Released in 1964

Can't Buy Me Love

Written by Lennon - McCartney

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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1
Official album • Released in 2000
2:11 • Studio version • B2000 • Stereo • 2000 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer Peter Mew : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
1 (2011 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2011
2:11 • Studio version • B2011 • Stereo • 2011 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer Peter Mew : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
1+
Official album • Released in 2015
2:11 • Studio version • D • Stereo • 2015 mix - The vocals on this mix are spread out across the stereo image with the drumming in the center, and the main guitar overdub at right. The percussion is somewhat muted at the top end, but the original stereo mix (1964) also had the top end muted
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer Giles Martin : Mixing engineer, Sound producer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer Miles Showell : Mastering
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Circa 2015 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios • London • UK
Details & description coming from Frank Daniels
1962-1966 (2010 remastered version)
Official album • Released in 2010
2:11 • Studio version • B2009 • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
1962-1966 (2023 Edition - 3LP Red Vinyl)
LP • Released in 2023
Studio version • 2023 stereo mix
1962-1966 (UK version, 1973)
Official album • Released in 1973
2:11 • Studio version • B • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
1962-1966 (US version, 1973)
Official album • Released in 1973
2:11 • Studio version • B • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
A
A Collection of Beatles Oldies (Mono)
LP • Released in 1966
2:08 • Studio version • A • Mono
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Feb 26, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
A Collection of Beatles Oldies (Stereo)
LP • Released in 1966
2:08 • Studio version • B • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (2014 reissue)
Official album • Released in 2014
2:11 • Studio version • A2009 • Mono • 2009 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Feb 26, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (2014 reissue)
Official album • Released in 2014
2:11 • Studio version • B2009 • Stereo • 2009 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (2024 - Mono)
LP • Released in 2024
2:12 • Studio version • A • Mono
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Feb 26, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (Japan - 2014)
Official album • Released in 2014
2:11 • Studio version • B2009 • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (Mono - 2009 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2009
2:11 • Studio version • A2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Feb 26, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (Mono - 2014 vinyl)
LP • Released in 2014
2:11 • Studio version • A2014 • Mono • 2014 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer Sean Magee : Remastering Steve Berkowitz : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Feb 26, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (Mono)
LP • Released in 1964
2:11 • Studio version • A • Mono
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Feb 26, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (Mono)
LP • Released in 1964
2:12 • Studio version • A • Mono
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Feb 26, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (Stereo - 2009 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2009
2:11 • Studio version • B2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (Stereo)
Official album • Released in 1964
2:14 • Studio version • A1 • Stereo • Mono made from [a] by United Artists
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Feb 26, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
A Hard Day's Night (Stereo)
LP • Released in 1964
2:11 • Studio version • B • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
Anthology 1
Official album • Released in 1995
2:10 • Outtake • C • Takes 1 and 2. [...] the previously unreleased Paris recording of Can't Buy Me Love presented here, all vocals and instruments live, is Take 2 (with the main guitar solo "flown in" from Take 1). Paul's vocal style was more bluesy in these first two rough takes - though it should be recognised that he was not attempting a definitive vocal track - while John and George's backing vocal idea was later dispensed with too.
George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
Anthology 1 (2016 remaster)
Official album (streaming) • Released in 2016
2:10 • Outtake • C2016 • Takes 1 and 2. [...] the previously unreleased Paris recording of Can't Buy Me Love presented here, all vocals and instruments live, is Take 2 (with the main guitar solo "flown in" from Take 1). Paul's vocal style was more bluesy in these first two rough takes - though it should be recognised that he was not attempting a definitive vocal track - while John and George's backing vocal idea was later dispensed with too.
George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
B
Back In The U.S.
Official live • Released in 2002
2:09 • Live • L4
Paul McCartney : Executive producerPerformed by : Paul McCartney • Rusty Anderson • Abe Laboriel Jr. • Paul Wickens • Brian Ray David Kahne : Producer Michael Brauer : Recording engineer Ricardo Chavarria : Assistant engineer
Concert From the concert in Atlanta, USA on May 13, 2002
Back In The World
Official live • Released in 2003
2:12 • Live • L4
Paul McCartney : Executive producerPerformed by : Paul McCartney • Rusty Anderson • Abe Laboriel Jr. • Paul Wickens • Brian Ray David Kahne : Producer Michael Brauer : Recording engineer Ricardo Chavarria : Assistant engineer
Concert From the concert in Atlanta, USA on May 13, 2002
C
Can't Buy Me Love / You Can't Do That (UK - 1984)
7" Single • Released in 1984
2:15 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Feb 26, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Can't Buy Me Love / You Can't Do That (UK - Picture disc - 1984)
7" Single • Released in 1984
2:15 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Feb 26, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Can't Buy Me Love / You Can't Do That (UK)
7" Single • Released in 1964
2:15 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Feb 26, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Can't Buy Me Love / You Can't Do That (US)
7" Single • Released in 1964
2:15 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Feb 26, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
H
Hey Jude
LP • Released in 1970
2:14 • Studio version • B • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
Hey Jude (2014 reissue)
Official album • Released in 2014
2:11 • Studio version • B2009 • Stereo • 2009 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Jun 22, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
L
Live At The BBC
Official live • Released in 1994
2:07 • Radio show • L3
Concert From the concert in London, UK on Mar 30, 1964
Live At The BBC (2013 remaster)
Official live • Released in 2013
2:07 • Radio show • L3.2013
Guy Massey : Remastering Alex Wharton : Remastering
Concert From the concert in London, UK on Mar 30, 1964
Live At The Hollywood Bowl
Official album • Released in 2016
2:14 • Live • L1.2016 • 2016 remix
Giles Martin : Producer Voyle Gilmore : Producer Sam Okell : Mixing engineer Alex Wharton : Mastering Matt Mysko : Assistant mixing engineer James Clark : Audio restoration
Concert From the concert in Los Angeles, USA on Aug 30, 1965
T
The Beatles Anthology Collection (2025)
Official album • Released in 2025
2:10 • Outtake • C • Takes 1 and 2. [...] the previously unreleased Paris recording of Can't Buy Me Love presented here, all vocals and instruments live, is Take 2 (with the main guitar solo "flown in" from Take 1). Paul's vocal style was more bluesy in these first two rough takes - though it should be recognised that he was not attempting a definitive vocal track - while John and George's backing vocal idea was later dispensed with too.
George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
The Beatles At The Hollywood Bowl
Official live • Released in 1977
2:16 • Live • L1
George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Mastering, Remix engineer Voyle Gilmore : Producer Wally Traugott : Mastering
Concert From the concert in Los Angeles, USA on Aug 30, 1965
SessionMixing : January 1977 • Studio : AIR Studios, London, UK
The Beatles' Million Sellers
EP • Released in 1965
2:16 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Feb 26, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
The Beatles' Second Album (Japan - 2014)
Official album • Released in 2014
2:11 • Studio version • A2009 • Mono
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Sean Magee : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Feb 26, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
The Singles Collection
Official album • Released in 2019
2:15 • Studio version • A2019 • 2019 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Second engineer Norman Smith : Hi-hat, Recording engineer Sean Magee : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 29, 1964 • Studio : EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
SessionMixing : Feb 26, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Tripping The Live Fantastic
Official live • Released in 1990
2:15 • Live • L2
Performed by : Paul McCartney • Linda Eastman / McCartney • Robbie McIntosh • Hamish Stuart • Paul Wickens • Chris Whitten Paul McCartney : Producer Eddie Klein : Assistant engineer Matt Butler : Assistant engineer Peter Henderson : Producer Bob Clearmountain : Mixing engineer, Producer Jeff Cohen : Recording engineer Geoff Foster : Assistant engineer Scott Hull : Assistant engineer George Cowan : Assistant engineer Paul Rushbrook : Assistant engineer
Concert From the concert in Munich, Germany on Oct 21, 1989
Tripping the Live Fantastic: Highlights!
Official live • Released in 1990
2:14 • Live • L2
Performed by : Paul McCartney • Linda Eastman / McCartney • Robbie McIntosh • Hamish Stuart • Paul Wickens • Chris Whitten Paul McCartney : Producer Eddie Klein : Assistant engineer Matt Butler : Assistant engineer Peter Henderson : Producer Bob Clearmountain : Mixing engineer, Producer Jeff Cohen : Recording engineer Geoff Foster : Assistant engineer Scott Hull : Assistant engineer George Cowan : Assistant engineer Paul Rushbrook : Assistant engineer
Concert From the concert in Munich, Germany on Oct 21, 1989

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