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F.A.Q.
Who? Retired sound engineer who loves music from the 60's & early 70's.
What? My aim is to make rare stuff publicly available again with the best possible sound quality.
No, I usually don't pirate commercially available source material....
This one is gonna have to be the one exception, and for a good reason: the official release is a lot less good without my additions & revisionism.
If you are reading this, you probably already have downloaded my separate Them releases "The Lost Decca Tapes" and "The Decca Vintage Stereo Tapes 1964-66". This new release puts those two together with the official 2015 release on Sony Legacy.
Once again, I'm not happy with the fact that I'm copying a readily available official release. But it's more important that a few people get to hear the compilation in this much improved form.
Wow Prof. Fantastic! Thank you very much for this updated inclusive version, it makes things easier for the rest of us. Your labor of love does not go unappreciated. Thanks a ton!
Thank you so much, Prof.! Unbelievable, painstakingly researched and mastered. What an achievement! However, when burning the 3-CD-Set, I ran into two problems. First: On the burned CD 2, all tracks appear only as "Untitled" when I start my media player (which is VU Player). On CD 1, everything's OK, all track names are correctly displayed. Second problem: When I try to burn the 3rd CD, my burning software (which is CDBurner XP) tells me the 27 tracks need 84 Minutes and 36 Seconds(2 seconds pause between tracks included), which unfortunately is even beyond the overburning capacity I can handle (82 Mins, 42 Secs). Prof., can you check this?
The last track on CD3 is a non-CDR bonus. There's another mix of this same take on CD3 which sounds better anyway, so no big loss. The other thing is a problem with your burning software, since all files have the same metadata. PS
Thank You So Much For All You Do.I Wouldn't And Others Who Know Your Work Believe That You Pirated A Commercially Product.I'm With You About The importance of The Music. I Feel Respected That There Are Guys Like You Who Will Tell The True Facts About The Music I Enjoy.
Thank you for going the extra mile to fill in the gaps that are typical with official releases. I own the "Story of Them" 2CD on Deram. I went back and listened to it and with a few exceptions, most of the recordings they used are really bad, but you already know that. Even with my ears, this collection really puts an exclamation point on the complete recording of Them. I couldn't help but to make my own playlist using the UK discography to hear how the songs came out as released. Two things of note: 1. On the Story of Them, the old Deram CD has it complete with no break between part 1 and 2. and it's not from a really bad source. 2. The second BBC version of Gloria has the Brian Matthews intro, but I found that it exists without the intro. It can be found on the 1987 radio series "The 60s at the Beeb" narrated by Andy Peebles.
>1. On the Story of Them, the old Deram CD has it complete with no break between part 1 and 2. and it's not from a really bad source.
Edited together from the 'bad' source.
> 2. The second BBC version of Gloria has the Brian Matthews intro, but I found that it exists without the intro. It can be found on the 1987 radio series "The 60s at the Beeb" narrated by Andy Peebles.
Listen again. The intro has been 'fixed' with a bit from further within the song.
My little baby from USA LP Story of Them (London 1977) Dress in Black from UK LP Them (See for miles, 1984). Gloria & Here Comes from Rhino compilation CD's from 90's (forgot the titles). Richard Cory (alt. 1966 mix), Gave my love (Take 9) & Half as much from 2CD Story of Them (Deram 1997) cause that's the only place where they appeared. The rest from the old London/Deram CD's.
I haven't made my way completely through this but everything I've heard so far is absolutely wonderful! Thanks so very much Prof and keep up the great work!
I'll listen again to the BBC Gloria track. I didn't even consider the intro was a patch from another part of the song...oh well, it's not too bad of a fix. As for "Story of", I thought it sounded "better" than many of the fake stereo and some of the other tracks on the CD that had some wonky flangy sound. More of a straight up mono. I'll be honest, my ears aren't as good as they used to be and I don't have the playback equipment to really make a good assessment, but I do what I can. I trust your reviews, and I really dig your products.
I haven't downloaded this set of yours yet, but I just took the last 10-20 minutes or so to read it, and all I have to say is.... wow. I may need to read it again a few more times to absorb every little detail, but forget Wonderwall or the Beatles Christmas Album, this may very well be your coup of the year. I can already tell that much TLC went into this package. Can't wait to get it for myself and hear how it sounds. Thanks very much!
It blows my mind that there have been 2 previous releases of Them that you've done and I've missed... clearly, I've been gone for way too long.
Thank you, Prof! A superb collection which shows your exhaustive research and knowledge. A fine complement to the official 3CD set which I have. Thanks!
Just unbelievable to have this! Thank you deeply. It will now be enjoyed as it was supposed to have been all along. Van the man was fierce; his vocals are giving me goosebumps that are a little harder and longer-lasting than the ones Jagger's Aftermath and Morrison's Matrix Tapes (bootleg NOT official versions) have been giving lately...
There are at least a couple of live recordings by Them that didn't make it to this excellent comp. One is "Here Comes the Night" (3:57) and the other is a lengthy "Turn On Your Love Light" (8:09). They are on The N.M.E. Poll Winners' Concert 1965, which is available both on a bootleg and on YouTube with correct video.
I serendipitously happened upon this and want to convey my thanks. I've never binged on Them, so it's been fun and educational listening to everything in one big chunk.
Just happened upon your blog - incredible!! Being a Van fanatic, I of course got the 3-CD when it came out, but appreciate the extras you have provided here. Thank you so much!
There aren't supposed to be new mixes on the Them set by Sandoval or anyone else are there? Just remastering of the original mono. Forgive me if I've missed something but then again I can't even download from your site anymore with a mac.
* This track appears here in mastertape quality and has previously *only* circulated with poor sound. Morrison vainly blocked it from the official release because Billy Harrison sings it.
Re the song Story of Them: If you delete the last 30 seconds of part 1 (which are identical to the last half minute part 2), it is possible to seamlessly edit the two parts together (the edit point is at 3:22).
Apparently they just cut the 7:03 song in half, copied the fade-out and edited it onto part 1 to create a two-part single.
v1.0: 25-11-2016 v1.1: 06-08-2021 (Bonus DVD, Essay & 'Got My Mojo Working' added) v1.2: 07-08-2021 ('Story of Them' restored back to original length, thx Arne!)
Upgrade 1.2 kit here (includes SOT, Info.txt & Essay): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZZQxJqWtF6bb8NDXTAn2LumRYjQhWgG5/view?usp=sharing
first of all thank you again for another fantastic work.
I have a small question and if you find the time maybe you can answer it.
I realize that you took the Stereo "I'm Gonna Dress In Black" from the See For Miles Re-Issue. Could you please tell me if this was the first ever Stereo release of that song or if not where was it first released in Stereo.
I'm trying to add the first release cat. numbers for every recording but I couldn't find any definitive answer where this was first released in Stereo.
Dear Prof. Stoned This is simply amazing! Thank you so much! Really looking forward to a deep dive. Fortunately for me, I read through most of the 90+ comments and realized that there had been an upgrade. Perhaps it would be useful to post the link for the upgrade below the main link. Just a suggestion. Thanks again! Marc
I haven't yet listened to this latest update but since I have never heard anything by the Van Morrison era of Them that I didn't love I'm sure I am in for a treat. Thank you for your generosity and your hard work.
Hi Prof! Have you gone on hiatus for a while or will you be back very soon? I check your site multiple times a day out of habit, and I want to know if I should put that on hold.
Just so damned pleased you are still around and doing what you do. Your preservation and love for what you do is so evident in everything you share. Thanks - many many thanks - again.
Them has always had a shadowy existence with me. Actually, I've only now heard them properly for the first time and I'm thrilled by the clear sound and the rock'n roll riffs. Thanks for your work!
No, I usually don't pirate commercially available source material....
ReplyDeleteThis one is gonna have to be the one exception, and for a good reason: the official release is a lot less good without my additions & revisionism.
If you are reading this, you probably already have downloaded my separate Them releases "The Lost Decca Tapes" and "The Decca Vintage Stereo Tapes 1964-66". This new release puts those two together with the official 2015 release on Sony Legacy.
Once again, I'm not happy with the fact that I'm copying a readily available official release. But it's more important that a few people get to hear the compilation in this much improved form.
Spread it 'round if you can!
Thanks! The Definitive Them and my new one-stop shop for a Them fix!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Thank you. THANK YOU!!!!!
ReplyDeleteNice one Prof !
ReplyDeleteMany thanks
AA
Thanks a lot
ReplyDeleteit's really wonderfull priceless work. thank you VERY MUCH!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the great work on this Prof!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your persistent striving for perfection, Prof!
ReplyDeletetambler
Unbelievable research as usual. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks as always to the good Professor
ReplyDeleteThanks very much for this fine collection.
ReplyDeleteThanks prof, very nice job.
ReplyDeleteWow Prof. Fantastic! Thank you very much for this updated inclusive version, it makes things easier for the rest of us. Your labor of love does not go unappreciated. Thanks a ton!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Prof.! Unbelievable, painstakingly researched and mastered. What an achievement! However, when burning the 3-CD-Set, I ran into two problems. First: On the burned CD 2, all tracks appear only as "Untitled" when I start my media player (which is VU Player). On CD 1, everything's OK, all track names are correctly displayed. Second problem: When I try to burn the 3rd CD, my burning software (which is CDBurner XP) tells me the 27 tracks need 84 Minutes and 36 Seconds(2 seconds pause between tracks included), which unfortunately is even beyond the overburning capacity I can handle (82 Mins, 42 Secs). Prof., can you check this?
ReplyDeleteThe last track on CD3 is a non-CDR bonus. There's another mix of this same take on CD3 which sounds better anyway, so no big loss. The other thing is a problem with your burning software, since all files have the same metadata. PS
ReplyDeleteVery informative notes along with excellent sound! Thanks so much for all the research and hard work assembling this great collection.
ReplyDeleteall the kindest thanks for the music and investigations, Prof.Stoned.
ReplyDeleteYour efforts always like a true sorcery
Thank You So Much For All You Do.I Wouldn't And Others Who Know Your Work Believe That You Pirated A Commercially Product.I'm With You About The importance of The Music. I Feel Respected That There Are Guys Like You Who Will Tell The True Facts About The Music I Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThank you for going the extra mile to fill in the gaps that are typical with official releases. I own the "Story of Them" 2CD on Deram. I went back and listened to it and with a few exceptions, most of the recordings they used are really bad, but you already know that. Even with my ears, this collection really puts an exclamation point on the complete recording of Them. I couldn't help but to make my own playlist using the UK discography to hear how the songs came out as released. Two things of note: 1. On the Story of Them, the old Deram CD has it complete with no break between part 1 and 2. and it's not from a really bad source. 2. The second BBC version of Gloria has the Brian Matthews intro, but I found that it exists without the intro. It can be found on the 1987 radio series "The 60s at the Beeb" narrated by Andy Peebles.
ReplyDelete>1. On the Story of Them, the old Deram CD has it complete with no break between part 1 and 2. and it's not from a really bad source.
ReplyDeleteEdited together from the 'bad' source.
> 2. The second BBC version of Gloria has the Brian Matthews intro, but I found that it exists without the intro. It can be found on the 1987 radio series "The 60s at the Beeb" narrated by Andy Peebles.
Listen again. The intro has been 'fixed' with a bit from further within the song.
You really did us all a great favor with this one. Thanks a million Prof! You're the absolute best.
ReplyDeleteThank You Prof,
ReplyDeleteCould you please tell us what original sources you used for the stereo mixes.
Thanks so much again.
My little baby from USA LP Story of Them (London 1977)
ReplyDeleteDress in Black from UK LP Them (See for miles, 1984).
Gloria & Here Comes from Rhino compilation CD's from 90's (forgot the titles).
Richard Cory (alt. 1966 mix), Gave my love (Take 9) & Half as much from 2CD Story of Them (Deram 1997) cause that's the only place where they appeared.
The rest from the old London/Deram CD's.
I haven't made my way completely through this but everything I've heard so far is absolutely wonderful! Thanks so very much Prof and keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteBobby Sutliff
I'll listen again to the BBC Gloria track. I didn't even consider the intro was a patch from another part of the song...oh well, it's not too bad of a fix. As for "Story of", I thought it sounded "better" than many of the fake stereo and some of the other tracks on the CD that had some wonky flangy sound. More of a straight up mono. I'll be honest, my ears aren't as good as they used to be and I don't have the playback equipment to really make a good assessment, but I do what I can. I trust your reviews, and I really dig your products.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, great stuff, as always.
ReplyDeleteDubley
Thank you Prof for making an already great official compilation even better with your time, dedication and research. Much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteExcellent work as always, Prof!
ReplyDeleteMB
Stupendous effort. Beautifully archived and arranged. Thanks.
ReplyDeletemarvellous! thank you very much - that's my weekend listening sorted!
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get the BBC interviews from? If you've got any full transcription disc transfers I'd love to do some trades!
ReplyDeleteI only got the 2 Them sessions from a fellow fan.
ReplyDeleteThank you
ReplyDeleteGreat,great job Prof !
ReplyDeleteThis is Christmas before its time hey ;-)
Thank you very much !
You did it once again...
Thanks a lot. Really appreciate your work. Have a great Xmas.
ReplyDeleteBest,
Michael
Many thanks Professor. You're great!
ReplyDeleteI haven't downloaded this set of yours yet, but I just took the last 10-20 minutes or so to read it, and all I have to say is.... wow. I may need to read it again a few more times to absorb every little detail, but forget Wonderwall or the Beatles Christmas Album, this may very well be your coup of the year. I can already tell that much TLC went into this package. Can't wait to get it for myself and hear how it sounds. Thanks very much!
ReplyDeleteIt blows my mind that there have been 2 previous releases of Them that you've done and I've missed... clearly, I've been gone for way too long.
Thank you, Prof! A superb collection which shows your exhaustive research and knowledge. A fine complement to the official 3CD set which I have. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot.
ReplyDeleteI love fan's like you, who really do care about making the complete and best copies of material available.
ReplyDeleteThank you! You do great work and I appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous, Prof. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteFinally we get to hear this as how it should be officially released.
ReplyDeleteThank You so very much!
Thank you for all the hard work you put into this. Much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteJust unbelievable to have this! Thank you deeply. It will now be enjoyed as it was supposed to have been all along. Van the man was fierce; his vocals are giving me goosebumps that are a little harder and longer-lasting than the ones Jagger's Aftermath and Morrison's Matrix Tapes (bootleg NOT official versions) have been giving lately...
ReplyDeletemany thanks, knocks the official version out of the park
ReplyDeleteThere are at least a couple of live recordings by Them that didn't make it to this excellent comp. One is "Here Comes the Night" (3:57) and the other is a lengthy "Turn On Your Love Light" (8:09). They are on The N.M.E. Poll Winners' Concert 1965, which is available both on a bootleg and on YouTube with correct video.
ReplyDeleteI serendipitously happened upon this and want to convey my thanks. I've never binged on Them, so it's been fun and educational listening to everything in one big chunk.
ReplyDeleteJust happened upon your blog - incredible!! Being a Van fanatic, I of course got the 3-CD when it came out, but appreciate the extras you have provided here. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThere aren't supposed to be new mixes on the Them set by Sandoval or anyone else are there? Just remastering of the original mono. Forgive me if I've missed something but then again I can't even download from your site anymore with a mac.
ReplyDeleteGreat work as usual professor, thanks!
ReplyDeleteSuperb! - Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteThis is another band where I've been trying to run down the proper mono mixes....thank you very much!
ReplyDeleteSomething you got
ReplyDeleteMake me work all day
Something you got
make me bring you all of my pay
Incredible! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAwesome......thank you
ReplyDeleteFantastic thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteExcellent...superb...thank you so much Prof.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all the hard work you put into this, amazing!
ReplyDeletev1.0: 25-11-2016
ReplyDeletev1.1: 06-08-2021 (Bonus DVD, Essay & 'Got My Mojo Working'* added.
* This track appears here in mastertape quality and has previously *only* circulated with poor sound. Morrison vainly blocked it from the official release because Billy Harrison sings it.
Thanks, Professor.
ReplyDeleteI'm comparing version 1 to this new version 2.
"Demos, Sessions & Remixes" (version 2) differs from "CD3" (version 1) in the following way:
"Got My Mojo Working" (demo 1964) has been added.
"Richard Cory" (alternate take 1966 mix) has been deleted.
"Mighty Like A Rose" has been deleted.
Was this intentional? If so, why?
Is it because both of the deleted tracks appear on The Decca Vintage Stereo Tapes 1964-66 ?????
ReplyDeleteThey have been moved, not deleted.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your amazing work on this - the music and the info!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the upgrade!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteIt's like Christmas in summer !!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Prof !
Wowie Wow Wow, Prof ! ... I am speechless.
ReplyDeleteMucho Grass Señor!
ReplyDeleteThanks for another great treat!
ReplyDeleteThanks for another great treat!
ReplyDeleteThanks for another great treat!
ReplyDeleteThank you indeed for this fantastic set. Amen.
ReplyDeletedr blues
Thanks for the upgrade.
ReplyDeleteWhat an unexpected treat! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this expanded version!
ReplyDeleteRe the song Story of Them: If you delete the last 30 seconds of part 1 (which are identical to the last half minute part 2),
it is possible to seamlessly edit the two parts together (the edit point is at 3:22).
Apparently they just cut the 7:03 song in half, copied the fade-out and edited it onto part 1 to create a two-part single.
Can't believe I never noticed that after decades of listening. You made my day!! Corrected version coming up.
ReplyDeletev1.0: 25-11-2016
ReplyDeletev1.1: 06-08-2021 (Bonus DVD, Essay & 'Got My Mojo Working' added)
v1.2: 07-08-2021 ('Story of Them' restored back to original length, thx Arne!)
Upgrade 1.2 kit here (includes SOT, Info.txt & Essay): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZZQxJqWtF6bb8NDXTAn2LumRYjQhWgG5/view?usp=sharing
Same pass as always.
Brilliant stuff, many thanks.
ReplyDeleteDubley
Hi Prof.,
ReplyDeletefirst of all thank you again for another fantastic work.
I have a small question and if you find the time maybe you can answer it.
I realize that you took the Stereo "I'm Gonna Dress In Black" from the See For Miles Re-Issue. Could you please tell me if this was the first ever Stereo release of that song or if not where was it first released in Stereo.
I'm trying to add the first release cat. numbers for every recording but I couldn't find any definitive answer where this was first released in Stereo.
Maybe you could share some light on this.
Many thanks again.
Yeah, that was the first time it appeared in stereo (1984).
ReplyDeleteThank you for your quick answer. I really appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteThank you again, and thanks for the essay. It was very informative.
ReplyDeleteWhat do i have to do to if I only want to download 'Got My Mojo Working'?
ReplyDeleteOnce again, you've made the best even better. My hat's off to you once more, and i don't even wear hats! That's how great your work is, Prof...
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic, thanks so much for this and a previous version of this that I grabbed a while back.
ReplyDeletePerfect! Excellent DVD, how times change. Thank you
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for the upgrade Prof. Stoned.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the upgrade. Cheers, MZ
ReplyDeleteThank You very much!
ReplyDeleteMany yhanks for the update Prof!!!
ReplyDeletePart of the fun of these releases is reading the comments - the history helps to put so much of the music in perspective. Thanks PS.
ReplyDeleteDear Prof. Stoned
ReplyDeleteThis is simply amazing! Thank you so much!
Really looking forward to a deep dive.
Fortunately for me, I read through most of the 90+ comments and realized that there had been an upgrade.
Perhaps it would be useful to post the link for the upgrade below the main link.
Just a suggestion.
Thanks again!
Marc
v1.3: 21-12-2021 (New version of 'Half As Much (stereo 1965 remix)' with Billy Harrison's backing vocals mixed in)
ReplyDeleteThe updated file can be gotten here: https://tinyurl.com/ywr2mnjb
Cheers for the update.
ReplyDeleteThank you Prof.! Have a happy Sunday!
ReplyDeletethank you so much for all you do for us, I really appreciate it
ReplyDeleteThanks for the updated version, Prof.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your updates & projects
ReplyDeleteI haven't yet listened to this latest update but since I have never heard anything by the Van Morrison era of Them that I didn't love I'm sure I am in for a treat. Thank you for your generosity and your hard work.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update and your attention to detail!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the upgrade and the video was great fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks Prof for yet another upgrade!!
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ReplyDeleteDefinitive. Thanks for doing everything a record company should be doing, and doing it better. Including the notes.
ReplyDeleteThanks Prof, Just GREAT, Love Them in STEREO
ReplyDeleteemil
Many thanks for your diligent research.
ReplyDeleteejh
Thanks!
ReplyDeleteA monumental archival effort. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Prof! Have you gone on hiatus for a while or will you be back very soon? I check your site multiple times a day out of habit, and I want to know if I should put that on hold.
ReplyDeleteI'll be back sometime.
ReplyDeleteJust so damned pleased you are still around and doing what you do. Your preservation and love for what you do is so evident in everything you share. Thanks - many many thanks - again.
ReplyDeleteThought I had all your wonderful projects already, then found this, which will be a blast to audition nad share. Thanks as always!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks - will enjoy soon
ReplyDeleteI downloaded and put the password "profstoned" and it tells me that the password is incorrect! What is the correct password?
ReplyDeletecan someone help me?
I just tested. The pass is correct (profstoned without "s). Are you sure you completed the download?
DeleteIt's OK and downloaded now. Thanks.
DeleteSuperb research work. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteExcellent! Thanks for all your work on this!
ReplyDeleteThem has always had a shadowy existence with me. Actually, I've only now heard them properly for the first time and I'm thrilled by the clear sound and the rock'n roll riffs. Thanks for your work!
ReplyDeleteAwesome work as usual! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job for the blog
ReplyDeleteMany, many thanks for all your hard work and generosity.
ReplyDeleteSome great sounds here, many thanks. All thumbs aloft!
ReplyDeletethank you
ReplyDeletethank you
ReplyDeleteThank you, incredible work.
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ReplyDeleteBrilliant stuff, thanks Prof! Your painstaking attention to detail in all of these uploads is very much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteAs an aside, I love the fact that they're captioned "Les 'Them'" on the French TV show!