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Released in 1996

If You've Got Trouble

Written by Lennon - McCartney

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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  • Anthology 2

    Official album • Released in 1996

    2:48 • OuttakeA • Take 1. The Beatles captured the basic track of If You've Got Trouble in a single take and then lead and backing vocals were overdubbed, but the overall sound did not gel and it was soon decided to pass over the recording, and, indeed, the song itself. Ringo made his vocal contribution to Help! by recording a cover version of Buck Owens' country number Act Naturally on 17 June 1965, and If You've Got Trouble has remained locked inside EMI's archive until now.

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar Ringo Starr : Drums, Lead vocals John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer

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

  • Anthology 2 (2016 remaster)

    Official album • Released in 2016

    2:48 • OuttakeA2016 • Take 1. The Beatles captured the basic track of If You've Got Trouble in a single take and then lead and backing vocals were overdubbed, but the overall sound did not gel and it was soon decided to pass over the recording, and, indeed, the song itself. Ringo made his vocal contribution to Help! by recording a cover version of Buck Owens' country number Act Naturally on 17 June 1965, and If You've Got Trouble has remained locked inside EMI's archive until now.

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar Ringo Starr : Drums, Lead vocals John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer

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

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  • Complete Controlroom Monitor Mixes - Volume 1

    Bootleg

    3:00 • Studio version

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  • Help! - Studio Sessions - Back To Basics

    Bootleg • Released in 2011

    2:48 • Alternate take • Take 1 Stereo

  • Help! - Studio Sessions - Back To Basics

    Bootleg • Released in 2011

    2:55 • Alternate take • Rm From Take 1 Boardroom Mix Mono

  • Help! - Studio Sessions - Back To Basics

    Bootleg • Released in 2011

    2:24 • Alternate take • Edit Of Take 1 1St Verse Cut Session Mix Fake Stereo Mainly

  • Help! - Studio Sessions - Back To Basics

    Bootleg • Released in 2011

    2:48 • Alternate take • Rs From Take 1 Version 1 Anthology Cd Fake Stereo

  • Help! - Studio Sessions - Back To Basics

    Bootleg • Released in 2011

    2:40 • Alternate take • Rs From Take 1 Version 2 Anthology Dvd Fake Stereo

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  • Sessions

    Bootleg • Released in 2011

    2:23 • Alternate take

  • Sessions

    Bootleg • Released in 2011

    2:59 • Alternate take

  • Sessions

    Bootleg • Released in 2011

    2:49 • Alternate take • True Stereo

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  • The Beatles Anthology Collection (2025)

    Official album • Released in 2025

    2:48 • OuttakeB • Take 1. 2025 mix. The Beatles captured the basic track of If You've Got Trouble in a single take and then lead and backing vocals were overdubbed, but the overall sound did not gel and it was soon decided to pass over the recording, and, indeed, the song itself. Ringo made his vocal contribution to Help! by recording a cover version of Buck Owens' country number Act Naturally on 17 June 1965, and If You've Got Trouble has remained locked inside EMI's archive until now.

    Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar Ringo Starr : Drums, Lead vocals John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer

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

  • The Complete Roger Scott Tapes

    Bootleg • Released in 2015

    2:48 • Outtake

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  • Unsurpassed Masters Vol. 2 (1964-1965)

    Bootleg • Released in 1989

    2:48 • Outtake • Take 1

  • Unsurpassed Masters Vol. 6 (1962-1969)

    Bootleg • Released in 1991

    2:23 • Alternate take • Sessions edit

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