Released in 1966

I'm Only Sleeping

Written by Lennon - McCartney

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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1962-1966 (2023 Edition - 3LP Red Vinyl)
LP • Released in 2023
3:00 • Studio version • F • Stereo • 2022 stereo mix
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer Miles Showell : Mastering
SessionRecording : Apr 27, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 29, May 5, May 6, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa 2022 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
B
Birds Sing Out Of Tune Vol. 3
Bootleg • Released in 2016
2:59 • Studio version • take 1
Birds Sing Out Of Tune Vol. 3
Bootleg • Released in 2016
0:22 • Studio version • take 2
Birds Sing Out Of Tune Vol. 3
Bootleg • Released in 2016
2:58 • Studio version • unknown backing track altnate mix
R
Rarities (US - 1980)
Official album • Released in 1980
3:00 • Studio version • B • Stereo • Final UK Revolver mix (early mono and alternate stereo mixes were released in the US)
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 27, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 29, May 5, May 6, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : May 20, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
Details & description coming from Wikipedia
Revolver (Dolby Atmos - 2022)
Official album (streaming) • Released in 2022
3:00 • Studio version • K • 2022 Dolby Atmos mix
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 27, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 29, May 5, May 6, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa 2022 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Revolver (Mono - 2009 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2009
3:00 • Studio version • C2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Apr 27, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 29, May 5, May 6, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jun 06, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Revolver (Stereo - 2009 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2009
3:00 • Studio version • B2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Apr 27, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 29, May 5, May 6, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : May 20, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
Revolver (Super Deluxe - 2022)
Official album • Released in 2022
3:00 • Studio version • F • Stereo • 2022 stereo mix
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer Miles Showell : Mastering
SessionRecording : Apr 27, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 29, May 5, May 6, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa 2022 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Revolver (Super Deluxe - 2022)
Official album • Released in 2022
0:48 • Studio version • G • Mono • Rehearsal fragment
Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic guitar Giles Martin : Mixing engineer Alex Wharton : Mastering Unknown : Vibraphone
SessionRecording : Apr 27, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Revolver (Super Deluxe - 2022)
Official album • Released in 2022
2:28 • Studio version • H • Mono • Take 2
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals Ringo Starr : Tambourine John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Lead vocals George Harrison : Electric guitar Giles Martin : Mixing engineer Alex Wharton : Mastering
SessionRecording : Apr 27, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Revolver (Super Deluxe - 2022)
Official album • Released in 2022
2:43 • Studio version • I • Mono • Take 5
Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic guitar Giles Martin : Mixing engineer Alex Wharton : Mastering
SessionRecording : Apr 27, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Revolver (Super Deluxe - 2022)
Official album • Released in 2022
3:03 • Studio version • J • Mono • Mono mix RM1
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer Alex Wharton : Mastering
SessionRecording : Apr 27, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 29, May 5, May 6, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : May 06, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Revolver (Super Deluxe - 2022)
Official album • Released in 2022
3:02 • Studio version • C2022 • Mono • 2022 mono remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Sean Magee : Vinyl mastering Thomas Hall : Cd mastering
SessionRecording : Apr 27, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 29, May 5, May 6, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jun 06, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Revolver (UK Mono - 2014 vinyl)
LP • Released in 2014
3:00 • Studio version • C2014 • Mono • 2014 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Sean Magee : Remastering Steve Berkowitz : Remastering
SessionRecording : Apr 27, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 29, May 5, May 6, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jun 06, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Revolver (UK Mono - first pressing)
LP • Released in 1966
3:00 • Studio version • C • Mono
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 27, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 29, May 5, May 6, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jun 06, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Revolver (UK Mono)
LP • Released in 1966
3:00 • Studio version • C • Mono
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 27, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 29, May 5, May 6, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jun 06, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Revolver (UK Stereo)
LP • Released in 1966
3:00 • Studio version • B • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 27, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 29, May 5, May 6, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : May 20, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
Y
Yesterday and Today (2014 reissue)
Official album • Released in 2014
3:03 • Studio version • A2014 • 2009 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 27, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 29, May 5, May 6, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : May 12, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Yesterday and Today (2014 reissue)
Official album • Released in 2014
3:00 • Studio version • B2009 • Stereo • 2009 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Apr 27, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 29, May 5, May 6, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : May 20, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
Yesterday and Today (Butcher cover - Mono)
LP • Released in 1966
3:03 • Studio version • A • Mono
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 27, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 29, May 5, May 6, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : May 12, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Yesterday and Today (Butcher cover - Stereo)
LP • Released in 1966
3:02 • Studio version • A1 • Stereo • Mock stereo made from [A]
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 27, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 29, May 5, May 6, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionRecording : May 12, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Yesterday and Today (Mono)
LP • Released in 1966
3:03 • Studio version • A • Mono
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 27, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 29, May 5, May 6, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : May 12, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Yesterday and Today (Stereo)
LP • Released in 1966
3:02 • Studio version • A1 • Stereo • Mock stereo made from [A]
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 27, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 29, May 5, May 6, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionRecording : May 12, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road

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