The Beatles - The Beatles white album - Capitol Records - SWBO 101 VG+/VG

Apparently I am one of the few people who really enjoys music in surround. I have plenty of discs in various multi-channel formats (SACD, DVDA and Blu-Ray) and consider my sound system above average. Prior to purchasing this I always had a few discs I would demo for guests (Pink Floyd DSOM, WYWH, Depeche Mode Violator and several others). I can honestly say this is THE BEST multi-channel disc I own. The detail, balance and clarity is on another level with a “you are in the studio” presence. Hearing all of the various instruments used on the album - horns, strings, harpsichord (Piggies), etc. is a revelation. The hair on my neck stands up every time I listen. No gimmicky surround tricks, just a sense of depth and realism that involves you in the music. Speaking specifically to the sound quality, this disc is better than anything I have bought in a long time or anything recorded today! I also own the Blu Ray version of Sgt. Pepper and as good as that is, the White Album blows it away (and the levels are not as “loud” as that disc either). This multi-channel release is now the “standard” that all other multi-channel disc will be judged IMO. If you enjoy the spatial sound multi-channel provides, this is a must own. On a final note, I was never a fan of Rev #9 but hearing it in surround is almost the audio equivalent of watching the end of 2001 Space Odyssey - an epic, experimental journey worth listening to at least once (or twice if you’re reading this in Colorado)!

The best double LP from the best Rock group on Earth. I got it fast and in great shape.

great addition to my collection

I love this package of the White Album, the 7CD set. Its beautifully packaged and has lots of music and information I have not heard before. But as with the Dylan Blood On the Tracks multiple CD deluxe issue and the Jimi Hendrix Electric Ladyland one, the record company cannot be bothered to upload the metadata. This means ive had to do it myself manually, which takes a long time and I think when I am paying top dollar, I should get a top dollar production. I dont see why I should have to do someone elses job for them. I know its the record companies at fault because when I put other CDs in my player by obscure indie artist, the meta data appears. And I can get the metadata for bootleg issues of The Beatles or Hendrix. Its really slack on the part of the record companies involved and leaves me with a sense of disappointment when I should be feeling joy. The record company production teams deserve a slap. Other than that, this anniversary issue of the white is fantastic.

It was a gift and recipient was very pleased.

My favourite Beatles album. Worth it for the book and outtakes. The actual record sounds great bit very little change to some tracks. Disappointing that Ringos ive got blisters on my fingers is less audible in this new mix. Likewise other speech sections

È uno splendido album che ripercorre tutta la storia del Bianco dei Beatles. Un documento ottimo.

Its the White Album for heavens sake. Mere mortals like me can only bow and worship. I just lurv Happiness is a Warm Gun

its all about the music.fab

Absolutely superb ! Great job by Giles Martin. It sounds so fresh & new. The book is amazing too. In ‘68 I was 18 and knew their album was a double so I saved up for months. The packaging is excellent, a great buy for any Beatles fan !