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Released in 1966

I'm Only Sleeping

Written by Lennon - McCartney

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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  • Anthology 2

    Official album • Released in 1996

    0:41 • Rehearsal • D • A brief instrumental rehearsal - distinguished, unusually, by a vibraphone part being played along with the acoustic guitar and drums. This recording nearly didn't survive: the session tape was spooled back after the Beatles had finished rehearsing and five proper, numbered takes were recorded anew form the top, wiping over the earlier sounds. The last of these stopped just short of where the rehearsals had concluded, leaving the final minute intact.

    George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer

    SessionRecording : Apr 29, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road

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  • The Beatles Anthology Collection (2025)

    Official album • Released in 2025

    0:41 • Rehearsal • D • A brief instrumental rehearsal - distinguished, unusually, by a vibraphone part being played along with the acoustic guitar and drums. This recording nearly didn't survive: the session tape was spooled back after the Beatles had finished rehearsing and five proper, numbered takes were recorded anew form the top, wiping over the earlier sounds. The last of these stopped just short of where the rehearsals had concluded, leaving the final minute intact.

    George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer

    SessionRecording : Apr 29, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road

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