Product Description
1. Besame Mucho (Velazquez/Skylar)
02:32
First EMI Session
6 Jun 1962
The Beatles
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 1, track 10.
2. How Do You Do It (Murray/Edmond)
01:59
(unidentified)
4 Sep 1962
The Beatles
Picked by George Martin as an "obvious hit". Rejected by the Boys however. Went on to be a number 1 for Gerry and the Pacemakers. Sounds slightly better than the Anthology I version.
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 1, track 6
3. I Saw Her Standing There (Lennon/McCartney)
03:06
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Take 2
11 Feb 1963
SS.PPM.01.02
A complete take.
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 1, track 1
4. There's A Place (Lennon/McCartney)
00:12
Take 3
11 Feb 1963
The Beatles
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 2, track 2
5. There's A Place (Lennon/McCartney)
01:54
Take 4
11 Feb 1963
The Beatles
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 2, track 3
6. Misery (Lennon/McCartney)
01:51
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Take 1
11 Feb 1963
SS.PPM.02.01
The Beatles
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 2, track 8
7. The One After 909 (Lennon/McCartney)
02:56
Take 2
5 Mar 1963
The Beatles
Different from "Sessions" version. Ends with John saying to George, "What kinda' solo was that?"
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 1, track 2
8. From Me To You (Lennon/McCartney)
01:50
Take 2
5 Mar 1963
The Beatles
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 1, track 9
9. Can't Buy Me Love (Lennon/McCartney)
02:12
Take 2
29 Jan 1964
The Beatles
Alternate version. Recorded at Pathe Marconi, Paris studio. Certainly the best sounding, UNEDITED version available. The Anthology version is in mono, has added reverb and an edited in solo from another take!
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 2, track 1
10. A Hard Day's Night (Lennon/McCartney)
02:34
Take 3b
16 Apr 1964
SS.AHDN.01.03
The Beatles
Take 3a was a false start (does not appear here).
This version was performed live. The Anthology version once again has further reverb introduced.
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 2, track 11
11. Leave My Kitten Alone (John/Turner/McDougal)
02:51
(unidentified)
14 Aug 1964
The Beatles
Somewhat "dull" sounding compared to the copy in Anthology I.
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 2, track 9
12. She's A Woman (Lennon/McCartney)
03:17
Take 2
Sep - Oct 1964
The Beatles
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 1, track 3
13. If You've Got Trouble (Lennon/McCartney)
02:26
Take 1
Sessions
18 Feb 1965
The Beatles
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 1, track 5
14. I'm Looking Through You (Lennon/McCartney)
03:12
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Take 1
24 Oct 1965
SS.RS.10.01
The Beatles
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 1, track 4
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (Lennon/McCartney)
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Take 4
False Start 1
21 Oct 1965
SS.RS.02.04.FS1
The Beatles
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (Lennon/McCartney)
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Take 4
False Start 2
21 Oct 1965
SS.RS.02.04.FS2
The Beatles
16. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (Lennon/McCartney)
02:31
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Take 4
21 Oct 1965
SS.RS.02.04
The Beatles
several false starts
At the end of the track you'll hear John exclaim, "I showed ya!"
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 2, track 12
17. We Can Work It Out (Lennon/McCartney)
02:10
Mix
20 Oct 1965
The Beatles
Appears to be from a demo laquer. Keyboard volume varies throughout track.
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 2, track 10
18. Day Tripper (Lennon/McCartney)
00:29
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Take 2
False Start
16 Oct 1965
SS.PM2.01.02
The Beatles
false start
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 2, track 5
19. Day Tripper (Lennon/McCartney)
03:05
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Take 3
16 Oct 1965
SS.PM2.01.03
The Beatles
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 2, track 6
20. Paperback Writer (Lennon/McCartney)
02:37
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Take 2
13 Apr 1966
SS.PM2.03.02
The Beatles
Recorded in the middle of the night (the session ended at 2.30 am).
This version features only the basic tracks of guitars, drums and vocals.
Same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 1, track 12
21. Strawberry Fields Forever (Lennon/McCartney)
03:17
Overdub
8 Dec 1966
The Beatles
Appears to be from a demo laquer. Faster than regular version.
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 1, track 8
22. Penny Lane (Lennon/McCartney)
03:05
Mix
29 Dec 1966
The Beatles
begins with Paul's count and ends with the trumpet solo omitted from the commercial release
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 1, track 7
23. The Fool On The Hill (Lennon/McCartney)
02:44
Demo
Take 1
25 Sep 1967
The Beatles
Paul performs this demo solo, with only piano accompaniment
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 1, track 11
24. I Am The Walrus (Lennon/McCartney)
04:23
(unidentified)
Sep 1967
The Beatles
Appears to be from a test laquer.
"bare bones" version
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 2, track 7
25. That Means A Lot (Lennon/McCartney)
02:24
Take 1
20 Feb 1965
The Beatles
Appears to be from a test laquer. Recorded as a demo for P.J. Proby. The Anthology II version is quite a bit better.
the same on ULTRA RARE TRAX 2, track 4
26. Do You Want To Know A Secret (Lennon/McCartney)
02:01
Mix
11 Feb 1963
The Beatles
Vocals are very far forward in mix.
27. Aerial Tour Instrumental (Lennon/McCartney/Harrison/Starkey)
02:06
Take 8
RM4
8 Sep 1967
SS.MMT.05.08.RM4
Demo of Flying. Appears to be from a demo laquer. Features strange "New Orleans" ending.