Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! [Remaster] by Rolling Stones (The) (CD, Aug-2002, ABKCO Records)

About the only decent thing Allen Klein did that had merit during his association with the Rolling Stones was to reissue everything prior to Sticky Fingers as SACDs and later, as DSD remasters. For all intent and purposes, SACD is a dead format, but SACD disks are around for those who are willing to look for them and the playback hardware is still being manufactured. In the case of the Stones' SACDs, the only way I have found to distinguish a Stones SACD from a DSD remaster is that the SACDs are in digipacks while the DSDs are in jewel cases. There is no reference to SACD on the outside of the package.

Either way, the remasters (SACD or DSD) are a huge improvement over the original releases. I recently bought what was advertised as a hybrid SACD of Aftermath only to learn it was a DSD remaster when I received it. So there appears to be a great deal of confusion on the Stones' pre-Sticky Fingers library when it comes to SACD / DSD. In the case of Aftermath, the recording quality of the Stones' early stuff was pretty bad, so I doubt an SACD would offer much improvement over the remaster using DSD technology.

Many purists contend that it heresy to reissue rock in multi-channel. I agree to a point, but take Dark Side of the Moon as an example. Pink Floyd used and continues to use multi-channel sound systems for its live shows. And after listening to DSOTM in the 2003 James Guthrie 5.1 SACD and the Alan Parsons 1973 4-channel audio DVD, I can't imagine listening it in 2 channel again. So what is good in multi channel as opposed to 2 channel seems to depend on the program material. Dire Staits' Brothers in Arms shines in 5.1. And I'm looking forward to hearing Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Tommy in multi as well.

Back to the Stones and Get Yer Ya Ya's Out. The Stones are a basic guitar driven blues / rock band that does not lean on gimmicks. Allen Klein's Stones SACDs are all 2 channel, with the real early stuff (England's Newest Hit Makers The Rolling Stones) in mono. Good decision. I've listened to Get Yer Ya Ya's Out enough times to feel I know the people in the audience. But hearing it in SACD was like hearing the album for the fist time. In addition to the music having greater dynamic range, detail, and raw power, the SACD 2 channel mix (and I assume the currently available DSD remaster as well) really brings the audience into the equation. I highly recommend this for any Stones fan who has SACD playback capability. And for those who have high quality CD playback, go with the DSD. I bought what I believed to be SACDs of Let it Bleed and Beggars Banquet, again to learn they are DSDs. But the DSDs are a huge improvement over the previously issued CDs. One of these days I'll find them in SACD.

But for now, if you're a Stones fan, Get Yer Ya Ya's Out in SACD or DSD is a must-have.

This is one of my all time favorite Rolling Stones albums. Although purists will point out that this "live" recording is enhanced with studio overdubs, I like the raw atmosphere provided by the Madison Square Garden's audience. All the performances here are killer, "Sympathy for the Devil" being the stand out for me. Certainly one of the best live albums of it's time, the recordings hold up well to this day.

Sorry too late. CD case had damaged heavily. Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! [Remaster] - Rolling Stones (The) (CD 2002)is good sounding.

i liked the stones with mick taylor more of a blues sound.
this album is live and has some good old tunes.

The Rolling Stones set out on their 1969 tour with new guy Mick Taylor. Rock touring had grown up. The Stones had developed a powerful stage show. This cd showcases that show. Using overdubs the band made a cd that is enjoyable and features many classic songs. Overall a great cd.