Released in 1966

Paperback Writer

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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Official album • Released in 2000
2:15 • Studio version • B2000 • Stereo • 2000 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Peter Mew : Remastering
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Oct 31, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
1 (2011 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2011
2:15 • Studio version • B2011 • Stereo • 2011 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Peter Mew : Remastering
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Oct 31, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
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Official album • Released in 2015
2:15 • Studio version • C • Stereo • 2015 mix - The drums and lead guitar are at center instead of at one side; the vocals are at left and right, instead of mainly centered. There is less of the deliberate echo, and it’s all in the center. The fade is more rapid, so that the song is a bit shorter in the new mix.
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Sound producer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer Miles Showell : Mastering
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa 2015 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Details & description coming from Frank Daniels
1962-1966 (2010 remastered version)
Official album • Released in 2010
2:19 • Studio version • B2009 • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Oct 31, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
1962-1966 (2023 Edition - 3LP Red Vinyl)
LP • Released in 2023
2:18 • Studio version • D • Stereo • 2022 stereo mix
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa 2022 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
1962-1966 (UK version, 1973)
Official album • Released in 1973
2:15 • Studio version • B • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Oct 31, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
1962-1966 (US version, 1973)
Official album • Released in 1973
2:15 • Studio version • B • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Oct 31, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
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A Collection of Beatles Oldies (Mono)
LP • Released in 1966
2:28 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
A Collection of Beatles Oldies (Stereo)
LP • Released in 1966
2:15 • Studio version • B • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Oct 31, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
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Good Evening New York City
Official live • Released in 2009
3:25 • Live • L2 • Could have been record on 17, 18 or 21 July 2009
Paul McCartney : Executive producerPerformed by : Paul McCartney • Rusty Anderson • Abe Laboriel Jr. • Paul Wickens • Brian Ray Geoff Emerick : Audio mixing Paul Hicks : Audio mixing Jonas Westling : Additional engineering Richard Lancaster : Additional engineering John Henry : Recording engineer
Concert From the concert in New York, USA on Jul 17, 2009
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Hey Jude
LP • Released in 1970
2:15 • Studio version • B • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Oct 31, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
Hey Jude (2014 reissue)
Official album • Released in 2014
2:19 • Studio version • B2009 • Stereo • 2009 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Oct 31, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
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Mono Masters (Mono - 2009 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2009
2:28 • Studio version • A2009 • Mono • 2009 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionRecording : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Mono Masters (Mono - 2014 vinyl)
Official album • Released in 2014
2:28 • Studio version • A2014 • Mono • 2014 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Steve Berkowitz : Remastering
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
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Paperback Writer / Rain (UK - 1976)
7" Single • Released in 1976
2:28 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Paperback Writer / Rain (UK - 1986)
7" Single • Released in 1986
2:28 • Studio version • A • Mono
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Paperback Writer / Rain (UK - Picture disc - 1986)
7" Single • Released in 1986
2:28 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Paperback Writer / Rain (UK)
7" Single • Released in 1966
2:28 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Paperback Writer / Rain (US)
7" Single • Released in 1966
2:28 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Past Masters (Stereo - 2009 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2009
2:19 • Studio version • B2009 • Stereo • 2009 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Oct 31, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
Past Masters Volume 2
Official album • Released in 1988
2:15 • Studio version • B • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Oct 31, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
Paul Is Live
Official live • Released in 1993
2:37 • Live • L1
Performed by : Paul McCartney • Linda Eastman / McCartney • Robbie McIntosh • Hamish Stuart • Paul Wickens • Blair Cunningham Paul McCartney : Producer Geoff Emerick : Engineering, Mixing engineer Julian Mendelsohn : Recording engineer Bob Kraushaar : Recording engineer
Concert From the concert in Charlotte, USA on Jun 15, 1993
SessionRecording : July 1993 • Studio : Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Paul Is Live (2019 remaster)
Official live • Released in 2019
2:37 • Live • L1.2019 • 2019 remaster
Performed by : Paul McCartney • Linda Eastman / McCartney • Robbie McIntosh • Hamish Stuart • Paul Wickens • Blair Cunningham Paul McCartney : Producer Geoff Emerick : Engineering, Mixing engineer Julian Mendelsohn : Recording engineer Bob Kraushaar : Recording engineer Alex Wharton : Remastering
Concert From the concert in Charlotte, USA on Jun 15, 1993
SessionRecording : July 1993 • Studio : Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Paul Is Live (Album sampler)
EP • Released in 1993
Studio version
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Revolver (Dolby Atmos - 2022)
Official album (streaming) • Released in 2022
2:18 • Studio version • F • 2022 Dolby Atmos mix
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 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
3:38 • Studio version • E • Mono • Takes 1 and 2 – Backing track
Paul McCartney : Electric guitar Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Tambourine George Harrison : Electric guitar Giles Martin : Mixing engineer Alex Wharton : Mastering
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Revolver (Super Deluxe - 2022)
Official album • Released in 2022
2:18 • Studio version • D • Stereo • 2022 stereo mix
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Producer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 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
2:26 • Studio version • A2022 • Mono • Original mono mix remastered
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
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The Singles Collection
Official album • Released in 2019
2:28 • Studio version • A2019 • 2019 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric guitar, Lead vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Backing vocals, Tambourine George Harrison : Backing vocals, Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Sean Magee : Remastering
SessionRecording : Apr 13, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Apr 14, 1966 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road

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