The Beatles - Red Album 1962-1966 : Album Discussion

[jamesdickinson]

This red and the blue plus the Hey Jude album were my gateway to the Beatles. All of them I got on 8 track tape first. Played them every day. I also have several copies of each album. Can't get enough.

[KatharineShaw-zu]

The only small gripe I had with the red album was that there were no George Harrison songs on it. Perhaps Allen Klein preferred Lennon and McCartney songs only. I realise the red like the blue album is not a greatest hits album. "Twist and shout" and the "Long Tall Sally" EP for example did chart for the Beatles plus some of their B side singles not included here.

[bulldogdave]

A few notes for those who might not know: The Red album did not make it to #1 in the US, it made it to number 3, as well as in the UK. The US version presented in this video is not the 1973 version. The US 1973 version was on Apple Records with the Apple labels. That version does not have the "whisper" but it does have the barking (albeit less pronounced) the 1976 red labels Capitol pressing has the barking as well. As mentioned in the video, different mixes of several songs were used but one to have mentioned should be "Day Tripper". The stereo version of Day Tripper used for this compilation was the US stereo version used for "Yesterday And Today" and it can only be found on that album and this compilation. This version of the intro is to me, the better one because it starts with just one guitar rather than with 2, making it a bit more impactful when the second guitar and bass come in.

[fenderguy]

I just got the EU 2014 album and it sounds amazing. I have the EU Blue album coming in the mail and I cannot wait.

[radionicpowers]

wow lots of cool info but I have to say the clear USA red and blue vinyl sound louder and more dynamic compared to the German or UK pressings. the clear USA discs used virgin vinyl for the color and are one solid clear red or blue for example

[AndyX]

maybe do an update on this red/blue set I just picked up the 2014 all analog versions and they sound great
all analoge and still available
probably the best deal for the new beatle fan looking to get in on LP's and hear that wonderfull analoge sound I could easily put them in the top 3 of best sounding pressings maybey higher since they can be found sealed so easilly

[felixlusash]

I don’t collect vinyl and have no intention to start again but I love your videos! Big Beatles fan and listen on cd and I pod

[mibeatleman]

The Blue Album went to No. 1 and The Red Album went to No. 3. The album you mentioned that was selling on TV was called "Alpha Omega" Album (4 record set) with a couple of solo Beatles songs included for some reason. It's really hard to find now.

[-dman]

Same here. Though raised with a '60s UK childhood peppered by Beatle songs, as familiar as nursery rhymes, only in 1979 did I buy any Beatle albums, starting with that one. Plenty of familiar sounds there, but the overriding impression was, Wait, they did that one? Many songs were a Sixties background for kids who didn't necessarily know the source. What, they did that one too? Wait, they did that one? It was the range that was the revelation.

[cbfall]

I hope to find a copy of this Beatles Compilation soon!! :-))

[danielgolus]

9:03 - The red album was originally issued (in summer 1973) on the same apple label as the German release seen earlier. What Brian is showing here is a post-1975 re-issue, when Apple's distribution rights with EMI/Capitol expired; No more Apple labels, hello once again Capitol label!) Red-colored vinyl issues were in 1978 - the year of the colored vinyl fad. I bought both the red and blue albums in 1973 (I was 19) on their first day in the record store, and still have them in pristine mint condition. Shrinkwrap still on them. They've been carefully stored away (along with all my other records) to preserve them. I listen now to CDs when I want to hear these recordings, and prefer digital over analog.

[cheaptrick]

I feel fine that version with the whispering is on the new 2014 pressings vinyl I have it and there was always barking on both ends that is nothing new .

[jaramillolugo]

Love that I Feel Fine feedback intro and rhumba cadence plus Paulie's whoop whoop at the end too!

[robertsagers]

I scored this very same pressing for $20 from my record shop! I was floored when I first heard it! I’m pretty sure Day Tripper also has a different mix. The guitar at the beginning sounds way different! Paperback Writer is also a joy to listen to, this copy really brings out that beautiful bass!

[MuchConfluence]

I can't wait for you to do Revolver

Ok, but what YEAR specifically? Ther's a lot of German '70s versions! I heard 2014 edition it's great too! (actually, all analog)

[faeembrugh]

I had several German pressings which seemed quite common in the UK in the late 70s and they were excellent. The German pressings of The Who were great too.

[Vinyl_guy]

I have the Japanese vinyl press and it sounds amazing

[MarcusMaximus]

I heard that the 2014..analogue to analogue pressing is the best version to get and wipes the floor with all other pressings

[beatleman]

Brian, I have the German red album on Apple and you're right the quality is great! It sounds like Paul's voice and Ringo handling his drum sticks right before the feed back on I Feel Fine.