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US Release date : Dec 06, 1965

Rubber Soul (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: Monday, December 6, 1965

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Disc 1

  1. I've Just Seen a Face

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:07 • Studio versionB • Stereo

    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

    SessionRecording : Jun 14, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

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

  2. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:06 • Studio versionB • Stereo

    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

    SessionRecording : Oct 12, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionRecording : Oct 21, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : Oct 26, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  3. You Won't See Me

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    3:21 • Studio versionB • Stereo

    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

    SessionRecording : Nov 11, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : Nov 15, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

  4. Think for Yourself

    Written by George Harrison

    2:20 • Studio versionB • Stereo

    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

    SessionRecording : Nov 08, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : Nov 09, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Room 65, Abbey Road

  5. The Word

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:47 • Studio versionB • Stereo

    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

    SessionRecording : Nov 10, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : Nov 11, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Room 65, Abbey Road

  6. Michelle

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:40 • Studio versionB • Stereo

    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

    SessionRecording : Nov 03, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : Nov 09, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Room 65, Abbey Road

  7. It's Only Love

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    1:58 • Studio versionB • Stereo

    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

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

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

  8. Girl

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:31 • Studio versionB • Stereo

    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

    SessionRecording : Nov 11, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Room 65, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : Nov 15, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

  9. I'm Looking Through You

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:32 • Studio versionB • Stereo

    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

    SessionRecording : Nov 10, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionRecording : Nov 11, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : Nov 15, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

  10. In My Life

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:27 • Studio versionB • Stereo

    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

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

    SessionOverdubs : Oct 22, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : Oct 26, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  11. Wait

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:14 • Studio versionB • Stereo

    Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Maracas John Lennon : Rhythm guitar, Tambourine, Vocals George Harrison : Guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer

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

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

    SessionOverdubs : Nov 11, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionRecording : Nov 15, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

  12. Run for Your Life

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:21 • Studio versionB • Stereo

    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

    SessionRecording : Oct 12, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : Nov 10, 1965Studio : EMI Studios, Room 65, Abbey Road


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