The Beatles Revolver – Special Super Deluxe Edition
4LPs, 7-inch EP, 100-page book, and new stereo mix by Giles Martin
Half-speed mastered, sourced from original 4-track master tapes
The Beatles' Revolver (1966) revolutionized music, pushing the boundaries of rock with its experimental sounds. This new Special Super Deluxe Edition features a new stereo mix by Giles Martin and Sam Okell, sourced directly from the original 4-track tapes, with audio clarity enhanced by Peter Jackson’s award-winning team.
The set includes:
4LPs and 7-inch vinyl EP
Original 1966 mono mix
28 session takes, demos, and alternate mixes
A 100-page book with a foreword by Paul McCartney, an essay by Questlove, track notes, rare photos, and insights into the album’s creation
Half-speed mastered 180-gram LPs in a slipcase
Revolver marked a major turning point in The Beatles’ career, blending rock, psychedelia, and avant-garde techniques. The album’s 14 tracks are presented in newly mixed stereo and Dolby Atmos formats, alongside the original mono mix. This follows the success of past Super Deluxe Editions like Sgt. Pepper and The White Album.
Notable Features:
"Tomorrow Never Knows": Includes the first take and a rare mono mix.
"Love You To": Features unreleased takes and rehearsals with George Harrison on sitar.
"Paperback Writer" and "Rain": Alternate takes and demos showcasing the band’s innovative studio techniques.
"Yellow Submarine": Early work tapes showing the evolution from its initial sad version to the final upbeat classic.
Revolver was recorded between April and June 1966, with groundbreaking sessions that included new recording techniques like backwards guitar solos and experimental tape loops. The album’s final session took place just before the band’s 1966 tour, wrapping with “She Said She Said,” which is featured here with rare demo and rehearsal takes.
Released on August 5, 1966, Revolver spent seven weeks at #1 in the UK and became a landmark in the evolution of modern music, influencing generations of artists. This Special Super Deluxe Edition offers a comprehensive look at the creation of a cultural masterpiece, with previously unreleased recordings and a deep dive into the band's creative process.