The Beatles 1962-1966 (2023 Edition)

Just listening now to this. And I have to state even before finishing that the
2023 mixes of the 2-track stereo songs are a revelation! SO nice to not have
them split as they were mixed back in '63. With most, they've essentially put
the bass/drums in the centre with the vocal and kept the guitars left. A joy to
listen to. Ringo's drumming is SO great, and never stood out like this before.

Will keep going thru to hear what they've done with the 4-track recordings.

Edited by davidclark

Honestly, I am not a fan of the 2023 remixes.

The stuff on the set that's already been remixed and released (2015's '1' reissue, Sgt. Pepper, Abbey Road, Let It Be, Revolver) I was already mostly indifferent to,
but I find this latest batch of remixes to be rather atrocious. "She Loves You" is a distorted mess. "Can't Buy Me Love" seems to have the wrong vocals at the start?.
"Nowhere Man" is lifeless. Sure, Ringo's drums are more up front but this is done at the expense of the overall mix's musicality. His drum fills are suddenly right in
your face instead of complimenting the instrumental surroundings as they once did. Every element is now competing for your attention and nothing is coexisting. This is
simply NOT the way to mix music.

I can say no more.

Edited by LunarLaugh

I was hoping they'd use the original version of "Please
Please Me" with the correct lyrics.

Same for “A Day in the Life”. It is tagged “2017 Mix”, which is when the
anniversary mix of Sgt Pepper dropped, but it is the clean intro version
(thankfully)

Edited by EternalStatic

Which version of "Please Please Me" did they use on this release? There is the original with Andy White on drums. Then the LP and 45 versions. So which of the three is it?

EdisonLite wrote: Are there CD releases and do they have the 2023 remixes?

Yes and yes. You can read a pretty thorough overview of their contents here:

Superdeluxeedition.com

Edited by davidlg1971

LunarLaugh wrote: "Please Please Me" is, appallingly, the same take used on all stereo copies of the Please Please Me album but with drums and vocals now placed center. So its the same awkward alternate take with John messing up the lyrics towards the end and the out of sync harmonica from the mono take flown in. I'm amazed that this is the best they thought they could do.

It seems that in this case, perhaps Giles & co. were too invested in re-creating the 'familiar' version (with the mistakes they probably think we 'endearing' lol) in wide stereo and not enough in creating a
superior listening experience.