Revolver - Super Deluxe Edition

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Label Apple/EMI
  
Catalogue No.'s 455 9941 (Super Deluxe Edition) - Full barcode: 6 02445 59941 7
Other Issues Of This Release
2 C.D. Deluxe - 453 8277
1 C.D. - 455 9968
L.P. Super Deluxe Boxset (4 L.P. + 1 E.P.) - 455 9952
Single Vinyl Picture Disc - 455 9970
Single Vinyl L.P. 1/2 speed mastered - 455 9969
  
Release date 28th October 2022
  
Total time C.D. Discs 1 - 5 have a total of 2 hours 42 minutes and 26 seconds
CD Disc 1 - 34:46 (New Mix of Original Album)
CD Disc 2 - 40:26 (Sessions 1)
CD Disc 3 - 41:00 (Sessions 2)
CD Disc 4 - 35:28 (Mono Mix)
CD Disc 5 - 10:46 (E.P.)
  
U.K. Album Chart Detail :
Entry Date :4th November 2022
Highest Position :2
Weeks in Chart :9
  
Detail : A beautiful looking and comprehensive five-disc box set, all housed within a simple box.
But once again discs barely half full and some odd mixing choices and selections.
All of the music on the five c.d.'s would easily fit on less than three discs !
And in fact, losing just the odd track already issued on Anthology 2, it would all fit on two !!

The set includes a new stereo remix of the album by Giles Martin, with the help of de-mixing technology developed by Peter Jackson's WingNut Films,
as well as the original mono mix, session recordings, demos, plus
an EP including new mixes of the non-album single "Paperback Writer" and its B-side, "Rain", recorded during the Revolver sessions.

The deluxe edition also includes a 100-page book featuring a foreword by Paul McCartney, an introduction by Giles Martin,
an essay by Questlove, and track notes by author Kevin Howlett.
The book is illustrated with images of handwritten lyrics, tape boxes, and recording sheets, as well as
1966 print ads and extracts from the graphic novel, "Revolver 50. Birth of an Icon", written and illustrated by Klaus Voormann.

Along with the restoration of the original album artwork by Voormann, the record sleeve that holds the session outtakes features
Robert Freeman's proposed cover design, featuring the heads of the Beatles in a psychedelic circle.

This set is available in a variety of formats, including :

Revolver Special Edition (Super Deluxe): - 63 tracks
5xCD (stereo & mono audio) with 100-page hardbound book in a 12.56” x 12.36” slipcase
• DISC 1: Revolver (New stereo mix): 14 tracks
• DISCS 2 & 3: Sessions (stereo & mono): 31 tracks
• DISC 4: Revolver (Original mono master): 14 tracks
• DISC 5: Revolver EP: 4 tracks - “Paperback Writer” & “Rain” (New stereo mixes & Original mono mixes remastered)

Revolver Special Edition (Super Deluxe): - Vinyl Version
4xLP + 7-inch EP (stereo & mono audio) on half-speed mastered 180-gram vinyl with 100-page hardbound book in a 12.56” x 12.36” slipcase

Revolver Special Edition (Deluxe): - 29 tracks
2CD in digipak with a 40-page booklet abridged from the Super Deluxe book
• DISC 1: Revolver (New stereo mix): 14 tracks
• DISC 2: Sessions highlights + “Paperback Writer” & “Rain” (New stereo mixes): 15 tracks

Revolver Special Edition (Standard) - 14 tracks
1 CD in digipak (New stereo mix)

Revolver Special Edition (Standard) - Vinyl Version
1 LP (New stereo mix) on half-speed mastered 180-gram vinyl

Revolver Special Edition (Picture Disc) - Vinyl
Limited Edition 1 LP vinyl picture disc (New stereo mix) illustrated with the album cover art

U.K. Charts
4th November 2022 - The album entered the charts straight in at number 2 (Kept off top spot by Taylor Swift "Midnights" album)
11th November 2022 - Second week and a drop of nine places down to number 11
18th November 2022 - Third week in chart and a further drop of fifteen places down to number 26
25th November 2022 - Fourth week in chart and another drop of fifteen places down to number 41
2nd December 2022 - Fifth week in chart and Christmas sales kick in as it rebounds a liitle, back up to number 37
9th December 2022 - Sixth week in chart and a further drop of just three places down to number 40
16th December 2022 - Seventh week in the chart and another final rebound back up seven places to number 33
23rd December 2022 - Eighth week in the chart and dropping down to number 43
30th December 2022 - Ninth and final week in the chart as the set hangs on at number 77
7th January 2023 - Not listed in the Top 100

Chart Progress: 2 - 11 - 26 - 41 - 37 - 40 - 33 - 43 - 77 - out


C.D. 1 - New 2022 Stereo Mix

34:46 - Catalogue no. 455 9942

For full detail of original album see - Revolver (1966 original)

No. Track Composer Difference From Original Time
1 Taxman Harrison Bass central in the mix, George's double-tracked voice split to left and right 2:35
2 Eleanor Rigby Lennon-McCartney Paul's vocal moved to centre stage, backing track spread across the stereo soundstage. 2:04
3 I'm Only Sleeping Lennon-McCartney This is a muddy remix. 2:57
4 Love You To Harrison Fully mixed in stereo, whereas the original began in mono. 2:56
5 Here, There And Everywhere   Lennon-McCartney   Another remix that does not improve on the original. 2:22
6 Yellow Submarine Lennon-McCartney Ringo's vocal brought to the centre with other instrumentation and effects spread. 2:35
7 She Said She Said Lennon-McCartney Distinctive guitar that follows the vocals mixed way down, another guitar part mixed up.
Has the effect of changing the feel of the recording.
2:33
8 Good Day Sunshine Lennon-McCartney Piano now split to left and right channel, with snare moved to centre. 2:07
9 And Your Bird Can Sing Lennon-McCartney John's vocal delay seems more obvious plus an boost to the snare drum. 1:58
10 For No One Lennon-McCartney Keyboards moved to centre and Paul's vocal seems down in the mix. 1:58
11 Dr. Robert Lennon-McCartney Increase in John's vocal placement 2:12
12 I Want To Tell You Harrison In this mix the guitar pans across a number of times, whereas it stayed centre stage originally. 2:26
13 Got To Get You Into My Life Lennon-McCartney The vocal difference that used to exist between the original mono and stereo versions,
has been used from the mono version here in the new stereo mix.
2:27
14 Tomorrow Never Knows Lennon-McCartney In this new mix the sound effects are again allowed to pan around the soundstage. 2:56

C.D. 2 - Sessions One

The tracks on this and on Sessions Two are presented in recording date order.
All tracks are stereo unless otherwise indicated.

40:26 Catalogue no. 455 9943

No. Title Recording Information Time
1 Tomorrow Never Knows Take 1
This was included on Anthology 2, but, this version is 16 seconds longer.
And, they appear to be slightly different mixes !
3:30
2 Tomorrow Never Knows Mono Mix - RM11
This is the mono mix that appeared on the withdrawn first pressings of PMC 7009
3:02
3 Got To Get You Into My Life First Version - Take 5
The same take as released on Anthology 2, but with John heard beforehand,
Over a minute discussing how to count-in.
Plus, Ringo's bass drum is more apparent.
And, a few seconds longer at the end without a fade.
4:08
4 Got To Get You Into My Life Second Version - Unnumbered take (mono)
Pre the brass overdubs, an extra guitar, and Paul's vocal is slightly different,
Plus some backing vocals not included in the released version.
2:33
5 Got To Get You Into My Life Second Version - Take 8
The backing track to the released version.
With a count-in and does not fade out.
2:41
6 Love You To Take 1
"Granny Smith - Take 1"
George with an acoustic version, Paul on harmonies
2:38
7 Love You To Unnumbered Rehearsal
George and Paul rehearsing the song on sitar and tamboura
1:33
8 Love You To Take 7 - Alternate Mix
An alternate mix of the released take that includes Paul's harmony vocal
2:53
9 Paperback Writer Takes 1 & 2 - Backing Track (mono)
This has long been available on bootleg but with more chat before the take.
See Unsurpassed Masters Vol.3
3:38
10 Rain Take 5 - Actual Speed
Allegedly actual speed but just sounds too fast.
Is that because we are so used to the released version ?
2:36
11 Rain Take 5 - Slowed down for the master.
No backing vocals, no backwards tapes (both later overdubs).
No fade-out.
3:11
12 Doctor Robert Take 7
Full version with no fade-out
2:58
13 And Your Bird Can Sing Take 2 - First Version (without giggling overdub) 2:13
14 And Your Bird Can Sing Take 2 - First Version (with giggling overdub)
This was included on Anthology 2, but, this version has no vocal track.
But, does include extra studio chat.
2:22

C.D. 3 - Sessions Two

The tracks on this and on Sessions One are presented in recording date order.
All tracks are stereo unless otherwise indicated.

41:00 - Catalogue no. 455 9944

No. Title Recording Information Time
1 And Your Bird Can Sing Take 5 - Second version.
2:18
2 Taxman Take 11 2:36
3 I'm Only Sleeping Rehearsal Fragment (mono)
This was included on Anthology 2, but, this version is a few seconds longer.
0:46
4 I'm Only Sleeping Take 2 - Breakdown (mono) 2:26
5 I'm Only Sleeping Take 5 - Backing track 2:41
6 I'm Only Sleeping RM1 (mono) 3:04
7 Eleanor Rigby Speech before take 2 2:11
8 Eleanor Rigby Take 2
Outtakes from the string overdub session.
2:17
9 For No One Take 10 - Backing track 2:21
10 Yellow Submarine Work tape - Part 1 1:02
11 Yellow Submarine Work tape - Part 2
John lead vocal !
4:40
12 Yellow Submarine Take 4 - Before sound effects 2:35
13 Yellow Submarine Highlighted Sound Effects 3:01
14 I Want To Tell You Speech and Take 4
Most of the studio chatter is from before Take 1.
Take 4 is a breakdown of the backing track.
1:22
15 Here, There And Everywhere Take 6 2:27
16 She Said She Said Home demo
Bootlegged years ago in better quality !
1:10
17 She Said She Said Take 15 - Backing track rehearsal 3:22


C.D. 4 - Original Mono Master

35:28 - Catalogue no. 455 9945

No. Title Time
1 Taxman 2:36
2 Eleanor Rigby 2:04
3 I'm Only Sleeping 2:57
4 Love You To 2:56
5 Here, There And Everywhere 2:22
6 Yellow Submarine 2:35
7 She Said She Said 2:33
8 Good Day Sunshine 2:07
9 And Your Bird Can Sing 1:58
10 For No One 1:58
11 Doctor Robert 2:12
12 I Want To Tell You 2:26
13 Got To Get You Into My Life 2:27
14 Tomorrow Never Knows 2:56


C.D. 5 - E.P.

10:46 - Catalogue no. 457 9311

No. Title Recording Information Time
1 Paperback Writer 2022 Stereo Mix
First that hits you - the drums are too loud.
Way too loud.
Vocals seem a little lost in a muddy sound.
2:16
2 Rain 2022 Stereo Mix
Oddly, the drums are lower in the mix.
Surely this track is often said to be one of Ringo's playing highlights,
so why have they been mixed down ??
2:58
3 Paperback Writer Mono 2:24
4 Rain Mono 2:59

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