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Reimagined |
I am a constant revisionist when it comes to my music collection, and I also like to have all tracks neatly in one place. For this reason I have put together my own 'Deluxe Edition' of each album by The Beatles.
Although I haven't limited myself just to the remastered releases (or even official ones), I have avoided having multiple takes of each song for no real reason. This is about providing a great listening experience, not an attempt to collect every recording known to exist.
Deluxe Edition 01
Please Please Me
(1963)  |
Disc 01
'Please Please Me'
In Stereo & Mono
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Disc 02
'Please Please Me' Demos, Outakes, & Extras
|
- The Beatles - Bésame Mucho [EMI Artist Test, 6 June 1962, Mono] (02:37)
- Author(s): Consuelo Velázquez / Sunny Skylar.
- Originally recorded by: Consuelo Velázquez possibly as early as 1940.
- Recorded: 6 June 1962 (Wednesday), in Studio Two or Three at EMI's Abbey Road Studios. An unknown number of Takes were recorded between 6.00pm and 8.00pm. A mono mix was made from an unknown Take, presumably on the same day.
- From Mark Lewison's 'The Beatles Recording Sessions' (1989) "Memories are equally blurred about whether the session was actually an artist test (to see if the group were any good), a commercial test (to see if the group could work well inside a recording studio) or even the group's first session proper. The
relevant studio documentation has long since been destroyed, although an artist test was the most likely event.".
- The Beatles - Love Me Do [EMI Artist Test, 6 June 1962, Mono] (02:32)
- Author(s): John Lennon / Paul McCartney.
- Recorded: 6 June 1962 (Wednesday), in Studio Two or Three at EMI's Abbey Road Studios. An unknown number of Takes were recorded between 6.00pm and 8.00pm. A mono mix was made from an unknown Take, presumably on the same day.
- From Mark Lewison's 'The Beatles Recording Sessions' (1989) "Memories are equally blurred about whether the session was actually an artist test (to see if the group were any good), a commercial test (to see if the group could work well inside a recording studio) or even the group's first session proper. The relevant studio documentation has long since been destroyed, although an artist test was the most likely event.".
- The Beatles - How Do You Do It? [Take 2 (Complete), 4 September 1962, Mono] (01:57)
- Author(s): Mitch Murray.
- Recorded: 4 September 1962 (Tuesday), in Studio Two at EMI's Abbey Road Studios. An unknown number of Takes were recorded between 7.00pm and 10.00pm. A mono mix was made from Take 2 during the same session.
- The song was offered to Adam Faith and Brian Poole, but both turned it down. George Martin suggested The Beatles record it as their possible first single a-side.
- The Beatles - Love Me Do [Original Single Version, Mono, 2009 Remaster] (02:26)
- Author(s): John Lennon / Paul McCartney.
- Recorded: 4 September 1962 (Tuesday), in Studio Two at EMI's Abbey Road Studios. Takes 1-15 (and possibly more) were recorded between 7.00pm and 10.00pm. Ringo Starr played drums on this version. A mono mix was made from an unknown Take at the same session.
- This version was released on the original issue of the Parlophone Records 'Love Me Do' single (45-R 4949) on 5 October 1962. It was quickly withdrawn from circulation.
- The Beatles - Some Other Guy [Recorded 22 January 1963, for BBC Radio's 'Saturday Club', Mono] (02:08)
- Author(s): Jerry Leiber / Mike Stoller / Richie Barrett.
- Originally recorded by: Richie Barrett and released in 1962 on his 'Some Other Guy' single.
- Recorded: 22 January 1963 (Tuesday), for BBC Radio's 'Saturday Club' at BBC Radio's Playhouse Theatre, London.
- Broadcast 26 January 1963 (Saturday).
- The Beatles - Keep Your Hands Off My Baby [Recorded 22 January 1963, for BBC Radio's 'Saturday Club', Mono] (02:31)
- Author(s): Carole King / Gerry Goffin.
- Originally recorded by: Little Eva and released in 1962 on her 'Keep Your Hands Off My Baby' single.
- Recorded: 22 January 1963 (Tuesday), for BBC Radio's 'Saturday Club' at BBC Radio's Playhouse Theatre, London.
- Broadcast 26 January 1963 (Saturday).
- The Beatles - Beautiful Dreamer [Recorded 22 January 1963, for BBC Radio's 'Saturday Club', Mono] (01:46)
- Author(s): Stephen Foster.
- The song is a parlour song written in 1862, and has been covered by dozens of artists.
- Recorded: 22 January 1963 (Tuesday), for BBC Radio's 'Saturday Club' at BBC Radio's Playhouse Theatre, London.
- Broadcast 26 January 1963 (Saturday).
- The Beatles - Love Me Do [Recorded 22 January 1963, for BBC Radio's 'Saturday Club', Mono] (02:36)
- Author(s): John Lennon / Paul McCartney.
- Recorded: 22 January 1963 (Tuesday), for BBC Radio's 'Saturday Club' at BBC Radio's Playhouse Theatre, London.
- Broadcast 26 January 1963 (Saturday).
- The Beatles - That's All Right, Mama [Recorded 2 July 1963 for BBC Radio's 'Pop Go The Beatles', Mono] (02:56)
- Author(s): Arthur Crudup.
- Originally recorded by: Arthur 'Big Boy' Crudup, but it is likely The Beatles would have been inspired by Elvis Presley version, released on 19 July 1954 on the 'That's All Right' single.
- Recorded: 2 July 1963 (Tuesday), for BBC Radio's 'Pop Go The Beatles' at BBC Radio's Maida Vale Studios.
- Broadcast 16 July 1963 (Tuesday).
- The Beatles - Lend Me Your Comb [Recorded 2 July 1963 for BBC Radio's 'Pop Go The Beatles', Mono] (01:50)
- Author(s): Ben Weisman / Fred Wise / Kay Twomey.
- Originally recorded by: Carl Perkins and released in December 1957 on his 'Glad All Over' single.
- Recorded: 2 July 1963 (Tuesday), for BBC Radio's 'Pop Go The Beatles' at BBC Radio's Maida Vale Studios.
- Broadcast 16 July 1963 (Tuesday).
Deluxe Edition 02
With The Beatles
(1963) |
Disc 01
'With The Beatles'
In Stereo & Mono
|
Disc 02
'With The Beatles' Demos, Outakes, & Extras
|
- The Beatles - From Me To You [2009 Remaster] (01:57)
- Author(s): John Lennon / Paul McCartney.
- Recorded: 5 March 1963 (Monday), in Studio Two at EMI's Abbey Road Studios. Takes 1-13 were recorded between 2.30pm and 5.30pm. The stereo mix was an edit and mix from an unknown Take made between 10.00am and 1.00pm on 14 March 1963 (Thursday) in the Studio Two control room at EMI's Abbey Road Studios.
- The Beatles - Thank You Girl [2009 Remaster] (02:04)
- Author(s): John Lennon / Paul McCartney.
- Recorded: 5 March 1963 (Monday) with the working title 'Thank You Little Girl', in Studio Two at EMI's Abbey Road Studios. Takes 1-13 were recorded between 2.30pm and 5.30pm. SI Takes 14-28 were recorded between 10.00am and 1.00pm on 13 March 1963 (Wednesday) in Studio Two at EMI's Abbey Road Studios. The stereo mix was an edit and mix of Takes 6, 13, 17, 20, 21, and 23 made on the same day.
Deluxe Edition 03
A Hard Day's Night
(1964) |
Disc 01
'A Hard Day's Night'
In Stereo & Mono |
Disc 02
'A Hard Day's Night' Demos, Outakes, & Extras |
- The Beatles - From Us To You (Opening) [Recorded 28 February 1964, for BBC Radio's 'From Us To You', Mono] (00:30)
- The Beatles - "Just a rumour..." [Recorded 28 February 1964, for BBC Radio's 'From Us To You', Mono] (00:20)
- The Beatles - Roll Over Beethoven [Recorded 28 February 1964, for BBC Radio's 'From Us To You', Mono] (02:17)
- Author(s): Chuck Berry.
- Originally recorded by: Chuck Berry and released in May 1956 on his 'Roll Over Beethoven' single.
- Recorded: 28 February 1964 (Friday), for BBC Radio's 'From Us To You' in Studio One, BBC Radio's Piccadilly Studios, Manchester.
- Broadcast 30 March 1964 (Monday).
- The Beatles - "From fluff to you..." [Recorded 28 February 1964, for BBC Radio's 'From Us To You', Mono] (00:28)
- The Beatles - Till There Was You [Recorded 28 February 1964, for BBC Radio's 'From Us To You'] (02:17)
- Author(s): Meredith Wilson.
- Originally written and performed as part of the musical 'The Music Man', but The Beatles were inspired by Peggy Lee's version, released in 1961 on the 'Till There Was You' single.
- Recorded: 28 February 1964 (Friday), for BBC Radio's 'From Us To You' in Studio One, BBC Radio's Piccadilly Studios, Manchester.
- Broadcast 30 March 1964 (Monday).
- The Beatles - "Ringo? Yep!" [Recorded 28 February 1964, for BBC Radio's 'From Us To You', Mono] (00:14)
- The Beatles - I Wanna Be Your Man [Recorded 28 February 1964, for BBC Radio's 'From Us To You', Mono] (02:10)
- The Beatles - All My Loving [Recorded 28 February 1964, for BBC Radio's 'From Us To You', Mono] (02:07)
- The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love [Recorded 28 February 1964, for BBC Radio's 'From Us To You', Mono] (02:08)
Deluxe Edition 04
Beatles For Sale
(1964) |
Disc 01
'Beatles For Sale'
In Stereo & Mono |
Disc 02
'Beatles For Sale' Demos, Outakes, & Extras |
- The Beatles - I'm A Loser [Recorded 17 November 1964, for BBC Radio's 'Top Gear', Mono] (02:33)
- Author(s): John Lennon / Paul McCartney.
- Recorded: 17 November 1964 (Tuesday), for BBC Radio's 'Saturday Club' at BBC Radio's Playhouse Theatre, London.
- Broadcast 26 November 1964 (Thursday).
- The Beatles With Brian Matthew - "Riding on a bus..." [Recorded 17 November 1964, for BBC Radio's 'Top Gear', Mono] (00:55)
- The Beatles - She's A Woman [Recorded 17 November 1964, for BBC Radio's 'Top Gear', Mono] (03:19)
- Author(s): John Lennon / Paul McCartney.
- Recorded: 17 November 1964 (Tuesday), for BBC Radio's 'Saturday Club' at BBC Radio's Playhouse Theatre, London.
- Broadcast 26 November 1964 (Thursday).
- The Beatles - I Feel Fine [Recorded 17 November 1964, for BBC Radio's 'Top Gear', Mono] (02:16)
- Author(s): John Lennon / Paul McCartney.
- Recorded: 17 November 1964 (Tuesday), for BBC Radio's 'Saturday Club' at BBC Radio's Playhouse Theatre, London.
- Broadcast 26 November 1964 (Thursday).
Deluxe Edition 05
Help!
(1965) |
Disc 01
'Help!'
In Stereo & Mono |
Disc 02
'Help!' Demos, Outakes, & Extras |
Deluxe Edition 06
Rubber Soul
(1965) |
Disc 01
'Rubber Soul'
In Stereo & Mono |
Disc 02
'Rubber Soul' Demos, Outakes, & Extras |
Deluxe Edition 07
Revolver
(1966) |
Disc 01
'Revolver'
In Stereo & Mono |
Disc 02
'Revolver' Demos, Outakes, & Extras |
Deluxe Edition 08
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
(1967) |
Disc 01
'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'
In Stereo & Mono |
Disc 02
'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' Demos, Outakes, & Extras |
Deluxe Edition 09
Magical Mystery Tour
(1967) |
Disc 01
'Magical Mystery Tour'
In Stereo & Mono |
Disc 02
'Magical Mystery Tour' Demos, Outakes, & Extras |
Deluxe Edition 10
The Beatles
(1968) |
Disc 01
'The Beatles'
In Stereo & Mono |
Disc 02
'The Beatles' Demos, Outakes, & Extras |
Deluxe Edition 11
Yellow Submarine
(1969) |
Disc 01
'Yellow Submarine'
In Stereo & Mono |
Disc 02
'Yellow Submarine' Demos, Outakes, & Extras |
Deluxe Edition 12
Let It Be
(1969) |
Disc 01
'Let It Be'
In Stereo & Mono |
Disc 02
'Let It Be' Demos, Outakes, & Extras |
Deluxe Edition 13
Abbey Road
(1969) |
Disc 01
'Abbey Road'
In Stereo & Mono |
Disc 02
'Abbey Road' Demos, Outakes, & Extras |