This copy is in exceptional condition, and is likely the nicest copy you’ll ever see. The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. wasn't simply an album; it gave the intangible yearnings of youth a voice and a face (actually, four voices and four faces), and it created a parallel world where escape was only a turntable away. Two weeks later, it peaked at #1 where it remained eleven consecutive weeks, eventually replaced by The Beatles' Second Album. Free shipping. Following in the footsteps of the great fan newsletters of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, Meet the Beatles...for Real is a Beatles fan club for all fans of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. Capitol determined that for their first album they would only include original and fresh material. ", "American album certifications – The Beatles – Meet The Beatles! Sgt. in dark brown print. Stream Tracks and Playlists from Meet The Beatles on your desktop or mobile device. [9] It was certified Gold by the RIAA on 3 February 1964, and 5× Platinum on 26 December 1991.[10]. and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. contains nine of that album's 14 songs, cutting out almost all the covers (all the better for publishing rights, but also an effective showcase of the group's talents; it's hard not to view the inclusion of the one remaining cover, "Till There Was You" from The Music Man, as a way to illustrate how Meet the Beatles! The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. Meet the Beatles! This item: Meet The Beatles by The Beatles Vinyl $325.00. meet the beatles! Sold by Multilingual Books and Records and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. Those were Beatles original songs and not cover versions of songs done by other artists with exception of "Till There Was You". Perhaps as a result of the Vee-Jay release, Liberty Music Shops advertised in the New York Times of 12 January 1964 that Meet the Beatles! Seller 99.3% positive. “MEET THE BEATLES!” (ST 2047) Released January 20th, 1964 “Ground-breaking”…this term could probably not be used to describe many albums in the history of the recording business. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. In Britain, Parlophone was already releasing their second Beatles album With the Beatles and had issued several singles which were not included on any UK albums with the exception of the first two ("Please Please Me"/"Ask Me Why" and "Love Me Do"/"PS I Love You"). capitol st-2047 stereo released: 1/20/64 east coast, #3 cover second label variation without "produced by george martin" credit print (cap2047.sc1a, spizer). wasn't the first Beatles album released in the U.S. (that would've been Introducing the Beatles, on Vee Jay), but as the first Beatles album released by Capitol Records, it was indeed the LP where many millions of Americans were introduced to the Fab Four.As an introduction, there could hardly have been one better. A Beatles Fan Club for fans by a fan. Get all the lyrics to songs on Meet the Beatles! Meet The Beatles is the collectable edition of title Meet The Beatles! It is the second pressing of this album, and it emanates from the west coast. was issued on CD again, individually and included in the Beatles boxed set The U.S. Albums, wherein although following the running order for Meet the Beatles!, contained the UK mono and stereo mixes. harvnb error: no target: CITEREFWhitburn2010 (, Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies, "Meet the Beatles! "She Loves You" had been issued in America on the Swan label and also sold poorly. $75.00. The reason why is because while the sound quality itself is fairly good, some tracks are loud compared to others, which requires constant adjustment. On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport, greeted by scores of screaming, swooning fans who rushed the gate to catch a glimpse of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr as they took their first steps on American soil. $120.00 + $5.50 shipping. cover is beautiful near mint minus. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band [LP][2017 Stereo Mix] by The Beatles Vinyl $20.69. THE BEATLES Meet the Beatle LP Record 12inch Analog Capitol Securey Packed Vinyl. capitol t-2047 mono released: 1/20/64 east coast, #2 cover. at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962, The Beatles (The Original Studio Recordings), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Meet_the_Beatles!&oldid=1015410462, Short description is different from Wikidata, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Certification Table Entry usages for Canada, Pages using certification Table Entry with shipments figures, Certification Table Entry usages for United States, Pages using certification Table Entry with shipments footnote, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz release group identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 1 April 2021, at 09:37. For most Americans, the first time they set a phonograph needle on a Beatles album, it would have been side 1 of Meet the Beatles, and I am convinced that it hooked a generation. Meet the Beatles was key to their success in America. - The Beatles - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic", "500 Greatest Albums of All Time Rolling Stone's definitive list of the 500 greatest albums of all time", "A Basic Record Library: The Fifties and Sixties", "How Many Records did the Beatles actually sell? The album was included in Robert Christgau's "Basic Record Library" of 1950s and 1960s recordings, published in Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies (1981). is a studio album by the English rock band the Beatles, released as their second album in the United States. ", Recording Industry Association of America, "The Beatles Chart History (Billboard 200)", "Canadian album certifications – The Beatles – Meet The Beatles", Extracts from the Film A Hard Day's Night, Extracts from the Album A Hard Day's Night, Live! slightly more of a frenetic rock & roll record than its parent LP -- there isn't much R&B or as many ballads -- which, at the time, made it an appropriate soundtrack for the wild heyday of Beatlemania but, as the years have passed, the emphasis on joyous, exuberant rock & roll means that Meet the Beatles! Contributors. Seller 99.9% positive. Here you will find true stories of fans meeting The Beatles, as well as photos that capture those FAB moments. It was the group's first American album to be issued by Capitol Records, on 20 January 1964 in both mono and stereo formats. meet the beatles! In Stock. MEET THE BEATLES T2047 Capitol Records with BONUS 8x10 Picture. Directed by Paul Saltzman. 177 Followers. The Rarest & Creepiest Vinyl Record I've ever seen "4:14; Lists. FREE Shipping. In 2003, Meet the Beatles! The Beatles US Capitol Vinyl Collection: Meet The Beatles! THE BEATLES MEET THE MONO 1964 12" VINYL ROCK LP ALBUM RECORD. It sold 4,045,174 copies by 31 December 1964, and 4,699,348 copies by the end of the decade. The group, whose best-known line-up comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, are regarded as the most influential band of all time. Meet the Beatles! Meet The Beatles!, the band’s first LP on Capitol Records, was released in America on 20 January 1964. This edition with "Beatles!" They were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and popular music's recognition as an art form. 92 on the album chart for the week ending 1 February 1964. A few determined Beatles fans made those dreams come true. the beatles meet the beatles capitol compact 33 rpm 1964 7 jukebox ep sxa 2047 . [A 50th Anniversary release of the album included both mono and stereo mixes of the original. The fact that this is an import, however, will influence any future purchases I make. The Beatles ‎– Meet The Beatles! It would be easy to consider Meet The Beatles - Live to be a tribute album of sorts, yet it’s far beyond that, resounding as if they’d gotten the notion of opening the show with “Little Child,” and then simply and relentlessly moved on from one Beatle song to another without forethought or planning, playing like there’s no tomorrow, playing like this is their last live show ever. In 2014, Meet the Beatles! wasn't the first Beatles album released in the U.S. (that would've been Introducing the Beatles, on Vee Jay), but as the first Beatles album released by Capitol Records, it was indeed the LP where many millions of Americans were introduced to the Fab Four. Details. The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. was ranked number 59 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Meet the Beatles! wasn't the first Beatles album released in the U.S. (that would've been Introducing the Beatles, on Vee Jay), but as the first Beatles album released by Capitol Records, it was indeed the LP where many millions of Americans were introduced to the Fab Four. Free shipping. Meet the Beatles! Largely comprised of material released on their second U.K. LP, With the Beatles -- the album art offers a blue-tinted spin on that late-1963 release -- Meet the Beatles! [5] The songs "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "This Boy" are in a duophonic [fake] stereo, as Capitol had not been provided proper stereo mixes. With a line-up comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they are regarded as the most infl… read more View full artist profile was ranked number 59 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time,[3] and 53 in a 2012 revised list. Today, Meet the Beatles! While the Beatles' first two British albums each contained 14 tracks, in the American market albums were typically limited to 12 tracks and it was expected for albums to include the current hit single. vinyl and labels are solid vg++. Free shipping. $288.23. The group, whose best-known line-up comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, are regarded as the most influential band of all time. recorded by Beatles. By November 1963, the Beatles had already recorded over 35 songs for EMI's UK Parlophone label, while Capitol Records in the US planned to release an album and a single, and more at a later date. Description. MEET THE BEATLES CAPITOL ST 8-2047 CLUB EDITION 1969 LP 33RPM VG+. Decca Records Pressing Plant, Pinckneyville pressings denoted by "P" at the end of matrix # or a "2" in runouts and a 1" pressing ring.. Capitol contracted out to Decca and supplied the labels, same labels as this Scranton pressing Meet The Beatles! 4 Tracks. All tracks written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, except where noted. The other five songs would appear on Capitol's next American LP, The Beatles' Second Album, released in April 1964. (1964) 21:01; The Beatles, MEET THE BEATLES ALBUM. " Listen to Meet The Beatles | SoundCloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create.. Rugby. Seller 100% positive. note different pressing ring size. Meet the Beatles answers those questions and more as it examines the ways the lives of John, Paul, George, and Ringo were inextricably tied to the cultural revolutions their music helped inspire. The revisions make Meet the Beatles! are duplicated from its nearest UK counterpart album With the Beatles. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. still sounds fresh and exciting on its own terms. could appeal to parents) in a quest to trim the LP down to 12 songs. is a collectible in danger of becoming forgotten, if not for the diligence of Beatles fans around the world. The cover featured Robert Freeman's iconic portrait of the Beatles used in the United Kingdom for With the B… It topped the popular album chart on 15 February 1964 and remained at number one for eleven weeks before being replaced by The Beatles' Second Album. [8], In the U.S., the album debuted at No. Meet the Beatles! The first three tracks on the album include the December 1963 Capitol single "I Want to Hold Your Hand" along with the record's B-sides both in the United States, "I Saw Her Standing There," and in the UK with "This Boy" from the original November 1963 release. The remaining five tracks from With the Beatles were songs originally recorded by other artists. $99.99. ST 2047, Brian Gardner press, RIAA #3 on cover. There was fear that the remakes would turn Americans off of the Beatles. The US rights to the Beatles' first 14 tracks were held by Vee Jay Records along with a few others. Recorded in England. In 2004, the album was released on compact disc in both stereo and mono as part of The Capitol Albums, Volume 1 box set. $70.00 + $4.00 shipping. Director Paul Saltzman returns to India as he reminiscences his time with the Beatles while they were on a spiritual retreat under the mentorship of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1968. had the misleading tagline “The First Album by England’s Phenomenal Pop Combo” on its cover, but Capitol were slow to recognise The Beatles’ potential, having rejected their singles throughout much of 1963, and only taking notice once Beatlemania was firmly established in the UK. cover remains in original shrinkwrap. Offered for sale is a still sealed U.S. stereo first pressing of Meet the Beatles, issued in 1964 on Capitol Records. The cover featured Robert Freeman's iconic portrait of the Beatles used in the United Kingdom for With the Beatles, with a blue tint added to the original stark black-and-white photograph. was available for purchase, an ad not authorised by Capitol.[2]. After constantly rejecting requests by both Brian Epstein and George Martin to release Beatles records in the United States, in November 1963 EMI label head Sir Joseph Lockwood sent a deputy to Los Angeles ordering EMI's subsidiary, Capitol Records, to commence promoting and releasing Beatles records in the United States. The album opened the floodgates, leaving American Beatles fans spoilt for … The other nine tracks on Meet the Beatles! ]. Ball The Beatles Japan Box Meet. is a studio album by the English rock band the Beatles, released as their second album in the United States. In 2003, Meet the Beatles! decca pressing with 'decca records' sticker adhered to front cover, and accompanied by the mega-rare hybrid labels creating undocumented two "bmi" publishing credits variation. [4] In 2004, the album was released for the first time on compact disc in both stereo and mono as part of The Capitol Albums, Volume 1 box set, containing the original US stereo and mono mixes. MEET THE BEATLES Many Beatles fans only dreamed of one day meeting the FAB FOUR. A marketing stroke of genius, that first side stands with the greatest sides of any album in rock music. They were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and popular music 's recognition as an art form. Neither "I Want to Hold Your Hand" nor "This Boy" had appeared on album at the time in the UK, while "I Saw Her Standing There" had been the lead-off track to the band's debut album. The back cover does list George Martin as the producer on the lower left corner. This is a great compilation of the Beatles first 2 big albums. Seller 100% positive. What was added to the With the Beatles material are three of the Beatles best early songs: their American breakthrough single "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and its U.K. B-side ballad "This Boy," plus "I Saw Her Standing There" from their U.K. debut Please Please Me (this song was the B-side of "I Want to Hold Your Hand" in the U.S.). It was the group's first American album to be issued by Capitol Records, on 20 January 1964 in both mono and stereo formats. Enjoy! Meet the Beatles! With Jane Asher, The Beatles, Jenny Boyd, Pattie Boyd. As an introduction, there could hardly have been one better. As an introduction, there could hardly have been one better. The Beatles, which had been delayed for release for various reasons since the previous summer. It topped the popular album chart on 15 February 1964 and remained at number one for eleven weeks before being replaced by The Beatles' Second Album. 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