Release date : Apr 17, 2010
Paperback Writer / Rain (Record Store Day 2010)
By The Beatles • 7" Single • Part of the collection “The Beatles • Singles”
Last updated on August 14, 2025
Release date : Apr 17, 2010
By The Beatles • 7" Single • Part of the collection “The Beatles • Singles”
Last updated on August 14, 2025
Previous single Mar 01, 2010 • "(I Want to) Come Home" by Paul McCartney released in the UK
Concert Apr 03, 2010 • USA • Miami
Concert Apr 05, 2010 • USA • Puerto Rico
Single Apr 17, 2010 • "Paperback Writer / Rain (Record Store Day 2010)" by The Beatles released globally
Article Apr 20, 2010 • Paul McCartney & Concord Music partnership to reissue back catalogue
Interview April 2010 • Paul McCartney interview for Absolute Radio
Next single Jan 01, 2012 • "My Valentine" by Paul McCartney released in the US
This album was recorded during the following studio sessions:
Recording "Love You To", "Paperback Writer"
Apr 13, 1966
Recording "Paperback Writer", "Rain"
Apr 14, 1966
Apr 16, 1966
Oct 31, 1966
Mixing "Lady Madonna", "Rain", "Octopus's Garden"
Dec 02, 1969
2:19 • Studio version • B2009 • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Oct 31, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
3:01 • Studio version • B2009 • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 16, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Dec 02, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
2010 “Record Store Day” release, featuring the 2009 stereo remastered versions of the two songs.
Limited edition to 4,000 copies (including 1,000 for the UK).
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