The Beatles – Revolver

My copy of this is from the 1978 UK BC13 box set...have to agree with many reviewers here. This is probably the best sounding version of this album that I've ever heard.

I have many pressings of Revolver including original and reissues of UK Parlophones. Knowing the reputation for HTM pressings, I picked one of these up. Wow! Very balanced, excellent soundstage, and very dynamic. It's as good as some of my best pressings. You won't be disappointed and the price is nice!

This pressing really supports an argument for just how good the original Revolver stereo mix actually was/is. The double tracked vocals in each channel is just incredible! There’s actually a decent center portion of the mix, unlike Sgt Peppers where there’s just a big hole in the middle. Of course some of the vocals could be more centered, but for a 1966 rock record, the stereo mix is quite good! I’m of the belief that the solid state Beatles cuts by Harry Moss are the best in terms of sound quality. The tapes were relatively fresh still, and the vinyl quality was pretty good by the later half of the 70s. The tube cuts can also sound a bit harsh with distortion here and there. I would know, I’ve heard unplayed mint tube cut Beatles LPs played for the first time. The distortion is baked in. These later SS cuts are CLEAN sounding. Grab one of these absolute bargains while they’re still cheap. I only paid $25 or so for a super clean copy of this pressing.

The -3/-4 cut is unbeatable. I also have an original UK copy… the 3/4 has amazing clarity and power. The original tube cut is a lot more saturated (on top of the highly compressed and levels in the red recording) , which is cool, but the 3/4 is far less ‘colored’.

I don't think you can go wrong with these mid-to-late 70s UK pressings. This one sounds great. So does my 1973 -2/-2 stamped pressing with no HTM. So HTM or no HTM, not sure it it matters that much. I have a fab AHDN from this period that is also great with no HTM, and Help with HTM. All great sounding records.

Sound with a lot of detail and very good stereophonic sound separation. Excellent work on dynamics, with Paul's bass defined and powerful. The drums are also very well balanced (listen to She Said She Said or Tomorrow Never Knows).
Voice work is clean and clear. There is a nice balance of sound in general which makes listening very enjoyable and satisfying.
Having other versions, from the audiophile point of view this is (-3 -4 HTM), in my opinion, definitely one of the best versions to have. H. Moss's work is excellent. 5/5.

Never heard a better sounding version, I own both mono & stereo originals, 2022 Giles remix etc, this is plain fantastic. Make sure its the -3 -4 HTM Solid state version. The earlier tube cut-versions is also very good, but this Harry Moss remaster is just extremely detailed and punchy!

Nice sounding. Wish my copy had a little less surface noise, but that’s not The Fab Four’s fault!

i think i have this 6th press

mine has -2 matrix though? says online it should be -3/-4

My favourite Beatles album... is what I would be saying if this record didn't have Yellow bastard Submarine on it.