The Beatles are releasing a special expanded edition of their 1965 album “Rubber Soul,” with multiple sources reporting newly remixed audio and previously unreleased material. Rolling Stone says the reissue uses “de-mixing” technology to create new versions of the original tracks. The Mirror and NME both report that the package includes an unheard John Lennon recording, described as a demo. Details on the demo’s format are presented consistently across coverage: it is previously unavailable material connected to Lennon and is included as part of the reissue’s expanded content.
In addition to audio changes, NME reports a physical deluxe component: an 88-page hardbound book included with the release. NME adds that the book features an introduction by Paul McCartney and a foreword compiled from John Lennon’s own words. Across the outlets, the overall emphasis is on the combination of updated mixing approaches and added archival content centered on Lennon, presented as part of a major reissue of “Rubber Soul.”
