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Has anyone in this forum read the book “Recording The Beatles”
http://www.recordingthebeatles.com/
I am looking for people to discuss more in detail about the contents of this book.
I would highly recommend this book to any hard core Beatles fan
John Senchak
8.14pm
31 March 2008
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I'd really like a copy of that – it looks like a fantastic book. Unfortunately shipping and exchange rates mean it's very expensive to buy and get it delivered to the UK, where I live. Maybe one day.
A work colleague of mine had a review copy a while ago (perhaps I should request one too). I had a flick through it and it looked very good, though perhaps slightly too technical for my needs (I don't really need to know loads about variations between different types of microphone or mixing consoles). For the more casual fan I recommend The Beatles' Gear by Andy Babiuk, though that's got a slightly different focus.
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14 October 2009
Offline Does this book go into any detail about how they recorded certain tracks by giving more detailed insights than Lewisohn did in his book?
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The book blows Mark Lewisohn book away with sheer detail. It's doesn't go into detail on every song, only key songs that evolved the development of recording technology at Abbey Road Studios. Most of the songs on the first two albums where recorded live to either mono or twin track with a minimal of overdubbing As the recording process grew after the album Help , the book goes into major detail. What is awesome about this book, is the detail of all the equipment used at Abbey Road during the Beatles recording along with other groups like the Zombies and Pink Floyd. The first thing that literal blew me aways was the 3D floor plan of Abbey Road studios and all of the important rooms
I will say this after reading this book, you will look at pictures of recording sessions and your then will be able to pick out Microphones, Recording consoles, Compressors, Limiters, speakers, patch-bays, tape machines and other information and know exactly what it is and what was it's direct purpose in the recording process.
I warn users, that this book is not for the beginner. You must have a background in audio, studio equipment, electronics and the process of how music is recorded. If you don't have this , you won't understand much of this book as it is rather technical in nature.
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17 May 2010
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I have an unopened copy of this book here in the UK if anyone would like to buy it, much cheaper than getting it from the US.
It is a fantastic book, fascinating and informative.
If anyone is interested, let me know
Thanks
Iain
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31 March 2008
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31 March 2008
Offline Nice, I now have a copy of this. That’s my weekend sorted 
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24 March 2014
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i’m really considering to buy this book, though it’s too expensive… but it comes so beautifully packed, and with nice pics and stuff…but it’s so expensive… though it has all that detailed info about their recording equipment and/or techinques… i want it so badly… and xmas is just around the corner…is it worth the money?
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18 April 2013
Offline It’s out of stock until 2016.
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24 March 2014
Offline Ummm, then i’ll have some extra time to gather the money.
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Offline I’m replying to your question in another thread, @Bullion.
As Ex Tex mentioned above, a new edition ($100) is due out late this year. http://www.curvebender.com/rec…..ition.aspx
115 libraries across the world have copies of the first edition. Maybe one near you has a copy you could check out. I can help you locate a library if you want me to.
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28 February 2016
Offline Ahhh Girl said
I’m replying to your question in another thread, @Bullion.As Ex Tex mentioned above, a new edition ($100) is due out late this year. http://www.curvebender.com/rec…..ition.aspx
115 libraries across the world have copies of the first edition. Maybe one near you has a copy you could check out. I can help you locate a library if you want me to.
Thank you, very kind of you and I greatly appreciate that. I am already so deep in books right now maybe it’d be better to just wait til the end of the year, nice to know there’ll be a new edition. From the price of the book it looked like it might be a rare book that only had a few copies made. I just looked at the site and it looks like Mark Lewisohn has endorsed the book
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31 March 2008
Offline That’s interesting. “New edition” suggests an update or extra material. If that’s the case it’ll be worth holding out for that. I’ve got an earlier pressing and it’s very good, if a little unwieldy. Definitely one for those interested in studio gear, mic placements, recording practices etc.
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Offline I talked to the authors and it seems this is mainly a new print run to fulfill all of the orders they couldn’t the first time around. I’m hoping to snag a copy myself as this is right up my alley with the gear talk.
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24 March 2014
Offline Anybody has any clue about when will it be released again?
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28 March 2014
Offline 8tracktgdesk said
The book blows Mark Lewisohn book away with sheer detail.
Can anyone confirm if this is true?
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6.28am
31 March 2008
Offline Well, sort of. If you want the day-by-day info on what they did, go for Lewisohn, or maybe John C Winn’s books, for the comprehensive overview of the recording dates.
The details in RtB are more about microphones, compressors, consoles, placements and other studio gear, plus some case studies of certain songs to show how they were made. Neither is a replacement for the other, but there’s not a huge crossover between the two. If you’re not a recording/tech geek then RtB might not be for you. It’s a fabulous and important book but by its nature will appeal to a niche readership.
Here’s Mark’s intro to RtB (scuse the fingers):
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22 January 2014
Offline Joe said
Well, sort of. If you want the day-by-day info on what they did, go for Lewisohn, or maybe John C Winn’s books, for the comprehensive overview of the recording dates.The details in RtB are more about microphones, compressors, consoles, placements and other studio gear, plus some case studies of certain songs to show how they were made. Neither is a replacement for the other, but there’s not a huge crossover between the two. If you’re not a recording/tech geek then RtB might not be for you. It’s a fabulous and important book but by its nature will appeal to a niche readership.
Here’s Mark’s intro to RtB (scuse the fingers):
Hi Joe, any further news on whether the book will get a reprint? It’s currently out of stock and there doesn’t seem any indication if they’ll do another run.
