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US Release date : Aug 13, 1965

Help! (US - Stereo)

By The BeatlesOfficial album • Part of the collection “The Beatles • The original US LPs

Last updated on May 24, 2025


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  • US release date: Friday, August 13, 1965
  • Publisher: Capitol
  • Reference: SMAS-2386

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Disc 1

  1. Help!

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:20 • Studio versionB • Stereo

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Lead vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer

    SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Between April 14 and 17, 1965Studio : CTS Studios, 47-53 Kensington Garden Square • London • UK

    SessionMixing : Jun 18, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  2. The Night Before

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:35 • Studio versionB • Stereo

    Paul McCartney : Bass, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Maracas John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric piano, Lead guitar George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer

    SessionRecording : Feb 17, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : Feb 23, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  3. From Me to You Fantasy

    2:08 • Studio version • Stereo • Instrumental - Selection of the orchestral score composed and conducted by Ken Thorne

  4. You've Got to Hide Your Love Away

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:09 • Studio versionB • Stereo

    Paul McCartney : Bass, Maracas Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Lead vocals George Harrison : Acoustic guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Johnnie Scott : Alto flute, Tenor flute

    SessionRecording : Feb 18, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Feb 20, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK

    SessionMixing : Feb 23, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK

  5. I Need You

    Written by George Harrison

    2:29 • Studio versionB • Stereo

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Cowbell, Percussion John Lennon : Backing vocals, Drums George Harrison : Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer

    SessionRecording : Feb 15, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Feb 16, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : Feb 23, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  6. In the Tyrol

    2:25 • Studio version • Stereo • Instrumental - Selection of the orchestral score composed and conducted by Ken Thorne

  7. Another Girl

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:09 • Studio versionB • Stereo

    Paul McCartney : Bass, Electric guitar, 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

    SessionRecording : Feb 15, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Feb 16, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : Feb 23, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  8. Another Hard Day's Night

    2:31 • Studio version • Stereo • Instrumental - Selection of the orchestral score composed and conducted by Ken Thorne

  9. Ticket to Ride

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    3:11 • Studio versionA1 • Stereo • Mock stereo made from [A]

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Lead guitar Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Electric guitar, Handclaps, Lead vocals George Harrison : Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer

    SessionRecording : Feb 15, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  10. The Bitter End/You Can't Do That

    2:26 • Studio version • Stereo • Instrumental - Selection of the orchestral score composed and conducted by Ken Thorne

  11. You're Going to Lose That Girl

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:19 • Studio versionB1 • Stereo • Less trimmed

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric piano Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer

    SessionRecording : Feb 19, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : Apr 02, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK

  12. The Chase

    2:28 • Studio version • Stereo • Instrumental - Selection of the orchestral score composed and conducted by Ken Thorne


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