Released in 1969

Sun King

Working title: "Here Comes the Sun King"

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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Abbey Road
LP • Released in 1969
2:26 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmonium, Harmony vocals, Piano, Tape loops Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Guitar, Maracas, Vocals George Harrison : Harmony vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Lowrey organ, Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jul 24, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 25, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 29, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jul 30, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Abbey Road (50th anniversary boxset)
Official album • Released in 2019
2:26 • Studio version • D • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix
Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmonium, Harmony vocals, Piano, Tape loops Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Guitar, Maracas, Vocals George Harrison : Harmony vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Lowrey organ, Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer
SessionRecording : Jul 24, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 25, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 29, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK
Abbey Road (50th anniversary boxset)
Official album • Released in 2019
3:14 • Alternate take • E • Take 20
Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Engineer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer
SessionRecording : Jul 24, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Abbey Road (50th anniversary boxset)
Official album • Released in 2019
2:26 • Alternate take • F • Stereo • From the original mix of "The Long One"
Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmonium, Harmony vocals, Piano, Tape loops Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Guitar, Maracas, Vocals George Harrison : Harmony vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Lowrey organ, Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jul 24, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 25, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 29, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jul 30, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Abbey Road (50th anniversary boxset)
Official album • Released in 2019
2:26 • Studio version • G • Dolby Atmos • 2019 Dolby Atmos Mix
Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmonium, Harmony vocals, Piano, Tape loops Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Guitar, Maracas, Vocals George Harrison : Harmony vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Lowrey organ, Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jul 24, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 25, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 29, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK
Abbey Road (Green Vinyl - 2025)
LP • Released in 2025
2:26 • Studio version • D • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix
Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmonium, Harmony vocals, Piano, Tape loops Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Guitar, Maracas, Vocals George Harrison : Harmony vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Lowrey organ, Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer
SessionRecording : Jul 24, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 25, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 29, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK
Abbey Road (Picture Disc - Limited Edition - 2019)
LP • Released in 2019
2:26 • Studio version • D • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix
Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmonium, Harmony vocals, Piano, Tape loops Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Guitar, Maracas, Vocals George Harrison : Harmony vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Lowrey organ, Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer
SessionRecording : Jul 24, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 25, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 29, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK
Abbey Road (Stereo - 2009 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2009
2:26 • Studio version • A2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmonium, Harmony vocals, Piano, Tape loops Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Guitar, Maracas, Vocals George Harrison : Harmony vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Lowrey organ, Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Jul 24, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 25, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 29, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jul 30, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
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Let It Be... Naked
Official album • Released in 2003
DDSI.2.52 • 0:17 • Studio version • B • From the "Fly On The Wall" bonus disc
Performed by : Paul McCartney • Ringo Starr • John Lennon • George Harrison Kevin Howlett : Producer Brian Thompson : Engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 02, 1969 • Studio : Twickenham Film Studios • London • UK
SessionMixing : 2002 or 2003 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK
Love
Official album • Released in 2006
0:55 • Studio version • C • As suggested in its title, the track contains the vocal arrangement of "Sun King" played in reverse.
George Martin : Producer Giles Martin : Producer Paul Hicks : Remix engineer Sam Okell : Remix engineer assistant Chris Bolster : Remix engineer assistant Mirek Stiles : Remix engineer assistant
SessionMixing : Circa 2004-2006 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
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