Abbey Road (Picture Disc - Limited Edition - 2019)

Track list

Side 1

1. Come Together

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   4:20 • Studio version • F • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix

   Paul McCartney : Bass, Electric piano, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Maracas John Lennon : Handclaps, Harmony vocals, Rhythm guitar, Tambourine, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer

   SessionRecording : Jul 21, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

   SessionOverdubs : 22, 23, 25, 29, 30 Jul 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

   SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK

   

2. Something

   Written by George Harrison

   3:02 • Studio version • E • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix

   Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Piano George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer, String arrangement Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Chris Thomas : Producer Jeff Jarratt : Recording engineer Glyn Johns : Recording engineer Billy Preston : Hammond organ Sam Okell : Mix engineer Unknown : Four cellos, Four violas, One double-bass, Twelve violins

   SessionRecording : May 02, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road

   SessionOverdubs : May 05, 1969 • Studio : Olympic Sound Studios, London

   SessionOverdubs : 11,16 Jul, 15 Aug 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

   SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK

   

3. Maxwell's Silver Hammer

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   3:28 • Studio version • C • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix

   Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Guitar, Moog synthesiser, Piano, Vocals Ringo Starr : Anvil, Backing vocals, Drums George Harrison : Backing vocals, Bass, Lead guitar George Martin : Hammond organ, Producer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer

   SessionRecording : Jul 09, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

   SessionOverdubs : 9, 10, 11 Jul, 6 Aug 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

   SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK

   SessionMixing : Aug 14, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

4. Oh! Darling

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   3:27 • Studio version • C • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix

   Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Piano, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Guitar George Harrison : Backing vocals, Bass George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Chris Thomas : Producer Jeff Jarratt : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer

   SessionRecording : Apr 20, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road

   SessionRecording : 20, 26 Apr, 23 Jul, 8, 11 Aug 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

   SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK

   

5. Octopus's Garden

   Written by Ringo Starr

   2:51 • Studio version • D • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix

   Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Piano Ringo Starr : Drums, Effects, Percussion, Vocals John Lennon : Guitar George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar, Synthesiser George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Chris Thomas : Producer Jeff Jarratt : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer

   SessionRecording : Apr 26, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

   SessionOverdubs : Apr 29, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road

   SessionOverdubs : Jul 18, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

   SessionRecording : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK

6. I Want You (She's So Heavy)

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   7:47 • Studio version • C • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix

   Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Congas, Drums John Lennon : Lead guitar, Moog synthesiser, Organ, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Tony Clark : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Chris Thomas : Producer Barry Sheffield : Recording engineer Jeff Jarratt : Recording engineer Glyn Johns : Producer Billy Preston : Hammond organ Sam Okell : Mix engineer

   SessionRecording : Feb 22, 1969 • Studio : Trident Studios, London, UK

   SessionOverdubs : Apr 18 and 20 and Aug 11, 1969 • Studio : Trident Studios, London, UK & EMI Studios, Abbey Road

   SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK

Side 2

1. Here Comes The Sun

   Written by George Harrison

   3:06 • Studio version • C • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix

   Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Handclaps Ringo Starr : Drums, Handclaps George Harrison : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Handclaps, Harmonium, Moog synthesiser, Vocals George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer

   SessionRecording : Jul 07, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

   SessionOverdubs : 7, 8, 16 Jul, 6, 11, 15, 19 Aug 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

   SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK

   

2. Because

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   2:46 • Studio version • D • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix

   Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals John Lennon : Lead guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Moog synthesiser, Vocals George Martin : Electric spinet baldwin harpsichord, Producer Giles Martin : Producer Sam Okell : Mix engineer

   SessionRecording : Aug 01, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

   SessionOverdubs : Aug 04, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

   SessionOverdubs : Aug 05, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

   SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK

3. You Never Give Me Your Money

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   4:03 • Studio version • B • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix

   Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Chimes, Guitar, Piano, Tape loops, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Guitar George Harrison : Backing vocals, Guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Glyn Johns : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer

   SessionRecording : May 06, 1969 • Studio : Olympic Sound Studios, London

   SessionOverdubs : 1,15,31 Jul, 5 Aug 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

   SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK

4. Sun King

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   2:26 • Studio version • D • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix

   Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmonium, Harmony vocals, Piano, Tape loops Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Guitar, Maracas, Vocals George Harrison : Harmony vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Lowrey organ, Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer

   SessionRecording : Jul 24, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

   SessionOverdubs : Jul 25, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

   SessionOverdubs : Jul 29, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road

   SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK

5. Mean Mr. Mustard

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   1:07 • Studio version • D • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix

   Paul McCartney : Fuzz bass, Harmony vocals, Piano Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Guitar, Maracas, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer

   SessionRecording : Jul 24, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

   SessionOverdubs : Jul 25, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

   SessionOverdubs : Jul 29, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road

   SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK

6. Polythene Pam

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   1:13 • Studio version • D • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix

   Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric piano, Lead guitar, Piano Ringo Starr : Cowbell, Drums, Maracas, Tambourine John Lennon : 12-string acoustic guitar, Handclaps, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer

   SessionRecording & overdubs : Jul 25, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

   SessionOverdubs : Jul 28, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

   SessionOverdubs : Jul 30, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

   SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK

7. She Came In Through The Bathroom Window

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   1:59 • Studio version • D • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix

   Paul McCartney : Bass, Electric piano, Lead guitar, Piano, Vocals Ringo Starr : Cowbell, Drums, Maracas, Tambourine John Lennon : 12-string acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Handclaps, Rhythm guitar George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer

   SessionRecording & overdubs : Jul 25, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

   SessionOverdubs : Jul 28, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

   SessionOverdubs : Jul 30, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

   SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK

8. Golden Slumbers

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   1:32 • Studio version • B • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix

   Paul McCartney : Piano, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums George Harrison : Bass George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer

   SessionRecording : Jul 02, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

   SessionOverdubs : 3, 4, 30, 31 Jul, 15 Aug 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

   SessionRecording : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK

9. Carry That Weight

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   1:37 • Studio version • B • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix

   Paul McCartney : Harmony vocal, Lead vocal, Piano, Rhythm guitar Ringo Starr : Chorus vocal, Drums, Timpani George Harrison : Bass, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer Unknown : Bass trombone, Cellos, Double bass, Horns, Trombone, Trumpets, Violas, Violins

   SessionRecording : Jul 02, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

   SessionOverdubs : 3, 4, 30, 31 Jul, 15 Aug 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

   SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK

10. The End

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:22 • Studio version • C • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Lead guitar, Piano, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer Unknown : 1 bass trombone, 1 double-bass, 1 trombone, 12 violins, 3 trumpets, 4 horns, 4 violas

    SessionRecording : Jul 23, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : 5, 7, 8, 15, 18 Aug 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK

11. Her Majesty

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    0:26 • Studio version • B • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix

    Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer

    SessionRecording : Jul 02, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : 2019 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK

From Abbey Road Anniversary Edition (Ltd. 1LP Picture Disc) – The Beatles:

• 180-gram 1LP picture disc vinyl featuring the new stereo album mix
• Packaging faithful to the original album
• Limited Edition

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Solid State: The Story of "Abbey Road" and the End of the Beatles

Acclaimed Beatles historian Kenneth Womack offers the most definitive account yet of the writing, recording, mixing, and reception of Abbey Road. In February 1969, the Beatles began working on what became their final album together. Abbey Road introduced a number of new techniques and technologies to the Beatles' sound, and included "Come Together," "Something," and "Here Comes the Sun," which all emerged as classics.

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