Today is the day; the day the worldwide celebration of the digitally re-mastered CD for the first time ever; as well as “The Beatles; Rock Band” video game. So what are you going to do to celebrate?

I wanted to tell you a little bit about what’s in store for all you Beatles fans out there:

First off; the collection comprises all 12 Beatles albums in stereo, with track listings and artwork as originally release in the UK, and “Magical Mystery Tour”, which became part of the Beatles’ core catalogue when the CDs were first released back in 1987. Now, in addition to this, the collections ‘Past Masters Vol. I and II’ are now combined as one title, for a total of 14 titles over 16 discs.

When you purchase the CD boxed set; you’ll see each CD’s new packaging, booklets that include detailed historical notes along with informative recording notes. I’m telling you…it’s the best thing to happen for a Beatles fan- ever!!!!

Oh, but hold on. With this comes a second boxed set that has been created with all you collectors in mind. “The Beatles in Mono” gathers together, in one place, all of the Beatles recordings that were mixed for a mono release. This set will contain 10 of the albums with their original mono mixes- PLUS two further discs of mono masters. Hold on though because it will also include an added bonus; the mono “Help!” and “Rubber Soul” discs that also include the original 1965 stereo mixes which have yet to be previously released on CD.

The coolest most anticipated thing for me is that these albums will be packaged in mini-vinyl CD replicas of the original sleeves with all original inserts and label designs…how cool is this?

This is sneak peak of what you’ll get:

The Stereo Albums (available individually and collected in a stereo boxed set)
The stereo albums have been remastered by Guy Massey, Steve Rooke, Sam Okell with Paul Hicks and Sean Magee
All CD packages contain original vinyl artwork and liner notes.

Extensive archival photos

Additional historical notes by Kevin Howlett and Mike Heatley

Additional recording notes by Allan Rouse and Kevin Howlett

* = CD includes QuickTime mini-doc about the album

Please Please Me* (CD debut in stereo)

With The Beatles* (CD debut in stereo)

A Hard Day’s Night* (CD debut in stereo)

Beatles For Sale* (CD debut in stereo)

Help!*

Rubber Soul*

Revolver*

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band* (also includes 1987 notes, updated, and new intro by Paul McCartney)

Magical Mystery Tour*

The Beatles*

Yellow Submarine* (also includes original US liner notes)

Abbey Road*

Let It Be*

Past Masters (contains new liner notes written by Kevin Howlett) 
 
‘The Beatles in Mono’ (boxed set only)
The mono albums have been remastered by Paul Hicks, Sean Magee with Guy Massey and Steve Rooke
Presented together in box with an essay written by Kevin Howlett 
+ = mono mix CD debut

Please Please Me
With The Beatles
A Hard Day’s Night
Beatles For Sale
Help! (CD also includes original 1965 stereo mix)+
Rubber Soul (CD also include original 1965 stereo mix)+
Revolver+
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band+
Magical Mystery Tour+
The Beatles+
Mono Masters

I have to say that I am totally excited about today! I think that it’s great that they would re-master something that means so much to everyone.

Tell you what; I wanted to make this post a little different than the rest, because of the special celebration for the re-mastered release. I thought I’d share a list of my top ten songs ever sung by the Beatles. Here they are:

1. Twist and Shout
2. Lucy in the sky with diamonds
3. Hey Jude
4. Dear Prudence
5. Come Together
6. Yellow Submarine
7. A hard day’s night
8. Hello, Goodbye
9. Help!
10. Strawberry Fields Forever

I couldn’t possibly put these in order of favorites; I could much less narrow it down to two or three…10 is the smallest list I could go with and even then, it didn’t include some of my other favorites.

How do you feel about the Beatles? Are there songs that take you way back to a day you wish you could relive? Is there a song that just brings you to tears because of what that song says to you?

Here’s a video stream for “I saw her standing there”

Or how about a video for Beatles Fest Fandemonium

You can even go to The Beatles Official site

And even purchase your Re-mastered collection at Amazon now!

****Share a story about a favorite Beatles song and I’ll put you into a one-day drawing for a wonderful limited edition Beatles Lithograph.**** Now, you have to be reading to know about this giveaway because I’m not announcing it on the title. So, now that you’ve read it, comment with your [short] story (no spam) and your name will then be in the draw for the lithograph prize at the end of the day- today (September 9, 2009)@ 12:59 PM CST. I will choose a name (at random) tomorrow and email the winner. If you want an extra entry you can happily share this giveaway info with others, just let me know the where’s and how’s. PLEASE NOTE: rules are still the same as all of the other giveaways I host and, this time, I will not be mailing the prize to the winner; my sponsors will…

Thanks for reading and HAPPY BEATLES RE-MASTER DAY!!!!