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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 4988006739987 Format: Enhanced, Import Item Dimensions:23 Label: Toshiba EMI Japan Manufacturer: Toshiba EMI Japan Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Toshiba EMI Japan Release Date: February 25, 2002 Studio: Toshiba EMI Japan
Amazon.com: Banged out in a hurry for the 1964 Christmas market, Beatles for Sale sometimes sounds it, loaded with ill-conceived covers and some of John Lennon's most self-loathing lyrics. On the other hand, the people doing the banging-out were the Beatles, whose instincts for what worked musically were so strong that they could basically do no wrong--any record that has "Baby's in Black," "I Don't Want to Spoil the Party" and the delectable "Eight Days a Week" on it is only "minor" in the most relative sense. And, though their voices had been frazzled a bit by constant touring, they revved them up for some joyous shouting, and indulged their fondness for American country in subtle, playful ways. --Douglas Wolk
Album Description: Digitally remastered digipak edition of this classic 1964 album from The Beatles featuring 'Eight Days A Week', 'No Reply', 'I'll Follow The Sun', 'I Don't Want To Spoil The Party' and many more. The album has been remastered at Abbey Road Studios in London utilizing state of the art recording technology alongside vintage studio equipment, carefully maintaining the authenticity and integrity of the original analogue recordings. Within the CD's new packaging, the booklet includes detailed historical notes along with informative recording notes. A newly produced mini-documentary on the making of the album is included as a QuickTime file on each album. The documentary contains archival footage, rare photographs and never-before-heard studio chat from The Beatles, offering a unique and very personal insight into the studio atmosphere. Capitol.
Album Details: Same as USA Version.
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Rating: - Early Beatles. Great songs.
Beatles early fun songs. Mostly originals, with a few good covers. Released at the end of 1964. Music holds up as well today as almost 50 years ago. Can't go wrong.
Rating: - Awesome
Have been a Beatles fan for 37 years (day 1). Can't feel anything but true awe for their music.
Rating: - Stands up with the rest- Yes, including the cover songs
This album is often looked down upon somewhat by many Beatles fans because it contains (GASP!) some cover songs (run for the hills!).
Let me tell you something- John Lennon screaming out "Rock and Roll Music"- Well, it just doesn't get any better than that.
I have little patience for fans that seem to think that each of the earlier Beatles albums were some sort of progression or prelude to Revolver and Sgt. Pepper. Personally, I love all the Beatles albums including the ... Read More
Rating: - Five Stars - No Doubt
It has often been said that The Beatles on this album appear tired, and somewhat uninspirered. If this was so it would not be unnatural, after within two years having recorded four albums and several singles, almost constant touring and with all the buzz around their enormous popularity.
The album title and the bandmembers' own slightly weary attitudes seem to support this theory. However, I will choose to focus on the music which in no way seems tired to me.
Rating: - A transitional moment
Rushed out at the tail end of what had to have been a hellishly busy year for the band--becoming a worldwide phenomenon does leave you with little free time--"Beatles for Sale" has a whiff of a contractual obligation about it. But just a whiff: in the album's eight, mostly downbeat originals, you hear a group making their way toward the second phase of their evolution. Call this a stepping stone to "Rubber Soul," which would follow a year later. It's up to the six cover versions to leaven the mix with ... Read More
- Early Beatles. Great songs.