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The Beatles (50th anniversary boxset)

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Disc 1

  1. Back in the U.S.S.R.

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:44 • Studio versionD • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass guitar, Drums, Electric guitar, Handclaps, Percussion, Piano, Vocals John Lennon : Backing vocals, Bass, Drums, Electric guitar, Handclaps, Percussion George Harrison : Backing vocals, Drums, Electric guitar, Handclaps, Percussion, Six-string bass guitar George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Aug 22, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Aug 23, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  2. Dear Prudence

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    3:56 • Studio versionD • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Drums, Flugelhorn, Handclaps, Piano John Lennon : Backing vocals, Guitar, Tambourine, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Handclaps, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Producer Mal Evans : Backing vocals, Handclaps, Tambourine Barry Sheffield : Recording engineer Jackie Lomax : Backing vocals, Handclaps John McCartney : Backing vocals, Handclaps Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Aug 28, 1968Studio : Trident Studios, London, UK

    SessionOverdubs : Aug 29, 1968Studio : Trident Studios, London, UK

    SessionOverdubs : Aug 30, 1968Studio : Trident Studios, London, UK

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  3. Glass Onion

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:18 • Studio versionF • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Bass, Piano, Recorder Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Producer Chris Thomas : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer John Underwood : Viola Eldon Fox : Cello Eric Bowie : Violin Henry Datyner : Violin Reginald Kilbey : Cello Norman Lederman : Violin Ronald Thomas : Violin Keith Cummings : Viola Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Sep 11, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Sep 12, 13, 16 - 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

    SessionString overdubs : Oct 10, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  4. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    3:09 • Studio versionD • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Bass, Handclaps, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums, Handclaps, Percussion John Lennon : Backing vocals, Handclaps, Piano George Harrison : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Handclaps George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Rex Morris : Saxophone Sam Okell : Mixing engineer James Gray : Saxophone Cyril Reuben : Saxophone

    SessionRecording : Jul 08, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Jul 09, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Jul 15, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  5. Wild Honey Pie

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    0:53 • Studio versionC • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Drums, Vocals George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Aug 20, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Aug 20, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  6. The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    3:14 • Studio versionC • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Backing vocals, Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Organ, Vocals George Harrison : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Producer Yoko Ono : Backing vocals, Vocals Chris Thomas : Mellotron Ken Scott : Recording engineer Maureen Cox / Starkey : Backing vocals Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Oct 08, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Oct 08, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  7. While My Guitar Gently Weeps

    Written by George Harrison

    4:45 • Studio versionE • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass guitar, Organ, Piano Ringo Starr : Drums, Maracas, Tambourine John Lennon : Bass guitar George Harrison : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Hammond organ, Vocals George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Producer Eric Clapton : Lead guitar Ken Scott : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Sep 05, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Sep 06, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  8. Happiness Is A Warm Gun

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:45 • Studio versionD • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Piano Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar, Organ, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead electric guitar Giles Martin : Producer Chris Thomas : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Sep 24, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Sep 25, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  9. Martha My Dear

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:29 • Studio versionC • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Bass, Handclaps, Piano, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums George Harrison : Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Producer Tony Tunstall : French horn Leo Birnbaum : Viola Leon Calvert : Flugelhorn, Trumpet Reginald Kilbey : Cello Barry Sheffield : Recording engineer Bernard Miller : Violin Dennis McConnell : Violin Lou Sofier : Violin Les Maddox : Violin Henry Myerscough : Viola Frederick Alexander : Cello Stanley Reynolds : Trumpet Ronnie Hughes : Trumpet Ted Barker : Trombone Alf Reece : Tuba Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Oct 04, 1968Studio : Trident Studios, London, UK

    SessionOverdubs : Oct 05, 1968Studio : Trident Studios, London, UK

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  10. I'm So Tired

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:04 • Studio versionD • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric piano Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Lead guitar, Organ, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Oct 08, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  11. Blackbird

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:18 • Studio versionE • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Foot taps, Lead vocals George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Jun 11, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  12. Piggies

    Written by George Harrison

    2:04 • Studio versionD • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Kick drum, Tambourine John Lennon : Harmony vocals, Tape loops George Harrison : Acoustic guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Producer Chris Thomas : Harpsichord, Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer John Underwood : Viola Eldon Fox : Cello Eric Bowie : Violin Henry Datyner : Violin Reginald Kilbey : Cello Norman Lederman : Violin Ronald Thomas : Violin Keith Cummings : Viola Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Sep 19, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Sep 20, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Oct 10, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  13. Rocky Raccoon

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    3:33 • Studio versionD • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Accordion, Backing vocals, Harmonica, Six-string bass George Harrison : Backing vocals George Martin : Piano, Producer Giles Martin : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Aug 15, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Aug 15, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  14. Don't Pass Me By

    Written by Ringo Starr

    3:51 • Studio versionD • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Bass, Drums, Piano Ringo Starr : Percussion, Piano, Sleigh bell, Vocals George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer Jack Fallon : Violin Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Jun 05, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Jun 06, Jun 12, Jul 22, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  15. Why Don't We Do It In The Road?

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    1:41 • Studio versionD • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Handclaps, Lead guitar, Piano, Producer, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Handclaps Giles Martin : Producer Ken Townsend : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Oct 09, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Oct 10, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  16. I Will

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    1:46 • Studio versionD • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : 'sung bass', Acoustic guitars, Backing vocal, Lead vocal Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Maracas, Skulls Giles Martin : Producer Chris Thomas : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Sep 16, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Sep 17, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  17. Julia

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:57 • Studio versionD • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Oct 13, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

Disc 2

  1. Birthday

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:43 • Studio versionC • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Bass guitar, Piano, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Handclaps John Lennon : Lead guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar, Tambourine Giles Martin : Producer Mal Evans : Handclaps Yoko Ono : Backing vocals Chris Thomas : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer Pattie Boyd / Harrison : Backing vocals Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Sep 18, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Sep 18, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  2. Yer Blues

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    4:01 • Studio versionC • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Lead guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Aug 13, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Aug 14, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Aug 20, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  3. Mother Nature's Son

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:48 • Studio versionD • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitars, Bass drum, Percussion, Vocals George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer Unknown : Two trombones, Two trumpets

    SessionRecording : Aug 09, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Aug 20, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  4. Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:25 • Studio versionC • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Hand bell, Maracas Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Jun 27, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Jul 01, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Jul 23, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  5. Sexy Sadie

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    3:15 • Studio versionD • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Guitar, Hammond organ, Piano Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar, Tambourine George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Aug 13, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Aug 21, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  6. Helter Skelter

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    4:30 • Studio versionE • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Electric guitar, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Bass guitar, Piano, Tenor saxophone George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar Giles Martin : Producer Mal Evans : Trumpet Chris Thomas : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Sep 09, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Sep 10, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  7. Long, Long, Long

    Written by George Harrison

    3:06 • Studio versionC • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Hammond organ Ringo Starr : Drums George Harrison : Acoustic guitars, Vocals George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Producer Chris Thomas : Piano Ken Scott : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Oct 07, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Oct 08, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Oct 09, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  8. Revolution 1

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    4:16 • Studio versionC • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Hammond organ, Piano Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Lead guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Yoko Ono : Backing vocals, Electronic sound effects Derek Watkins : Trumpet Freddy Clayton : Trumpet Rex Morris : Trombone Peter Bown : Recording engineer Francie Schwartz : Backing vocals Don Lang : Trombone J. Power : Trombone Bill Povey : Trombone Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : May 30, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : May 31 & Jun 4, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Jun 21, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  9. Honey Pie

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:41 • Studio versionD • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Piano, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Harrison : Bass George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Producer Dennis Walton : Saxophone Rex Morris : Saxophone Barry Sheffield : Recording engineer Ronald Chamberlain : Saxophone Jim Chester : Saxophone Harry Klein : Saxophone Raymond Newman : Clarinet David Smith : Clarinet Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Oct 01, 1968Studio : Trident Studios, London, UK

    SessionOverdubs : Oct 02, 1968Studio : Trident Studios, London, UK

    SessionOverdubs : Oct 04, 1968Studio : Trident Studios, London, UK

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  10. Savoy Truffle

    Written by George Harrison

    2:55 • Studio versionC • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Bass guitar, Bongos, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Producer Chris Thomas : Electric piano, Organ Ken Scott : Recording engineer Barry Sheffield : Recording engineer Harry Klein : Baritone saxophone Art Ellefson : Tenor saxophone Danny Moss : Tenor saxophone Derek Collins : Tenor saxophone Ronnie Ross : Baritone saxophone Bernard George : Baritone saxophone Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Oct 03, 1968Studio : Trident Studios, London, UK

    SessionOverdubs : Oct 05, 1968Studio : Trident Studios, London, UK

    SessionOverdubs : Oct 11 & Oct 14, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  11. Cry Baby Cry

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:44 • Studio versionD • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Bass, Guitar, Piano, Whistling Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Piano, Vocals, Whistling George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Harmonium, Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : Jul 16, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Jul 18, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Sep 17, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  12. Can You Take Me Back

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    0:28 • OuttakeC • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Paul McCartney : Vocals Ringo Starr : Maracas John Lennon : Percussion Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer Chris Thomas : Producer Ken Scott : Engineer

    SessionRecording : Sep 16, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  13. Revolution 9

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    8:22 • Studio versionB • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    John Lennon : Effects, Producer, Samples, Tape loops, Vocals George Harrison : Samples, Vocals George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Yoko Ono : Effects, Samples, Vocals Sam Okell : Mixing engineer

    SessionRecording : May 30, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Jun 6, 10, 11, 20, 21, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

  14. Good Night

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    3:14 • Studio versionD • Stereo • 2018 stereo mix

    Ringo Starr : Vocals George Martin : Celesta, Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer Pat Whitmore : Backing vocals Irene King : Backing vocals Fred Lucas : Backing vocals Mike Redway : Backing vocals Peter Bown : Recording engineer Ingrid Thomas : Backing vocals Val Stockwell : Backing vocals Ross Gilmour : Backing vocals Ken Barrie : Backing vocals Sam Okell : Mixing engineer Unknown : Clarinet, Double bass, French horn, Harp, Three cellos, Three flutes, Three violas, Twelve violins, Vibraphone The Mike Sammes Singers : Backing vocals

    SessionRecording : Jul 22, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Jul 22, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

    SessionMixing : First half of 2018 ?Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

Disc 3

  1. Esher Demos

    1. Back in the U.S.S.R.

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:59 • DemoE • Esher Demo

      Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Double-tracked lead vocals Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer Unknown : Acoustic guitar, Handclaps, Tambourine

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    2. Dear Prudence

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      4:47 • DemoE • Esher Demo

      John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Vocals Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    3. Glass Onion

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      1:55 • DemoG • Esher Demo

      John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Vocals Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer Unknown : Tambourine

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    4. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      3:10 • DemoE • Esher Demo

      Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Vocals Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer Unknown : Maracas, Tambourine

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    5. The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:40 • DemoD • Esher Demo

      Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Handclapping Ringo Starr : Backing vocals, Handclapping John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Lead vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Handclapping Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    6. While My Guitar Gently Weeps

      Written by George Harrison

      2:41 • DemoF • Esher Demo

      George Harrison : Acoustic guitar, Vocals Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    7. Happiness is a Warm Gun

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      1:55 • DemoE • Esher Demo

      John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Vocals Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    8. I’m so tired

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      3:10 • DemoE • Esher Demo

      Paul McCartney : Backing vocals John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Vocals Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer Unknown : Maracas, Tambourine

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    9. Blackbird

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:34 • DemoF • Esher Demo

      Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Vocals John Lennon : Bird sound Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    10. Piggies

      Written by George Harrison

      2:05 • DemoE • Esher Demo

      George Harrison : Acoustic guitar, Vocals, Whistling Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    11. Rocky Raccoon

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:44 • DemoE • Esher Demo

      Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Vocals Ringo Starr : Maracas George Harrison : Acoustic guitar Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    12. Julia

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      3:56 • DemoE • Esher Demo

      John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Vocals Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    13. Yer Blues

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      3:31 • DemoD • Esher Demo

      Paul McCartney : Bongos (?), Tambourine (?) Ringo Starr : Bongos (?), Tambourine (?) John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Acoustic guitar Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    14. Mother Nature’s Son

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:24 • DemoE • Esher Demo

      Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Lead vocal

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    15. Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      3:03 • DemoE • Esher Demo

      Paul McCartney : Bongo (?), Maracas (?), Tambourine (?) Ringo Starr : Bongo (?), Maracas (?), Tambourine (?) John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Acoustic guitar (?), Bongo (?), Maracas (?), Tambourine (?)

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    16. Sexy Sadie

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:26 • DemoE • Esher Demo

      Paul McCartney : Bongo (?), Maracas (?), Tambourine (?) Ringo Starr : Bongo (?), Maracas (?), Tambourine (?) John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Acoustic guitar (?), Bongo (?), Maracas (?), Tambourine (?) Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    17. Revolution

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      4:06 • DemoE • Esher Demo

      Paul McCartney : Handclaps (?) Ringo Starr : Handclaps (?), Tambourine (?) John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Handclaps (?)

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    18. Honey Pie

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      1:59 • DemoE • Esher Demo

      Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Percussion (?), Tambourine (?) John Lennon : Percussion (?), Tambourine (?) George Harrison : Percussion (?), Tambourine (?)

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    19. Cry Baby Cry

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:27 • DemoF • Esher Demo

      John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Vocals

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    20. Sour Milk Sea

      Written by George Harrison

      3:43 • DemoB • Esher Demo

      Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Tambourine George Harrison : Acoustic guitar, Vocals

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    21. Junk

      Written by Paul McCartney

      2:36 • DemoD • Esher Demo

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    22. Child of Nature

      2:37 • Demo • Esher Demo

      Ringo Starr : Shaker John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Vocals

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    23. Circles

      2:16 • Demo • Esher Demo

      George Harrison : Organ, Vocals

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    24. Mean Mr. Mustard

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:05 • DemoC • Esher Demo

      Performed by : John Lennon

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    25. Polythene Pam

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      1:26 • DemoC • Esher Demo

      Performed by : John Lennon

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    26. Not Guilty

      Written by George Harrison

      3:05 • DemoB • Esher Demo

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

    27. What’s the New Mary Jane

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      2:42 • DemoB • Esher Demo

      Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

      SessionRecording : Late May 1968Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK

Disc 4

  1. Revolution 1

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    10:28 • OuttakeD • Take 18

    Paul McCartney : Bass, Piano Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Mellotron Yoko Ono : Backing vocals, Electronic sound effects

    SessionRecording : May 30, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : May 31, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road

  2. Medley

    1. A Beginning (Take 4)

      Written by George Martin

      5:05 • OuttakeB • Take 4. Medley with "Don’t Pass Me By (Take 7)"

      Unknown : Clarinet, Double bass, French horn, Harp, Three cellos, Three flutes, Three violas, Twelve violins, Vibraphone

      SessionRecording : Jul 22, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

    2. Don’t Pass Me By (Take 7)

      Written by Ringo Starr

      5:05 • OuttakeE • Medley with "A Beginning (Take 4)"

      Paul McCartney : Bass, Drums Ringo Starr : Lead vocal, Piano, Sleigh bell

      SessionRecording : Jun 05, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road

      SessionRecording : Jun 06, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  3. Blackbird

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:15 • OuttakeG • Take 28

    Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Foot taps, Lead vocals

    SessionRecording : Jun 11, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  4. Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:43 • OuttakeD • Unnumbered rehearsal

    Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Guitar George Harrison : Guitar

    SessionRecording : Jun 26, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  5. Good Night

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    0:39 • OuttakeE • Unnumbered rehearsal. Try-outs of spoken introduction

    Ringo Starr : Vocals

    SessionRecording : Jul 02, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  6. Good Night

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:31 • OuttakeF • Take 10 with a guitar part from Take 5

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals Ringo Starr : Lead vocals John Lennon : Backing vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals

    SessionRecording : Jun 28, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionRecording : Jul 02, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  7. Good Night

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    3:46 • OuttakeG • Take 22

    Ringo Starr : Vocals George Martin : Piano

    SessionRecording : Jul 22, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

  8. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:54 • OuttakeF • Take 3

    Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Engineer Richard Lush : Second engineer

    SessionRecording : Jul 03, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  9. Revolution

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:16 • OuttakeC • Unnumbered rehearsal

    Paul McCartney : Bass guitar Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Electric guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Electric guitar

    SessionRecording : Jul 09, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road

  10. Revolution

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    3:25 • OuttakeD • Take 14 – Instrumental backing track

    Paul McCartney : Handclaps Ringo Starr : Drums, Handclaps John Lennon : Electric guitar, Handclaps George Harrison : Electric guitar, Handclaps

    SessionRecording : Jul 10, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road

  11. Cry Baby Cry

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    3:02 • OuttakeE • Unnumbered rehearsal

    Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Lead vocal, Organ George Harrison : Electric guitar

    SessionRecording : Jul 15, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  12. Helter Skelter

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    12:53 • OuttakeF • First version – Take 2

    Paul McCartney : Guitar, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Bass George Harrison : Guitar Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

    SessionRecording : Jul 18, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

Disc 5

  1. Sexy Sadie

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    3:08 • OuttakeF • Take 11

    Paul McCartney : Bass, Organ, Piano Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Lead vocal George Harrison : Electric guitar Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

    SessionRecording : Jul 19, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  2. While My Guitar Gently Weeps

    Written by George Harrison

    3:02 • OuttakeG • Acoustic version – Take 2

    Paul McCartney : Harmonium George Harrison : Acoustic guitar, Vocals

    SessionRecording : Jul 25, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  3. Hey Jude

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    6:44 • OuttakeF • Take 1

    Paul McCartney : Piano, Vocal Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar

    SessionRecording : Jul 29, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  4. St. Louis Blues

    Written by W. C. Handy

    0:51 • OuttakeA • Studio jam

    Paul McCartney : Piano, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic guitar George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer Ken Scott : Engineer

    SessionRecording : Jul 30, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  5. Not Guilty

    Written by George Harrison

    4:28 • OuttakeC • Stereo • Take 102 (unedited). 2018 mix

    Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Drums George Harrison : Guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Chris Thomas : Harpsichord Ken Scott : Recording engineer

    SessionRecording : Aug 08, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Aug 09, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Aug 12, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  6. Mother Nature’s Son

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    3:11 • OuttakeF • Take 15

    Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Vocals Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

    SessionRecording : Aug 09, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  7. Yer Blues

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    3:57 • OuttakeE • Take 5 with guide vocal

    Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Lead guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

    SessionRecording : Aug 13, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  8. What’s the New Mary Jane

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:06 • OuttakeC • Take 1

    John Lennon : Piano, Vocals George Harrison : Acoustic guitar George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer Mal Evans : Accordion, Football rattle, Hand bell, Ripping paper percussion, Swanee whistle, Tambourine, Vibraphone Yoko Ono : Accordion, Football rattle, Hand bell, Ripping paper percussion, Swanee whistle, Tambourine, Vibraphone, Vocals Ken Scott : Recording engineer

    SessionRecording : Aug 14, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  9. Rocky Raccoon

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    4:57 • OuttakeF • Take 8

    Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Vocals John Lennon : Bass

    SessionRecording : Aug 15, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  10. Back in the U.S.S.R.

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    3:09 • OuttakeF • Take 5 – Instrumental backing track

    SessionRecording : Aug 22, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  11. Dear Prudence

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    3:59 • OuttakeF • Vocal, guitar & drums - "Sessions track 11 is a mix of tracks six and eight along with John's double-tracked vocals and other parts from subsequent sessions"

    Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

    SessionRecording : Aug 28, 1968Studio : Trident Studios, London, UK

    SessionRecording : Aug 29, 1968Studio : Trident Studios, London, UK

    SessionRecording : Aug 30, 1968Studio : Trident Studios, London, UK

  12. Let It Be

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    1:17 • OuttakeF • Unnumbered rehearsal

    Performed by : Paul McCartney

    SessionRecording : Sep 05, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  13. While My Guitar Gently Weeps

    Written by George Harrison

    3:17 • OuttakeH • Third version – Take 27

    Paul McCartney : Organ Ringo Starr : Drums George Harrison : Acoustic guitar, Guide vocal Eric Clapton : Lead guitar

    SessionRecording : Sep 05, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  14. (You’re so Square) Baby, I Don’t Care

    Written by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller

    0:42 • OuttakeA • Studio jam

    Paul McCartney : Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Bass guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer Chris Thomas : Producer Ken Scott : Engineer

    SessionRecording : Sep 09, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  15. Helter Skelter

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    3:39 • OuttakeG • Second version – Take 17

    Paul McCartney : Electric guitar Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Bass guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

    SessionRecording : Sep 09, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  16. Glass Onion

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:12 • OuttakeH • Take 10

    Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar Chris Thomas : Producer Ken Scott : Engineer

    SessionRecording : Sep 11, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

Disc 6

  1. I Will

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:20 • OuttakeE • Take 13

    Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitars, Lead vocal Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Maracas, Skulls Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

    SessionRecording : Sep 16, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  2. Blue Moon

    Written by Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart

    1:11 • OuttakeA • Studio jam

    Paul McCartney : Vocals Ringo Starr : Snare rim John Lennon : Wood blocks Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer Chris Thomas : Producer Ken Scott : Engineer

    SessionRecording : Sep 16, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  3. I Will

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    0:26 • OuttakeF • Take 29

    Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitars, Lead vocal Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Maracas, Skulls Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

    SessionRecording : Sep 16, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  4. Step Inside Love

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    1:34 • OuttakeE • Studio jam. 2018 mixing

    Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Vocals Ringo Starr : Claves John Lennon : Percussion Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer Chris Thomas : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer

    SessionRecording : Sep 16, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  5. Los Paranoias

    Written by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison

    3:58 • OuttakeA1 • Studio jam

    Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Vocals Ringo Starr : Shaker John Lennon : Percussion Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer Chris Thomas : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer

    SessionRecording : Sep 16, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  6. Can You Take Me Back?

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:22 • OuttakeD • Take 1

    Paul McCartney : Vocals Ringo Starr : Maracas John Lennon : Percussion Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer Chris Thomas : Producer Ken Scott : Engineer

    SessionRecording : Sep 16, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  7. Birthday

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:40 • OuttakeD • Take 2 – Instrumental backing track

    Paul McCartney : Bass guitar Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Lead guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

    SessionRecording : Sep 18, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  8. Piggies

    Written by George Harrison

    2:10 • OuttakeF • Take 12 – Instrumental backing track

    Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Kick drum, Tambourine John Lennon : Harmony vocals George Harrison : Acoustic guitar, Vocals

    SessionRecording : Sep 19, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road

    SessionOverdubs : Sep 20, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  9. Happiness is a Warm Gun

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    3:09 • OuttakeF • Take 19

    Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Guide vocal, Guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer Chris Thomas : Producer Ken Scott : Engineer Mike Sheady : Second engineer

    SessionRecording : Sep 23, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  10. Honey Pie

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:43 • OuttakeF • Instrumental backing track. "Honey Pie with Paul's lead vocals on track five faded out. The original mono album had included more notes than the stereo version of John's solo. This instrumental mix presents all of it"

    Paul McCartney : Piano Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Electric guitar, Rhythm guitar George Harrison : Bass

    SessionRecording : Oct 01, 1968Studio : Trident Studios, London, UK

    SessionOverdubs : Oct 02, 1968Studio : Trident Studios, London, UK

  11. Savoy Truffle

    Written by George Harrison

    2:56 • OuttakeD • Instrumental backing track. "With the vocal track faded out, CD Six - Sessions Track 11 is a mix of all the musical ingredients that make up 'Savoy Truffle'"

    Paul McCartney : Bass guitar, Bongos Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine George Harrison : Lead guitar Chris Thomas : Electric piano, Organ

    SessionRecording : Oct 03, 1968Studio : Trident Studios, London, UK

    SessionRecording : Oct 05, 1968Studio : Trident Studios, London, UK

    SessionRecording : Oct 11, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    SessionRecording : Oct 14, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  12. Martha My Dear

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:29 • OuttakeD • Without brass and strings. "A mix of Paul's vocal and some handclaps on track five, along with Ringo's drums and rhythm guitar played by George on six, and Paul's piano on seven"

    SessionRecording : Oct 04, 1968Studio : Trident Studios, London, UK

  13. Long, Long, Long

    Written by George Harrison

    2:54 • OuttakeD • Take 44

    Paul McCartney : Hammond organ Ringo Starr : Drums George Harrison : Acoustic guitar, Vocals Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

    SessionRecording : Oct 07, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  14. I’m So Tired

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:29 • OuttakeF • Take 7

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Lead guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

    SessionRecording : Oct 08, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  15. I’m So Tired

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:17 • OuttakeG • Take 14 - "Sessions track 15 is the master with some elements that were left out of the final mixes made a week later. For example, John, Paul and George sang harmonies on track five [...] Another omitted part, described as 'far-off' electric guitar on the tape box, is heard in this mix. This was recorded on track seven, which also has organ and extra drums. Electric piano, guitar and more drums are present on track six"

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric piano, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Harmony vocals, Lead guitar, Organ, Vocals George Harrison : Harmony vocals, Lead guitar Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

    SessionRecording : Oct 08, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  16. The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    3:12 • OuttakeE • Take 2

    Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Backing vocals, Drums John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Lead vocals George Harrison : Acoustic guitar George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer Yoko Ono : Backing vocals, Lead vocals Ken Scott : Recording engineer

    SessionRecording : Oct 08, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  17. Why Don't We Do It In The Road?

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:03 • OuttakeE • Take 5

    Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Vocal Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer Ken Townsend : Recording engineer

    SessionRecording : Oct 09, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

  18. Julia

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    4:31 • OuttakeF • Two rehearsals

    John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer

    SessionRecording : Oct 13, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  19. The Inner Light

    Written by George Harrison

    2:47 • OuttakeC • Take 6 – Instrumental backing track. Although “Take 5” circulates on bootlegs, it seems that is a so-called outfake made by the bootleggers by simply erasing the vocals, where close examination shows that at some point they are still present. Also, a “monitor mix” circulates from a very old bootleg but there too there’s no evidence whether it’s real or not. Here for the first time is Take 6, a copy-to-tape from Take 5, which was recorded in India. It features engineer’s announcement as well. A completely different alternate take (maybe take 2 ,3 or 4) is available as bonus track on the recent ‘Wonderwall’ CD re-issue.

    Hanuman Jadev : Shehnai Hariprasad Chaurasia : Bansuri Mahapurush Misra : Pakhavaj Rijram Desad : Harmonium Ashish Khan : Sarod

    SessionRecording : Jan 12, 1968Studio : EMI Recording Studio, Bombay, India

  20. Lady Madonna

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2:25 • OuttakeF • Take 2 – Piano and drums. Starts with the engineer announcing “Two” and is simply the backing track.

    Paul McCartney : Piano Ringo Starr : Drums

    SessionRecording : Feb 03, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road

  21. Lady Madonna

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    0:54 • OuttakeG • Backing vocals from take 3. Although everything from this track is available on bootleg (one of the “Monitor Mixes” tracks), this mix has the voices so clear that is worth listening to. But it’s incomplete so you will still need the bootlegs for completion!

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals Ringo Starr : Backing vocals John Lennon : Backing vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals Unknown : Mellotron

    SessionRecording : Feb 06, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

  22. Across The Universe

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    3:52 • OuttakeF • Take 6. An unheard version, this is the take before the one that was used as master for overdubs, it has not been heard or released before, and is a simple take, only with John’s vocal track, his guitar and Ringo on tom-toms.

    Ringo Starr : Bass drum John Lennon : Lead vocal and acoustic guitar George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer

    SessionRecording : Feb 03, 1968Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road

    Details & description coming from The Daily Beatle


From thebeatles.com, September 24, 2018:

In November 1968, millions of double LPs were shipped to record stores worldwide ahead of that tumultuous year’s most anticipated music event: the November 22nd release of The BEATLES (soon to be better known as ‘The White Album’). With their ninth studio album, The Beatles took the world on a whole new trip, side one blasting off with the exhilarating rush of a screaming jet escorting Paul McCartney’s punchy, exuberant vocals on “Back In The U.S.S.R.” “Dear Prudence” came next, John Lennon warmly beckoning his friend and all of us to “look around.” George Harrison imparted timeless wisdom in “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” singing, “With every mistake we must surely be learning.” Ringo Starr’s “Don’t Pass Me By” marked his first solo songwriting credit on a Beatles album. For 50 years, ‘The White Album’ has invited its listeners to venture forth and explore the breadth and ambition of its music, delighting and inspiring each new generation in turn.

On November 9, The Beatles will release a suite of lavishly presented ‘White Album’ packages (Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe). The album’s 30 tracks are newly mixed by producer Giles Martin and mix engineer Sam Okell in stereo and 5.1 surround audio, joined by 27 early acoustic demos and 50 session takes, most of which are previously unreleased in any form.

“We had left Sgt. Pepper’s band to play in his sunny Elysian Fields and were now striding out in new directions without a map,” says Paul McCartney in his written introduction for the new ‘White Album’ releases.​

This is the first time The BEATLES (‘White Album’) has been remixed and presented with additional demos and session recordings. The album’s sweeping new edition follows 2017’s universally acclaimed Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Anniversary Edition releases. To create the new stereo and 5.1 surround audio mixes for ‘The White Album,’ Martin and Okell worked with an expert team of engineers and audio restoration specialists at Abbey Road Studios in London.

All the new ‘White Album’ releases include Martin’s new stereo album mix, sourced directly from the original four-track and eight-track session tapes. Martin’s new mix is guided by the album’s original stereo mix produced by his father, George Martin. “In remixing ‘The White Album,’ we’ve tried to bring you as close as possible to The Beatles in the studio,” explains Giles Martin in his written introduction for the new edition. “We’ve peeled back the layers of the ‘Glass Onion’ with the hope of immersing old and new listeners into one of the most diverse and inspiring albums ever made.”

The BEATLES (‘White Album’) releases include:

Super Deluxe: The comprehensive, individually numbered 7-disc and digital audio collections feature:

CDs 1 & 2: The BEATLES (‘White Album’) 2018 stereo album mix

CD3: Esher Demos

Esher Demo tracks 1 through 19 sequenced in order of the finished song’s placement on ‘The White Album.’ Tracks 20-27 were not included on the album.

CDs 4, 5 & 6: Sessions

50 additional recordings, most previously unreleased, from ‘White Album’ studio sessions; all newly mixed from the four-track and eight-track session tapes, sequenced in order of their recording start dates.

Blu-ray:

2018 album mix in high resolution PCM stereo

2018 DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 album mix

2018 Dolby True HD 5.1 album mix

2018 direct transfer of the album’s original mono mix

Deluxe: The BEATLES (‘White Album’) 2018 stereo album mix + Esher Demos

The 3CD; 180-gram 4LP vinyl box set (limited edition); and digital audio collections pair the 2018 stereo album mix with the 27 Esher Demos.

Standard 2LP Vinyl: The BEATLES (‘White Album’) 2018 stereo mix

180-gram 2LP vinyl in gatefold sleeve with faithfully replicated original artwork

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