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Release date : Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Rubber Soul (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. Drive My Car

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:25 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar, Vocals Ringo Starr : Cowbell, Drums John Lennon : Piano, Tambourine, Vocals George Harrison : 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: Oct 13, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Oct 25, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    2. Norwegian Wood (The Bird Has Flown)

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:01 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Bass drum, Tambourine John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : 12-string acoustic guitar, Sitar 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: Oct 12, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Recording: Oct 21, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Oct 25, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    3. You Won't See Me

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      3:18 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

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

      Session Recording: Nov 11, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Nov 15, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

    4. Nowhere Man

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:40 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Lead guitar, 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: Oct 21, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Recording: Oct 22, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Oct 25, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    5. Think For Yourself

      Written by George Harrison

      2:16 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Maracas John Lennon : Harmony vocals, Tambourine, Vox continental organ George Harrison : Rhythm 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: Nov 08, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Nov 09, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Room 65, Abbey Road

    6. The Word

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:41 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

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

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

      Session Mixing: Nov 11, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Room 65, Abbey Road

    7. Michelle

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:33 • Studio versionC2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals George Harrison : 12-string acoustic guitar, 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: Nov 03, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Nov 15, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

    8. What Goes On

      Written by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon

      2:47 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Vocals John Lennon : Harmony vocals, 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: Nov 04, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Nov 09, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Room 65, Abbey Road

    9. Girl

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

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

      Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Acoustic 12-string guitar, Backing vocals, Lead acoustic 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: Nov 11, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Room 65, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Nov 15, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

    10. I'm Looking Through You

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:23 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Organ, Percussion John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Harmony vocals George Harrison : Guitar, Tambourine 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: Nov 10, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Recording: Nov 11, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Nov 15, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

    11. In My Life

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:24 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

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

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

      Session Overdubs: Oct 22, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Oct 25, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    12. Wait

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:12 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Maracas John Lennon : Rhythm guitar, Tambourine, Vocals George Harrison : 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 Recording: Jun 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Overdubs: Nov 11, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Nov 15, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

    13. If I Needed Someone

      Written by George Harrison

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

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Harmony vocals, Rhythm guitar George Harrison : 12-string electric 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: Oct 16, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

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

      Session Mixing: Oct 25, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    14. Run For Your Life

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:18 • Studio versionA2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, 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: Oct 12, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Nov 09, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Room 65, Abbey Road

  2. Original 1965 stereo mix

    1. Drive My Car

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:25 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar, Vocals Ringo Starr : Cowbell, Drums John Lennon : Piano, Tambourine, Vocals George Harrison : 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: Oct 13, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Oct 26, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    2. Norwegian Wood (The Bird Has Flown)

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:01 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Bass drum, Tambourine John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : 12-string acoustic guitar, Sitar 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: Oct 12, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Recording: Oct 21, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Oct 26, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    3. You Won't See Me

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      3:18 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

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

      Session Recording: Nov 11, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Nov 15, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

    4. Nowhere Man

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:40 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Lead guitar, 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: Oct 21, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Recording: Oct 22, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Oct 26, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    5. Think For Yourself

      Written by George Harrison

      2:16 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Maracas John Lennon : Harmony vocals, Tambourine, Vox continental organ George Harrison : Rhythm 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: Nov 08, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Nov 09, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Room 65, Abbey Road

    6. The Word

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:41 • Studio versionC2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

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

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

      Session Mixing: Nov 15, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

    7. Michelle

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:40 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals George Harrison : 12-string acoustic guitar, 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: Nov 03, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Nov 09, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Room 65, Abbey Road

    8. What Goes On

      Written by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon

      2:47 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Vocals John Lennon : Harmony vocals, 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: Nov 04, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Nov 09, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Room 65, Abbey Road

    9. Girl

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

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

      Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Acoustic 12-string guitar, Backing vocals, Lead acoustic 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: Nov 11, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Room 65, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Nov 15, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

    10. I'm Looking Through You

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:23 • Studio versionB1.2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Organ, Percussion John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Harmony vocals George Harrison : Guitar, Tambourine 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: Nov 10, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Recording: Nov 11, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Nov 15, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

    11. In My Life

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:24 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

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

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

      Session Overdubs: Oct 22, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Oct 26, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    12. Wait

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:12 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Maracas John Lennon : Rhythm guitar, Tambourine, Vocals George Harrison : 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 Recording: Jun 18, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Overdubs: Nov 11, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Recording: Nov 15, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

    13. If I Needed Someone

      Written by George Harrison

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

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Harmony vocals, Rhythm guitar George Harrison : 12-string electric 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: Oct 16, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

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

      Session Mixing: Oct 26, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    14. Run For Your Life

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:18 • Studio versionB2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, 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: Oct 12, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

      Session Mixing: Nov 10, 1965 • Studio EMI Studios, Room 65, 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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