Jethro Tull - Benefit on CD.. Best Version????

I think SH tried to get Benefit in the DCC years and something failed in the process (if you remember the Aqualung saga - waiting 7 (IIRC) years for the UK master tape and it was badly damaged). Possibly the master was unavailable or if it was, it was more damaged than the Aqualung tape. SH could tell the story anyway.
I'm really hoping for a Steve Wilson remix here to give the sound something to listen to beyond midrange, as well as some dynamics.

 

So it's a 4 track single? Must be 33 rpm instead of 45 then, right?

 

Yes.

 

Isn't that Living In The Past EP for the UK only? Thought I saw that somewhere.

 

I just bought a German issue of this today at a local shop. Not sure of it's production date, nor if a tad of no-noise has been applied or not. But it sounds pretty darn good. I hear hiss and tape noise at the end/beginning of at least, some tunes. Adding to my collection of the early US DADC, the early 00's remaster and the 'Originals' boxset edition.

I just posted the DR info on the DR site...it has the best DR I've found on Benefit, but don't find any 'love' for it. Oh well....I like it and for $3.98, a nice Benefit for my collection.

http://dr.loudness-war.info/details.php?id=39662

 

Nothing wrong with the remaster, IMHO.

 

...until you have heard a better version!

 

Well, it's not likely to happen, as i find this one okay, and I'm not motivated to buy another version. It's a little bit artificial, but I can hear what's going on and it sounds like music. Don't even have a vinyl copy to put it alongside.

 

Maybe Ian has the Benefit masters in a toolbox... someone page Missssster Anderson

 

If Steven Wilson is doing or has already done a 5.1 mix and remaster, I assume they must have already unearthed the multi-track masters.

Eagerly awaiting this one!

 

I am in for a remix on this title. It needs it. A deluxe box would be welcomed.
5.1 Passion Play sparks my interest too.

 

The mixing was done a few months ago.

 

Really? Well now, that is cool news.

I wonder if Teacher will be on there?

 

It's supposed to have all the extra tracks, like Aqualung did.

 

I would hope both versions of Teacher will be there.

 

They dropped the ball on that one with the previous remaster, I expect they know better now.

 

Nice.

Im not aware of two versions of Teacher.

Like to hear them side by side if anyone is iclined.

 

Did you check youtube? Check for UK single version and US album version. They are quite different - I much prefer the US version....

Edit -
UK version <2013 remix>:


US version :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fNY0JuATpQ

 

About that Teacher:

discussion...about the Teacher: "OK, so I think there are 6 versions/mixes of Teacher available:"
More links: http://jethrotull.proboards.com/index.cg....54&page=1#12554

Version # 1 (UK/European single version)
a) 1969 stereo mix found in UK & France 45s
b) 1969 mono mix found on other Euro 45s

Version # 2 (US album version)
c) 1970 mono mix found on US reprise promo 45 (possibly a fold down?)
d) 1970 stereo mix on US Benefit album
e) 1971 stereo remix on LITP double album
f) 1993 stereo remix on 25th Anniversary box set.
per Warchild

This also works for CD only:
UK Teacher #1 UK version is found on CD only on the 20 years box.
US Teacher #2 This is the most common form of Teacher
US Teacher #3 is remixed on Living In The Past
US Teacher #4 is remixed on the 25th box set Classic Songs Remixed.
per pig whisperer

For future cut&paste:
CD versions of Teacher:
Teacher Version #1 is found on CD only on the 20 years box.
Version #2 - piano: left of center (between the bass and guitar) vocals: center and right guitar: left bass: center second guitar (that comes in at the vocal): right - found on North American Benefit
Version #3 Living In The Past *MFSL CD (& Benefit remaster bonus track) piano: right vocals: center guitar: left bass: center second guitar (that comes in at the vocal): right
Version #4 is remixed on the 25th box set Classic Songs Remixed

Version #2 CD & LP - USA Teacher on Benefit
US Teacher: Balance is noticeably different right off the bat with the USA Benefit mix. Keyboard left on original USA CD & LP.

Version #3 Keyboard right on MU, MFSL, Benefit Remaster, & 2CD The Best Of Jethro Tull Anniversary Collection Original Mixes




it had been a lot of fun.

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Isn't there a version of #1 <UK> on the most recent Benefit remaster? I think it's mislabeled as the US version.

 

The remaster contains the US version mislabeled UK.

This is the best version in my opinion: Keyboard right on M.U. best of, MFSL Living in the Past, Benefit Remaster, & 2CD The Best Of Jethro Tull Anniversary Collection Original Mixes

I like the flat sounding Teacher on M.U. best of Tull the most.

 

I have this box and it is the best for so far... I do have a couple copies of the vinyl which is my go to.

 

Do you like the sound better than on the MFSL of Living in the Past? I think it is the same version/mix.

 

Yes I do, & yes it is.