Beatles " White Album " - Reissue

[sunny-dave]

I'm normally very anti all the new 'anniversary version remix' guff that we seem to be inundated with these days - provided the original has been transferred with reasonable care to CD, then that is enough - it reflects what the artist wanted when the music was first released.

I tend to think that money, rather than artistic integrity, is at the root of most of the remix/reixssue industry.

But ... But ... But ... the reissue of The Beatles (aka The White Album) is quite astonishingly good - the remixed versions of the original double album are clean, sharp and fizzing with creative energy - it's turned what I always thought of as a 'flawed masterpiece' into (probably) the best album of its time - and probably damn near the best of any time.

The CD of 'Esher Demos' is fascinating - you can hear the creative processes at work - and some of the acoustic takes are worth the price of admission on their own.

Only £15 from Amazon today - get one - trust me it's worth every penny :

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[andy-hughes]

I am entirely in agreement, re-issues are usually motivated by record company profits, than any actual benefit to the listener, or in turn, their perception and appreciation of the artist.

Your post has ensured that I will be investing some of my birthday money in a copy of the new issue - thanks!!

[Old_Geezer]

There are 2 new re-releases, 3 if you count vinyl. One with 3 disks, the other 7. There's a bit of a difference in price ;-)

[sunny-dave]

Yes indeed, OG - but I think a 3 CD set for £15 is probably a better bet than the full forensic 7 CD package at £125 :)

[ludwig]

I love this album but I'm not sure how many versions of the same songs I want to hear. Having said that I'll probably buy it anyway.

As a point of interest, George Martin said he thought they should have made a brilliant single album, rather than a double padded out with sub standard stuff. I tend to agree with him.

[jno]

the same is true of most double albums, including Exile on Main Street. But by the same token, you could remove the duller songs from most LPs and produce a brilliant EP.