Past Masters was released on two CDs and four vinyl albums (the last vinyl to be mass produced of any Beatles music). The first CD was volume one and the second CD volume two. Volume one has 13 Beatles singles including B sides, all four tracks from an EP called Long Tall Sally which was released in-between With The Beatles and A Hard Day’s Night, and one single from a US album. Volume two has eleven songs from A and B sides of singles plus the singles versions of Revolution, Get Back, Let It Be and a version of Across the Universe that was from a various artist charity album called No One’s Gonna Change Our World (for the World Wildlife Fund).
Long Tall Sally – Stereo. The stereo version sounds like you are in the room with them.
I Call Your Name – Stereo. The vocals in the center are so clear in the stereo which makes it superior to the mono.
Slow Down – Stereo. The music is so clear and crisp. Centered vocals make this a winner.
Matchbox – Mono. Although the vocals are in the center on the stereo, I like the sound a bit better on the mono.
I Feel Fine – Stereo. The opening feedback sound is much better in stereo, plus the vocals in the center make the stereo version better.
She’s a Woman – Stereo. Crisp and clear!
Bad Boy – Stereo. Great sound and wonderful mix.
Yes It Is – Mono. Both versions are similar but I hear more depth in the mono.
I’m Down – Stereo. Paul’s lead is so much better in the stereo.
Here are both versions of I Feel Fine. You Choose!
Enjoy!
Mono
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Stereo
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