THE BEATLES RUBBER SOUL Sessions (expanded) [Regular edition] Japan Music CD

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"The initial limited edition sold out. In response to requests for a re-release, a regular edition is now available." The mid-period masterpiece "Rubber Soul" sessions, upgraded and expanded edition! Thoroughly covers alternate versions, alternate mixes, outtakes and related songs, including the best stereo mix currently available that couldn't be fully covered by the current stereo mix. [Detailed 10,000-word, 12-page Japanese commentary booklet] This work is an expanded version of the well-received Eternal Grooves "The Beatles / Rubber Soul Sessions (EGDR-0210)," compiling outtakes and session recordings from the same period. In particular, the full album section is a "stereo version without bias in stereo positioning," which fans have been longing for, different from the "official stereo mix of 2009." The 1987 stereo mix used in the 2009 catalog remaster has many unnatural parts when listened to with modern ears, and it is true that some fans were disappointed. The biggest problem is the positioning of the lead vocals, which is too biased to the right. This tendency is particularly evident in songs that begin with vocals. For example, in "Girl," fans would naturally want John's voice, which begins with "Is There Anybody Going to Listen," to be prominently centered. This release includes all tracks from "Rubber Soul" in a natural stereo mix. You'll surely be satisfied with the excellent sound quality. Two singles from the same period are also included. In 1965, after successfully completing a massive stadium tour including Shea Stadium, the Beatles holed up in Abbey Road Studios and used new recording techniques to complete their masterpiece, "Rubber Soul." They faced the challenge at the last minute, with no stock of new songs. However, the environment that allowed them to concentrate solely on studio work for about a month awakened their creative power. Masterpiece after masterpiece was born. Having realized the significance of being able to immerse themselves in recording, the Beatles subsequently became more interested in studio work than live performances. This release thoroughly covers the complete, authentic stereo mix of the landmark album "Rubber Soul," along with alternate versions, mixes, outtakes, and related tracks. It's a 2-CD set, an expanded version of the popular "Rubber Soul Sessions." Includes detailed Japanese liner notes detailing the circumstances, anecdotes, and track listings from that time. Licensed by JASRAC (Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers). Jacket uses licensed photos from Getty Images Japan. Tracklist Disc-1 RUBBER SOUL (alternate stereo mix) 1 Drive My Car 2 Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) 3 You Won't See Me 4 Nowhere Man 5 Think For Yourself 6 The Word 7 Michelle 8 What Goes On 9 Girl 10 I'm Looking Through You 11 In My Life 12 Wait 13 If I Needed Someone 14 Run For Your Life 15 Day Tripper (UK Single mono) 16 We Can Work It Out (UK Single mono) Rubber Soul Recording Session 12 October 1965 17 Run For Your Life (chat) 18 Run For Your Life (take 5) 19 Run For Your Life (Instrumental) 20 Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) take 1 13 October 1965 21 Drive My Car (Instrumental) 16 October 1965 22 Day Tripper (take 1) 23 Day Tripper (take 2 / Partly) 24 Day Tripper (take 3) 18 October 1965 25 If I Needed Someone (Rough mono mix) 26 If I Needed Someone (Alt. stereo mix) 20 October 1965 27 We Can Work It Out (take 1 / bassic) Disc-2 Rubber Soul Recording Session 21 October 1965 1 Norwegian Wood (take 2??3) 2 Norwegian Wood (take 4) 3 Norwegian Wood (take 1=John Barrett Mix) 22 October 1965 4 In My Life (take 3 short vers. with Organ solo) 5 In My Life (piano overdub) 6 In My Life (Alt. stereo mix) 7 Nowhere Man (take 3 / Instrumental) 24 October 1965 8 I'm Looking Through You (take 1) 29 October 1965 9 We Can Work It Out (take 2 / Alt. mono mix) 10 We Can Work It Out (take 2 / Alt. stereo mix) 3 November 1965 11 Michelle (take 1 / Alt. stereo mix) 4 November 1965 12 What Goes On (take 1 / Instrumental) 13 12-Bar Original (Jam) 14 12-Bar Original (take 1 / Partly) 15 12-Bar Original (take 2) 8 November 1965 16 Think For Yourself (Chat & Rehearsal) 17 Think For Yourself (Instrumental) 10 November 1965 18 The Word (Alt. stereo mix) 11 November 1965 19 You Won't See Me (Alt. stereo mix) 20 Girl (stereo working mix) 21 Wait (Alt. stereo mix) 22 I'm Looking Through You (take 4 with false start)