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US Release date : Feb 15, 1965

Eight Days A Week / I Don't Want To Spoil The Party

By The Beatles • 7" Single • Part of the collection “The Beatles • Singles”

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Details

  • US release date: Monday, February 15, 1965
  • Publisher: Capitol Records
  • Reference: 5371

Timeline

Previous single Jan 29, 1965 • "If I Fell / Tell Me Why" by The Beatles released in the UK

Session Feb 15, 1965 - Jun 18, 1965 • Recording "Help!"

Album Feb 15, 1965 • "Beatles For Sale (Mono)" by The Beatles released in the US

Single Feb 15, 1965 • "Eight Days A Week / I Don't Want To Spoil The Party" by The Beatles released in the US

Article Feb 16, 1965 • The Beatles receive multiple awards from EMI

Session Feb 16, 1965 • Recording "I Need You", "Another Girl", "Yes It Is"

Next single Apr 09, 1965 • "Ticket To Ride / Yes It Is (UK)" by The Beatles released in the UK

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This album was recorded during the following studio sessions:

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Side 1

  1. Eight Days A Week

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:44 • Studio version • A • Mono

    Paul McCartney : Bass, Handclaps, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Handclaps John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Handclaps, Lead vocals George Harrison : Handclaps, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer

    SessionRecording : Oct 06, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : Oct 27, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

Side 2

  1. I Don't Want To Spoil The Party

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:33 • Studio version • A • Mono

    Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Double-tracked vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar

    SessionRecording : Sep 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : Oct 26, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

From New Musical Express – March 5, 1965
From Billboard – February 13, 1965
Paul McCartney writing

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