Flaming Pie was recorded primarily between 1995 and 1997 at Paul McCartney's home studio (The Mill) in Sussex, as well as at Abbey Road Studios in London. The album was produced by McCartney himself, with Jeff Lynne co-producing several tracks, and George Martin producing the track "Beautiful Night." Engineers on the project included Geoff Emerick, Jon Jacobs, and Bob Ludwig handled mastering. The album was deeply influenced by McCartney's involvement in the Beatles Anthology project, which reconnected him with his musical roots and inspired him to take a more stripped-down, spontaneous approach, often recording with minimal overdubs and playing most instruments himself. Ringo Starr and Steve Miller were among the notable musicians who contributed performances to the record. Released in May 1997, Flaming Pie was widely regarded as one of McCartney's strongest solo efforts in years, reaching number two on the Billboard 200 and number two on the UK Albums Chart.
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Capitol Records — 00602508617720 · MPL — 00602508617720 · Universal Music Group — 00602508617720
The 2020 Archive Collection triple LP is highly regarded on SHF and audiophile communities; half-speed mastered at Abbey Road by Miles Showell, praised for excellent dynamics, quiet pressings, and being the definitive vinyl edition of this album.
Universal Music Group — 861798
Part of the 2020 Archive Collection remaster; SHF members generally praise the remastering work and half-speed approach for the vinyl counterpart, though the CD is seen as a solid modern remaster with improved clarity.
Capitol Records — 00602508617706 · MPL — 00602508617706 · Universal Music Group — B003158902
The 2020 Archive Collection deluxe CD set is well-received on SHF; remastered at Abbey Road with bonus material, considered a worthwhile upgrade over the 1997 CD with fuller sound and extensive packaging.
Capitol Records — CDP 7243 8 56500 2 4 · MPL — CDP 7243 8 56500 2 4
The original 1997 US Capitol pressing mastered by Bob Ludwig is generally considered the reference CD version on SHF; well-regarded as a clean, dynamic mastering from the analog tapes.
Capitol Records — UICY-80482 · MPL — UICY-80482
Japanese SHM-CD reissue; SHM-CD format is appreciated by collectors for packaging and perceived slight improvement, though sonic differences from standard CD are debated.
MPL — 7243 8 56500 2 4
Standard Australian first pressing, same mastering as the worldwide 1997 CD release; not specifically singled out on audiophile forums.
Parlophone — 7243 8 57523 2 2
Considered a standard 1997 EU pressing with no particular audiophile distinction; generally seen as equivalent to other first-run CD issues.
Paul McCartney Catalog — 0602508617980
Paul McCartney Catalog — 0602508617973