Important context for the 2025 Beatles in Mono boxset reissue:

As exciting as it is to see a reissue of this legendary mono vinyl collection, it’s important to clarify that this will not be the same as the 2014 pressing.

The 2014 box was famously cut from the original analog mono master tapes using a fully analog signal path—a labor of love that made it one of the most faithful reissues ever done. However, it's highly unlikely that the 2025 version will follow the same process. Here's why:

1. Original lacquer/stamper wear: The metal parts used to press the 2014 vinyl are now long worn out or destroyed. Vinyl stampers have a finite life span, and there's no evidence the 2014 parts were archived for reuse and it was already confirmed the 2014 cut will not be reused.

2. Original mono tapes pulled again? Extremely unlikely. The 2014 project required EMI to go back into the vaults and pull fragile, irreplaceable mono master tapes. That was a rare, one-time endeavor. It’s improbable that they’d risk those tapes again for a mass-market reissue.

3. Digital mastering path: With the above in mind, it's almost certain that this 2025 reissue was cut from digitally transferred masters. That doesn’t necessarily mean poor quality, but it does mean it will not be an all-analog chain like the 2014 version. We’re now in an era where analog mastering is more niche than standard, and digital workflows are faster, safer, and cheaper.

So yes, while the 2025 set may look identical, and might even sound good, it won’t be the same audiophile analog experience that made the 2014 set so revered.

If analog authenticity matters to you, hold onto—or seek out—the 2014 pressing.

Now sold out in the UK store. Words words words

DM me if anyone is ever interested in just selling the box and/or book.

This is going to be VINALLY reissued.
Now in come people that paid crazy money, or bought the original cheap, trying to justify the 2014 run

After July there will be some youtubers telling they can hear difference betwem the 2014 and 2025 box. vinyl records can sound different from each other, even if they are the same pressing. the new 2025 are from original 2014 metal parts and may be the new stampers are better since there is new technology at Optimal and they can make better stampers now. Lets see what vinyl formula they use, but Optimal usually use free noise vinyl

Reportedly today, May 30th, 2025, around 2pm Pacific standard time, there will be another 5,000 copies available on the Beatles website. If you didn’t get a copy in the pre-order this is your notice to try and snag your copy.

Oh and use code BEATLESSMS for 10% off.

NEXT ITEM: A new Stereo box from all analog sources, not the "CDs on vinyl" they released in 2012. Now is the chance for Apple to get it right. I bought a 1986 BC-13 box for about $350. Some cost a few dollars more, but it's still a steal.

HURRY HURRY HURRY!!! EVERYTHING MUST GO!! ALL 2014 VINYL BOXSETS AT FIRE SALE PRICES!!! 5/29/25 - Repressing of the 2014 Mono sets went on sale $549. Flippers livid.

Does anyone know if the individual 2014 mono LPs will be released separately?

Anyone know if flip back covers are confirmed? Words words words