Beatles/CA,USA 1964・1965 Original Japanese Cassette Tape

The 1977 original mix version of Hollywood Bowl is reprinted from the domestic cassette tape! When I started the LP, I noticed cymbal crackling and scratch noise towards the inner circumference of the disc, but of course there were none of those! Please enjoy the profound sound of Hollywood Bowl that can only be achieved with tape sources! The revival of analog media is now remarkable, and not only analog records but even cassette tapes are being reconsidered. After all, once the Sengoku era of digitalization such as remastering and loudness wars subsided, I think it was the result of a return to the value system of “If you want to listen to analogue, listen to analogue.” Vinyl records are extremely popular at the moment, and even stores specializing in cassettes have recently opened. This is probably a sign that the analog feel of cassettes, which is different from records, has been reevaluated. By the way, the Beatles’ only official album, Hollywood Bowl, was not released on CD, and it was finally released in 2016 with a new blue jacket design. Of course, enthusiasts all over the world welcomed the CD version with open arms, but since it was released almost 40 years after the release of that live album, the content was completely reborn. It is true that the echo that was covered in the original mix was eliminated as much as possible, and the result was wonderful as it seemed to make more use of the momentum of the performance. But it’s not like the original Hollywood Bowl LP. It is also true that the finish on the blue jacket had a sophistication that suited current tastes. Even so, there are probably many enthusiasts who can’t forget the feeling of that LP. That sound from the LP was dubbed “Super Live!” when it was first released. In other words, it was a perfect way to convey the surprise and joy of finally having an official Beatles live album, as well as the excitement of their live performances, which were known as Beatlemania. In addition, it is common practice to add echoes to live albums to create a sense of presence and enthusiasm. What’s more, a Beatles live performance is only possible if there is that kind of enthusiasm. In fact, George Martin, who worked on the release of Hollywood Bowl, testified that when he relistened to the tape that had been shelved for many years, he was overwhelmed by the enthusiasm. However, it was a big surprise to enthusiasts around the world that the live album that was realized in 1977 could not be made into a CD for 40 years. Naturally, in order to lower the appetite of these enthusiasts, countless CD items containing the 1977 LP have been released. These ranged from LP drops to cassette drops. It is still fresh in my memory that items made from cassettes have appeared in recent years. When I look back at them now, I can’t help but think that they all had some kind of problem. Items based on LPs may have scratch noises at the end of each side (on the other hand, it’s a live performance surrounded by cheers, so scratches are likely to be hidden), or items from cassettes may have been equalized. And so on. In the mix of the 1977 LP, the presence of the drums played by Ringo on the left channel stands out, and the cymbals are particularly loud. In this respect, the blue jacket version had a completely different mix, but if you add equalization to the 1977 version mix, the cymbals will end up piercing your ears even on the up-tempo song. In fact, there were items with such disappointing finishes. In order to bring back that 1977 mix known as “Super Live!” to the present…So, for this limited press CD release, we chose not the LP but the domestic cassette that was released at the same time. In those days, when you went to a record store, you would see a shelf full of cassettes, and they were displayed there as a matter of course. It’s so nostalgic. Speaking of cassettes, one of the benefits is that they do not produce scratch noise, but the sound quality of this one is also excellent. Above all, you will be surprised by the overall sound quality, which is more powerful than LP. The power of that exciting 1977 mix is ​​felt even more realistically. However, the cymbal sound originally produced by the cassette was only delicate. If you add equalization to that, everything will be ruined. In order to preserve the original analog feel and delicacy of the cassette on a CD, no equalization was performed during digitization. Furthermore, in the current blue jacket version, “Help!” was a mixed version with the beginning on the 30th and the rest on the 29th, but in the 1977 version, you can enjoy the difference in editing that the whole story is taken on the 29th. We dedicate this release to the maniacs who couldn’t forget that “Super Live!” mix even after it was released. Nowadays, this mix may be called the “Showa mix.” We are sure you will be satisfied with the design of the jacket as well. “Super Live!” The definitive CD edition! ★ Like the open reel of “Abbey Road,” this was independently digitized from a Japanese cassette without any EQ. It is a good sound source that is more powerful than LP and has clear high-pitched sounds. Taken from the original Japanese cassette tape(EAZA-3668) (33:50) 1. Twist and Shout 2. She’s a Woman 3. Dizzy Miss Lizzy 4. Ticket to Ride 5. Can’t Buy Me Love 6. Things We Said Today 7. Roll Over Beethoven 8. Boys 9. A Hard Day’s Night 10. Help! 11. All My Loving 12. She Loves You 13. Long Tall Sally