Released in 1969

The Ballad of John and Yoko

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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Official album • Released in 2000
3:01 • Studio version • A2000 • Stereo • 2000 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Drums, Harmony vocals, Maracas, Piano John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Guitar-thumps percussion, Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Peter Mew : Remastering
Session Recording & overdubs: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
1 (2011 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2011
3:01 • Studio version • A2011 • Stereo • 2011 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Drums, Harmony vocals, Maracas, Piano John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Guitar-thumps percussion, Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Peter Mew : Remastering
Session Recording & overdubs: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
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Official album • Released in 2015
3:01 • Studio version • B • Stereo • 2015 mix - This sounds like the same mix as we hear on the Hey Jude album, but some of the piano track (right) is louder – particularly during the middle section.
Paul McCartney : Bass, Drums, Harmony vocals, Maracas, Piano John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Guitar-thumps percussion, Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Sound producer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer Miles Showell : Mastering
Session Recording & overdubs: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Details & description coming from Frank Daniels
1967-1970 (2010 remastered version)
Official album • Released in 2010
3:00 • Studio version • A2009 • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Drums, Harmony vocals, Maracas, Piano John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Guitar-thumps percussion, Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
Session Recording & overdubs: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
1967-1970 (2023 Edition - 3LP Blue Vinyl)
LP • Released in 2023
3:01 • Studio version • B • Stereo • 2015 stereo mix
Paul McCartney : Bass, Drums, Harmony vocals, Maracas, Piano John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Guitar-thumps percussion, Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Sound producer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer Miles Showell : Mastering
Session Recording & overdubs: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
1967-1970 (UK version, 1973)
LP • Released in 1973
3:01 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Drums, Harmony vocals, Maracas, Piano John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Guitar-thumps percussion, Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
Session Recording & overdubs: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
1967-1970 (US version, 1973)
Official album • Released in 1973
3:01 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Drums, Harmony vocals, Maracas, Piano John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Guitar-thumps percussion, Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
Session Recording & overdubs: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
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Abbey Road (50th anniversary boxset)
Official album • Released in 2019
3:38 • Alternate take • C • Take 7
Paul McCartney : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Vocals Giles Martin : Producer Sam Okell : Mix engineer Chris Sheldon : Mix engineer
Session Recording: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
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Hey Jude
LP • Released in 1970
3:01 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Drums, Harmony vocals, Maracas, Piano John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Guitar-thumps percussion, Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
Session Recording & overdubs: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Hey Jude (2014 reissue)
Official album • Released in 2014
3:00 • Studio version • A2009 • Stereo • 2009 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Drums, Harmony vocals, Maracas, Piano John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Guitar-thumps percussion, Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
Session Recording & overdubs: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
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Past Masters (Stereo - 2009 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2009
3:00 • Studio version • A2009 • Stereo • 2009 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Drums, Harmony vocals, Maracas, Piano John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Guitar-thumps percussion, Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
Session Recording & overdubs: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Past Masters Volume 2
Official album • Released in 1988
3:01 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Drums, Harmony vocals, Maracas, Piano John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Guitar-thumps percussion, Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
Session Recording & overdubs: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
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The Ballad Of John And Yoko / Old Brown Shoe (UK - 1969)
7" Single • Released in 1969
3:01 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Drums, Harmony vocals, Maracas, Piano John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Guitar-thumps percussion, Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
Session Recording & overdubs: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
The Ballad Of John And Yoko / Old Brown Shoe (UK - 1976)
7" Single • Released in 1976
3:01 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Drums, Harmony vocals, Maracas, Piano John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Guitar-thumps percussion, Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
Session Recording & overdubs: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
The Ballad Of John And Yoko / Old Brown Shoe (UK - 1989)
7" Single • Released in 1989
3:01 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Drums, Harmony vocals, Maracas, Piano John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Guitar-thumps percussion, Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
Session Recording & overdubs: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
The Ballad Of John And Yoko / Old Brown Shoe (UK - Picture disc - 1989)
7" Single • Released in 1989
3:01 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Drums, Harmony vocals, Maracas, Piano John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Guitar-thumps percussion, Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
Session Recording & overdubs: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
The Ballad Of John And Yoko / Old Brown Shoe (US - 1969)
7" Single • Released in 1969
3:01 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Drums, Harmony vocals, Maracas, Piano John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Guitar-thumps percussion, Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer
Session Recording & overdubs: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
The Singles Collection
Official album • Released in 2019
3:01 • Studio version • A2019 • 2019 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Drums, Harmony vocals, Maracas, Piano John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Guitar-thumps percussion, Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Sean Magee : Remastering
Session Recording & overdubs: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Apr 14, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road

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