Rarities is a Rock album by The Beatles, originally released in 1980. On Gatefold: 52 pressings tracked, owned by 26 collectors.
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Rarities is a compilation album performed by The Beatles and released by Parlophone in 1978. The purpose of Rarities was to give listeners an album with songs which were not easily accessible. The album was initially included in The Beatles Collection, a box set featuring The Beatles' twelve studio albums. It was issued as a standalone album in 1979. The album features the so-called 'wildlife' version of "Across The Universe," obscure B-sides (e.g, "I'll Get You"), songs from the Long Tall Sally EP, and the German versions of "She Loves You" and "I Want To Hold Your Hand" ("Sie Liebt Dich" and "Komm, Gib Mir Deine Hand," respectively). While the original album was released exclusively in the UK, a second album called Rarities was released exclusively in the US. This album featured a completely different cover art and track listing. Neither version of Rarities has not been released on CD, although it has been bootlegged. Every song on the UK album can be located on Past Masters, Vol. 1 and Past Masters, Vol. 2.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Love Me Do2:22
- A2Misery1:46
- A3There's A Place1:47
- A4Sie Liebt Dich2:16
- A5And I Love Her2:36
- A6Help!2:16
- A7I'm Only Sleeping2:59
- A8I Am The Walrus4:32
Side B
- B1Penny Lane3:00
- B2Helter Skelter3:38
- B3Don't Pass Me By3:45
- B4The Inner Light2:32
- B5Across The Universe3:44
- B6You Know My Name (Look Up My Number)4:17
- B7Sgt. Pepper Inner Groove0:02
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Psych Rock
- jangly
- playful
- witty
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Jacksonville pressing denoted by "0" stamp in runouts.
This pressing has Side A lacquer cut by Gene Thompson and Side B lacquer cut by Ed Sanders.
Issued with custom photo collage inner sleeve and 22" x 33" foldout poster with band photos on the front and song lyrics on the reverse.
This album is a compilation of tracks that were considered rare in the US at the time. B-sides and other tracks that hadn't been on any Capitol album, different mixes etc.
Also known for reproducing the infamous "butcher shot" for the first time since Yesterday & Today in 1966, on the inside gatefold.
There are 3 cover variations. This one is #1:
#1
-The photo on the front is raised/embossed
-There is no George Martin producer credit on the back lower left corner
-Under "Helter Skelter" a text error states "...so you don't hear the classic Lennon statement...", and for "There's A Place" incorrectly states this was the first time in stereo on a US album.
#2
-Both the cover photo and the photos on the back are raised/embossed
-George Martin's producer credit is now on the lower left corner on the back
-Under "Helter Skelter" it now states "...so you don't hear the classic statement..." and the stereo statement from "There's a Place" removed.
#3
-Both the cover photos and the photos on the back are NOT raised/embossed.
-George Martin's producer credit is present
-"Helter Skelter" states "...so you don't hear the classic statement..." and the stereo statement from "There's a Place" removed.
-Some copies came with a 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" hype sticker on the shrinkwrap stating "Contains Rare Photos Including "Butcher" shot" (see photo)
-Some pressings are translucent vinyl (hold up to a bright light and you can see through it)
A1 - Mono British single, with Ringo Starr on drums
A2 - Stereo. Unreleased in U.S.
A3 - Stereo. Unreleased in U.S.
A4 - Stereo German single.
A5 - Stereo from German album "Something New"
A6 - Mono single version
A7 - Stereo from British "Revolver" version
A8 - Stereo. Unreleased version
B1 - Stereo. Unreleased version
B2 - Mono. Unreleased in U.S.
B3 - Mono. Unreleased in U.S.
B4 - Mono from "Lady Madonna" single.
B5 - Stereo from charity album "No One's Gonna Change Our World"
B6 - Mono from "Let it Be" single
B7 - Stereo tail from Side 2 of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album in many countries but not in U.S.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- David MasonPICCOLO TRUMPET TRUMPET
- Paul McCartneyVOCALS
- Ringo StarrDRUMS
26 collectors on Gatefold own this · 52 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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