enjoy the exceptional freshness of the original 1960s sound source, which is unique to direct vinyl recordings and has a different sonic texture than the digitally remastered CD. The DVD, titled "Hi-Res & HQ Audio Selection," features four audio sources, including a high-quality Hi-Res audio source, in audio DVD format, allowing you to compare the differences between the originals. Audio 1 features the original UK mono first pressing. Recorded in a high-quality Hi-Res format with specifications superior to CD, faithfully reproducing the texture of the record. Compared to the CD, the quality is even closer to the original. Audio 2 features the original UK stereo first pressing. Audio 3 features the original UK 8-track stereo tape from 1970. While the sound quality is inferior to the record, the sound quality is significantly different and the track order has been rearranged for a unique editing experience. Finally, Audio 4 features the stereo version released in Germany on the Odeon label in 1971. The German release has been uniquely remastered, resulting in slightly different stereo mixes, including "We Can Work It Out" in pseudo-stereo, "Day Tripper" in the US Capitol stereo mix, and "I Feel Fine" in a stereo mix with a longer ending that differs from the UK version. Furthermore, "Ticket to Ride" includes an edited version with a shorter intro, likely due to an editing error. This vinyl edition of "Oldies" brings together four precious vintage recordings that are now rare and premium items! The coated paper jacket mimics the UK release, recreating the authentic original analog sound, making this the ultimate, complete, permanent collection.