I would compare an original release to the "remastered" version and that should help to answer that question.
I will say that, back in the day, vocalists couldn't necessarily rely on electronics to enhance/fix their vocals, whether that was during live performances or in the studio. This forced them to train their voices and to also sing with their natural voice.
A good illustration of this is the "Live at the BBC" series from the early 70's.
Check out Elton John, Neil Young, James Taylor or Joni Mitchell. It is amazing how the vocals are every bit as precise as the albums.