{"id":1021,"date":"2024-07-08T06:20:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T06:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/?page_id=1021"},"modified":"2024-07-08T06:21:20","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T06:21:20","slug":"let-it-be-legacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/shootouts\/legacy-shootouts\/let-it-be-legacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Let It Be (Legacy)"},"content":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/covers-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1025\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/shootouts\/legacy-shootouts\/let-it-be-legacy\/covers-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/covers-1.jpg?fit=1600%2C789&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1600,789\" 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=\"covers\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/covers-1.jpg?fit=300%2C148&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/covers-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C505&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1025\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/covers-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C505&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/covers-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C505&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/covers-1.jpg?resize=300%2C148&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/covers-1.jpg?resize=768%2C379&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/covers-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C757&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/covers-1.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>First published: Oct 12, 2021<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Contestants:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"2\/\">UK 4th pressing (1976)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"2\/\">German 1st Cut (1970)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"2\/\">Japanese EAS Pressing (1976)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"2\/\">The Verdict<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The UK pressings are specified according to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/thebeatles-collection.com\/wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TheBeatles-Collection<\/a>, the German cuts are specified according to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/beatles-german-cuts-list\/\">German Matrix Database<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01UK.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1022\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/shootouts\/legacy-shootouts\/let-it-be-legacy\/01uk\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01UK.jpg?fit=1884%2C1884&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1884,1884\" 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=\"01UK\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01UK.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01UK.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1022\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01UK.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\/01UK.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01UK.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01UK.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01UK.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01UK.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01UK.jpg?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01UK.jpg?resize=320%2C320&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01UK.jpg?w=1884&amp;ssl=1 1884w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>UK 4<sup>th<\/sup> pressing (1976)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>PCS 7096<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/5088837-The-Beatles-Let-It-Be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discogs<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/thebeatles-collection.com\/wordpress\/2011\/10\/04\/let-it-be-apple-pxs-1-pcs-7096-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TheBeatlesCollection<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Matrix:<br \/>\nSide A: YEX 773-3U<br \/>\nSide B: YEX 774-4\u00a0 \u00a0HTM<\/p>\n<p>This 4<sup>th<\/sup> UK pressing comes in my copy of the BC13 box. Basically, this pressing was in production between 1976 and 1980.<\/p>\n<p>My copy (as per date code on inner sleeve) is from 1978 and uses the 3U matrix which was cut in 1970 for Side A. Side B, however, contains a newer -4 matrix with HTM signature. There is also -4 Side A in existence, however, I don\u2019t have it.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s listen to Side A now. \u201cTwo of Us\u201d is starting out fine, with very good details on the acoustic guitars and nice low end on the bass drums. The singing is embedded harmonically into the soundscape. \u201cDig a Pony\u201d: some sibilance is audible on the first \u201cyou can celebrate\u201d. Other than that, the bass and the drums are a tad weak, the guitars being most prominent on the outliers of the stereo panorama. \u201cAcross the Universe\u201d is of course heavily treated, the first part sounding rather compressed. The Phil Spector orchestra augmentation sounds fine, though. Now \u201cI Me Mine\u201d is probably the most dynamic song on Side A, and though the bass feels a bit weak, the song sounds splendidly detailed on the guitars wide on the stereo panorama. \u201cDig It\u201d is okay. Now, the closing track, \u201cLet it Be\u201d just shines. The grand piano, the bass, the drums, everything is just in place. The trebles are fine and detailed. The voice is harmonically embedded, it sounds just right: not buried, not standing out. \u201cMaggie Mae\u201d, has some good trebles, though it lacks a bit of definition, being cut close to the center label and all that.<\/p>\n<p>Side B. \u201cI\u2019ve Got a Feeling\u201d: The bass is quite alright here; the trebles are quite pronounced. Good instrument separation, the vocals are spot-on. \u201cOne after 909\u201d: nice, punchy bass, fine instrument separation (organ and solo guitar on the stereo channels!), the vocals are once again quite harmonically embedded into the stage. \u201cThe Long and Winding Road\u201d: very pleasant, very detailed. There is both power in the bass and detail in the treble. Paul\u2019s voice has a nice presence. The orchestra, while not everyone\u2019s cup of tea, sounds very fine. \u201cFor You Blue\u201d is acoustically a pleasure: good bass, vocal presence, fine trebles and a great intricate instrument separation. \u201cGet Back\u201d sounds intentionally muted (solo guitar, organ, vocals), however, the rhythm guitar, the bass and Ringo\u2019s cymbalos reveal that there is nothing wrong with the mix itself. Bass is fine, the midrange is detailed, trebles are nice and clear.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall:<\/strong> the UK is just great. While some of the songs are not necessarily audiophile stuff, the album still profits from a good instrument separation and vocal \/ instrumental presence. Side A cut in 1970 is slightly weak in the bass area. Side B, being cut later, is less affected by it. A splendid version.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02DE.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1023\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/shootouts\/legacy-shootouts\/let-it-be-legacy\/02de\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02DE.jpg?fit=1884%2C1884&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1884,1884\" 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=\"02DE\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02DE.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02DE.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1023\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02DE.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\/02DE.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02DE.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02DE.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02DE.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02DE.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02DE.jpg?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02DE.jpg?resize=320%2C320&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02DE.jpg?w=1884&amp;ssl=1 1884w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>German 1<sup>st<\/sup> Cut (1970)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1C 062-04 433 Y<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/1125105-The-Beatles-Let-It-Be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discogs<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/beatles-german-cuts-list\/1967-1970\/let-it-be\/#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">German Matrix Database<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Matrix:<br \/>\nSide A: 1C062-04433-Y-A-1<br \/>\nSide B: 1C062-04433-Y-B-1<\/p>\n<p>This version is quite common in Germany. It was first released in the UK-like collector\u2019s boxset, but also separately. Unlike in UK, the Apple on the back has always been red. This particular first cut of \u201cLet It Be\u201d was in use in Germany throughout the 70s and was only superseded in mid-80s by an analogue unmarked DMM version. My copy is from 1973.<\/p>\n<p>Now for the sound. Side A starts out with \u201cTwo of Us\u201d, and here the difference to the UK is already audible. The bass has been boosted, but the mid-high range feels somehow reduced, losing the brilliance of the acoustic guitars and vocals. Somehow it sounds muffled, like from under a blanket. Same goes for \u201cDig a Pony\u201d: the bass is amplified, but the vocals are somewhat buried. \u201cAcross the Universe\u201d has the buried vocals as well. \u201cI Me Mine\u201d, however, profits from the stronger bass end, while the trebles are still detailed enough, having been strong to begin with. \u201cDig It\u201d is okay. Now for the title track: unfortunately, the first part is sort of muted, the vocals buried, the grand piano lacking definition. It gets slightly better once the bass, drums &amp; orchestra kick in, however, the vocals remain buried in the mix. \u201cMaggie Mae\u201d has more bass substance and still the same good stereo separation, but the trebles are dull, like through a blanket.<\/p>\n<p>Side B: the difference in bass is less pronounced than on Side A, probably due to a later UK cut for that side. \u201cI\u2019ve Got a Feeling\u201d: basses and trebles are nice and detailed, though the vocals feel a bit buried. \u201cOne after 909\u201d: similar to the UK, but slightly less overall definition. \u201cThe Long and Winding Road\u201d: very similar to the UK as well, actually, with a tiny bit less presence in the vocals. \u201cFor You Blue\u201d: actually, a very nice definition, punchy bass, good drums, good separation. \u201cGet Back\u201d: again, similar to the UK, but the vocals are slightly buried again. On the other hand, the trebles (cymbalos) are actually more pronounced than on the UK version.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall:<\/strong> at least Side A, in comparison to the -3U UK cut, loses out in detail and clarity. While having a stronger bass, the German version sounds like through a blanket, losing details on the high end and vocals. Side B is however more similar to the late UK -4 cut, though it still suffers somewhat from muted vocals and trebles.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03JP.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1024\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/shootouts\/legacy-shootouts\/let-it-be-legacy\/03jp\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03JP.jpg?fit=1884%2C1884&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1884,1884\" 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=\"03JP\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03JP.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03JP.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03JP.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\/03JP.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03JP.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03JP.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03JP.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03JP.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03JP.jpg?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03JP.jpg?resize=320%2C320&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03JP.jpg?w=1884&amp;ssl=1 1884w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Japanese EAS pressing (1976)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>EAS-80561<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/3346223-The-Beatles-Let-It-Be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discogs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Matrix:<br \/>\nSide A: YEX-773 9S2<br \/>\nSide B: YEX-774 9S4<\/p>\n<p>This Japanese pressing came out on Japanese Apple label in the so-called \u201cCountry Flag\u201d series in late 70s. Interestingly, the Japanese versions of this album use the US-type gatefold packaging, as opposed to European versions.<\/p>\n<p>Now for Side A. \u201cTwo of Us\u201d. Hmm. Very interesting. The bass is slightly stronger. The trebles are quite pronounced. The vocals are less prominent, but less buried than on the German one. The acoustic guitars are fine-defined. Overall, a bit fuller than the more-trebly UK version. \u201cDig a Pony\u201d. The bass is again stronger, though the trebles are a tad reduced (cymbalos); the sibilance on \u201ccelebrate\u201d is not there. The voice has less presence, it\u2019s more embedded. \u201cAcross the Universe\u201d: the processed part at the beginning sounds a bit fuller than the UK. On the other hand, once the orchestra starts, the vocals lose some of the presence. \u201cI Me Mine\u201d \u2013 trebles and vocals sound somewhat muted, though the guitars on the stereo panorama are good, and so is the bass. \u201cDig It\u201d is okay.\u00a0 \u201cLet it Be\u201d, while having nice strong basses, it sounds a bit muted in the trebles and vocals. \u201cMaggie Mae\u201d is muffled altogether, lacking definition, trebles and details.<\/p>\n<p>Side B: \u201cI\u2019ve Got a Feeling\u201d: Basses and trebles are pronounced, but the midrange is somewhat lacking, the electric piano and vocals being buried. \u201cOne After 909\u201d sounds a bit murky, the trebles being muted, the whole thing lacking definition. \u201cThe Long and Winding Road\u201d: the orchestra is full and detailed, but the vocals again feel less present. \u201cFor You Blue\u201d \u2013 very nice, intricate, dynamic \u2013 though the vocals lack a bit of presence once again. \u201cGet Back\u201d, on the other hand, has some nice pronounced vocals, but the trebles (cymbalos) are slightly reduced.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall:<\/strong> more of a mixed bag, actually. While bass is stronger (not as much as in the German version), and the trebles are (mostly) fine, the midrange is somehow lacking, both in definition and in presence.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>The Verdict<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>0th place:<\/strong> the UK. While Side A (-3U cut from 1970) is a bit weaker in the bass area, it wins big time in definition, details and vocal presence. Side B (-4 cut from 1976) has a stronger bass as well, while remaining detailed and having good trebles. It would be actually quite interesting to hear a -4\/-4 version.<\/li>\n<li><strong>1st place:<\/strong> the JP. It is a mixed bag, actually. The bass is stronger (though less booming than the German version), and the vocals are a bit buried. As for trebles and overall detail, it varies from song to song. Nevertheless, it\u2019s quite fun to listen to and sounds fine for the most part.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2nd place:<\/strong> the DE. While having a boosted bass (which is especially noticeable when compared to the UK -3U), it really lacks somewhat in the vocal and treble area, making the whole thing sound somewhat muffled, especially on Side A.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":934,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1021","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1021","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=1021"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1021\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1029,"href":"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1021\/revisions\/1029"}],"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=1021"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}