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Release date : Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Help! (Mono - 2009 remaster)

By The BeatlesOfficial album • Part of the collection “The Beatles in Mono (2009)

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  • Release date: Sep 09, 2009
  • Publisher: Apple, EMI

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Disc 1

  1. Mono mix

    1. Help!

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:20 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Apr 13, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Apr 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Room 65, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Jun 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    2. The Night Before

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:35 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Lead guitar, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Percussion John Lennon : Electric piano, Harmony vocals George Harrison : Harmony vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Feb 17, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Feb 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    3. You've Got to Hide Your Love Away

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:09 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass guitar Ringo Starr : Drums, Maracas, Tambourine John Lennon : 12-string acoustic guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Acoustic guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Johnnie Scott : Alto flute, Tenor flute Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Feb 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Feb 20, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    4. I Need You

      Written by George Harrison

      2:29 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass guitar, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Acoustic guitar percussion, Cowbell John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Harmony vocals, Snare drum George Harrison : 12-string electric guitar, Acoustic guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Feb 15, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Overdubs: Feb 16, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Feb 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    5. Another Girl

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:05 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Lead guitar, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Harmony vocals George Harrison : Electric rhythm guitar, Harmony vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Feb 15, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Overdubs: Feb 16, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Feb 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    6. You're Going to Lose That Girl

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:19 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Piano Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Feb 19, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Feb 20, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    7. Ticket To Ride

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      3:10 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmony vocals, Lead guitar Ringo Starr : Drums, Handclaps, Tambourine John Lennon : Double-tracked lead vocals, Rhythm guitar George Harrison : Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Feb 15, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Feb 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    8. Act Naturally

      Written by Johnny Russell, Voni Morrison

      2:30 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Sticks, Vocals John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Jun 17, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Jun 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    9. It's Only Love

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      1:57 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Electric guitar, Vocals George Harrison : 12-string acoustic guitar, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Jun 15, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Jun 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    10. You Like Me Too Much

      Written by George Harrison

      2:37 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Piano Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Electric piano George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Feb 17, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Feb 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    11. Tell Me What You See

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:38 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Electric piano, Vocals Ringo Starr : Claves, Drums John Lennon : Rhythm guitar, Tambourine, Vocals George Harrison : Güiro George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Feb 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Feb 20, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    12. I've Seen That Face

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:05 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Vocals Ringo Starr : Brushed snare drum, Maracas John Lennon : Acoustic guitar George Harrison : Acoustic lead guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Jun 14, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Jun 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    13. Yesterday

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:06 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Tony Gilbert : Violin Sidney Sax : Violin Kenneth Essex : Viola Francesc Gabarró Solé : Cello Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Jun 14, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Jun 17, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    14. Dizzy Miss Lizzy

      Written by Larry Williams

      2:57 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Hohner pianet electric piano Ringo Starr : Cowbell, Drums John Lennon : Hammond organ, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Double-tracked lead guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: May 10, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: May 10, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  2. Original 1965 stereo mix

    1. Help!

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:20 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Apr 13, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Recording: Apr 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Room 65, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Jun 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    2. The Night Before

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:35 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Lead guitar, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Percussion John Lennon : Electric piano, Harmony vocals George Harrison : Harmony vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Feb 17, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Feb 23, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    3. You've Got to Hide Your Love Away

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:09 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass guitar Ringo Starr : Drums, Maracas, Tambourine John Lennon : 12-string acoustic guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Acoustic guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Johnnie Scott : Alto flute, Tenor flute Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Feb 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Feb 23, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    4. I Need You

      Written by George Harrison

      2:29 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass guitar, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Acoustic guitar percussion, Cowbell John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Harmony vocals, Snare drum George Harrison : 12-string electric guitar, Acoustic guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Feb 15, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Overdubs: Feb 16, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Feb 23, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    5. Another Girl

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:05 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Lead guitar, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Harmony vocals George Harrison : Electric rhythm guitar, Harmony vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Feb 15, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Overdubs: Feb 16, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Feb 23, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    6. You're Going to Lose That Girl

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:19 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Piano Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Mixing: Feb 19, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Recording: Feb 23, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    7. Ticket To Ride

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      3:10 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmony vocals, Lead guitar Ringo Starr : Drums, Handclaps, Tambourine John Lennon : Double-tracked lead vocals, Rhythm guitar George Harrison : Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Feb 15, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Feb 23, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    8. Act Naturally

      Written by Johnny Russell, Voni Morrison

      2:30 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Sticks, Vocals John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Jun 17, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Jun 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    9. It's Only Love

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      1:57 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Electric guitar, Vocals George Harrison : 12-string acoustic guitar, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Jun 15, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Jun 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    10. You Like Me Too Much

      Written by George Harrison

      2:37 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Piano Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Electric piano George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Feb 17, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Feb 23, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    11. Tell Me What You See

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:38 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Electric piano, Vocals Ringo Starr : Claves, Drums John Lennon : Rhythm guitar, Tambourine, Vocals George Harrison : Güiro George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Feb 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Feb 20, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    12. I've Seen That Face

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:05 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Vocals Ringo Starr : Brushed snare drum, Maracas John Lennon : Acoustic guitar George Harrison : Acoustic lead guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Jun 14, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Jun 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    13. Yesterday

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:06 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Tony Gilbert : Violin Sidney Sax : Violin Kenneth Essex : Viola Francesc Gabarró Solé : Cello Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: Jun 14, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Jun 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    14. Dizzy Miss Lizzy

      Written by Larry Williams

      2:57 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Hohner pianet electric piano Ringo Starr : Cowbell, Drums John Lennon : Hammond organ, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Double-tracked lead guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator

      Session Recording: May 10, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: May 10, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road


From the press release, April 7, 2009:

Apple Corps Ltd. and EMI Music are delighted to announce the release of the original Beatles catalogue, which has been digitally re-mastered for the first time, for worldwide CD release on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 (9-9-09), the same date as the release of the widely anticipated “The Beatles: Rock Band” video game. Each of the CDs is packaged with replicated original UK album art, including expanded booklets containing original and newly written liner notes and rare photos. For a limited period, each CD will also be embedded with a brief documentary film about the album. On the same date, two new Beatles boxed CD collections will also be released. […]

A second boxed set has been created with the collector in mind. ‘The Beatles in Mono’ gathers together, in one place, all of the Beatles recordings that were mixed for a mono release. It will contain 10 of the albums with their original mono mixes, plus two further discs of mono masters (covering similar ground to the stereo tracks on ‘Past Masters’). As an added bonus, the mono “Help!” and “Rubber Soul” discs also include the original 1965 stereo mixes, which have not been previously released on CD. These albums will be packaged in mini-vinyl CD replicas of the original sleeves with all original inserts and label designs retained. […]

‘The Beatles in Mono’ (boxed set only)
The mono albums have been remastered by Paul Hicks, Sean Magee with Guy Massey and Steve Rooke
Presented together in box with an essay written by Kevin Howlett
+ = mono mix CD debut

Please Please Me
With The Beatles
A Hard Day’s Night
Beatles For Sale
Help! (CD also includes original 1965 stereo mix)+
Rubber Soul (CD also include original 1965 stereo mix)+
Revolver+
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band+
Magical Mystery Tour+
The Beatles+
Mono Masters […]

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