Please Please Me
(Blue Box 1978 UK Stereo LP)

Cover front and back
  
Label:  
Catalogue No.:  
PCS3042
Format :  
CDR & Jewel Case
Origin:  
USA
Availability :  
Apr 2006 , Dec 2008
Duration:  
( TBA inc T.O.C)
CDR Data :     
See Below
CD ID:  
Please advise
Reviews:
  
Belmo's Beatleg News logo  
N/A
910 Logo
V?N?
Beatlemania logo   
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Cover

 
First iSSUE  
tray inside and out

Disc

 

Rear Tray

Comments:

In April 2006 the audio for this 'artwork', yes artwork, was withdrawn, the Doc had always made it very clear that the UK Stereo catalogue was only an alternate artwork variation of his MFSL vinyl titles. The reason for the withdrawal was the rolling release of the 'Blue Box' stereo LP's which would only be available in the UK Stereo artwork. As a new title with old artwork this was NOT offered as a FREE upgrade.

It wasn't however until 2010 that a version was released from a virgin first pressing of this very famous album as part of his Archive series .

Release Notes:

The Ebbetts catalogue has always offered both the MOBILE FIDELITY and ORIGINAL UK STEREO versions of the British titles. Indeed, up until December of last year, the audio used in each of these sets were identical. The only thing that differentiated, for example, the MFSL version of 'Please Please Me' from the standard UK issue of the same title in the Ebbetts catalogue was the artwork. Otherwise, the two were identical. That changed with the December, 2005 Dr. Ebbetts announcement. Continuing with today's announcement, the MFSL audio masters will stay exactly as they have been, sourced from the actual MFSL vinyl releases. However, the standard UK stereo issues, complete with the original artwork, will slowly be phased in to have the BLUE BOX transfers used as their source material. To many, the MFSL CDs are the best sounding releases around ' but to others, they are too bright with a bit too much EQ on either end of the spectrum, as applied by the geniuses who master these things. To many, the BLUE BOX releases are smoother and more natural sounding and better represent the Beatles recorded work. That's up to you, of course, but soon, the BLUE BOX will stand to represent the original stereo UK titles.

These are NOT upgrades, unfortunately. These are brand new titles. HOWEVER, once the BLUE BOX set is complete, the MFSL set will be redone, complete with new artwork. Those upgrades will definitely be free. But that's for another time.

Source : Doc Apr 2006


Track Listing:

Blue Box 1978 Audio
  Song
Duration
 Version Comments
Date
1 I Saw Her Standing There
2:52
 T9+12 RS?
25 Feb 1963
2 Misery
1:47
 T16 RS? Intro almost twice as long as Mono
25 Feb 1963
3 Anna (Go To You)
2:54
 T3 RS?
25 Feb 1963
4 Chains
2:23
 T1 RS?
25 Feb 1963
5 Boys
2:24
 T1 RS?
25 Feb 1963
6 Ask Me Why
2:24
 T6 RS?
25 Feb 1963
7 Please Please Me
2:00
 T16,17&18 RS?
25 Feb 1963
8 Love Me Do
2:19
 T18RS? Stereo mix of Mono LP Mix
9 P S I Love
2:02
 T10RS? Stereo mix of Mono LP mix
10 Baby It's You
2:35
 T5 RS?
11 Do You Want To Know A Secret
1:56
 T8 RS?
12 A Taste Of Honey
2:01
 T7 RS?
13 There's A Place
1:49
 T13 RS?
14 Twist And Shout
2:33
 T1 RS?

 

First iSSUE First iSSUE MFSL Final Issue

This Release

2008 Full Colour

MFSL (Alternate Art) Disc

Prodisc CDR
Circumference copyright notice
600dpi thermal printed disc
Alternate audio (MFSL)
Note error - MADE IN GREAT BRITIAN

Artwork

 
Gatefold Cover
Inner Art
Booklet
Inner Tray Art
Comment
Y
Y
N
N
'Press Out' Inserts

 

Cover front and back
  
tray inside and out

'Blue Box' 2006 Version

Cover Rear: Images behind track listing

 

Alternate Audio

 

 

 

 

2008 Reissue

Cover Rear:
Picture darker behind track listing

Cover front and back

  
tray inside and out

MFSL (Alternate) Art

Cover Rear: No Image behind track listings

 

Alternate Audio Source

 

 

ALL Pages, Data and Images are for REFERENCE PURPOSE ONLY.

The collated information is from hundreds of sources, I am unable to verify the accuracy of any information implied or provided .

I neither own these discs or know how to obtain them , so any Corrections or New material is always appreciated.

This page is a working document, last updated on the 12-Feb-2013

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