The Beatles Revolver Mono vs Stereo (and best pressings!)

Mono vs Stereo!

[michaeltedder]

I picked up that Hör Zu Revolver on your recommendation from your last video and your right it’s fantastic it’s my go to copy

[marcelbr]

It’s crazy how the monos are the ones approved by the band but it takes fans a lot of digging to get across such recordings. The boxset is great also because of the paperback writer/ rain single.

[WilG]

Couldn’t agree more. Love them both. I have four copies of revolver in mono and 6 in stereo! I also really dig the 2022 remix

[AndyX]

the mono from the deluxe box set is amazing, its become my go-to when i need a revolver fix
actually Ive become quite happy with the remixed stereo version as well !
we are living in such great times, ,cant wait for rubber soul, vinyl set, I hope they do the mono analog like revolver

[nickelias]

Love the new mono lp ! It's a bit brighter and sharper than the 2014 lp but of course, the mono box set is indispensable ! Yes, sometimes the stereo as well ! It IS a tough call so at least we can enjoy them both !

[EdnaMillion.]

I have the mid 70s HTM pressing in stereo and an original -3 cut (i.e. not the withdrawn mix) in mono. They are very different. I don't think I need to choose, happy to have and listen to them both.

[ConglomerationCat]

Fun video Brian...great comparisons. I love your cat Bob...pretty markings.
Tortoiseshell Tabby?

[stevelang]

I also prefer the stereo mix, but I also enjoy the mono version a lot too. I own on vinyl stereo: mid 70s 'HTM' cut, 2012 remaster, 2022 remix, mono: 1966 original (not in great shape), 2014 reissue

[chrisr]

Thanks Brian for the great video. Revolver is probably my favorite album of all time. Beside the recent 50th anniversary Box where I also really like both versions I have the German first stereo Hörzu pressing and a French 66 mono. As you can’t really have too many revolver versions I probably need to check the versions you mentioned. 😂😊

[chrismcgovern]

I think I have all of the pressings you are showing here, including that Odeon Hor Zu from '69--I got that even before I started watching the videos.

[dumpwoodhere]

I love the new stereo remix. It brings out a hell of a lot of detail, but after the dust settled it was back to xex 606-1 which is my go to album.

[JimmyLem]

Yeah, I'd like Revolver on a scratchy old cylinder. I'm just here for Bob! J/k - love your videos!

[felixlusash]

Mono all the way for me. I’m not a vinyl guy though. I’m comparing 2009 mono box cd to 2009 stereo remasters. Plus I like 3 different mono mixes in yesterday & today 2014 cd!

[-dman]

5:29 That was a close call, you were about to get leapt on. From his archetypal memory, Bob was on the ridge of a bluff like a mountain lion in an ancestral flashback. It's the first vid where he's claimed the high ground. It's a good job you didn't say anything bad about 'Doctor Robert.'

[arminzink]

Thanks for this video Brian. Well, mono vs stereo for me depends on the listening gear. With headphones I mostly prefer mono, but on my home hifi system stereo is the way to go for me. I also love the very early albums with the strong stereo separation on my hifi. I haven't heard the HörZu version on the blue label, but I have the 1978 German Apple reissue. It could be that EMI used the same stamper for both versions. Also the Apple version sounds really good and has a fantastic low end. Additionally I have a mid 80th UK version on very thin vinyl. Nevertheless, all my mid 80th cuts (from the 1985 BC13 box set ) sound really good too. But i also love the 2012 remix... it sounds more modern and has more bass, but i like it. If I have to choose my stereo copy, I think it is the 1978 Apple. For mono, I only have the CD version so far.

[Verwoert]

I have the first dutch press of the stereo, sounds very good

[edwarde]

If we're talking the original 60s mixes, I prefer the mono (I've never heard the rare first mono press mix). If I'm not limited to the 1960s, then the Giles Martin mix is my favorite. I think he knocked it out of the park.

[AndyX]

dont overlook the early 70's parophone pressings of the mid beatles era I have a several copys i purchased over the years and they sound very, very good and quite affordable

[twofromthetrunk]

Love both. But my nod goes to stereo imho

[daytripper]

Brian didn't you already do a video about the mono and stereo REVOLVER?