LIVES UP TO ALL THE HYPE THAT PRECEDED ITS RELEASE. GREAT JOB BY RON HOWARD AND ALL THE OTHERS INVOLVED IN PUTTING THIS TOGETHER. IT WILL TAKE ITS PLACE AMONG MY VAST ARRAY OF BEATLES COLLECTIBLES.

This set encompasses historical visual and aural records of one of the most amazing times in the pop/rock and roll music world. Many reviews have mentioned the Anthology series as the go-to account of the Beatles effect on the music world. The Anthology is great as well; however, this set is an updated and compact evaluation of the story including things not available in the Anthology series and the latest in visual and sound enhancement capabilities. This deluxe version includes 5 restored live performances by the band which alone is worth the price of the set. Whether you are an avid fan or a casual listener to the Beatles this set is sure to please a wide variety of the populace.

A lot of young listeners just hear processed music. Many have probably never heard the Beatles, or if they did, they just thought of them as a bunch of old guys, half of them dead. The raw power of real talent performing without earplugs or in some casing without being able to hear each other is a real ideal of what a fantastic group can do. Can you imagine having to do 3 part harmony at Shea Stadium and not being able to hear the guy playing next to you due to the fans screaming for the entire concert? They did it, and proved why the should always be heard and remembered. This excellent 2 disc set shows The Beatles the way those of us who lived through their rise remember them. It shows the talent, the sweat, some of the problems. But it is worth owning for the music and for the honest portrayal of a singular music group.

Excellent concert footage and bonus material - AWESOME!!!

I am a fan for 50+ years. Between what I own, have seen or read, I honestly did not expect much new material. Nevertheless, I felt compelled to buy this. I already owned the standard dvd. When I purchased a blue ray system, I had to buy the deluxe version. If for nothing else, the bonus disk material was worth the purchase. There is a quite a bit of new material that I have never seen. The sound quality really blew me away. I could actually hear all the live performances, which was basically everything. Considering that they operated as The Beatles for only a few years, it is nothing short of amazing. If anyone is still wondering what all the fuss about the Beatles is 50+ years in, this package explains it all. They are truly a timeless phenomena.