John Lennon Mind Games Ultimate Collection 6 CD Set | FULL REVIEW
Vložit
- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- In this view we take a deep dive into the new Mind Games Ultimate Collection Review 6 CD Set. We look at its contents, hidden tracks and surprises and how it sounds compared with earlier issues of this album. If you're on the fence about buying this set, this video might help you make up your mind.
Timestamps:
0.00 - Intro & my backstory with this album
2:35 - The new formats
3:35 - 6 CD box set contents
5:58 - Hidden surprises
7: 37 - Musical content
13:05 - Mind Games (Raw Mix) clip.
14:29 - Blu-Ray contents & hidden tracks
16:07 - Blu-ray video content
16:46 - Sound quality visual analysis
18:23 - Sound quality audio comparisons
19:22 - Conclusions
20:19 - Acknowledgements & coming next
Link to our video about the history of the Mind Games album: • Mind Games | John Lenn...
Official links to buy this set:
6 CD set (as featured in this video): store.johnlennon.com/collecti...
2 CD set: store.johnlennon.com/collecti...
2 vinyl set: store.johnlennon.com/collecti...
Super Deluxe Edition (hurry!): store.johnlennon.com/collecti...
If you enjoy what we're doing, please consider supporting the channel in any of the following ways:
1. Channel Membership gives you early, ad-free access to our latest videos and exclusive members only videos: / @parlogram
2. Join us on Patreon for updates, exclusive content and behind the scenes stories: / parlogram
3. Click on the 'Thanks' icon below the video to donating an amount of your choice.
4. Browse our new merch in our Spring store: parlogram-auctions.creator-sp...
Check out some great sounding Beatles and 60s vinyl on our website: www.parlogramauctions.com
If you would like to get in touch with us, you can do so in the following ways:
Email: andrew@parlogramauctions.com
Facebook: / parlogram
X: / parlogram
Instagram: / parlogram67
or via our website: www.parlogramauctions.com/Con...
Thank you! - Hudba
That Peter Cobbin mix was the best mind games I’ve ever heard. 2024 mix is still great though but 2002 for me sounds so cool. I wish I had those cds
Soft spot for the Cobbin mix here as well!
Las remezclas que se hicieron desde el 2000 hasta el 2004, me parece que son las mejores,y lamentablemente, están descatalogadas.
The 2024 mix sounds like there's no treble at all. Sounds like it's under water. 2002 for me.
Cobbinjx and 2024 way to go
I recently managed to find used copies of the Peter Cobbin remixes of Mind Games, Walls and Bridges and Rock ‘n’ Roll so they are still available if you search. I got my copies through Discogs.
By removing that sax at the end of One Day + the echo effect at the end of Aisumasen, Sean has unfortunately broken the unwritten rule no. 1 when doing a remix of an album: You are not supposed to remove anything. If you do so, you're just going to risk upsetting a lot of people - mainly the actual customers. Sean's or anyone else's opinion on that sax ending is simply irrelevant. He wasn't even born in 1973, and putting a sax on the tail end of that song was just the 1973-way of doing that sort of stuff! And it was John's choice to do it. Enough said.
That wav you showed of the 2024 mix is the very definition of brickwalled. Dear Lord.
"Music is mixed that way today"... Tragic! The 1980's discs sound so much better.
Over compressed as well and you can even see the highs being clipped.
The Peter Cobbin 2002 mix is by far the best. Excellent work, Peter!
I agree 🤟
2002 mix is the winner, thanks I just saved myself some money for vacation time this summer.
Damn, opinions can vary wildly! I thought the 2024 mix sounded so much more alive than any other, without sounding annoyingly "modern"!
@@BugRib wait another six or seven years and they will remaster it again with a super super deluxe edition. 😆
I think I'll stick with the basic 2 cd edition. I don't see the point of having tons of versions of the same song. Also, I'm not really interested in hidden tricks or gimmicks. I'm really only interested in the music.
The Peter Cobbin mix rocks! It is best of all four samples that you played. They're supposed to improve on the sound, not regress.
That 2024 Mix almost sounds like a parody of bass boosted CZcams videos. Literally sounds muffled.
Sounds muddy.
The Peter Cobbin mix is the best. No need to mess with the album again.
I was under the impression that John did not believe in I Ching.
At that price, the secrets will stay hidden from many of us. Sean has learned the wrong lessons from the Harrison estate.
Under yoko’s supervision, we got 2 affordable box sets. Luckily those 2 are arguably his best work.
I’m bummed that I’ll be priced ou of an upcoming Walls & Bridges super deluxe. My favorite Lennon album. I can only imagine how much collectible material will be added if they are thinking about mirroring the original promotional campaign (all the “Listen to…” stickers etc)
I had a great Mind Games bootleg once, the highlight was a take of One Day At a Time without the strained falsetto lead vocal.
I can’t wait to hear the super deluxe mixes(unfortunately at the price point, I’m forced to find an alternative way to access the material)
Great episode.
That 2002 CD sounds great. The 2024 sounds crappy. You saved me some money. Thanks!
It's weird how much Yoko appears on the artwork, even more so on this new version when this was the start of the lost weekend. It's one of the few John Lennon albums that she doesn't perform on.
No Yoko - yay!!!!
Will May Pang be involved on Walls and Bridges next release?
Her kid put the project together, so it's to be expected.
Yes, I had the same thought, Aparently Sean is trying ti re-write history.
@@jimjam51075 Her kid was also his kid, but what does it matter who appears on the artwork? Led Zeppelin had the image of a zeppelin on the cover of their first two albums yet I cannot find any reference to Zeppelins anywhere in their music??? Let's all write to Terry Wogan at Points Of View and complain.
Thank you Andrew! I prefer the 2002 Cobbin mix when you played all four together. The new one sounds very deep and bassy. The Cobbin one had nice EQ highs.But in any case it will be good to hear this album all over again! Also, I can never understand why John never liked his own voice. It had a majestic crunch to it - you always knew it was John.
The Peter Cobbin 2002 remix sounded better to me than the new 2024 Ultimate Mix. For everything other than John's voice, I preferred the 2002 remix. But, I guess that's got to do with my own audio preference. I was planning on just getting the 2 CD set, but I'm interested in the Raw Studio Takes CD. And I really like the book. Decisions, decisions...
2002 mix is still the best. The 2024 mix was definitely made for the smart phone generation with tinny earbuds.
In 1973 I was thirteen and my first Beatles albums were the brand-new red and blue ones. _Mind Games_ was my first Lennon album, and remains a firm favourite for that reason. Along with _Red Rose Speedway, Living In The Material World_ and _Ringo,_ they were the soundtracks to my teenage years. I look forward to picking this set up eventually and reliving that period of my life.
I share a similar musical experience
I was 13 also. Mind Games was my first John Lennon album, and my first solo Beatles LP. I had already started collecting the Beatles’ albums, starting with Meet the Beatles.
Same here as well, except my first Lennon album was Imagine, but close enough LOL
The Beatles red and blue collections was the first thing I bought when I moved out of my parents house at 17 in 1975. I paid $7.00 for both of them. I already had both the Imagine and Mind Games albums. Lennon the only Beatle I wanted to listen to as a solo artist in those days.
Congratulations on being gifted the deluxe Mind Games edition Andrew. This is my favorite John Lennon album with the title track being one of all time favorites from John. I have never liked the sound of it going back to the original CD but I grew to fully appreciate it after hearing Peter Cobbin’s 2002 remixes and that has been my go to CD when listening to this album. I am so happy to see this album get the deluxe treatment. Thanks for your honest review. Take care!
Thanks Bill. The new mix is a big improvement over the original but the 2002 was good.
Thank you for the review. "Mind Games" is one of those albums that just never "clicked" with me. Each song is average to above average. No bad songs, but no great songs either. I may give it a play-through maybe one or twice a year.
Great Video Andrew. Love it! Very excited to stream this one!
Oh dear. I always liked that sax outro. I can hear it in my mind now...
"The generosity of the Lennon estate" is just marketing.
Of course it is.
I prefer Cobbin's. Great video, Andrew ❤
It is my favorite John Lennon album. I have the 2002 remix which sounds wonderful, but apparently I don’t like it that much to want all these different version of the same songs. It’s something I will listen to one time and it’ll collect dust on the shelf. I’ll just stream it and maybe maybe get the vinyl or the two CD disc version
2002 seems to be the unanimous prefered mix, to which I wholeheartedly concur. And no doubt your video reviews will be thee number one resource for diehards. cheers Andrew, keep it up!
So happy to see Mind Games get the love and attention it deserves (with major assist from Parlogram)! Like all classic music it grows stronger each year from it's own inner beauty and strength. Each of John's solo releases has a clear sense of identity and coherence, even if a few songs aren't as memorable. Solo, Paul and Ringo made music for the glory of High Pop. George made music for the glory of Krishna. But John made music for his muse.
Honest response here. I thought Peter Cobbin Mind Games sounded better to me...acknowledging I'm listening to it for five seconds, CZcams video on apple laptop...so take that for what it's worth. I also am just not excited by this album-never was really-and as a result I am skipping this one. But none of that takes away from how much I enjoy your videos, reviews, production and opinions! You do a wonderful job!
Same here, but as Andrew mentioned, I understand why they did it. If it's on Spotify or another streaming service, it won't be 'overwhelmed' by the music around it.
I can't decide if I prefer the 2002 or the 1989, but I know I don't care much for the 2024.
Love this review !! Thank you for this gem of a video
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!
Great and honest review, as always. I have to say 2002's mix is the one, on the strength of the clip. Full, without too much bottom end. The 2024 has even more bass end, but at the detriment of the mid-range.
Well, out of all the Walls And Bridges previews I've seen so far (3 of them) yours is by far the best out there with the detail of the hidden tracks and just the explanation of everything. Great Job!! 2 thumbs up!!🏆🏆
Glad you enjoyed it!
I think Peter's mix is my favorite. The 2024 mix seems to kill some of the mid frequencies with some of the instruments. That said, the extra mixes are definitely gonna be super interesting to listen to!
Good to see the compact disc is alive and kickin, Andrew!!
By the way - where can I find the 2002 mixes?
Excellent review. I'll be getting my order in. I always loved Mind Games, so this is an important release for me.
Great video as always! As far as the sound comparisons on the track Mind Games, the '02 Peter Cobbin remix by a mile! The new one sounds like it's being played with the speaker buried under a pillow....yikes!
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your input on the comparisons.
I’ve got this on pre order your review was excellent. Really can’t wait.
Nice to see more John love and a little break from Paul related stuff. Cool they gifted you the set, I ordered mine a while ago and am looking forward to it on 7/12. As far as the “Lennon camp” is concerned, would’ve been cool if the offered a zoetrope vinyl of just the ultimate mix of the album. Mind Games is one of my favorite solo Lennon albums so this was a no brained purchase. I recall when the Plastic Ono Band ultimate set came out but never bought it (even though it was more reasonably priced compared to this) but thoroughly enjoyed streaming it and how the tracks broke down.
Hope you enjoy your set, Steve!
After watching this review I will certainly buy my own copy. A huge thanks goes out to Sean and his team. This is a fan of John’s, wish come true.
Sean if you’re reading this, would you consider a box set for Rock and Roll. With its rich history and numerous songs recorded. This “lost weekend “ album deserves another chance. Lastly, it has been mentioned by Yoko. That during the recording of “Double Fantasy”, a film crew made a documentary. Is it a possibility that that film could be finished and released?
Andrew, you are a godsend. Thank you for all that you do and know that I appreciate and always look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you Andrew. Fantastic and as always, clearly a well informed and balanced review. Can’t wait for mine to arrive.
That section of the raw mix of "Mind Games" you played is amazing. I was walking across the room and stopped in my tracks when I heard it.
Lol- I love how all of these CZcamsrs receive the deluxe boxed set for free and all love it.
So? Get over it.
Thank God they dialed the top end back!!!! So beautiful! Thank you, Andrew!
Thanks for the review. Honestly I think either the Raw Studio Mixes or the Elemental Mixes should have been the second disc in the 2CD and 2LP editions. Those seem like cooler bonuses than the outtakes. Also I think Elemental Mixes should have been just called Stripped Down mixes to be more in line with the 2010 Double Fantasy edition, and to differentiate it better from Elements mixes.....That said, I pre-ordered the 2lp and will stream the rest. Love that these big sets exist though. The ultimate mixes released so far have been stellar. Thank you, Sean Lennon.
Had this album on CASSETTE in the early 80s, and got the CD when it came out in '87 and listened the heck out of it!!! Always liked this album, considered it one of John's solo best. Thanks for this preview, and glad you were able to share some sound bites, as this new mix sounds AWESOME!!! And with all the other cool things it has, this box set just might have to end up in my collection!! (Have to wait and see the cost when it comes out!!) Thanks again, Andrew for all you do! Cheers and best wishes from your biggest fan in Boston, George B.!!!
Cheers George! Glad you enjoyed it!
John looks creepy on that news photo at the start.😳
Always loved this album can't wait to get the set!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the review, Andrew: always look for to your new videos and valuable information'. I've never cared much for this album, more so for the songs than the mix. I'll wait for Walls & Bridges.
Congrats on receiving the gift from the Lennon Estate. Nice to see! I have always loved this album and have numerous versions on CD, vinyl and cassette. My go-to version is the Cobbin version/mix but what I have heard of this new mix, I am excited to hear it in it's entirety. I really loved how you compared the different mixes, too. The fact that throughout this deluxe edition version we are hearing John's beautiful voice clearer is a welcome plus. So far, I love what Sean and Paul have done with these modern mixes in these classic albums. Cannot wait to get my copy. Excellent job on presenting this new set, Andrew. 🎵👍
Thanks Anthony 👍
@@Parlogram You're welcome.
As a thought, an article on Paul Hicks career might be an interesting subject after all, he has worked on some outstanding stuff. Also, an occasional look at engineering wizards such as Peter Mew, Geoff Emerick, Glyn Johns, Norman Smith, and Peter Cobbin, to name a few.
Great to see another brilliant video. Not such a big solo Beatles fan, but fascinating all the same!
Same here. Frankly can't stand this album but I have a lot of respect for the way Andrew treats the topic and the fans who explain to those like me what they find compelling about the music.
Wow this is the best review I've watched - so much wonderful stuff in this box set. And as for the new sound, what a joy! That clip from the title track really does John's vocal justice.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Based on the brief comparison, I prefer the Cobbin mix of "Mind Games". The snare is more present and there is better mid/low definition. The 2024 mix is a bit too thick and wooly.
Thanks for sharing and comparing. Listening with some good headphones. Sadly the new version loses badly to the Cobbin mix. Which is quite sad considering all the extra bits offered in the box make it quite desirable.
Perhaps the best Beatles info channel on CZcams
Thank you!
Andrew, great insight into an album which, honestly, I never thought about much. My mistake. Great music with what sounds like an awesome mix. Looking forward to more content from you and the Lennon estate.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks, Andrew, for another very informative video. I will definitely get the new double album. Till next time. Nelio.
Thanks Nelio!
Mahalo for those precious seconds of comparison among those various version of "Mind Games!" I'm stunned! You've just sold me on this new set, Andrew! Aloha.
The Peter Cobbin 2002 mix is the winner for me.
Me too 🤟
I only noticed this week that John nicked Paul’s ‘I’ve got a feeling’ riff for the song ‘I know ( I know). 😅
I've never understood the hate toward "Mind Games." It's a seriously grown-up album from a guy who never really got a chance to grow up normally and at this point in his life was desperately wanting to do so. "Bring on the Lucie" got a lot of air play on the FM AOR station in my town during the height of the Watergate scandal; it is an obvious dig at Richard Nixon.
The evolution documentaries (together with the full outtakes) are such a great idea. I really love the format. I wish the Beatles deluxe editions also included them.
Best review of this set thus far! And I have watched quite a few! They never really focus on the actual music! Just playing that little sample of the mind games raw mix has me wanting to get this set now! Great job as usual!
Thank you!
Thank you for this episode. I was very much considering skipping this one. But you sold me on it. I will be ordering the six CD set.!
18:24 - 18:52 - I was listening the comparison of different mixes of the CDs and I think P. Cobbin's 2002 Remix is the best sounding. I also like his Yellow Submarine remix.
I have to get the 2002 remix. This box is out of my league for the moment. Thanks for the review.
Thank you so much for all the work you did on this- I wish Paul’s box sets were constructed in a similar way but this is probably the difference between a deep dive on a musician that is no longer with us vs someone still around
Sean is such a talented guitarist, and I love his work with Les Claypool. I know some people are going to knock all the various incarnations of this "set" but I think it's a lot better proposition for fans to find a middle ground for their purchases. How often is there only the choice between the "standard" CD and the ultra-kick ass domination deluxe mega-edition remix limited to 723?
Really enjoyed your review of this box set. I have been looking forward to this set since Sean announced its release date. The Lennon camp turns out such great sets, I am always happy with the outcome. My order consists of this box set, the 2 album set and the regular CD . now all I need is the blue torch lite and the games can begin. Take care!
Well done. Very informative as always. Cheers!
Glad you enjoyed it
Good review Andrew. The Cobbin mix for sure sounds best to me, the 2024 mix is just more brick-walled crap. Sean actually changing the music, that's a no-no for sure. This constant re-releasing of old music (and movies), and making them seem all shiney and new is just the same old tired marketing game to make new money. IMO, the Mind Games songs are just average and bland, I think the song Mind Games has a much more engaging melody and sonic impact than the other songs. Where is the wow factor with the other songs? Lennon didn't really have a strong interest in production overall, otherwise the 73 mix wouldn't have sounded so bad. Be curious how the sales numbers for this one will compare to the "One Hand Clapping" set, the boys still competing after 50 years (haha). Cheers!
Hey Andrew, As usual, I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Thanks for the in-depth look at the new box. From the examples you shared, I preferred the 2002 mix. - Roger
Thank you for the in depth discussion. (For me, sound is everything -- so I'm sticking with the previous remix.) G'day and thanks again for another well-produced session.
Hi Andrew, thanks again for this very entertaing video. Cheers Fred
I didn't know the Peter Cobbin mix, it sounds very good! I really look forward to see some Menlove Av. reamster or remix, it really is a forgotten album :(
The man dressed up as The Queen is called Tony King. Ironically enough.
I've always loved this album. It's one of my favorites from John. I can't wait to hear this new version.
Another great overview, Andrew. Mind Games b/w Meat City was the first 45 I ever bought for myself (age 6!) so I have a huge soft spot for this era. Just the little clip from it in comparison was revelatory! I’m hoping the better or more artistic mix choices will help me like the minor tracks (to me) better once I listen on July 12.
I'm obviously in the minority here, but I feel the 2024 is the best mix. It sounds warmer and is not as shrill as the other mixes. Also, John's voice is more predominate than on the other mixes. Maybe it's just my 64 year old ears playing 'mind games' with me!
Been waiting for this review like a dog waiting for his late dinner, straining at the leash and my tongue hanging out. Great review and left me gagging for the release date. However, like many other people, it is unlikely I would be able to afford the super duper deluxe version so will have to make do. Personally I love stripped down and raw mixes so am gutted I won't get a copy of the raw mix version. I also love it when John lets his hair down and gets his rock on and have always been a huge fan of Meat City, so would love to hear the raw version of that. I will have to make do with whatever I can get, but thanks for a great review Andrew
Wow. John's gorgeous voice !
Thanks for this comprehensive review, Andrew. It's annoying that I have to wait another nearly two weeks to hear the set for myself, but I appreciate the information, especially about the hidden tracks. I'm not completely sanguine about having to hope that my Blu-Ray player can access those tracks; I thought we'd done away with such nonsense when they used to do it on CDs in the 90s. But we'll see. Not sure if I want to bother to invest in the "ultra-violence" - er, ultraviolet light, either. But again, having the information is very useful. You have provided an important service to us fans!
I hate to say this but the samples you played had me feeling the 2002 Peter Cobbin's mix sounded the best to my ears.
I don’t think i can afford the box set.
18:06 No, that *IS* brick walled. I'm happy you're happy but to me this release is scraping the barrel, clever ultra-violet gimmicks or not. Here's the mix as it was on monday. And here's the mix from one week later. And here's the mix from a week after that without the drums. Six CD's? Seriously? And that ultimate mix sounds muddy and compressed. It's like AI adding colour to B/W movies. Or adding a smart phone to the Mona Lisa because now everybody has one. Sometimes it's better to leave stuff alone.
great review! I can't wait to pick this up
I honestly prefer the Peter Cobbin mix. the new 2024 mix sounds really muffled to me,as if someone threw their speaker underneath their pillow or something lol
Great review! Looking forward to the remix! Ideally Mind Games would have come out last year and this year we would get Walls and Bridges but for some reason it is rare nowadays for reissues to come out in the year in which they should come out.
The Peter Cobbin remix from 2002 set the bar very high. And the same goes for his remix of "Rock And Roll" a couple of years later. I could never listen to the original mixes again after that.
The original "Walls & Bridges" mix was great, though.
I love new stereo mixes (if they're well done), but for some reason, many - like this new mix - sound muffled and dull. The high ends have been reduced to a point where you don't even hear some instruments anymore. I don't know why this is a trend, but it's not making the music better. I give Giles Martin credit that he hasn't really done that on the Beatles remixes. The Peter Cobbin mix of the track "Mind Games" was the best in your comparison.
Nice review. Mind Games is my favorite Lennon album and. I do worry that my two speaker, small stereo won’t do it justice.
I’d like to see a remastering/with newly added musicians for some of John’s unreleased demos such as Illusions (not for love or money), Something’s Wrong, and others. Some of them might need finishing in terms of chorus, verse .
I'm old enough to remember hearing this on the radio when it came out in 1973. My timeline may be off, but I remember Ringo's "You're Sixteen" getting more airplay, but I was/am a big John fan and anything I could get of him singing, I did. I did have this on a 45.
As I got older and got into more of his solo catalog, the terrible sound was noticeable compared to Paul's records or even Ringo's. I purchased the 2010 box of original mixes and listened to them once as they were so drab. I have a few of the upgraded mixes from iTunes that are superb, so Sean re-working these now is a great gift. I see from the comments that fans are critical of the price, but contrary to Sean learning from the Beatles, the Beatles should learn from Sean as to what a box set should contain, price be damned! It seems each Beatles box gets a little slimmer with each release.
Though I'm a bigger fan of POB than Mind Games, I am looking forward to this with the new, modern mixes. I would REALLY like a stripped down "Rock N Roll Music" as the tease we have on the box set from the 90's is not enough. I think there is a treasure trove for Double Fantasy, but Sean and Yoko seem to have shied away from that for probably good reasons. Great video, Andrew, always look forward to starting my work week with your newest video.
Nice collection of mod and 2 Tone! I grew up thousands of miles away but on the same wave.
From listening to the wave form comparisons segment just on my phone's speaker...I have to go with the 2002 mix, but when I put headphones on, hands down I pick the new 2024 mix-the clarity of John's amazing vocals and the overall sound is so improved I was shocked!!!
This is the best and most accurate review I've seen on this incredible box set. Thank you so much for sharing your video and the hard work you've put into it.
Thank you kindly!
Also my first approach to John as a soloist was with the John Lennon collection on CD and listening to it again, and sounds superb
1:05 Wow I still have all those LPs!😁🎵✌
The 2002 mix sounded the best to me. I don’t understand why Sean would remove the sax solo from “One Day at a Time.”
Because it sounds dated with the sax.
@@Meilock Not to me. I love that solo.
He absolutely gutted "Aisumasen" too.
I would appreciate a Monopoly game inside of the box.
Thanks!✌️
Hi Andrew, after this presention, I hope I will be able to afford the deluxe set. Great video as always, 😊
Thank you 😊
Thank you enjoyed your review immensely. I was going to go for the vinyl but I think your caution regarding the quality of pressing is helpful. I will maybe wait and see what people say about it ! The box sounds great and I am tempted to just go for it. One thing I have a vinyl mobile fidelity album I bought new years ago and no one seems to mention it. The mix of the song mind games was very different! I also have the Peter Conan mix and it is I think outstanding - the new mix sounds pretty in your face !
I am 6 years elder Beatles collector and recall in 1975 at my local record shop I was looking at John Lennon albums and was deciding on which one to buy well I chose Mind Games. The other John Lennon album was a used/new copy of John Lennon RocknRoll Roots on Adam VIII. Ahhh. I Later found out how rare this album is now.Rats well did not know at that time. After hearing your review of this new reissue i will look into which reissue version to pick to add to my collection. It is too bad to read the negative comments about the coming reissue. I personally enjoy all version of Beatle / solo tracks. To me it is another way to hear the great music I grew up with. I like the 2024 remix so far. Great picture of you with your bike. I have a picture just like yours with my bike poss in 1975. I rode my new bike every weekend to the record store to purchase my LP's.Keep up the great work on your post. Always look forward to new ones.
I had that very same cheap Mind Games release from the 70’s. I loved the album and would play it all the way through not missing a track. Could not understand why and how this album was not more appreciated. The songs were super strong and it seemed like a strong number three in a trilogy of great Lennon releases. POB and Imagine being one and two. Sadly I’m just as broke now as I was as a child so won’t get to listen to all these mixes but thank you for a comprehensive breakdown of a box set so deserving to such a fine album.
Back to back like that, the 2002 mix sounds best to my ears. The new mix sounds narrower and somewhat muffled in comparison. Just my opinion of course and I'm still excited to hear the various stripped back versions in full :-)
Mind Games is my second favorite Lennon solo album after POB. I look forward to getting this set. From the short samples I have to say the 2002 mix was the winner. I was listening on my phone which is no way to judge sound.