Released in 1964

A Hard Day's Night

Written by Lennon - McCartney

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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Official album • Released in 2000
2:33 • Studio version • C2000 • Stereo • 2000 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Peter Mew : Remastering
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
1 (2011 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2011
2:33 • Studio version • C2011 • Stereo • 2011 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Peter Mew : Remastering
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
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Official album • Released in 2015
2:33 • Studio version • F • Stereo • 2015 mix - The bongos are mixed further back, the vocals are spread out, and the guitars at the left are louder. So, while the arrangement is similar to the 1964, this is definitely a new mix
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Sound producer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer Miles Showell : Mastering
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa 2015 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK
Details & description coming from Frank Daniels
1962-1966 (2010 remastered version)
Official album • Released in 2010
2:33 • Studio version • C2009 • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
1962-1966 (2023 Edition - 3LP Red Vinyl)
LP • Released in 2023
Studio version • 2023 stereo mix
1962-1966 (UK version, 1973)
Official album • Released in 1973
2:33 • Studio version • C • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
1962-1966 (US version, 1973)
Official album • Released in 1973
2:33 • Studio version • C • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
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A Collection of Beatles Oldies (Mono)
LP • Released in 1966
2:31 • Studio version • A • Mono
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Apr 23, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
A Collection of Beatles Oldies (Stereo)
LP • Released in 1966
2:31 • Studio version • C • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (2014 reissue)
Official album • Released in 2014
2:33 • Studio version • A2009 • Mono • 2009 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Apr 23, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (2014 reissue)
Official album • Released in 2014
2:33 • Studio version • C2009 • Stereo • 2009 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (2024 - Mono)
LP • Released in 2024
2:33 • Studio version • A • Mono
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Apr 23, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (Japan - 2014)
Official album • Released in 2014
2:33 • Studio version • C2009 • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (Mono - 2009 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2009
2:33 • Studio version • A2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Apr 23, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (Mono - 2014 vinyl)
LP • Released in 2014
2:33 • Studio version • A2014 • Mono • 2014 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Sean Magee : Remastering Steve Berkowitz : Remastering
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Apr 23, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (Mono)
LP • Released in 1964
2:33 • Studio version • A • Mono
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Apr 23, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (Mono)
LP • Released in 1964
2:33 • Studio version • A • Mono
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Apr 23, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (Stereo - 2009 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2009
2:33 • Studio version • C2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (Stereo)
Official album • Released in 1964
2:35 • Studio version • A1 • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Apr 23, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (Stereo)
LP • Released in 1964
2:33 • Studio version • C • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night - Studio Sessions - Back To Basics - Vol. 2
Bootleg • Released in 2011
2:31 • Studio version • stereo) - MPI Home Video Stereo Mix (Yellow Dog
A Hard Day's Night - Studio Sessions - Back To Basics - Vol. 2
Bootleg • Released in 2011
2:33 • Studio version • stereo) - MPI Home Video Stereo Mix (Yellow Dog
A Hard Day's Night - Studio Sessions - Back To Basics - Vol. 2
Bootleg • Released in 2011
2:31 • Studio version • (mono) - Restored Mono Soundtrack
A Hard Day's Night - Studio Sessions - Back To Basics - Vol. 2
Bootleg • Released in 2011
2:29 • Studio version • (reprise) (mono) - Restored Mono Soundtrack
A Hard Day's Night - Studio Sessions - Back To Basics - Vol. 2
Bootleg • Released in 2011
2:36 • Studio version • Duophonic DVD Release Soundtrack
A Hard Day's Night - Studio Sessions - Back To Basics - Vol. 2
Bootleg • Released in 2011
2:28 • Studio version • Duophonic DVD Release Soundtrack
A Hard Day's Night / Things We Said Today
7" Single • Released in 1964
2:31 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Apr 23, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night / Things We Said Today (UK - 1984)
7" Single • Released in 1984
2:31 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Apr 23, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night / Things We Said Today (UK - Picture disc - 1984)
7" Single • Released in 1984
2:31 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Apr 23, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Alpha Omega Volume 2
Bootleg • Released in 1973
Studio version
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The Singles Collection
Official album • Released in 2019
2:33 • Studio version • A2019 • 2019 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Bongos, Drums John Lennon : Electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Sean Magee : Remastering
SessionRecording : Apr 16, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Apr 23, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
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Uncovered! 45 tracks
Bootleg • Released in 2012
2:30 • Studio version • Different Remix

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