{"id":1011,"date":"2024-07-08T06:02:37","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T06:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/?page_id=1011"},"modified":"2024-07-08T06:02:37","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T06:02:37","slug":"abbey-road-legacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/shootouts\/legacy-shootouts\/abbey-road-legacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Abbey Road (Legacy)"},"content":{"rendered":"First Published: Mar 30, 2021<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Contestants:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"2\/\">Danish First Pressing (1969)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"3\/\">German 1st Cut (1969)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"4\/\">Japanese Pressing (1969)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"5\/\">Australian Reissue (1979)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"6\/\">German 2nd Cut (1985)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"7\/\">The Verdict)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>German cuts are specified according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/beatles-german-cuts-list\/\">German Matrix Database<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_DK.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1012\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/shootouts\/legacy-shootouts\/abbey-road-legacy\/01_dk\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_DK.jpg?fit=1200%2C1189&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1189\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"01_DK\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_DK.jpg?fit=300%2C297&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_DK.jpg?fit=1024%2C1015&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1012\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_DK.jpg?resize=300%2C297&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_DK.jpg?resize=300%2C297&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_DK.jpg?resize=1024%2C1015&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_DK.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_DK.jpg?resize=768%2C761&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_DK.jpg?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_DK.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/b>Danish First Pressing (1969)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>PCS 7088<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/The-Beatles-Abbey-Road\/release\/2716956\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discogs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Matrix:<br \/>\nSide A: YEX 749-2<br \/>\nSide B: YEX 750-1<br \/>\nUnbanded<\/p>\n<p>A UK -2\/-1 matrix in decent condition was a bit out of my price range, therefore the next best thing: a Danish version from 1969, made from identical metal parts.<\/p>\n<p>This is the reference track to which every other would have to be measured with. Overall, a very balanced matter with a profound bassline and decent detail in the heights, while still retaining great clarity and power in the middle range. If found in good shape (which is not easy nowadays), a very consistently pleasant listening experience overall.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_DE.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1013\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/shootouts\/legacy-shootouts\/abbey-road-legacy\/02_de\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_DE.jpg?fit=1200%2C1185&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1185\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"02_DE\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_DE.jpg?fit=300%2C296&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_DE.jpg?fit=1024%2C1011&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1013\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_DE.jpg?resize=300%2C296&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_DE.jpg?resize=300%2C296&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_DE.jpg?resize=1024%2C1011&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_DE.jpg?resize=768%2C758&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_DE.jpg?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_DE.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/b>German 1st Cut (1969)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>1C 062-04 243<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/4771659-The-Beatles-Abbey-Road\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discogs<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/beatles-german-cuts-list\/1967-1970\/abbey-road\/#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">German Matrix Database<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Matrix:<br \/>\nSide A: 1C062-04243-A-1<br \/>\nSide B: 1C062-04243-B-1<br \/>\nUnbanded<\/p>\n<p>The first German cut from 1969 (here on a reissue from 1973) is a good record. If taken for itself alone, it would sound splendid, with strong, detailed midrange and fine-resolved trebles. In the hi-hat area it is on par with both the Japanese and the Australian version, plus it retains the original\u2019s unbanded structure.<\/p>\n<p>However, in a battle it immediately reveals its weakness. The bass has been significantly turned down. The intro beats of \u201cSomething\u201d fall somewhat short, as Paul\u2019s bass just does not deliver what Ringo\u2019s drums announce. This is valid for the entire album: although the overall characteristics of the sound are quite close to the -2\/-1 version, the bass is weaker throughout.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_JP.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1014\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/shootouts\/legacy-shootouts\/abbey-road-legacy\/03_jp\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_JP.jpg?fit=1200%2C1184&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1184\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"03_JP\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_JP.jpg?fit=300%2C296&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_JP.jpg?fit=1024%2C1010&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1014\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_JP.jpg?resize=300%2C296&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_JP.jpg?resize=300%2C296&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_JP.jpg?resize=1024%2C1010&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_JP.jpg?resize=768%2C758&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_JP.jpg?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_JP.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/b>Japanese Pressing (1969)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>AP-8815<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/The-Beatles-Abbey-Road\/release\/2954558\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discogs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Matrix:<br \/>\nSide A: YEX-749 1S3<br \/>\nSide B: YEX-750 1S2<br \/>\nBanded<\/p>\n<p>The Japanese pressings are usually rumored to be mastered rather on the higher end, having the bass somewhat reduced. Fortunately, it is not the case with this one. This Japanese version\u2019s bass actually extends slightly lower than the -2\/-1 version, and so do the high cymbals. In this respect, it is quite similar to the Aussie version, though on Side A it loses out a bit in direct comparison, as the middles are sometimes slightly buried in the mix \u2013 for example, the repeated \u201ccome together \u2013 yeah\u201d bits in the outro of \u201cCome Together\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Though it becomes a little bit different on Side B, starting with \u201cHere Comes the Sun\u201d. On this dynamically complex song (one of the ultimate litmus tests for this album), the Japanese pressing has a chance to really shine (and the dead-quiet Japanese vinyl greatly helps at the start of the song). It offers great detailed bass, filigree trebles and good presence in the singing, while the acoustic guitar and underlying strings remain spot-on.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_AU.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1015\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/shootouts\/legacy-shootouts\/abbey-road-legacy\/04_au\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_AU.jpg?fit=1200%2C1197&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1197\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"04_AU\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_AU.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_AU.jpg?fit=1024%2C1021&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1015\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_AU.jpg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_AU.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_AU.jpg?resize=1024%2C1021&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_AU.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_AU.jpg?resize=768%2C766&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_AU.jpg?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_AU.jpg?resize=320%2C320&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_AU.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/b>1979 Australian Reissue<\/h2>\n<p><strong>PCSO-7088<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/The-Beatles-Abbey-Road\/release\/4211213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discogs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Matrix:<br \/>\nSide A: YEX 749-3<br \/>\nSide B: YEX 749-2<br \/>\nBanded<\/p>\n<p>The second Australian pressing I actually got when I was hunting for a cheap alternative for a -2\/-1 matrix. Alas, the version I bought was mislisted on Discogs, and therefore I got a 2nd Australian pressing (that happened not before 10 years after the first). Nevertheless, I found it very nice-sounding, so I was interested how it plays against the -2\/-1.<\/p>\n<p>In direct comparison, I was quite baffled.<\/p>\n<p>In comparison to -2\/-1, the Australian actually\u2026 sounds really exciting! The basses go slightly lower, the cymbals are a tiny bit more brilliant, without damaging the integrity of the mix. The middles are also very nice and pronounced. Good examples: \u201cCome Together\u201d and \u201cSomething\u201d which sound both punchy and clear, while retaining good detailed middle range.<\/p>\n<p>Though \u201cAbbey Road\u201d is a tricky beast. On \u201cHere Comes the Sun\u201d, the Aussie version, while still being more bassy than the -2\/-1, it loses out some power in the middles, the singing sounds a little more muted. The -2\/-1 is more consistent in its overall quality.<br \/>\n<!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_DE.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1016\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/shootouts\/legacy-shootouts\/abbey-road-legacy\/05_de\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_DE.jpg?fit=1200%2C1184&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1184\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"05_DE\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_DE.jpg?fit=300%2C296&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_DE.jpg?fit=1024%2C1010&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1016\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_DE.jpg?resize=300%2C296&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_DE.jpg?resize=300%2C296&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_DE.jpg?resize=1024%2C1010&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_DE.jpg?resize=768%2C758&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_DE.jpg?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_DE.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>German 2nd Cut (1985)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>1C 072-04-243<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/The-Beatles-Abbey-Road\/release\/3388181\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discogs<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/beatles-german-cuts-list\/1967-1970\/abbey-road\/#2\">German Matrix Database<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Matrix:<br \/>\nSide A: 1042431 &#8211; A1<br \/>\nSide B: 1042431 &#8211; B1<br \/>\nBanded<\/p>\n<p>This version was also included in the 1985 BC13 box (there is also a -B2 version, as well, but I don\u2019t have it), being one of the later cuts by EMI Electrola sound engineer John Cremer.<br \/>\nAnyway, this is an interesting animal. When considering John\u2019s voice on \u201cCome Together\u201d, on all the other versions it comes off-center, slightly to the right. Whereas on this 1981 German version, it comes slightly from the left. The other instruments being the same, mind ye.<\/p>\n<p>Also, what is most noticeable on this version, is da Big Bass. That is all-powerful, not just the bass guitar, but the bass drums as well. In parts, it\u2019s actually distracting.<br \/>\nOn the other hand, the trebles are not really that good. The cymbals often lack definition and sound murky (for example during the &#8220;Come Together&#8221; solo). The middles are pronounced as well (the beginning of &#8220;Here Comes the Sun&#8221; sounds very nice, until the first bass comes in, then it\u2019s just continuous all-overpowering droning.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>The Verdict<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>0th place:<\/b> -2\/-1 version (Denmark). In places it stays beneath its possibilities, but as an overall \u201cmost rounded\u201d experience of tracks with very different-sounding characteristics it is probably the best common denominator between sounding powerful, while being delicate and clear. The downside: it\u2019s not very easy to find one at a reasonable price in a near-mint condition (which is important for low-volume songs).<\/li>\n<li><b>1st place:<\/b> a tie between the Japanese AP-8815 from 1969 and the 2nd Australian pressing from 1979. Both have slightly extended low and high ends. Side B seems to sound slightly better on the Japanese one, while the Aussie has slightly better midrange clarity on Side A. As for availability: the Japanese is way easier to find in NM for reasonable money.<\/li>\n<li><b>2nd place:<\/b> 1st German version (1C 062-04 243). It has great midrange and treble resolution, but seriously lacks in the bass region.<\/li>\n<li><b>3th place: <\/b>1981 German version (1C 072-04-243). The bass droning overpowers just everything, in quite a disturbing way, too. Not really pleasant to listen to.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":934,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1011","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1011","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1011"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1011\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1020,"href":"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1011\/revisions\/1020"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/934"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1011"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}