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The re-mastering process commenced with an extensive period conducting tests before finally copying the analogue master tapes into the digital medium. When this was completed, the transfer was achieved using a Pro Tools workstation operating at 24-bit 192kHz resolution via a Prism A-D converter. Transferring was a lengthy procedure done a track at a time. Although EMI tape does not suffer the oxide loss associated with some later analogue tapes, there was nevertheless a slight build up of dust, which was removed from the tape machine heads between each title.

From the onset, considerable thought was given to what audio restorative processes were going to be allowed. It was agreed that electrical clicks, microphone vocal pops, excessive sibilance and bad edits should be improved where possible, so long as it didn't impact on the original integrity of the songs.

In addition, de-noising technology, which is often associated with re-mastering, was to be used, but subtly and sparingly. Eventually, less than five of the 525 minutes of Beatles music was subjected to this process. Finally, as is common with today's music, overall limiting - to increase the volume level of the CD - has been used, but on the stereo versions only. However, it was unanimously agreed that because of the importance of The Beatles' music, limiting would be used moderately, so as to retain the original dynamics of the recordings.

When all of the albums had been transferred, each song was then listened to several times to locate any of the agreed imperfections. These were then addressed by Guy Massey, working with Audio Restoration engineer Simon Gibson.

Mastering could now take place, once the earliest vinyl pressings, along with the existing CDs, were loaded into Pro Tools, thus allowing comparisons to be made with the original master tapes during the equalization process. When an album had been completed, it was auditioned the next day in studio three - a room familiar to the engineers, as all of the recent Beatles mixing projects had taken place in there - and any further alteration of EQ could be addressed back in the mastering room. Following the initial satisfaction of Guy and Steve, Allan Rouse and Mike Heatley then checked each new re-master in yet another location and offered any further suggestions. This continued until all 13 albums were completed to the team's satisfaction.

  • Box Set made by APPLE / CAPITOL Records, in the USA (as indicated on the outer sleeve)

  • Box Set released in 2009

  • Box Set is recorded in STEREO (except for Past Masters)

  • Catalog Number: 5099969944901

This listing is for a rare CD/DVD Box Set title - a USED / OPENED box set item, in Near Mint minus overall condition. The Box Set was made and issued by APPLE / CAPITOL Records - a highly collectible title from their catalog, featuring -

The Beatles

17-Disc Box Set Title -

The Beatles

Track Listing -

Albums:
1. Please Please Me
2. With The Beatles
3. A Hard Day's Night
4. Beatles For Sale
5. Help!
6. Rubber Soul
7. Revolver
8. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
9. Magical Mystery Tour
10. The Beatles (White Album - 2xCDs)
11. Yellow Submarine
12. Abbey Road
13. Let It Be
14. Past Masters (2xCDs)
15. DVD - The Mini Documentaries
DVD-1. Please Please Me
DVD-2. With The Beatles
DVD-3. A Hard Day's Night
DVD-4. Beatles For Sale
DVD-5. Help!
DVD-6. Rubber Soul
DVD-7. Revolver
DVD-8. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
DVD-9. Magical Mystery Tour
DVD-10. The Beatles (The White Album)
DVD-11. Yellow Submarine
DVD-12. Let It Be
DVD-13. Abbey Road

Performers / Credits / Other Information -

• Manufactured By – Capitol Records, LLC
• Phonographic Copyright (p) – EMI Records Ltd.
• Copyright (c) – EMI Records Ltd., Apple Corps Ltd.
• Made By – Sony DADC – DIDX-233xxx
• Coordinator [Project] – Allan Rouse
• Engineer [Principal] – Barry Sheffield (tracks: CD15-1 to CD16-15), Geoff Emerick (tracks: CD7-1 to CD7-14, CD8-1 to CD8-13, CD9-1 to CD9-11, CD10-1 to CD11-13, CD12-1 to CD12-13, CD13-1 to CD13-17, CD15-1 to CD16-15), Glyn Johns (tracks: CD14-1 to CD14-12, CD15-1 to CD16-15), Jeff Jarratt (tracks: CD15-1 to CD16-15), Ken Scott (tracks: CD9-1 to CD9-11, CD10-1 to CD11-13, CD15-1 to CD16-15), Martin Benge (tracks: CD15-1 to CD16-15), Norman Smith (tracks: CD1-1 to CD1-14, CD2-1 to CD2-14, CD3-1 to CD3-13, CD4-1 to CD4-14, CD5-1 to CD5-14, CD6-1 to CD6-14, CD15-1 to CD16-15), Peter Brown (3) (tracks: CD15-1 to CD16-15), Phillip McDonald* (tracks: CD13-1 to CD13-17, CD15-1 to CD16-15)
• Producer – George Martin (tracks: CD1-1 to CD1-14, CD2-1 to CD2-14, CD3-1 to CD3-13, CD4-1 to CD4-14, CD5-1 to CD5-14, CD6-1 to CD6-14, CD7-1 to CD7-14, CD8-1 to CD8-13, CD9-1 to CD9-11, CD10-1 to CD11-13, CD12-1 to CD12-13, CD13-1 to CD13-17, CD15-1 to CD16-15)
• Producer [Additional] – Chris Thomas (tracks: CD10-1 to CD11-13)
• Producer [Reproduced For Disc] – Phil Spector (tracks: CD14-1 to CD14-12)
• Reissue Producer [Project Co-ordinator] – Allan Rouse
• Remastered By – Guy Massey, Paul Hicks (tracks: CD1-1 to CD1-14, CD12-1 to CD12-13, CD15-1 to CD16-15), Sam Okell (tracks: CD2-1 to CD2-14), Sean Magee (tracks: CD15-1 to CD16-15), Steve Rooke
Manufactured by Capitol Records, LLC, 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. Printed in the U.S.A.
Taken from the box:
The original studio recordings
All 13 original studio albums digitally remastered in stereo
Along with: Past Masters
A 2-CD collection of all The Beatles non-albums singles and EP tracks also digitally remastered.
All albums feature deluxe packaging with expanded booklets including rare photographs and additional liner notes.
And: The Mini Documentaries DVD - Features 13 mini-documentaries about the making of each of the studio albums in the words of The Beatles themselves and Sir George Martin. It contains rare footage and previously unheard dialogue. The individual documentaries are also to be found on the 13 original CDs as QuickTime files for viewing on a computer.
Each album is packaged in three panel card wallet except The Beatles (White Album), which is packaged in a four panel card wallet
Packaging CD9 has an error in the track listing on the disc label. It has "Let It Be Mini-Documentary" listed in stead of "Magical Mystery Tour Mini-Documentary"
• Box Barcode: 5099969944901

CONDITION Details:

The Box Set is in near mint minus overall condition. No cut out marks, No discoloration, just a tiny seam split which is barely noticeable. For an opened / used item, this is as good as it gets! See pictures with this listing for more detail - first 2 pictures are of the actual item.

The 17-discs do not have any significant marks on their reflective sides, keep in mind that these discs slip into hard cardboard outer sleeves so it's very easy to get light marks on them when handling. The inserts are all near mint - all in all this is a wonderful collectible set in terrific collector's quality condition.

These discs are audiophile quality pressings (any collector of fine MFSL, half speeds, direct to discs, Japanese/UK pressings etc., can attest to the difference a quality pressing can make to an audio system).

Do not let this rarity slip by!