Best version of Beatles "Let It Be?"

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by Embracetheday, Nov 1, 2015.

  1. Embracetheday

    Embracetheday Forum Resident Thread Starter

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    Just wondering what the best sounding version of this album is. Doesn't matter if it's original or a later reissue, I'm just looking for a great sounding copy.
     
  2. C6H12O6

    C6H12O6 Senior Member

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    The original CD.
     
  3. Chuckee

    Chuckee Forum Resident

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    I had a white vinyl pressing I wish I would have kept, no other version sounds as good to me, not that I've tried that many.
     
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  4. DK Pete

    DK Pete Forum Resident

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    I have numerous copies including the 80's MFSL , an original U.K. pressing, an original U.S. pressing and seventies Japanese and German pressings. If you're talking vinyl, even though the 2012 re-issues got some mixed reviews, I'd definitely go with that one for LIB. The low end is richer and smoother than on any of my other copies combined with a nice, percussive high-end (though not overly done). And again, if it's the vinyl you're referring to, try and track down an EU pressing. I replaced all my U.S. 2012's with EU pressings and they are VERY much quieter than the American ones done at rainbo.
     
  5. Glenn Christense

    Glenn Christense Foremost Beatles expert... on my block

    Thank you for asking.

    This is the best version of The Beatles Let It Be.

     
  6. fitzysbuna

    fitzysbuna Senior Member

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    stay away from let it be.....naked.
     
  7. Tom in Houston

    Tom in Houston Forum Resident

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  8. Chuckee

    Chuckee Forum Resident

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  9. TStewart422

    TStewart422 Forum Resident

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    Easy. Any Past Masters copy from any record store. Make sure it's the Remaster, though.
     
  10. bbanderic

    bbanderic Forum Resident

    I agree....Anthology 3 is worth grabbing as well.
     
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  11. AnalogJ

    AnalogJ Hearing In Stereo Since 1959

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    I have a 2nd press UK LP. It's pretty fantastic.
     
  12. Brian Ramone

    Brian Ramone Well-Known Member

    My original 45 only for nostalgic reasons.
     
  13. Leviethan

    Leviethan Forum Resident

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    I have that too. I got it from a US seller last year for $30 shipped. It doesn't seem to be nearly as in demand as other UK Beatles albums.
     
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  14. Embracetheday

    Embracetheday Forum Resident Thread Starter

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    Does anyone know what the sound quality is like for the green apple UK LIB in the parlophone jackets? If I'm not mistaken, this is an export 2nd issue?
     
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  15. akmonday

    akmonday Forum Resident

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    45s and Past Masters are not the album Let It Be which is explicitly what the OP asked about. Does anyone read?
     
  16. Embracetheday

    Embracetheday Forum Resident Thread Starter

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    Did you replace the 2012 let it be as well? I suppose that's the easiest for me to track down where I live. I have my eye on a UK press with the blue green apple on the back. It seems like I've heard the sound quality on those are pretty good. Any opinions on that one? Thanks for your suggestions!
     
  17. Cassius

    Cassius On The Beach

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    UK 1st -2U/-2U
     
  18. sathvyre

    sathvyre formerly known as ABBAmaniac

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    I still enjoy my german Apple (062...) pressing with A-1 / B-1 matrixes. I never heard any other version...is the UK a huge different experience or am I fine with my german LP ?
     
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  19. mc7t

    mc7t Forum Resident

    The 2012 EU pressing is excellent imho :righton:
     
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  20. Cronverc

    Cronverc Forum Resident

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    Great pressing! Beautiful sound, great bass! I like it even better than 1st UK (-2U/-2U).
     
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  21. sathvyre

    sathvyre formerly known as ABBAmaniac

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    Nice to know !!! I like some german Beatles pressings very well (MMT -1/-3, White Album -1/-1/-1/-2).
     
  22. DK Pete

    DK Pete Forum Resident

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    Yes. I've replaced all of them. If you are a fan of vinyl albums the effort in finding EU copies is well worth it. a few stores which carry records these days have EU pressings (they will have a sticker on the back saying, "made in west germany"). I got Rubber Soul and The White Album from, of all places, Barnes and Noble.
     
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  23. Embracetheday

    Embracetheday Forum Resident Thread Starter

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    Thanks for that info!
     
  24. C6H12O6

    C6H12O6 Senior Member

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    Weren't the 2012 stereo vinyl pressings (all of them, including the EU) cut from the CD masters from the 2009 reissue campaign? If you really want it, don't spend more than what you'd pay for the 2009 remastered CD. Ain't worth it.
     
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  25. DK Pete

    DK Pete Forum Resident

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    Your most welcome:tiphat:
     

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