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The BeatlesAbbey Road

Label:Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab – MFSL 1-023, Capitol Records – MFSL 1-023
Series:Original Master Recording
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo
Country:US
Released:
Genre:Rock
Style:Pop Rock

Tracklist

A1Come Together
Written-ByLennon-McCartney
4:16
A2Something
Written-ByGeorge Harrison
2:59
A3Maxwell's Silver Hammer
Written-ByLennon-McCartney
3:24
A4Oh! Darling
Written-ByLennon-McCartney
3:28
A5Octopus's Garden
Written-ByRichard Starkey
2:49
A6I Want You (She's So Heavy)
Written-ByLennon-McCartney
7:49
B1Here Comes The Sun
Written-ByGeorge Harrison
3:04
B2Because
Written-ByLennon-McCartney
2:45
B3You Never Give Me Your Money
Written-ByLennon-McCartney
3:57
B4Sun King
Written-ByLennon-McCartney
2:31
B5Mean Mr. Mustard
Written-ByLennon-McCartney
1:06
B6Polythene Pam
Written-ByLennon-McCartney
1:13
B7She Came In Through The Bathroom Window
Written-ByLennon-McCartney
1:58
B8Golden Slumbers
Written-ByLennon-McCartney
1:31
B9Carry That Weight
Written-ByLennon-McCartney
1:37
B10The End
Written-ByLennon-McCartney
2:04
B11Her Majesty
Written-ByLennon-McCartney
0:23
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Notes

Mobile Fidelity's first Beatles release.
Yellow banner at the top cover "Original Master Recording"
White label with Capitol "C" logo.

Early pressings came with a posterboard fold-out insert protecting the LP. On one side is a description of Mo-Fi's background called "An Audiophile's Dream Come True!" and the other side "Superdiscs Supertapes Superstars Super Quality"

Later inserts had a photo of historical-looking figures holding up Mo-Fi LPs stating "Limited Editions From the Original Masters"

Some later copies have a posterboard 4 page b&w foldout insert: front cover reads "Original Master Recordings" at top with an image of a man's back looking at the cover of the Beatles' White Album Original Master Recording. Page 2 has "What Is An Original Master Recording?". Page 3 has a catalog of LPs and cassettes. Back cover has UHQR and Geo-Disc information.

Most copies came with a warranty card and mail-in form.

The LP itself is translucent (hold it up to a bright light and you can see through it) and it comes in a paper-line rice paper sleeve.

Pressed in Japan.
Recorded in England.
© 1979

Runouts: Entire string is stamped, with the exception hand-etching of "SR/2" and the # in the following part of the string: "MFSL-1-023 - $#" (where $ is an letter that is also stamped).

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Rights Society: BMI
  • Matrix / Runout (Label A): MFSL 1-023 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Label B): MFSL 1-023 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 1: runout side A ): MFSL1-023 - A5 SR/2 151 ⋮⋮⋮ ⁜
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 1: runout side B): MFSL1-023 - B1 SR/2 111 ⁜
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 2: runout side A): MFSL1-023 - A5 151 ⋮⋮⋮ ⁜
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 2: runout side B): MFSL-1-023 - B3 131 ⁜ SR/2
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 3: runout side A): MFSL1-023 - A6 161 ⋮⋮⋮ ⁜
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 3: runout side B): MFSL1-023 - B6 161 ⋮⋮⋮ ⁜
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 4: runout side A): MFSL1-023 - A12 SR/2 1 1 2 1 ⋮⋮⋮ ⁜
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 4: runout side B): MFSL-1-023 - B5 SR/2 1 5 1 ⋮⋮⋮
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 5: runout side A): MFSL1-023 - A3 SR/2 1 3 1 ⋮⋮⋮
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 5: runout side B): MFSL1-023 - B5 SR/2 1 5 1 ⁜
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 6: runout side A): MFSL1-023 - A11 SR/2 1 1 1 1 ⁜
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 6: runout side B): MFSL1-023 - B2 SR/2 1 2 1 ⋮⋮⋮
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 7: runout side A): MFSL1-023 - A5 SR/2 1 5 1 ⋮⋮⋮ ⁜
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 7: runout side B): MFSL1-023 - B7 SR/2 1 7 1 ⁜
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 8: runout side A): MFSL1-023 - A9 SR/2 1 9 1 ⋮⋮⋮ ⁜
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 8: runout side B): MFSL1-023 - B8 SR/2 1 8 1 ⋮⋮⋮ ⁜
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 9: runout side A): MFSL1-023 - A12 SR/2 1 1 2 1 ⋮⋮⋮
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 9: runout side B): MFSL1-023 - B6 SR/2 161 ⋮⋮⋮
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 10: runout side A): MFSL-1-023 - A10 SR/2 1 1 0 1 ⋮⋮⋮ ⁜
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 10: runout side B): MFSL-1-023 - B2 SR/2 1 2 1 ⁜
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 11: runout side A): MFSL1-023 - A5 SR/2 1 5 1 ⋮⋮⋮ ⁜ V
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 11: runout Side B): MFSL-1-023 - B3 131 ⁜ SR/2
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 12: runout side A): MFSL1-023 - A5 SR/2 1 5 1 ⋮⋮⋮ ⁜ 3
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 12: runout Side B): MFSL1-023 - B8 SR/2 1 8 1 ⋮⋮⋮ ⁜

Other Versions (5 of 968)

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Title (Format)LabelCat#CountryYear
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Abbey Road (LP, Album)Apple Records, Apple Records3C 062-04243, PMCQ 31520Italy1969
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Abbey Road (LP, Album, 2nd Release)Apple Records1 C 062-04 243Germany1969
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Abbey Road (LP, Album, Repress)Apple Records2C 062-04243France1969
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Abbey Road (LP, Album)Apple Records, Apple RecordsPCSM.7088, PCSM 7088New Zealand1969
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Abbey Road (LP, Album, Dark Green Apple Label)Apple RecordsPCS 7088India1969

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Reviews

  • pointasch's avatar
    pointasch
    Just found it today for a decent price, yes it is bass heavy, but as I have a good sub, my system can take it. Beside the heavy bass it sounds very good, I like that but my OG is better balanced and Abbey Road always has enough bass.
    • lihei13's avatar
      lihei13
      Bought this back in 1983. Still sounds fresh today as then.
      • UAF93BIO's avatar
        UAF93BIO
        Got this for $125 in a local record shop. Love it even with the smiley face EQ.
        • Audiophile4Autism's avatar
          UK 1st is phenomenal. This is great. Toshiba Pro-Use was taken from my collection before I listened :(
          • SiLic0ne.t0aD's avatar
            SiLic0ne.t0aD
            Sounds good, but not as good as my UK -1/-2 pressing. A fun listen nevertheless and probably worth picking up, if you find one cheap.
            “¯\_(ツ)_/¯“
            • Felixnotacat's avatar
              Felixnotacat
              Absolutely fantastic! Flat, dead quiet and sounds just amazing. I love it!
              • JackdawTrading's avatar
                I have this and also a copy of the new Giles Martin mix

                The Giles Martin mix is super affordable and sounds amazing, not saying that this record doesn’t sound great but Giles Martin’s mix sounds way better and it’s cheaper.

                Still a fun listen
                • Darrdod53's avatar
                  Darrdod53
                  Really wasnt impressed whatsoever with this record pressing. I have several pressings and this one is bass heavy, volume is all over the place and really doesnt sound good to my ears.
                  • mgrenwic's avatar
                    mgrenwic
                    This is a good release, adjusted the VTA and found the sweet spot. My biggest complaint is it’s not cut hot and has to be driven more than normal. Has a mellow presentation in both the instrumentation and the vocal. It doesn’t get better than the old JVC vinyl, mine is dead quiet. My Blue Box release has this beat as does the Japanese pressed off the UK master. I do enjoy this though, mellow and super quiet vinyl.
                    • Mackle's avatar
                      Mackle
                      Side by side with the 2019 and 1969 pressings, this absolutely pales in comparison sound wise.

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