Released in 1969

Polythene Pam

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 24th, 1969 - 1 & 2
Bootleg • Released in 2004
2:09 • Rehearsal • Jan.24 - D2-19 - Polythene Pam 24.44
SessionRecording : Jan 24, 1969 • Studio : Apple Studios, 3 Savile Row, London
Abbey Road
LP • Released in 1969
1:13 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric piano, Lead guitar, Piano Ringo Starr : Cowbell, Drums, Maracas, Tambourine John Lennon : 12-string acoustic guitar, Handclaps, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer
SessionRecording & overdubs : Jul 25, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 28, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs & mixing : Jul 30, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Abbey Road (50th anniversary boxset)
Official album • Released in 2019
1:13 • Studio version • D • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric piano, Lead guitar, Piano Ringo Starr : Cowbell, Drums, Maracas, Tambourine John Lennon : 12-string acoustic guitar, Handclaps, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer
SessionRecording & overdubs : Jul 25, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 28, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 30, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK
Abbey Road (50th anniversary boxset)
Official album • Released in 2019
1:39 • Alternate take • E • Take 27
Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Engineer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer
SessionRecording : Jul 25, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Abbey Road (50th anniversary boxset)
Official album • Released in 2019
1:13 • Alternate take • F • Stereo • From the original mix of "The Long One"
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric piano, Lead guitar, Piano Ringo Starr : Cowbell, Drums, Maracas, Tambourine John Lennon : 12-string acoustic guitar, Handclaps, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer
SessionRecording & overdubs : Jul 25, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 28, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs & mixing : Jul 30, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Abbey Road (50th anniversary boxset)
Official album • Released in 2019
1:13 • Studio version • H • Dolby Atmos • 2019 Dolby Atmos Mix
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric piano, Lead guitar, Piano Ringo Starr : Cowbell, Drums, Maracas, Tambourine John Lennon : 12-string acoustic guitar, Handclaps, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer
SessionRecording & overdubs : Jul 25, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 28, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 30, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK
Abbey Road (Green Vinyl - 2025)
LP • Released in 2025
1:13 • Studio version • D • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric piano, Lead guitar, Piano Ringo Starr : Cowbell, Drums, Maracas, Tambourine John Lennon : 12-string acoustic guitar, Handclaps, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer
SessionRecording & overdubs : Jul 25, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 28, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 30, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK
Abbey Road (Picture Disc - Limited Edition - 2019)
LP • Released in 2019
1:13 • Studio version • D • Stereo • 2019 Stereo Mix
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric piano, Lead guitar, Piano Ringo Starr : Cowbell, Drums, Maracas, Tambourine John Lennon : 12-string acoustic guitar, Handclaps, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Producer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Sam Okell : Mix engineer
SessionRecording & overdubs : Jul 25, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 28, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 30, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Circa 2019 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK
Abbey Road (Stereo - 2009 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2009
1:13 • Studio version • A2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Electric piano, Lead guitar, Piano Ringo Starr : Cowbell, Drums, Maracas, Tambourine John Lennon : 12-string acoustic guitar, Handclaps, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Backing vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording & overdubs : Jul 25, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : Jul 28, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs & mixing : Jul 30, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Anthology 3
Official album • Released in 1996
1:26 • Demo • B • Mono • Escher demo
Performed by : John Lennon
SessionRecording : Late May 1968 • Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK
Anthology 3 (2016 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2016
1:26 • Demo • B2016 • Mono • Esher Demo
Performed by : John Lennon
SessionRecording : Late May 1968 • Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK
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Complete Acetate Collection 1961-1970
Bootleg
4:16 • Studio version • Mean Mr Mustard--Bathroom window
Complete Home Recordings 1968
Bootleg • Released in 2002
1:26 • Demo
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Let It Be (50th anniversary boxset - SHM - Japanese edition)
Official album • Released in 2021
DDSI.24.44 • 0:77 • Studio rehearsal • G • Mono • January 24, 1969, was compiled with segments and dialogue recorded within the NAGRA Roll 443 A / 1044 B, one minute after “Maggie Mae/Fancy Me Chances” which appears on CD 2. The unedited performance of “Polythene Pam” is 1:33.
Performed by : John Lennon
SessionRecording : Jan 24, 1969 • Studio : Apple Studios, 3 Savile Row, London
Details & description coming from Mike Carrera - published on The Daily Beatle
Let It Be (50th anniversary boxset)
Official album • Released in 2021
DDSI.24.44 • 0:77 • Studio rehearsal • G • Mono • January 24, 1969, was compiled with segments and dialogue recorded within the NAGRA Roll 443 A / 1044 B, one minute after “Maggie Mae/Fancy Me Chances” which appears on CD 2. The unedited performance of “Polythene Pam” is 1:33.
Performed by : John Lennon
SessionRecording : Jan 24, 1969 • Studio : Apple Studios, 3 Savile Row, London
Details & description coming from Mike Carrera - published on The Daily Beatle
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The Beatles (50th anniversary boxset)
Official album • Released in 2018
1:26 • Demo • C • Esher Demo
Performed by : John Lennon
SessionRecording : Late May 1968 • Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK
The Beatles Anthology Collection (2025)
Official album • Released in 2025
1:26 • Demo • B • Mono • Escher demo
Performed by : John Lennon
SessionRecording : Late May 1968 • Studio : George Harrison's Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK
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Uncovered! 45 tracks
Bootleg • Released in 2012
1:23 • Studio version • John's Guitar And Ringo's Drums, Full Ending
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White Album Sessions Volume 1
Bootleg • Released in 2006
1:25 • Studio version

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