All Things Must Pass 2017 vinyl: why aren't we talking about this excellent reissue?

I was at Barnes & Noble yesterday and saw a shiny new box set of All Things Must Pass behind the counter. I asked to look at it and was surprised to see that it was A) a 2017 reissue, B) "Remastered for vinyl from the original analogue master tapes," and C) pressed in Germany. Since B&N has a pretty good return policy, I took a chance and picked it up.

It sounds fantastic--I'm honestly surprised there isn't a 500 page thread on this reissue!

I have a UK first pressing and a couple U.S. 70's pressings (maybe first pressings but I honestly haven't done the research to find out), all in great condition. I've only had a chance to compare the first discs from each one of the old pressings to the new, but to my ears the 2017 is superior to my old copies. It has better low end, wider sound-stage, and an overall lusher quality compared to the old ones. The older pressings sounded a bit punchier, but turning up the volume one click when playing the new gave it the same punch, but with better dynamics. Also, no IGD on the new (my old pressings play flawlessly until the last track of each side, at which point some subtle but noticeable distortion kicks in).

The box itself is very sturdy and the cover artwork is reproduced well. Everything is inside--poster, lyric booklet, etc., all produced to a high standard.

Anyway, I'd say the 2017 is a great alternative to the effort and coin required in finding a decent quality vintage pressing, and makes for a fun comparison if you already own a good original one.

 

Isn't this the same one that is in the Harrison LP box set?

 

Ah--if so, that probably explains why a search only turned up a couple of dead-end threads. The relevant discussion must be in a thread about the Harrison box.

 

Unfortunately, the effort and coin it takes to find a good vintage pressing is the reason why the RRP on this new box is so high. Over £100 for a three disc set!

However, I managed to get this the other day for a sizeable discount, and like you I am very happy with it.

 

Price is kinda steep, around $70. I think there would be more discussion if the price were lower.

I am satisfied with my early pressing US orange Apple. Which I picked up for $20 a few years ago

 

I agree it's not cheap, but $70 seemed reasonable to me considering I expect to pay about $20-25 for most new, standard (non audiophile) records these days, and those don't usually come with an awesome poster and lyric booklet.

 

Had no idea this was repressed! $70 is a good deal for this. I'd like to find a new one myself. I have two original issues in so-so condition but it is getting very hard to find originals that don't have the box all crushed, plus the poster is almost always a no-show.

 

Yes

 

I'm surprised there was someone in the music section of B&N when you got there. It's a ghost town whenever I drop into my local one.

 

There’s a huge thread on the George Harrison reissue box set from earlier in the year. Most of the box set contents were issued individually. ATMP has been available as a standalone title since February. It’s not a repress.

I have no complaints about the SQ, although it doesn’t top an original UK pressing.

 

Right now the most recent version on Amazon is the2014 version. No 2017 issue.
Beave

 

The UK sounds good for sure, but on my system the reissue has better low-end information. I just think it's great that anyone can easily pick this up new and have a copy that competes with an original.

 

Here's the 2017 in stock on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N6QY1XF/ref=tmm_vnl_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1514052798&sr=8-1-fkmr2

 

Oy vey! @Mazzy wants you to start a new thread to discuss the price!

 

Awesome!!
Beave

 

All of these re-issues sound great..they're basically slightly beefed up/cleaned up versions of the original albums. And the album cover reproduction is first rate. Also, this is a MUCH better pressing than the one Capitol put out about 7-8 years ago. That one was very disappointing.

 

I have to get out of the habit of making “absolute” statements. I find the UK to be better. YMMV

 

Another excellent alternative is the 2010 vinyl release (the one from Record Store Day). Also analogue mastered and had the very best sound from the album that I've ever heard (and I have the former "gold standard" which was the Japanese original release). I don't have the 2017 release, so I'm not sure how it compares with the 2010 release....

 

Rischa, can you post the barcode number please, I'd like to see what pops up on Amazon using it.
Beave

 

Weren’t there quality control issues with the 2010 version? Pressed by Rainbo?

 

Sure thing:
0602557090406

 

I wouldn't know how to tell if it was pressed at Rainbo. Record 1, side 1 has "S-74267" written on the runout grooves, side 2 has S-74268, side 3 has S-74269, and side 4 has S-74270 etc...

The blurb sheet for it says that it was remastered at Abbey Road from the original analogue master tapes. With it came a 96/24 download that I burned to DVD-A. It also is definitive....

 

There were some issues. Very good sound but noisy pressings. The 2017 is the best of three versions I have (original US and 2010. I felt the sound is pretty similar to the 2010 but great pressing.

 

My copy (number 5238) has no noise issues whatsoever (after ultrasonic cleaning).... Again, without having heard the 2017, this one (along with the 96/24 download) are the definitive ones for me....

 

My UK is kinda thin and a bit thread bare unfortunately. I pulled out my first US recently to compare and I may actually like it better? Hard to say. Surprised me.