Released in 1965

If I Needed Someone

Written by George Harrison

Last updated on August 22, 2014

-
1962-1966 (2023 Edition - 3LP Red Vinyl)
LP • Released in 2023
2:20 • Studio version • D • Stereo • 2023 stereo mix
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Sound producer Paul Hicks : Mixing engineer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer Emile De La Rey : Head of machine learning at wingnut film
SessionRecording : Oct 16, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Oct 18, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : 2022 - 2023 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK
1962-1966 (2023 Edition - Dolby Atmos)
Official album (streaming) • Released in 2023
2:20 • Studio version • E • Dolby Atmos • 2023 Dolby Atmos mix
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Sound producer Paul Hicks : Mixing engineer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer Emile De La Rey : Head of machine learning at wingnut film
SessionRecording : Oct 16, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Oct 18, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : 2022 - 2023 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK
R
Rubber Soul (1987 mix)
CD • Released in 1987
2:20 • Studio version • C • Stereo • 1987 mix
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Martin : 1987 remixing, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Oct 16, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Oct 18, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa December 1986 / January 1987
Rubber Soul (2026 Blu-ray edition)
Blu-ray • Released in 2026
2:20 • Studio version • G • Dolby Atmos • 2026 Dolby Atmos mix
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Sound producer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer Emile De La Rey : Head of machine learning at wingnut film
SessionRecording : Oct 16, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Oct 18, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa 2026 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK
Rubber Soul (2026 Blu-ray edition)
Blu-ray • Released in 2026
2:20 • Studio version • F • Stereo • 2026 stereo mix
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Sound producer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer Emile De La Rey : Head of machine learning at wingnut film
SessionRecording : Oct 16, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Oct 18, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa 2026 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK
Rubber Soul (2026 orange vinyl)
LP • Released in 2026
2:20 • Studio version • F • Stereo • 2026 stereo mix
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Sound producer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer Emile De La Rey : Head of machine learning at wingnut film
SessionRecording : Oct 16, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Oct 18, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa 2026 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK
Rubber Soul (2026 Zoetrope edition)
LP • Released in 2026
2:20 • Studio version • F • Stereo • 2026 stereo mix
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Sound producer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer Emile De La Rey : Head of machine learning at wingnut film
SessionRecording : Oct 16, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Oct 18, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa 2026 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK
Rubber Soul (Mono - 2009 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2009
2:20 • Studio version • A2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Oct 16, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Oct 18, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Oct 25, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Rubber Soul (Mono - 2009 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2009
2:20 • Studio version • B • Stereo • Original 1965 stereo mix
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Oct 16, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Oct 18, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Oct 26, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Rubber Soul (Stereo - 2009 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2009
2:20 • Studio version • C2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Oct 16, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Oct 18, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa December 1986 / January 1987
Rubber Soul (Super Deluxe - 2026)
Official album • Released in 2026
2:20 • Studio version • F • Stereo • 2026 stereo mix
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Sound producer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer Emile De La Rey : Head of machine learning at wingnut film
SessionRecording : Oct 16, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Oct 18, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa 2026 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK
Rubber Soul (Super Deluxe - 2026)
Official album • Released in 2026
Studio version • Take 1 – instrumental backing track
Rubber Soul (Super Deluxe - 2026)
Official album • Released in 2026
Studio version
Rubber Soul (UK Mono - 2014 vinyl)
LP • Released in 2014
2:20 • Studio version • A2014 • Mono • 2014 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Harmony vocals, Rhythm guitar George Harrison : 12-string electric guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Sean Magee : Remastering Steve Berkowitz : Remastering
SessionRecording : Oct 16, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionRecording : Oct 18, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Oct 25, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Rubber Soul (UK Mono)
LP • Released in 1965
2:20 • Studio version • A • Mono
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Oct 16, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Oct 18, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Oct 25, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Rubber Soul (UK Stereo)
LP • Released in 1965
2:20 • Studio version • B • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Oct 16, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Oct 18, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Oct 26, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Y
Yesterday and Today (2014 reissue)
Official album • Released in 2014
2:20 • Studio version • A2009 • Mono • 2009 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Oct 16, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Oct 18, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Oct 25, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Yesterday and Today (2014 reissue)
Official album • Released in 2014
2:20 • Studio version • C2009 • Stereo • 2009 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Oct 16, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Oct 18, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa December 1986 / January 1987
Yesterday and Today (Butcher cover - Mono)
LP • Released in 1966
2:20 • Studio version • A • Mono
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Oct 16, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Oct 18, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Oct 25, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Yesterday and Today (Butcher cover - Stereo)
LP • Released in 1966
2:20 • Studio version • B • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Oct 16, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Oct 18, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Oct 26, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Yesterday and Today (Mono)
LP • Released in 1966
2:20 • Studio version • A • Mono
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Oct 16, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Oct 18, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Oct 25, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Yesterday and Today (Stereo)
LP • Released in 1966
2:20 • Studio version • B • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar, Lead vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Oct 16, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Oct 18, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Oct 26, 1965 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

2026 • Please note this site is strictly non-commercial. All pictures, videos & quoted texts remain the property of the respective copyright owner, and no implication of ownership by us is intended or should be inferred. Any copyright owner who wants something removed should contact us and we will do so immediately. Alternatively, we would be delighted to provide credits.