{"id":997,"date":"2024-07-07T09:47:10","date_gmt":"2024-07-07T09:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/?page_id=997"},"modified":"2024-07-07T14:59:57","modified_gmt":"2024-07-07T14:59:57","slug":"sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band-legacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/shootouts\/legacy-shootouts\/sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band-legacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Sgt. Pepper&#8217;s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Legacy)"},"content":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Albums_1600.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"998\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/shootouts\/legacy-shootouts\/sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band-legacy\/albums_1600\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Albums_1600.jpg?fit=1600%2C964&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1600,964\" 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=\"Albums_1600\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Albums_1600.jpg?fit=300%2C181&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Albums_1600.jpg?fit=1024%2C617&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-998\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Albums_1600.jpg?resize=1024%2C617&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Albums_1600.jpg?resize=1024%2C617&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Albums_1600.jpg?resize=300%2C181&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Albums_1600.jpg?resize=768%2C463&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Albums_1600.jpg?resize=1536%2C925&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Albums_1600.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>First published: May 26, 2021<\/p>\n<p>The Contestants:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"2\/\">UK 1st Pressing (1967)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"3\/\">UK 5th Pressing (1971)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"4\/\">UK 6th Pressing (1976)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"5\/\">German 2nd Cut (1967)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"6\/\">German 3rd Cut (1979)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"7\/\">Japanese 1974 Pressing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"8\/\">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\/Label01-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1000\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/shootouts\/legacy-shootouts\/sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band-legacy\/label01-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label01-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1181&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1181\" 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=\"Label01\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label01-1.jpg?fit=300%2C295&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label01-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C1008&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label01-1.jpg?resize=300%2C295&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label01-1.jpg?resize=300%2C295&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label01-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1008&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label01-1.jpg?resize=768%2C756&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label01-1.jpg?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label01-1.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>UK 1<sup>st<\/sup> Pressing (1967)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>PCS 7027<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/The-Beatles-Sgt-Peppers-Lonely-Hearts-Club-Band\/release\/1111731\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discogs<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/thebeatles-collection.com\/wordpress\/2011\/07\/16\/sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band-parlophone-pcs-7027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TheBeatlesCollection<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Matrix:<br \/>\nSide A: YEX 637-1<br \/>\nSide B: YEX 638-1<br \/>\nUnbanded<\/p>\n<p>The UK 1<sup>st<\/sup> pressing will serve as the reference record. This is really a fine, fine tube cut with -1\/-1 matrices. The quality can be assessed on tracks like \u201cWith a Little Help from my Friends\u201d which features both a structured bass, very nice-sounding trebles (tambourine) and Ringo\u2019s vocals. The true litmus test is of course \u201cLucy in the Sky with Diamonds\u201d where the voice is very present against the driving bass line, supported by the Lowry organ and the guitars. \u201cFixing a Hole\u201d features very nice trebles, while the details of mid-and low range are evident on the orchestrated \u201cShe\u2019s Leaving Home\u201d. \u201cBeing for the Benefit of Mr. Kite\u201d, being heavily treated with effects, demonstrates both a well-defined bass and some fine cymbals. And of course, \u201cA Day in The Life\u201d, with its great instrument and vocal separation, effects, John\u2019s voice traveling from one side to another \u2013 this is just mind-blowing. A very powerful, well-balanced, overall harmonic cut.<\/p>\n<p>Note: the final gibberish happens as is intended, in the locked groove.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall:<\/strong> A splendid time is guaranteed for all.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label02-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1001\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/shootouts\/legacy-shootouts\/sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band-legacy\/label02-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label02-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1181&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1181\" 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=\"Label02\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label02-1.jpg?fit=300%2C295&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label02-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C1008&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1001\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label02-1.jpg?resize=300%2C295&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label02-1.jpg?resize=300%2C295&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label02-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1008&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label02-1.jpg?resize=768%2C756&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label02-1.jpg?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label02-1.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>UK 5<sup>th<\/sup> Pressing (1971)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>PCS 7027<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/The-Beatles-Sgt-Peppers-Lonely-Hearts-Club-Band\/release\/4078258\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discogs<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/thebeatles-collection.com\/wordpress\/2011\/07\/16\/sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band-parlophone-pcs-7027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TheBeatlesCollection<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Matrix:<br \/>\nSide A: YEX 637-1<br \/>\nSide B: YEX 638-2<br \/>\nUnbanded<\/p>\n<p>This early double-box EMI version was released in the early 70s (1971-73) and has \u201cThe Gramophone Company\u201d rim text (though there are -1\/-1 represses with this label, as well). On my copy, Side A is the same cut as the 1967 version, and sounds in the A\/B comparison absolutely the same (minus the wear and tear of the 1<sup>st<\/sup> pressing). Side B, however, is a different, -2 cut, and there are quite notable differences.\u00a0 First of all: it is slower than -1 (and thus, slightly longer). Second, it\u2019s louder by good 1.5db. Third, it has considerably more clarity and separation. Fourth, the bass is a little bit more present. Fifth, the trebles are, too.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWithin You Without You\u201d has a more distinctive vocal presence of George who was a little more buried in the 1967 cut, and is more open to the trebles. \u201cWhen I\u2019m Sixty-Four\u201d offers a great instrument and vocal separation, and the details are more refined (the very fine cymbals in \u201cwill you still need me, will you still feed me\u201d), while the bass is a bit punchier.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, vocals are less present on \u201cLovely Rita\u201d, especially the choir gets buried somewhat. Though on \u201cGood Morning, Good Morning\u201d the vocal presence is stronger (though more sibilant, as well), the overall separation is more detailed, everything is more dynamic. And the surprise is \u201cSgt. Pepper\u2019s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)\u201d. Compared to the -1 cut, it\u2019s more power, more drive, more rock, more punch! Splendid!<\/p>\n<p>However, \u201cA Day in the Life\u201d is a little more complicated. This song was just sheer perfection on the -1 cut. On -2 cut, Parts 1 and 3 with John\u2019s vocals bring out more fine details, every instrument is clearer, the voice has good presence. On the other hand, Paul\u2019s vocals in Part 2 feel slightly muffled. And the vocalizing during the transition to the third part is more buried and has less spine-chilling power compared to the -1 cut.<\/p>\n<p>Note: the final gibberish happens as is intended, in the locked groove.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall:<\/strong> The -2 cut on Side B brings out more details in places, and is a great listen, especially the \u201cSgt. Pepper\u201d reprise is a pleasant surprise. However, on some occasions the vocals have a lesser presence, especially when \u201cA Day in the Life\u201d is concerned.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label03-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1002\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/shootouts\/legacy-shootouts\/sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band-legacy\/label03-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label03-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1181&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1181\" 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=\"Label03\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label03-1.jpg?fit=300%2C295&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label03-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C1008&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1002\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label03-1.jpg?resize=300%2C295&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label03-1.jpg?resize=300%2C295&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label03-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1008&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label03-1.jpg?resize=768%2C756&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label03-1.jpg?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label03-1.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>UK 6<sup>th<\/sup> Pressing (1976)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>PCS 7027<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/13546212-The-Beatles-Sgt-Peppers-Lonely-Hearts-Club-Band\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discogs<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/thebeatles-collection.com\/wordpress\/2011\/07\/16\/sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band-parlophone-pcs-7027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TheBeatlesCollection<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Matrix:<br \/>\nSide A: YEX 637-3\u00a0 HTM<br \/>\nSide B: YEX 638-3\u00a0 HTM<br \/>\nUnbanded<\/p>\n<p>The -3\/-3 cut was released 1976 on \u201cEMI Records\u201d double-box Parlophone labels. According to TBC several various cuts were used for this pressing, so it helps to have the matrices checked when purchasing online. Interesting thing about this version from the late 70s with HTM signature: it\u2019s slightly slower than -1\/-1, both sides run slightly longer.<\/p>\n<p>Acoustically, this solid-state cut is more detailed than the -1\/-1 tube cut, and the instrument separation is fabulous. The bass is a tiny bit punchier; the trebles are more pronounced. \u201cLucy in the Sky with Diamonds\u201d is a good example for detail separation, vocal presence and detailed bass. \u201cFixing a Hole\u201d has some splendid cymbals and hi-hats and great vocal details as well. Paul\u2019s vocals on \u201cShe\u2019s Leaving Home\u201d sound considerably clearer than on the -1\/-1. \u201cBeing for the Benefit of Mr. Kite\u201d is a joy, boasting all these effects, but not being murky or buried in the slightest. Just great stuff.<\/p>\n<p>Side B is even better. The -3 version seems to undo some of the choices made on the -2 cut of Side B, and while keeping the positive aspects of it like better details, finer separation and stronger basses and trebles, it does not have such deviations in terms of buried\/unburied vocals. The vocals on \u201cGood Morning\u201d have a good presence as well (though being slightly sibilant, like on the -2 cut). The \u201cReprise\u201d lacks a bit in the rockier substance of -2, it feels rather like a more detailed version of -1. As for \u201cA Day In The Life\u201d, it sounds great, just like it should be. Great instrument separation and vocal presence on Parts 1 and 3. Paul\u2019s voice on Part 2 sounds less muffled and has a better presence than on the -2 cut, whereas the vocalizing before Part 3 just sends shivers down your spine, like it should.<\/p>\n<p>Note: the final gibberish happens as is intended, in the locked groove.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall:<\/strong> The -3\/-3 version reveals better details than -1\/-1, while being a tiny bit stronger on both bass and trebles, but without underwhelming the vocals. Just a great pressing!<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label04-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1003\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/shootouts\/legacy-shootouts\/sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band-legacy\/label04-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label04-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1181&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1181\" 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=\"Label04\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label04-1.jpg?fit=300%2C295&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label04-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C1008&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1003\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label04-1.jpg?resize=300%2C295&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label04-1.jpg?resize=300%2C295&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label04-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1008&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label04-1.jpg?resize=768%2C756&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label04-1.jpg?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label04-1.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>German 2nd cut (1967)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>SHZE 401<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/The-Beatles-Sgt-Peppers-Lonely-Hearts-Club-Band\/release\/11960584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discogs<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/beatles-german-cuts-list\/1967-1970\/sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band\/#2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">German Matrix Database<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Matrix:<br \/>\nSide A: SHZE-401-A-1<br \/>\nSide B: SHZE-401-B-2<br \/>\nUnbanded<\/p>\n<p>This is actually the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> cut of the German 1<sup>st<\/sup> pressing of this album. The 1<sup>st<\/sup> cut (with the B-1 matrix on Side B) did not have the gibberish on the locked groove and is very rare (if I remember correctly, the B-2 version came within a month after B-1). The German version is unbanded, like its UK counterpart.<\/p>\n<p>Now to the acoustics. Very interesting. The basic source looks just like the UK 1<sup>st<\/sup> cut, the overall characteristics are all there and very similar. Let us say, when comparing the UK -3\/-3 version to the UK -1\/-1, there are some notable differences in terms of clarity, details and instrument separation, and these differences are much stronger than how this German pressing and the UK -1\/-1 are different.<\/p>\n<p>On Side A, the differences lie in the EQ. The German version has somewhat more punch to the bass added. That\u2019s it. Everything else is just basically the same, but the German version has a more substantial low end. You might like it or not. I mean, the UK -2 and -3 also had bass added (though to a lesser extent). On \u201cWith a Little Help from My Friends\u201d it adds more substance to the singing. On \u201cLucy in the Sky with Diamonds\u201d it is a bit distracting, on \u201cGetting Better\u201d, \u201cFixing a Hole\u201d, \u201cShe\u2019s Leaving Home\u201d it is less noticeable, on \u201cBeing for the Benefit of Mr. Kite\u201d it\u2019s quite noticeable again.<\/p>\n<p>On Side B, German has slightly a higher volume (2db). When reducing it accordingly, the difference to the UK 1<sup>st<\/sup> is rather negligible. The EQ feels the same, the voice presence, the bass, the trebles. I suppose when they recut Side B, they did the process somehow different, truer to the source.<\/p>\n<p>As much as I like going into detail, analyzing what\u2019s where in what song, making these texts bloated and unreadable, this is quite needless here. I am really surprised how true the German 1<sup>st<\/sup> is to the UK -1\/-1 (apart from the stronger bass on Side A, of course).<\/p>\n<p>Note: the final gibberish happens as is intended, in the locked groove.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall:<\/strong> Side A has a slightly larger bass, and Side B is louder by 2db. Other than that, a great approximation of the UK 1<sup>st<\/sup>. And it doesn&#8217;t need to be expensive, either, because this version is probably the most frequent in Germany, having been later rereleased on the blue EMI Electrola label (from 1969 on, both as SHZE 401 and 1C 062 04 177) as well as on the Apple label (both with 072 and 062 price codes). A cover of a 70s reissue is included in the title picture.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label06.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1004\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/shootouts\/legacy-shootouts\/sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band-legacy\/label06\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label06.jpg?fit=1200%2C1181&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1181\" 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=\"Label06\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label06.jpg?fit=300%2C295&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label06.jpg?fit=1024%2C1008&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1004\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label06.jpg?resize=300%2C295&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label06.jpg?resize=300%2C295&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label06.jpg?resize=1024%2C1008&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label06.jpg?resize=768%2C756&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label06.jpg?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label06.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>German 3rd cut (1979)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1C 072-04 177<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/The-Beatles-Sgt-Peppers-Lonely-Hearts-Club-Band\/release\/12034789\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discogs<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/beatles-german-cuts-list\/1967-1970\/sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band\/#3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">German Matrix Database<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Matrix:<br \/>\nSide A: <s>SHZE-A-2<\/s>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 04 177 A-1<br \/>\nSide B: <s>SHZE-401-B-3<\/s>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 04 177 B-1<br \/>\nBanded<\/p>\n<p>This version was cut in the late 1970s. No exact date can be found, but it seems around 1979, as the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> cut was still used for the BC13 boxset in 1978. My copy is, actually, from the early 80s (\u201cMade in EEC\u201d typed-style rimtext labels). Interestingly, the matrix numbers even contain stricken-out SHZE numbers (a seemingly unreleased SHZE-A-2\/B-3 cut). In contrast to the 1<sup>st<\/sup> and 2<sup>nd<\/sup> German cut, this version is banded.<\/p>\n<p>Now this version still seems to be based on the same source that the previous German versions were based upon (it has almost the same length, too). However, it has been remastered with some EQ trickery.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s louder than the UK -1\/-1 by ~2db, but also has more both bass and treble. Sometimes it happens at the cost of the vocals, though. In the title track, the vocals are even more buried in the mix than they were originally (although Ringo\u2019s voice stands out beautifully in \u201cWith a Little Help&#8230;\u201d). On \u201cLucy in the Sky with Diamonds\u201d, the bass is a tiny bit too strong, distracting from the singing, rather than underlining it. \u201cFixing a Hole\u201d, however, sounds beautiful, here the vocals have great presence, the bass is not disturbing, the trebles are nice and clear. In \u201cShe\u2019s Leaving Home\u201d Paul\u2019s vocals sound considerably clearer than in the UK -1\/-1.<\/p>\n<p>Now on \u201cFor the Benefit of Mr. Kite\u201d, it becomes somehow weird. The weird thing is, the characteristic of the voice has changed, it sounds actually clearer and not as distorted \u2013 but I am not sure that\u2019s how it\u2019s supposed to be, as it doesn\u2019t sound like that on any version I heard before. The trebles are somewhat excessive and sound almost brittle. This brittleness continues on Side B in \u201cWithin You Without You\u201d, where that Indian instrument that I like to call \u201ccircular saw\u201d* sounds somehow unpleasant on headphones. On the other hand, \u201cWhen I\u2019m Sixty-Four\u201d and \u201cLovely Rita sound just splendid.<\/p>\n<p>As for \u201cGood Morning, Good Morning\u201d, the vocals are once again changed in character, the voice has more substance on the low end (it sounds thinner on other versions). The \u201cReprise\u201d has definitely more punch than the UK and German 1<sup>st<\/sup>, but combined with the hard treble it takes away from the singing a bit.<\/p>\n<p>On \u201cA Day in the Life\u201d, John\u2019s voice sounds somehow strange. Somehow less dreamy, less airy, more precise, but also somehow artificial. McCartney\u2019s voice in Part 2 sounds muffled. The &#8220;Aaaahs&#8221; before Part 3 is somewhat buried in the mix, lessening the effect.<\/p>\n<p>Note: the gibberish actually happens once on the runoff, not in the locked groove.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall:<\/strong> This may be considered a \u201cGrail\u201d and \u201caudiophile\u201d, but I wouldn&#8217;t go so far. It\u2019s certainly not bad, but basically all it seems to have is a little bit EQ manipulation, which sometimes is beautiful and sometimes a bit weird.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label07.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1005\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/beatles-shootouts.de\/en\/shootouts\/legacy-shootouts\/sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band-legacy\/label07\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label07.jpg?fit=1200%2C1181&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1181\" 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=\"Label07\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label07.jpg?fit=300%2C295&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label07.jpg?fit=1024%2C1008&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1005\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label07.jpg?resize=300%2C295&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label07.jpg?resize=300%2C295&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label07.jpg?resize=1024%2C1008&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label07.jpg?resize=768%2C756&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label07.jpg?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beatles-shootouts.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Label07.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Japanese Pressing (1974)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>AP-8163<br \/>\n<\/strong>Matrix: YES-637 4S 109 \/ YEX &#8211; 638 2S3 47<br \/>\nBanded<\/p>\n<p>This is a 70s reissue under the Apple label.<\/p>\n<p>Acoustically, the Japanese seems to have a very slightly reduced bass. On the other hand, the trebles are raised quite noticeably. Details are very good, at least as good as the UK -2 or -3.<\/p>\n<p>That the tambourine on \u201cWith a Little Help from My Friends\u201d is much more pronounced than on the UK -1\/-1. \u00a0The raised trebles also lead to sibilance at \u201cPicture your<strong>s<\/strong>elf in a boat on a river\u201d in \u201cLucy In the Sky with Diamonds\u201d. \u201cGetting Better\u201d sounds a bit thin altogether. \u201cFixing a Hole\u201d less so, the lack in bass is less noticing here. \u201cShe\u2019s Leaving Home\u201d sounds nice, the voice sounds slightly clearer than on the UK. The hi-hats on \u201cMr. Kite\u201d are probably the most detailed of the lot, but sound a little distracting at times.<\/p>\n<p>Side B is no different. The reduced bass on \u201cWithin You, Without You\u201d is not really noticeable, but the vocals and the trebles are quite pronounced. On \u201cWhen I\u2019m Sixty-Four\u201d, the drums are more detailed. \u201cLovely Rita\u201d has more pronounced hit-hats. At the beginning of \u201cGood Morning, Good Morning\u201d, there are more sibilants than on UK -1\/-1, and the voice sounds thinner.\u00a0 The \u201cReprise\u201d brings out more the vocals and the trebles, and I liked it \u2013 it has some rocking power here!<\/p>\n<p>Well, \u201cA Day in the Life\u201d \u2026 Very nice, fine-detailed, great vocal clarity for John in Part 1.\u00a0 Great vocal clarity for Paul in Part 2. Pleasant bass, if it\u2019s reduced, you don\u2019t really notice. If the trebles are somewhat heightened, you don\u2019t really notice. The vocalizing between Parts 2 and 3 is as eerie and chilling as it should be. All emotional responses are in place.<\/p>\n<p>Note: the gibberish actually happens once on the runoff, not in the locked groove.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall:<\/strong> This is a fine, fine record. The details are at least as good as on the -3\/-3 version, though the trebles are sometimes a bit too strong, and the bass is one tiny bit reduced, but it\u2019s still a fine record.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>The Verdict:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Place 0:<\/strong> UK 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0(1967) Reference record is out of competition. Even though it sometimes lacks in detail and separation, it still is the most harmonic overall experience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Place 1:<\/strong> UK 6<sup>th <\/sup>(1976). This I would call the audiophile version. More detail, slightly more pronounced bass and trebles while being faithful to the original. My to-go-to version.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Place 2:<\/strong> German 2<sup>nd<\/sup> cut (1967). It\u2019s quite faithful to the original -1\/-1 UK version, but the added bass on Side A provides just a bit of an extra punch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Place 3:<\/strong> Japanese (1974). Very slightly reduced bass and considerably added treble, but offers great details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Place 4:<\/strong> UK 5<sup>th<\/sup> (1971). Side A is same as UK 1<sup>st<\/sup>, Side 2 is quite close to UK 6<sup>th<\/sup>, though it has some rather disputable changes in the vocals\u2019 perception.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Place 5:<\/strong> German 3<sup>rd<\/sup> cut (1979). 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