George Harrison: 1970 All Things Must Pass - 3LP Set Apple / Toshiba Red Vinyl 1971 Vinyl Rip 24/96

Vinyl Ripper's Notes
(March 29, 2008) This is a completely new transfer that was done after learning that the
first 24-bit version of this LP was not true 24-bit audio. To those who
have downloaded the first version I apologize for the inconvenience of
having to download this a second time. Please discard the previous 24-bit
version. Thanks for your patience. -DLedin


I can hear it now: "Who needs another version of All Things Must Pass"?

This needledrop, using a superb set of Toshiba red vinyl LPs, is worth a listen.
I also encourage those interested to compare this vinyl transfer to another vinyl
version of this LP.

As some of you may know, Dr. Ebbetts released this title in 2006 sourced from a U.S.
pressing. It was very positively received and deservedly so. I have the original Ebbetts
discs of this release myself and have kept them close by throughout my transfer of this
Japanese red wax version. I'll just say this: The Japanese/Toshiba red vinyl sounds
different than the U.S. vinyl. Give it a listen.

This is my first hands-on experience working with Toshiba red vinyl and I'm very
impressed with how quiet this stuff is. I'd love to get my hands on more.

The setup used is as follows:
-Technics SL-1900 direct drive turntable running an Ortofon Super OM-20 cartridge.
-JVC AX-R97 integrated amp
-Hoontech/Soundtrack Audio DSP24 Value sound card

The signal was imported into Adobe Audition at 96kHz/32-bit (float). I removed what few
pops & clicks there were via the Audition pop/click removal tool used manually.
No EQ or N/R has been added. When the audio was ready, it was converted to 24-bit wav
files and then encoded to FLAC.

This transfer has been configured over two discs in the same fashion as the DESS release.
In fact, I also borrowed Doc's artwork and have modified it to reflect the differences
between the US & Toshiba versions.

Please note: This needledrop is not put out there as a substitute for the DESS release.
It is put out there for those who have an interest in different pressings from different
countries. If, after transferring, I had found that there was very little difference between
the Toshiba and the US pressings I would have shelved the project. I also have a German pressing
of this LP which I may transfer and make available at some time in the future, if I hear an
appreciable difference.

One final note. It's obvious that comparing two different pressings from two different audio
systems is a tenuous proposition at best. There are just too many variables that can color the
audio traveling from the turntable to the hard drive. What you can rely on is the fact that DESS
makes it a point to avoid EQ and N/R and give us flat transfers so we hear the LP as it's intended.
That has always been my goal as well. I prefer to remove only the pops & clicks and then get out
of the way and let the vinyl speak for itself.

There you go. Enjoy...
-DLedin