Issues with the recent Let it be reissue?

[Clarkey_71]

I'm currently on my second version of this release and will have to return that copy too.
There is distortion on the top end on a number of tracks. This has been on both copies. The organ solo on Let it be and the strings on The long and winding Road are particularly bad. It has to be a pressing issue as I did a comparison with my old copy and no distortion.
Anyone else had a similar experience?

 

[Al ears]

I'm currently on my second version of this release and will have to return that copy too.
There is distortion on the top end on a number of tracks. This has been on both copies. The organ solo on Let it be and the strings on The long and winding Road are particularly bad. It has to be a pressing issue as I did a comparison with my old copy and no distortion.
Anyone else had a similar experience?

I certainly do not own it but are you sure it's not a mastering issue rather than a pressing one?

 

[Clarkey_71]

That would be a shocker if that were the case.
This is The Beatles we're talking about!!!
I haven't had a problem like this with a new release for a long time.

 

[Al ears]

That would be a shocker if that were the case.
This is The Beatles we're talking about!!!
I haven't had a problem like this with a new release for a long time.

Then lets hope it's just the pressing and you were unlucky in getting two duff ones.

 

[Clarkey_71]

Then lets hope it's just the pressing and you were unlucky in getting two duff ones.

Let's hope so!!!!

 

[bartrik]

The 24/96 files on Qobuz are fine.

 

[Clarkey_71]

The 24/96 files on Qobuz are fine.

I'm very pleased for you! 😆

 

[daytona600]

Qobuz & Vinyl both used the same digital file as a source
The "Let It Be" Box Set—Have a Look - YouTube

 

[Al ears]

Qobuz & Vinyl both used the same digital file as a source
The "Let It Be" Box Set—Have a Look - YouTube

If they did then a fair bit of remastering must have gone on to place it onto vinyl so perhaps this is the cause rather than pressing.

 

[Clarkey_71]

If they did then a fair bit of remastering must have gone on to place it onto vinyl so perhaps this is the cause rather than pressing.

🤷‍♂️ I Don't know.

Abbey Road sounded mint.

 

[Clarkey_71]

Just wondered if anyone else has had a similar problem. I'm on my third copy now and still no significant improvement. I've wet cleaned it a couple of times too. Surely it can't be the whole run? 🤷‍♂️

 

[Antz81]

Just wondered if anyone else has had a similar problem. I'm on my third copy now and still no significant improvement. I've wet cleaned it a couple of times too. Surely it can't be the whole run? 🤷‍♂️

Not sure what release you have. There's a few 2021 releases on discogs. One does have a few people complaining about distortion.

 

[plastic penguin]

Hope the OP has it sorted as it's almost a month since starting the thread.

A few years ago I purchased a few Beatles remastered albums, published and promoted by Deagostini, circa 2016/17. The albums, including 'Let It Be', is fine. There's no distortion but the very clear and almost CD like quality.

 

[Clarkey_71]

Hope the OP has it sorted as it's almost a month since starting the thread.

A few years ago I purchased a few Beatles remastered albums, published and promoted by Deagostini, circa 2016/17. The albums, including 'Let It Be', is fine. There's no distortion but the very clear and almost CD like quality.

Sadly not sorted.

My third copy is still distorted on certain tracks, predominantly in the left channel.
I had been worried my cart may not be aligned properly, or worse, damaged.
I've searched several forums and it seems it's an issue encountered by many people, so must be either a mastering or pressing issue.
It's such a shame, as overall the release sounds amazing, but the distortion just makes it unlistenable once you've heard it.

 

[Clarkey_71]

Not sure what release you have. There's a few 2021 releases on discogs. One does have a few people complaining about distortion.

Could I asked a big favour?
Any chance you could post a link? I'd be interested to read what others are saying.

 

[Antz81]

Could I asked a big favour?
Any chance you could post a link? I'd be interested to read what others are saying.

Looks like you have found it

 

[Clarkey_71]

Looks like you have found it

Yes!!!

I got itchy feet and had a little inquisitive search! Cheers for raising it in the first place.

It definitely seems I'm not alone in my disappointment.

No idea what happens now.

Just give up I guess. 🤷‍♂️