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The Beatles
Rarities

Compil. US 1980 on Capitol Records label
Rock (Beat, Pop Rock, Psychedelic Rock)

This album is a compilation of tracks that were considered rare in the US at the time. B-sides and other tracks that hadn't been on any Capitol album, different mixes etc. Also known for reproducing the infamous "butcher shot" for the first time since Yesterday & Today in 1966, on the inside gatefold. There are 3 cover variations. This one is #1: #1 -The photo on the front is raised/embossed -There is no George Martin producer credit on the back lower left corner -Under "Helter Skelter" there is a text error that states "...so you don't hear the classic Lennon statement..." #2 -Both the cover photo and the photos on the back are raised/embossed -George Martin's producer credit is now on the lower left corner on the back -Under "Helter Skelter" it now states "...so you don't hear the classic statement..." #3 -Both the cover photos and the photos on the back are NOT raised/embossed -George Martin's producer credit is present -"Helter Skelter" states "...so you don't hear the classic statement..." -Some copies came with a 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" hype sticker on the shrinkwrap stating "Contains Rare Photos Including "Butcher" shot" (see photo) -Some pressings are translucent vinyl (hold up to a bright light and you can see through it) A1 - Mono British single, with Ringo Starr on drums A2 - Stereo. Unreleased in U.S. A3 - Stereo. Unreleased in U.S. A4 - Stereo German single. A5 - Stereo from German album "Something New" A6 - Mono single version A7 - Stereo from British "Revolver" version A8 - Stereo. Unreleased version B1 - Stereo. Unreleased version B2 - Mono. Unreleased in U.S. B3 - Mono. Unreleased in U.S. B4 - Mono from "Lady Madonna" single. B5 - Stereo from charity album "No One's Gonna Change Our World" B6 - Mono from "Let it Be" single B7 - Stereo tail from Side 2 of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album in many countries but not in U.S. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. ℗ 1980 EMI Records Limited © 1980 Capitol Records, Inc. Mastered by Capitol

     
Musicians
PortraitThe Beatles , *1960 GB
album by
PortraitRingo Starr dr, voc, *1940 GB
drums
PortraitPaul McCartney voc, *1942 GB
vocals
PortraitDavid Mason tr, GB
piccolo trumpet
Producers
Henry Marquez art direction, design
Roy Kohara art direction, design
George Irwin edited by, special editing
John Palladino edited by, special editing
Randall Davis liner notes
George Martin producer
Album Tracks
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1Love Me DoThe Beatles2:22
2MiseryThe Beatles1:46
3There's A PlaceThe Beatles1:47
4Sie Liebt DichThe Beatles2:16
5And I Love HerThe Beatles2:36
6Help!The Beatles2:16
7I'm Only SleepingThe Beatles2:59
8I Am The WalrusThe Beatles4:32
9Penny LaneThe Beatles3:00
10Helter SkelterThe Beatles3:38
11Don't Pass Me ByThe Beatles3:45
12The Inner LightThe Beatles2:32
13Across The UniverseThe Beatles3:44
14You Know My Name (Look Up My Number)The Beatles4:17
15Sgt. Pepper Inner GrooveThe Beatles0:02
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