The first volume of the most eagerly anticipated career retrospective in recording history, the Beatles Anthology 1 is packed with incredible rarities, outtakes, and different versions. Features songs recorded live on tour as well as demos recorded before they were even called 'Beatles'. See the Anthology 1 linear notes for incredibly descriptive track information.

Disc 1

1. Free As A Bird Lennon/McCartney/Harrison/Starkey
   A demo recorded at home by John in 1977, "Free As A Bird" was given to Paul by Yoko Ono for the remaining Beatles to finish, both lyricly and musicly. Pretending that John had given them the unfinished tape and gone on vacation, the demo was cleaned up and finished by Paul, George, and Ringo. Produced by Jeff Lynne.
2. John Lennon Monologue
   John Lennon interview with Rolling Stone's Jann Wenner, 1970
3. That'll Be The Day
   The first ever recording by the Quarry Men, with John, Paul, George, John Lowe on piano, and Colin Hanton on drums. Recorded in 1958 by Liverpool entrepeneur Percy Phillips.
4. In Spite Of All The Danger
   The B-side of the "That'll Be The Day" 'single' (see above).
5. Paul McCartney Monologue
   Paul talking with Mark Lewisohn in 1994 about the band's early recording days.
6. Hallelujah, I Love Her So
   Recorded in Paul's home in 1960, this Ray Charles cover features Stuart Sutcliff on bass.
7. You'll Be Mine
   A Lennon/McCartney original, featuring outrageous vocals by Paul and a clever spoken-word middle by John. Recorded c. 1960 at Paul's home.
8. Cayenne
   An instrumental written by Paul and recorded in his home c. 1960.
9. Paul McCartney Monologue
   A 1962 interview with Paul discussing the sessions with Tony Sheridan.
10. My Bonnie
    Recorded with Tony Sheridan in 1961 and issued as a single credited to 'Tony Sheridan & The Beat Brothers' - the single which brought them to the attention of Brian Epstein.
11. Ain't She Sweet
    Recorded during the Tony Sheridan sessions but without Sheridan, in 1961.
12. Cry For A Shadow
    An instrumental written by Harrison/Lennon. Recorded during the 1961 Tony Sheridan sessions, but without Sheridan.
13. John Lennon Monologue
    1971 interview with John discussing the band's relationship with Brian Epstein.
14. Brian Epstein Monologue
    An extract from the audio version of Brian Epstein's autobiography "A Cellar Full Of Noise".
15. Searchin'
    Taken from the infamous (failed) 1962 audition with Decca Records. Captured live in mono.
16. Three Cool Cats
    Another track form the Decca audition, Live in mono.
17. The Sheik Of Araby
    A third track from the Decca audition tape, live in mono.
18. Like Dreamers Do
    A Lennon/McCartney original taken from the Decca audition tape, 1962, recorded live in mono.
19. Hello Little Girl
    The final track presented from the Decca audition tape, recorded live in mono. One of the over 100 songs claimed to have been written by Lennon/McCartney before "being noticed".
20. Brian Epstein Monologue
    Another excerpt from Epstein's autobiogrpahy "A Cellar Full Of Noise"
21. Besame Mucho
    Recorded in 1962 during the audition with George Martin's Parlophone Records.
22. Love Me Do
    Another track taken from the Parlophone audition, with an audibly nervous Paul on vocals.
23. How Do You Do It
    Recorded as a potential first single for Parlophone in 1962, but never issued.
24. Please Please Me
    Taken from the third session with Parlophone for use as a single, recorded in 1962 with drummer Andy White.
25. One After 909 (False Starts)
    Takes 3 and 4 recorded in March, 1963, showcasing the pressures of being on the road.
26. One After 909
    Edit mix of takes 3 and 4, in complete form.
27. Lend Me Your Comb
    Recorded for the BBC for the fifth edition of "Pop Go The Beatles" in July, 1963. Previously unreleased.
28. I'll Get You
    Recorded October 13, 1963 for the British variety show "Val Parnell's Sunday Night At The London Palladium".
29. John Lennon Monologue
    John Lennon interview with Rolling Stone's Jann Wenner, 1970.
30. I Saw Her Standing There
    The first of five songs taken from the group's first visit to Sweden, recorded live in October, 1963.
31. From Me To You
    Another track recorded live in October, 1963, during their first visit to Sweden.
32. Money (That's What I Want)
    A third track from their first Swedish tour.
33. You Really Got A Hold On Me
    A fourth track from their first Swedish tour.
34. Roll Over Beethoven
    A fifth track from their first Swedish tour.

Disc 2

1. She Loves You
   Taken from their first Royal Variety Show performance, where no other rock group had ever performed, with 40% of the British population tuning in. Recorded November, 1963.
2. Till There Was You
   A touch of comedy from Paul in another track from the Royal Variety Show performance.
3. Twist And Shout
   Introduced with John's famous line, "Would the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands? And the rest of you, if you'll just rattle your jewellery."
4. This Boy
   Recorded December, 1963, from the British comedy series "The Morecambe And Wise Show"
5. I Want To Hold Your Hand
   Also taken from "The Morecambe And Wise Show", December, 1963.
6. Eric Morecambe & Ernie Wise Dialogue
   A comedy skit featuring the Beatles, Morecambe, and Wise.
7. Moonlight Bay
   The Beatles performing with Morecambe and Wise.
8. Can't Buy Me Love
   Take 2, recorded live in the studio (take 4 being the master).
9. All My Loving
   The legendary first performance on the "Ed Sullivan Show" during their incredibly successful first visit to America. Over 73 million people tuned in for the performance.
10. You Can't Do That
    Take 6, recorded in February, 1964 (take 9 being the master).
11. And I Love Her
    Take 2 - the first complete run-through - recorded February, 1964.
12. A Hard Day's Night
    Recorded a week after shooting for the film was completed, this is the complete take 1 (take 9 being the master).
13. I Wanna Be Your Man
    Recorded for their TV special "Around The Beatles" in April, 1964.
14. Long Tall Sally
    Another song recorded for "Around The Beatles", April, 1964. Recorded in one take.
15. Boys
    Recorded for "Around The Beatles" but not used, issued for the first time.
16. Shout
    Another song recorded for "Around The Beatles", April, 1964.
17. I'll Be Back (Demo)
    Take 2, performed in 3/4 time, but breaking down as it was "too hard to sing".
18. I'll Be Back (Complete)
    Take 3, a dramatic change from previous takes, in that it is at a 4/4 tempo.
19. You Know What To Do
    The only recording of this George Harrison composition, a demo recorded in June, 1964.
20. No Reply (Demo)
    A demo recorded in June, 1964, with a little comic relief from Paul and John. It is unknown who is playing the drums on this version.
21. Mr. Moonlight
    Takes 1 and 4 recorded in August, 1964, during the Beatles For Sale sessions.
22. Leave My Kitten Alone
    The last of five takes recorded for Beatles For Sale but never released. Considered as a single for the ill-fated Sessions project.
23. No Reply
    Take 2, recorded September, 1964 (take 8 being the master).
24. Eight Days A Week (False Starts)
    Sequence of takes 1, 2, and 4 - all incomplete - as the band tests different approaches.
25. Eight Days A Week
    Take 5, with a vocal intro, recorded October, 1964 (take 13 being the master).
26. Kansas City/Hey Hey Hey Hey!
    Take 1 of two takes recorded for Beatles For Sale, recorded October, 1964 (take 2 being the master).

"Tonic for the soul," raves Time Magazine. Anthology 2 covers the period of Beatles music where the band was just beginning to expand their horizons, and these songs reflect the processes that the band went through to make their songs unique. Demos, experiments, outtakes, and several live performances from 1965 to 1967 make this probably the most compelling Antholgy volume.

Disc 1

1. Real Love
   As was with "Free As A Bird", "Real Love" was recorded by John as a demo on a tape recorder sitting on top of his piano around 1979. The tape was given to Paul by Yoko and he, George, and Ringo added vocals and instruments in early 1995. The original tape had tape hiss and clicking removed and was sped up to sound more upbeat. The celeste used on the intro is the same celeste used on "Because" from Abbey Road, and the harmonium used is the same one used on "We Can Work It Out".
2. Yes It Is
   A combination of takes 2 and 14 (take 14 being the eventual master) recorded during Help! sessions in under five hours, "Yes It Is" was left off of the film's soundtrack and instead used as a B-side for the "Ticket To Ride" single.
3. I'm Down
   The previously unreleased take 1, turning out "pretty darn good" in Paul's words, take 7 being the master.
4. You've Got To Hide Your Love Away
   A mix of takes 1, 2, and 5 (take 9 being the master), in which take 1 breaks down early and some studio talk (including a little rhyme by John) preceding take 2, the song itself being take 5.
5. If You've Got Trouble
   Written by Paul for Ringo to sing on Help!, only one take of "If You've Got Trouble" was recorded and vocal and other overdubs were added. However, they were not happy with the song and it was scrapped, with Ringo singing "Act Naturally" for the film instead.
6. That Means A Lot
   Recorded for Help! in two takes spanning over a month apart, this is take 1 which was ultimately shelved. The song was given to singer PJ Proby and reached #24.
7. Yesterday
   With recording completed in two takes, the orchestral overdubs added to take 2, this version of "Yesterday" is the previously unreleased take 1. Paul can be heard instructing guitar chords to George, although the album's linear notes suggest George may not be playing.
8. It's Only Love
   Take 2 with a false start from take 3 preceding it, featuring only guitars and vocals (the master being take 6).
9. I Feel Fine
   Taken from the group's August 1, 1965 appearance on the Sunday night British program "Blackpool Night Out", their second and last performance.
10. Ticket To Ride
    Another track from the August 1 concert for "Blackpool Night Out".
11. Yesterday
    A third selection from their second "Blackpool Night Out" concert. This is the first ever stage performance of "Yesterday".
12. Help!
    A fourth track from the second "Blackpool Night Out" appearance.
13. Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby
    Recorded at the Beatles historic first concert at Shea Stadium in New York.
14. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
    Take 1 (the master being a remake recorded nine days later) featuring the sitar, but considerably slower. This version was recorded under the name "This Bird Has Flown".
15. I'm Looking Through You
    The original recorded in nine hours and featuring vocal overdubs on a basic rhythm track, this early version is missing the chorus ("Why, tell me why...").
16. 12-Bar Original
    A favorite for bootleggers (who frequently mislabeled it "12-Bad Original"), "12-Bar Original" was an instrumental track written by all four Beatles for inclusion on Help!, only because at the time it was recorded there were not enough tracks to fill the album. John and Paul both brought several classics, however, and the song was dropped.
17. Tomorrow Never Knows
    Take 1 recorded after a three-month vacation from filming and recording, featuring the same elements as the master (take 3), but slightly different.
18. Got To Get You Into My Life
    Take 5 which is merely a shadow of the master (take 9), as it does not include some of the lyrics or vocal tracks and none of the orchestration.
19. And Your Bird Can Sing
    The unreleased take 2 (take 10 being the master), in which the band breaks out in uncontrollable giggling fits.
20. Taxman
    The full take 11, which was reduced into take 12 and issued as the master. This version features a few added lines and a different ending than the master.
21. Eleanor Rigby (Strings Only)
    Take 14, which was originally reduced to take 15 and overdubbed with Paul's vocals, this is the orchestral score written by George Martin featuring 4 violinists, 2 cellists, and 2 viola players.
22. I'm Only Sleeping (Rehearsal)
    An instrumental demo which was nearly erased from the session tape.
23. I'm Only Sleeping (Take 1)
    Recorded as one of five mono takes recorded after the master had been established, this remake of "I'm Only Sleeping" is previously unreleased.
24. Rock And Roll Music
    After completing Revolver, the Beatles performed five shows at the Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo, two of which were recorded by NTV, a Japanese television company. This Chuck Berry cover was recorded on June 30.
25. She's A Woman
    Also taken from the Tokyo performances (during which the name Revolver was chosen for their new album) along with "Rock N' Roll Music" (see above).

Disc 2

1. Strawberry Fields Forever (Demo Sequence)
   A series of takes recorded by John on his acoustic guitar at home. Features the basic sound, the first verse, and chorus.
2. Strawberry Fields Forever (Take 1)
   Recorded during their first sessions back in the studio together in five months - and after renouncing touring forever - take 1 of "Strawberry Fields Forever" is significantly different than both the demo and the master.
3. Strawberry Fields Forever (Take 7 & Edit Piece)
   The master being an edit of takes 7 and 26 (with the first minute being take 7 and the rest take 26 slowed down slightly), this is the entire take 7 with the familiar drum track dubbed onto the end (an extended version featuring remixed vocals - notably the "cranberry sauce" sequence).
4. Penny Lane
   The third song recorded during the Sgt. Pepper sessions, this version of "Penny Lane" is a special Anthology mix of several takes, including several instrumental tracks which had broken down.
5. A Day In The Life
   Another Anthology mix, featuring pieces of takes 1, 2, and 6 as well as some additional unmentioned takes. Features an interesting count-in by John and the basic 32-bar count-in which was overdubbed with an orchestral score in the master before Paul's "woke up/fell out of bed" bridge.
6. Good Morning Good Morning
   The basic track (take 8) which was overdubbed with additional vocals and sound effects and eventually became the master (take 11).
7. Only A Northern Song
   A mix of takes 3, 12, and some unmarked vocals. Although recorded during Sgt. Pepper's sessions and intended for inclusion on the album, "Only A Northern Song" did not surface until 1969's Yellow Submarine.
8. Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite! (Takes 1 & 2)
   The first takes, both of which broke down but feature some insightful studio conversation which established the direction of the song.
9. Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite! (Take 7)
   The basic track to which all of the overdubs were added (as take 9). Features some prodding by George Martin and some remixed instrumentals near the end of the track.
10. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
    A mix specially prepared for Anthology including the best of tracks 6, 7, and 8.
11. Within You Without You (Instrumental)
    The instrumental track without vocals, including Indian instruments such as the tamboura, tabla, dilruba, and swaramandal along with an overdub recorded a week later featuring violins, cellos, and George's sitar.
12. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)
    Recorded in one session, with take 9 being the master, this version is the basic take 5 with Paul's guide vocal. Overdubs were added later.
13. You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)
    Recorded over a two-year period, starting in 1967 and continuing sporadically until it's release in 1970 as the b-side to "Let It Be", the original version of "You Know My Name" was over 6 minutes, later trimmed to around 4. This mix features more of the song but is not the complete track as recorded, as there are several parts on the released master not on this version.
14. I Am The Walrus
    The basic track, take 16, that was fortified with strings, vocals, and sound effects. This version features just the band and John singing, without the overdubs.
15. The Fool On The Hill (Demo)
    Recorded 3 weeks prior to the taping for Magical Mystery Tour, sounding very different from the master and without a completed set of lyrics.
16. Your Mother Should Know
    An experimental arrangement by Paul.
17. The Fool On The Hill (Take 4)
    Closer to the demo version than the final master, take 4 of "The Fool On The Hill" still did not feature a completed set of lyrics. This version taped nearly 3 weeks after the demo was recorded.
18. Hello Goodbye
    Take 16, featuring many overdubs and extra instrumentation not used on the master, which, like this version, was overdubbed onto the basic track 14.
19. Lady Madonna
    Remixed from a different take (take 3 and 4) than the released master.
20. Across The Universe
    Recorded during the "Lady Madonna" sessions but unreleased until it appeared the WWF charity album. This is take 2, lacking several overdubs that the master featured.

Covering the years 1968-1970, Anthology 3 features songs written and recorded during the group's trip to India in which they completed study with the Maharishi, as well as other demos and rehearsals from The Beatles, Abbey Road, and Let It Be. Many tracks are demos recorded by the song's writer, several at George's Esher home. There is precious little material from the famed 'Get Back sessions' that could have been included rather than the special remixes, but volume 3 features an incredible look at a band at the end of their storybook careers.

Disc 1

1. A Beginning Martin
   An orchestral piece written by George Martin originally for inclusion on the White Album as an intro piece to Ringo's "Don't Pass Me By". Later used in the film "Yellow Submarine".
2. Happiness Is A Warm Gun Lennon/McCartney
   An acoustic demo recorded by John during the famous Esher sessions. Includes the 'I need a fix' and 'Mother Superior jumped the gun' sections but not the 'Happiness is a warm gun' section.
3. Helter Skelter Lennon/McCartney
   Distinctly different from the master, this version of "Helter Skelter" (take 2) is a slow, driving tune shortened to 5 minutes from over 12 minutes in its original form.
4. Mean Mr. Mustard Lennon/McCartney
   Demo recorded at Esher featuring a bridge not used in the final version.
5. Polythene Pam Lennon/McCartney
   Demo recorded by John at Esher, with vocal gibberish in place of the unfinished lyric.
6. Glass Onion
   Demo recorded at Esher, again, with vocal gibberish in place of unfinished lyric.
7. Junk
   Demo recorded at Esher but never recorded by the Beatles - instead apprearing on Paul's solo debut McCartney.
8. Piggies
   Demo recorded at Esher, featuring a double-tracked vocal by George and different lyrics than the released version
9. Honey Pie
   The final Esher demo presented on Anthology, with lyrics slightly different than the finished version.
10. Don't Pass Me By
    Take 5 featuring vocal and basic instrumental track, without the fiddle.
11. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
    Fortified with session players (on 3 saxophones and conga drums) and scrapped in favor of a remakerecorded the following week.
12. Good Night
    A recorded rehearsal, remixed with the ending of the master (take 34), with some studio talk discussing the direction of the song.
13. Cry Baby Cry
    Take 1 featuring a basic instrumental track and vocals.
14. Blackbird
    Featuring Paul only on an acoustic guitar (and no bird sound effects), this is take 4, with the master being take 32.
15. Sexy Sadie
    The basic instrumental track - take 6 - fading out near the end becase it was lacking a final coda.
16. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
    Demo recorded by George on his acoustic guitar and Paul on organ, featuring an additional verse not used in the master.
17. Hey Jude
    Preceeded by some studio chat, this is a simple studio rehearsal which is somewhat stripped down.
18. Not Guilty
    Although worked on for 3 days, "Not Guilty" was not included on the White Album. Presented here is take 102.
19. Mother Nature's Son
    Take 2 (the master being take 26) featuring some studio chat and a basic track.
20. Glass Onion
    Mono mix featuring some additional sound effects placed by John which were ultimately left off the master, including an closing loop of BBC soccer commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme elling, "It's a goal!", which was dropped in favor of an orchestral score written by George Martin.
21. Rocky Raccoon
    Take 8 (take 10 being the master) with some misspoken lyrics by Paul.
22. What's The New Mary Jane
    Originally conceived by John for use on the White Album, then rejected, then considered as a B-side for the Plastic Ono Band to "You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)", "What's The New Mary Jane" was never issued except on bootleg discs. This is take 4, featuring John and George as well as Yoko and Mal Evans on sound effects.
23. Step Inside Love/Los Paranoias
    Recorded during a jam during sesions for "I Will", "Step Inside Love" was written for Cilia Black for her BBC TV program. The jam extended into "Los Paranoias" at the suggestion of John.
24. I'm So Tired
    A mix of takes 3, 6, and 9 (the master being take 14), recorded during the end of the White Album sessions.
25. I Will
    Take 1 (the master being take 67 featuring the same elements as the released version.
26. Why Don't We Do It In The Road
    Take 4, performed solo by Paul on acoustic guitar. The master was take 5 with several overdubs and all instruments except drums (played by Ringo) played by Paul.
27. Julia
    The final track recorded for the White Album, this is take 2 featuring John searching for the right structure for the song. The master was take 3.

Disc 2

1. I've Got A Feeling
   Featuring Billy Preston on keyboard, this version of "I've Got A Feeling" was recorded in the basement of the Beatles office building on Savile Row in London. Also filmed for use in the 'Let It Be' film.
2. She Came In Through The Bathroom Window
   Another song recorded during the Savile Row sessions, but not used on the Let It Be album, instead, later recorded for Abbey Road.
3. Dig A Pony
   A Savile Row take with the intor "All I want is...", which was later cut for the final version.
4. Two Of Us
   Another Savile Row take recorded with paul and John on vocals.
5. For You Blue
   According to the Anthology linear notes, all takes of "For You Blue" were recorded on Jan. 25, 1969, but the master featured a rerecorded vocal by George almost a year later on Jan. 8, 1970.
6. Teddy Boy
   A rehearsal for a song never issued by the Beatles, instead, used on Paul's debut McCartney. Features some intersting vocals by John.
7. Medley: Rip It Up/Shake, Rattle, And Roll/Blue Suede Shoes
   The only oldies medley of dozens rehearsed by the Beatles during Let It Be rehearsals released on Anthology, although many were later found on bootlegs
8. The Long And Winding Road
   The basic track to which Phil Spector added orchestration for the Let it Be album, to Paul's dismay. Noted as the version that 'nature intended'.
9. Oh! Darling
   Recorded during the Savile Row sesions but unissued until Abbey Road, the beginning of this rehearsal of "Oh! Darling" is faded out due to misoperation of the recording machine.
10. All Things Must Pass
    Frequently performed during Let It Be rehearsals, "All Things Must Pass" was not used on any Beatles album, rather was recorded by George for his first solo album of the same name.
11. Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues
    An obscure Buddy Holly cover which was the B-side of "Words Of Love" which was recorded by the Beatles for Beatles For Sale in 1964. One of many Holly tunes recorded during these sessions.
12. Get Back
    This version was the final number performed during the band's legendary rooftop concert on January 30, 1969. Notably, it is the final public performance by the Beatles.
13. Old Brown Shoe
    An elaborate demo recorded by George using 2 overdubs of guitar and vocals.
14. Octopus's Garden
    Take 2 with some studio chat from take 8 (the master was take 32). Written shortly after completion ofthe White Album sessions.
15. Maxwell's Silver Hammer
    Take 5, without the anvil sound effect and some additional vocals (the master was take 21 with some vocal overdubs.
16. Something
    A solo demo recorded by George, just before Joe Cocker's version (which preceded the Beatles version).
17. Come Together
    Take 1 (the master being take 9 with further overdubs) featuring John on vocal, clapping his hands and playing tamborine.
18. Come And Get It
    Recorded by Paul in less than an hour as a demo for Apple recording artists Badfinger for use as their first single. The song was a huge hit.
19. Ain't She Sweet
    Performed during recordings for "Sun King", the jam that included this version of "Ain't She Sweet" also featured two other Gene Vincent songs. Also recorded during the band's Hamburg sessions with Tony Sheridan.
20. Because
    Features the nine vocals (three each by Paul, John, and George) recorded in three separate takes, but without the instrumentation. Previously released on several bootlegs.
21. Let It Be
    This is historic as it features part of Paul's original presentation of the song to the rest of the band. Also features some remixed orchestration and studio chat by John.
22. I Me Mine
    From the band's final session, for which John was absent, which turned out "I Me Mine" as it was used on the Let It Be album.
23. The End
    A remix featuring additional guitar solos by paul, George, and John, and a more prominent orchestral piece.

More showcases even more unreleased material than the officially released Anthology trilogy, including a rare recording of "Blue Moon Of Kentucky", which was performed by George, Paul, and Ringo during the "Free As A Bird" sessions.

Disc 1
1. Puttin' On The Style/Blue Moon Of Kentucky
Recorded by The Quarrymen in 1957 and Paul, George, and Ringo in 1995

2. Some Days
Recorded in Liverpool, 1960

3. Wildcat
Recorded in Liverpool, 1960

4. Matchbox
Recorded in Liverpool, 1960

5. Take Good Care Of My Baby
From the failed 1962 Decca audition

6. To Know Her Is To Love Her
From the failed 1962 Decca audition

7. Dream Baby
Recorded for the BBC, 1962

8. Ask Me Why
Recorded for the BBC, 1962

9. A Picture Of You
Recorded for the BBC, 1962

10. Red Hot
Recorded in Hamburg, 1962

11. I Saw Her Standing There
Recorded in Hamburg, 1962

12. Beautiful Dreamer
Recorded for the BBC, 1962

13. Catswalk
From a 1962 rehearsal at The Cavern

14. There's A Place
take 2

15. Thank You Girl
take 1

16. In The Studio
noted as "Anthology bloopers"

17. I'm In Love
demo

18. One And One Is Two
demo

19. Long Tall Sally
Recorded in Washington, DC 1964

20. And I Love Her
"outfake" - merely a single tracked vocal

21. A Hard Day's Night
take 4

22. I'm Happy Just To Dance With You
Recorded for the BBC, 1964

23. If I Fell
Taken from a 1964 performance at The Hollywood Bowl

24. Kansas City
Recorded live

25. I'm A Loser
Recorded live

26. Act Naturally
Recorded live

27. Baby's In Black
Recorded live

28. I'm Down
Recorded live

29. Dizzy Miss Lizzy
Recorded in Atlanta, 1965

Disc 2
1. John Lennon Poetry

2. Yesterday
Without string arrangement

3. We Can Work It Out
Outtakes mix

4. For No One

5. Tomorrow Never Knows

6. And Your Bird Can Sing

7. Strawberry Fields Forever
take 4

8. A Day In The Life

9. She's Leaving Home
mono mix

10. Hello Goodbye
take 1

11. Spiritual Regeneration
Recorded during Rishikesh trip

12. Child Of Nature
demo

13. Sour Milk Sea
demo

14. Helter Skelter
mono mix

15. I'm So Tired

16. "New Song" Session Medley
From the Get Back sessions

17. Rocker/The Walk

18. Jamming With Heather

19. Something
take 37

20. You Never Give Me Your Money

21. Free As A Bird
different mix

Packaged strikingly similar to the regular Anthology albums. Features a 16 page booklet.

Disc 1
1. I´ll Always Be In Love With You
recorded in Liverpool, May 1960

2. I´ll Follow The Sun
recorded in Liverpool, May 1960

3. One After 909
1960 rehearsal, recorded in Liverpool, May 1960

4. Hello Little Girl
recorded in Liverpool, May 1960

5. Love Of The Loved
recorded at the Decca audition, London, January 1 1962

6. I Saw Her Standing There
recorded during rehearsal at the Cavern Club, Liverpool, late March 1962

7. One After 909
recorded during rehearsal at the Cavern Club, Liverpool, late March 1962

8. Some Other Guy
recorded live at the Cavern Club, Liverpool, August 22 1962

9. A Taste Of Honey
recorded live at the Star Club, Hamburg, December 31 1962

10. I Saw Her Standing There
take 2, recorded at EMI Studios, London, February 11 1963

11. Misery
recorded at EMI Studios, London, February 11 1963

12. From Me To You
recorded at EMI Studios, London, March 5 1963

13. Talkin' 'Bout You
recorded at the BBC Broadcasting House, London, March 16 1963

14. Bad To Me
recorded at Dick James Publishing Studio, May 1963

15. Don't Bother Me
recorded at EMI Studios, London, September 12 1963

16. This Boy
recorded at EMI Studios, London, October 17 1963

17. medley: Love Me Do/Please Please Me/From Me To You/She Loves You/I Want To Hold Your Hand
recorded at IBC Studios, London, April 19 1964

18. Can´t Buy Me Love
recorded live at Wembley Empire Pool, London, April 26 1964

19. I Should Have Known Better
recorded at BBC's Paris Studio, London, July 17 1964

20. You Can´t Do That
recorded live at the Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, August 23 1964

21. I´m A Loser
recorded at EMI Studios, London, August 14 1964

22. She´s A Woman
take 2, recorded at EMI Studios, London, October 8 1964

23. I Feel Fine
take 1, recorded at EMI Studios, London, October 18 1964

24. I Feel Fine
take 5, recorded at EMI Studios, London, October 18 1964

25. That Means A Lot
recorded at EMI Studios, London, March 30 1965

26. Help!
recorded at EMI Studios, London, April 13 1965

27. The Night Before
recorded at BBC's Piccadilly Theatre, London, May 26 1965

28. Baby's In Black
recorded live at the Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, August 29-30 1965

29. Norwegian Wood
take 2, recorded at EMI Studios, London, October 21 1965

30. Day Tripper (instrumental)
recorded at EMI Studios, London, October 16 1965

Disc 2
1. Yellow Submarine
recorded at EMI Studios, London, May 26 and June 1 1966

2. Here, There And Everywhere
recorded at EMI Studios, London, June 16 1966

3. Yesterday
recorded live at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, August 29 1966

4. Strawberry Fields Forever (orchestral score)
recorded at EMI Studios, London, December 15 1966

5. Good Morning Good Morning
demo recorded by John at 'Kenwood', Weybridge, Surrey, January 1967

6. It's All Too Much
recorded at De Lane Lea Studios, May 25-26 1967

7. Your Mother Should Know
take 1, recorded at Chappell Recording Studio, London, August 22 1967

8. Aerial Tour Instrumental
recorded at EMI Studios, London, September 8 1967

9. Lady Madonna
demo, recorded at EMI Studios, London, autumn 1967

10. Christmas Time (Is Here Again)
recorded at EMI Studios, London, November 28 1967 (music); December 6 1966 (greetings). From the "Free As A Bird" single

11. The Inner Light (instrumental)
recorded at EMI Recording Studio, Bombay, India, January 10 1968

12. Revolution
demo recorded at George's home in Esher, May 1968

13. Back In The USSR
demo recorded at George's home in Esher, May 1968

14. Not Guilty
demo recorded at George's home in Esher, May 1968

15. "Weird Album" Session
recorded at EMI Studios, London, June to October 1968

16. Happiness Is A Warm Gun
recorded at EMI Studios, London, September 23-25 1968

17. Heather
recorded at EMI Studios, London, November 1968

18. Goodbye
recorded at EMI Studios, London, December 1968

19. Two Of Us
rehearsal, recorded at Twickenham Film Studios, London, January 1969

20. Get Back
rehearsal, recorded at Twickenham Film Studios, London, January 1969

21. Suzy Parker
recorded at Twickenham Film Studios, London, January 1969

22. Let It Be
session medley recorded at Twickenham & Apple Studios, London, January 1969

23. I Want You (She´s So Heavy)
recorded at Trident Studios, London, February 21 1969

24. Oh, I Need You
recorded at Trident Studios, London, February 21 1969

An attempt by Capitol to release the biggest-selling album of all time, Beatles 1 features 27 singles which reached #1 in the UK's Record Retailer chart or the US's Billboard chart (or both). Each song is listed in the booklet with photos of several 45 sleeves from around the world and track info, such as which take number was issued and the date it was recorded. The album was launched simultaneously with the band's official website, www.thebeatles.com, which features even more info on each of the album's tracks, including interactive, virtual tours of the recording studio and never-before seen photos. The album is the first greatest hits package since 1982's 20 Greatest Hits and was aimed specifically at the younger, 'digital' generation in hopes of introducing the Beatles to an even larger audience.

Click on the song titles for detailed information including song backrounds, recording dates, chart positions, special notes, and much more.