Rhino's QUADIO 4.0 series releases immersive 24/192kHz / High-Resolution on Blu-Ray Discs (70's Quadraphonic Reissues)

Not sure how many folks know about this (not seen it mentioned here yet) series of immersive 24/192kHz high-res reissues that Rhino is releasing quarterly now as of this past summer.  I'm so completely in stoked about these "Quadio" discs finally coming out now - four at a time every three months or so.

Originally mixed to quad in the 70's and issued on various formats back then including LPs, 8-Track tapes, and sometimes Reel-to-Reel tapes. These are of course all-analog "period" mixes, and often with the original album producers and engineers involved.  These Blu-Ray discs feature not only the 4.0 Quadraphonic 70's mixes in 24/192kHz, but new Hi-Resolution remastering of the stereo mixes as well.  They come in SACD style "Super Jewel" cases which I think is pretty cool.  And in my opinion the previous releases have been very high-quality, and solid musical choices, with no duds in any way.   Great music - and all with very fine sounding 4.0 quad mixes that hold up well next to the more modern 5.1 surround things we've seen over the past decade plus.

A great thing here is the series has been (since June '23) releasing 4 titles every three months with the next four Quadio BRs coming up for us on Jan. 19th 2024.  Not only that, but look at the strong artist/album titles that they have issued below.  It's all about the music for me really regardless if it is in immersive surround or just high-res stereo.  These titles really do hit the spot imo.  In fact I think that Rhino's "Quadio" series qualifies as the finest reissue series of 70's original quad masters ever undertaken by any label.  Title for title the quality of the 4.0 mixes, mastering and choice titles from Warner, Reprise, Atlantic labels is pretty stellar. 

Randy Newman – Good Old Boys (coming Jan. 19th 2023)
Reprise – MS4 2193
Quadraphonic 1974
Rhino BA2 2193

War – The World Is A Ghetto (coming Jan. 19th 2023)
United Artists – UA-DA178-H
Quadraphonic 1973
Rhino BA2 726002

Average White Band – AWB (coming Jan. 19th 2023)
Atlantic – QD 7308
Quadraphonic 1974
Rhino BA2 7308

Gil Evans – Svengali (coming Jan. 19th 2023)
Atlantic – QD-1643
Quadraphonic 1973
Rhino BA2 1643

America – Holiday
Warner Bros. Records – W4 2808
Quadraphonic 1974
Rhino BA2 2808

Spinners – Spinners
Atlantic – QD 7256
Quadraphonic 1973
Rhino BA2 7256

Gordon Lightfoot – Sundown
Reprise Records – MS4 2177
Quadraphonic 1974
Rhino BA2 2177

Charles Mingus – Mingus Moves
Atlantic – QD 1653
Quadraphonic 1974
Rhino BA2 1653

Black Sabbath - Paranoid
Warner Bros. Records – WS4 1887
Quadraphonic 1974
Rhino BA2 3104

Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies
Warner Bros. Records - BS4 2685
Quadraphonic 1974
Rhino BA2 2685

J. Geils Band - Nightmares and other tales from the vinyl jungle
Atlantic – QD-18107
Quadraphonic 1975
Rhino BA2 18107

Jefferson Starship - Red Octopus
Grunt - BFD1-0999
Quadraphonic 1975
Rhino BA2 585303

Aretha Franklin – The Best Of Aretha Franklin (now a long out of print title)
Atlantic – QD 8305
Quadraphonic 1973
Rhino Handmade - RHM2 8305

Chicago – Chicago Transit Authority (now a long out of print title)
Columbia - GQ 33255
Quadraphonic 1974
Rhino Handmade – RHM2 520771

2 hours ago, hipstone said:

Not sure how many folks know about this (not seen it mentioned here yet) series of immersive 24/192kHz high-res reissues that Rhino is releasing quarterly now as of this past summer.  I'm so completely in stoked about these "Quadio" discs finally coming out now - four at a time every three months or so.

 

Originally mixed to quad in the 70's and issued on various formats back then including LPs, 8-Track tapes, and sometimes Reel-to-Reel tapes. These are of course all-analog "period" mixes, and often with the original album producers and engineers involved.  These Blu-Ray discs feature not only the 4.0 Quadraphonic 70's mixes in 24/192kHz, but new Hi-Resolution remastering of the stereo mixes as well.  They come in SACD style "Super Jewel" cases which I think is pretty cool.  And in my opinion the previous releases have been very high-quality, and solid musical choices, with no duds in any way.   Great music - and all with very fine sounding 4.0 quad mixes that hold up well next to the more modern 5.1 surround things we've seen over the past decade plus.

A great thing here is the series has been (since June '23) releasing 4 titles every three months with the next four Quadio BRs coming up for us on Jan. 19th 2024.  Not only that, but look at the strong artist/album titles that they have issued below.  It's all about the music for me really regardless if it is in immersive surround or just high-res stereo.  These titles really do hit the spot imo.  In fact I think that Rhino's "Quadio" series qualifies as the finest reissue series of 70's original quad masters ever undertaken by any label.  Title for title the quality of the 4.0 mixes, mastering and choice titles from Warner, Reprise, Atlantic labels is pretty stellar. 

 

Randy Newman – Good Old Boys (coming Jan. 19th 2023)
Reprise – MS4 2193
Quadraphonic 1974
Rhino BA2 2193

 

War – The World Is A Ghetto (coming Jan. 19th 2023)
United Artists – UA-DA178-H
Quadraphonic 1973
Rhino BA2 726002

 

Average White Band – AWB (coming Jan. 19th 2023)
Atlantic – QD 7308
Quadraphonic 1974
Rhino BA2 7308

 

Gil Evans – Svengali (coming Jan. 19th 2023)
Atlantic – QD-1643
Quadraphonic 1973
Rhino BA2 1643

 

America – Holiday
Warner Bros. Records – W4 2808
Quadraphonic 1974
Rhino BA2 2808

 

Spinners – Spinners
Atlantic – QD 7256
Quadraphonic 1973
Rhino BA2 7256

 

Gordon Lightfoot – Sundown
Reprise Records – MS4 2177
Quadraphonic 1974
Rhino BA2 2177

 

Charles Mingus – Mingus Moves
Atlantic – QD 1653
Quadraphonic 1974
Rhino BA2 1653

 

Black Sabbath - Paranoid
Warner Bros. Records – WS4 1887
Quadraphonic 1974
Rhino BA2 3104

 

Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies
Warner Bros. Records - BS4 2685
Quadraphonic 1974
Rhino BA2 2685

 

J. Geils Band - Nightmares and other tales from the vinyl jungle
Atlantic – QD-18107
Quadraphonic 1975
Rhino BA2 18107

 

Jefferson Starship - Red Octopus
Grunt - BFD1-0999
Quadraphonic 1975
Rhino BA2 585303

 

Aretha Franklin – The Best Of Aretha Franklin (now a long out of print title)
Atlantic – QD 8305
Quadraphonic 1973
Rhino Handmade - RHM2 8305

 

Chicago – Chicago Transit Authority (now a long out of print title)
Columbia - GQ 33255
Quadraphonic 1974
Rhino Handmade – RHM2 520771

Thanks so much for the post and all the details!

Just what I need, more music to collect 🤣

But seriously, this is really cool. I love that Rhino is doing this. 

Just ordered the first two bundles from Rhino. Cheaper than even Amazon when bundled. 
 

Can’t wait for the next one!

58 minutes ago, The Computer Audiophile said:

Just ordered the first two bundles from Rhino. Cheaper than even Amazon when bundled. 
 

Can’t wait for the next one!

Oh Great!  You found the four pack bundle savings, and you got the free shipping as well, way to go if you like the titles being offered.

You'll love these as the mastering is smooth, and not bricked or anything severe.  Vintage analog surround meets state of the art digital.  And that AWB mix (coming in Jan.) is said to be a mind blower.  Glad you are excited like I am.  Quad demo material here for sure.

The four "Quadio" titles that were up for ordering Jan. 19th from Rhino have arrived at my listening room and they are amazing!  Got 'em all within 6 days after placing the order (some were sent separately from the pack)

If anyone was on the fence about a few of these (or more), and maybe getting the four-pack bundle deal, it's a mix 'n match, any four (see first post) of the BluRay titles for $79.98, and spending $100 gets the free shipping.  These do show up at Amazon 30 days after Rhino - I believe this is the better deal especially if you desire four or more of them.

I don't work for Rhino but I do really like this series and think these are amazing immersive 4.0 quad album titles, and price point is pretty attractive.  Big fan of 70's 4.0 quad especially when the albums are this hot.  Hope this quarterly quadraphonic BR series continues into the future for quite a while.

https://store.rhino.com/en/rhino-store/special-edition-shops/quadio/quadio-bundle-3/081227815486.html
 

2 minutes ago, hipstone said:

The four "Quadio" titles that were up for ordering Jan. 19th from Rhino have arrived at my listening room and they are amazing!  Got 'em all within 6 days after placing the order (some were sent separately from the pack)

 

If anyone was on the fence about a few of these (or more), and maybe getting the four-pack bundle deal, it's a mix 'n match, any four (see first post) of the BluRay titles for $79.98, and spending $100 gets the free shipping.  These do show up at Amazon 30 days after Rhino - I believe this is the better deal especially if you desire four or more of them.

 

I don't work for Rhino but I do really like this series and think these are amazing immersive 4.0 quad album titles, and price point is pretty attractive.  Big fan of 70's 4.0 quad especially when the albums are this hot.  Hope this quarterly quadraphonic BR series continues into the future for quite a while.

 

https://store.rhino.com/en/rhino-store/special-edition-shops/quadio/quadio-bundle-3/081227815486.html
 

 

 

 

So cool!!!

I ordered mine the moment they went on sale, but haven't received them yet.

This 2020 box set of 4-BR discs (with original 70's Quadraphonic mixes) has been sold out in the US for nearly a year, but seems the UK Rhino store Dig has a few left.  I hear they are down to less than 20 sets remaining.  So this is the last chace on a Doobies "Quadio" box at normal retail price.  $80 or there about before shipping.  Just a last chance on this for those that like the "Quadio" series.

As some already know, Rhino continued this month with four more of the 24/192kHz High-resolution Blu-Ray titles in their "Quadio" series.  1970's mixed 4-channel masters which have not been released on any format for 50 years.  Yesteryear's analog recording at it's finest meets today's "state-of-the art" digital delivery physical format....  the best of both worlds imo. 

Stereo 2-channel mixes are also included on these stellar releases.

Donny Hathaway – Extension Of A Man
ATCO Records – QD 7029
Quadraphonic 1973
Rhino BA2 7029

Seals & Crofts – Summer Breeze
Warner Bros. Records – K2-46173
Quadraphonic 1972
Rhino BA2 2629

Roberta Flack – Killing Me Softly
Atlantic – QD 7271
Quadraphonic 1973
Rhino BA2 7271

Hot Tuna – Burgers
Grunt – PQFT-1004
Quadraphonic 1972
Rhino BA2 586307

Got them all and love them!

I think "Burgers" is the best Hot Tuna release. Some very good songwriting and playing there. 

1 hour ago, firedog said:

I think "Burgers" is the best Hot Tuna release. Some very good songwriting and playing there. 

Have you heard Owsley’s efforts with Tuna?

I'm seeing some titles going out of stock on the Rhino US website, including bundle #1, bundle #3, and the individual Sabbath, Jefferson Starship, and Gil Evans titles.

Does anyone know if more will be made available or will they just go out of print?

Thanks,

T

4 minutes ago, strat95 said:

I'm seeing some titles going out of stock on the Rhino US website, including bundle #1, bundle #3, and the individual Sabbath, Jefferson Starship, and Gil Evans titles.

 

Does anyone know if more will be made available or will they just go out of print?

 

Thanks,

 

T

I see some available here - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=quadio&crid=308Y574VH8BNF&sprefix=quadio%2Caps%2C105&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

17 minutes ago, The Computer Audiophile said:

I see some available here - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=quadio&crid=308Y574VH8BNF&sprefix=quadio%2Caps%2C105&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

Thanks Chris!

Looking to start grabbing all of these at some point based on the positive reviews and don't want to miss out on some titles.  Seeing as some are currently 'Sold Out', wondering if they will produce more, I would probably go for the bundles from Rhino as that looks to be the best deal. 

On 6/21/2024 at 1:09 PM, strat95 said:

Thanks Chris!

 

Looking to start grabbing all of these at some point based on the positive reviews and don't want to miss out on some titles.  Seeing as some are currently 'Sold Out', wondering if they will produce more, I would probably go for the bundles from Rhino as that looks to be the best deal. 

I see that Target (online only) has the Gil Evans for order, and everywhere else seems to be out of stock (for that title) on it at the moment.  I don't think that any of these 16 Quadio titles are going out of print right now, yet I know this kind of release does not stay in print forever.

Prices are quite fine here, and FREE SHIPPING for $35 and over purchase, or for Target Circle360 members.

https://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=Quadio&tref=typeahead|term|Quadio|||history

Nice!