Each copy of this limited edition is sequentially numbered. The packaging recreates the original double-gatefold sleeve and includes the original poster as well as the individual photos of each band member. 180 Gram, Embossed, Half-Speed Master, Anniversary Edition Gatefold!
THE BEATLES (generally known as "The White Album" because of its cover) was a sprawling two-record set, highlighting the distinct personalities in the group as they matured and moved further away from each other. With the four Beatles playing like session men on each other's songs, the making of the album was fraught with tension. John Lennon's songs included a bitter take on people who read too much into the Beatles' lyrics ("Glass Onion"), reflections on loneliness and alienation ("Yer Blues," "I'm So Tired"), and the avant garde sound collage "Revolution 9."
George Harrison's songs offered black humor ("Piggies") and tender sadness ("While My Guitar Gently Weeps," with Eric Clapton on guitar). Paul McCartney provided both light, lyric songs ("Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da," "Honey Pie"), and rockers ("Back In The U.S.S.R.," the explosive "Helter Skelter"). Ringo Starr made his solo songwriting debut with the goofy country/ska lilt of "Don't Pass Me By" and sang the album closer "Good Night."
The Beatles: George Harrison (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, violin, organ, bass, tambourine, firebell); John Lennon (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, harmonica, saxophone, piano, organ, harmonium, bass, 6-string bass, maracas, tambourine, tape loops); Paul McCartney (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, flute, flugelhorn, piano, Hammond organ, bass, drums, bongos, timpani, percussion); Ringo Starr (vocals, piano, drums, bongos, maracas, castanets, tambourine).
Additional personnel includes: Yoko Ono (vocals); Eric Clapton (electric guitar); Mal Evans (trumpet, tambourine); George Martin (piano, harmonium); Chris Thomas (harpsichord, Mellotron); Maureen Starkey, Patti Harrison (background vocals).
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios and Trident Studios, London, England between May and October 1968.
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: Rock
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Tracklist
| A1 | Back In The U.S.S.R. |
| A2 | Dear Prudence |
| A3 | Glass Onion |
| A4 | Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da |
| A5 | Wild Honey Pie |
| A6 | The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill |
| A7 | While My Guitar Gently Weeps |
| A8 | Happiness Is A Warm Gun |
| B1 | Martha My Dear |
| B2 | I'm So Tired |
| B3 | Blackbird |
| B4 | Piggies |
| B5 | Rocky Raccoon |
| B6 | Don't Pass Me By |
| B7 | Why Don't We Do It In The Road |
| B8 | I Will |
| B9 | Julia |
| C1 | Birthday |
| C2 | Yer Blues |
| C3 | Mother Nature's Son |
| C4 | Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey |
| C5 | Sexy Sadie |
| C6 | Helter Skelter |
| C7 | Long, Long, Long |
| D1 | Revolution 1 |
| D2 | Honey Pie |
| D3 | Savoy Truffle |
| D4 | Cry Baby Cry |
| D5 | Revolution 9 |
| D6 | Good Night |
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Notes
Has a sticker on the shrink wrap that includes the track-listing, barcode and catalog number. It also says:
"The Beatles Anniversary 2LP Edition
New stereo mix by Giles Martin"
Includes:
24"Ć36" fold-out poster with photos, lyrics and credits.
4 portrait prints of John, Paul, George and Ringo.
Heavyweight vinyl in gatefold sleeve.
Black die cut inner sleeves.
Customer Reviews
This is a classic album 50 year's ago.
Was so happy to find this and add it to the collection. the poster and photos were an awesome bonus. The records were just perfect, no warping, clean, and they sounded incredible.
LOVE IT.
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Love it glad to have it in my collection wish it wasn't so expensive
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