The Beatles P.S. I LOVE YOU | Hidden 3-Part Vocal Harmony Separated In New 2025 Mono To Stereo Remix
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No true stereo version of The Beatles' 1962 recording of 'P.S. I Love You' exists. However, this remix presents an authentic stereo experience, sourced from the original mono recording—the B-side to their debut single, 'Love Me Do'. Achieving true stereo requires instruments and vocals to be recorded on separate tracks. No multi-tracks of this recording exists, but with modern day de-mixing software the multi-tracks can now be created.
Using the 2009 mono remaster as a source, I first separated Paul, John, and George’s vocals, placing each on its own track. The guitars, bass, and percussion were also isolated onto individual tracks, resulting in a total of six separate elements. In this new stereo remix, Paul's lead vocal sits in the center, with John's on the right and George's on the left, adding new depth to their beautiful three-part harmony. Interestingly, isolating their vocals in this way revealed a street-corner doo-wop quality that I hadn’t noticed before—perhaps an early influence on The Beatles. Here's a link to the isolated vocals to demonstrate this • The Beatles' 1962 'P.S. I LOVE YOU' I...
Ringo's role in this recording was minimal. When the band arrived at EMI Studios on Tuesday September 11, 1962, they were met with a surprise—session drummer Andy White had been brought in at producer George Martin’s request. Ringo, left to observe from the control booth, was eventually invited by Ron Richards (who was producing in Martin’s absence) to contribute maracas, which he eagerly accepted. In this remix, you’ll hear those maracas placed in the right channel alongside the other percussion.
Stereo Stage Map for This Remix:
George’s Vocals – Left Channel
Guitars – Left Channel (with a surprise left-right separation at the end)
Paul’s Vocals – Center Channel
Bass – Center Channel
John’s Vocals – Right Channel
Percussion – Right Channel
No new elements have been added—this remix strictly de-mixes the original instruments and vocals and reassembles them in a stereo mixing style true to the era.
The video accompaniment is a modified version of their official 'Words of Love' video.
Thanks so much for listening!
