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Complete Details on Beatles' 'Rubber Soul' Special Editions - Out Oct. 2

As promised, the Beatles have posted all the details on their upcoming Rubber Soul editions. All editions are available via the official Beatles site . Here we go: Today, UMG and Apple Corps Ltd are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of an expanded Special Edition of The Beatles’ landmark 1965 album Rubber Soul. Newly mixed by producer Giles Martin and engineer Sam Okell, the collection presents the album in stunning new stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes, alongside the original mono mix, the original Capitol US Album version, and expanded with previously unreleased session recordings and home demos, and the contemporary double A-side single, Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out. ‘Michelle (Take 1) is available to listen to here now. First released on 3rd December 1965, Rubber Soul marked a pivotal moment in The Beatles' evolution. Arriving at the end of a remarkable year that saw John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr reach artistic and commerc...

Artifacts: Original Dezo Hoffman Beatles photo contact sheets

Via Heritage Auctions : Two 10" x 8" b&w photo sheets, each containing twelve 2.25" square images made from original Kodak Safety Film negative strips. One of the sheets consists of twelve images of Ringo seated and the others gathered around and includes the shot used for the American "I Want To Hold Your Hand" picture sleeve. This one has small red numbers handwritten on each image and a "Copyright Photo/ Dezo Hoffman Ltd. rubber stamp on the verso. It is in Very Fine condition with only light wear. The other contact sheet consists of three standing gag shots and nine images of them seated in four different chairs. There are numbers and crop marks on various of these images. Multiple rubber stamps on the verso, both Dezo Hoffman's and Rex Features Ltd. Wear and light creases, Very Good. The third item is a glossy postcard-size photo with individual headshot images and facsimile autographs with a Dezo Hoffman stamp on verso.

Are the Beatles Teasing a 'Rubber Soul' Box Set? Sure Looks Like It

The Beatles are using their online channels to tease exciting news with a quote from the tune "Wait" ("It's been a long time, now I'm coming back home...") and imagery that calls to mind the cover art of 1965's Rubber Soul . There's a countdown to a formal announcement, set for tomorrow, on the band's official site . The following images of a box set and double-CD release have leaked online: A Rubber Soul box has long been anticipated by fans, so it wouldn't be a huge surprise if we see some a commemorative release featuring re-mixed, remastered tracks, outtakes, demos and maybe the mono mix. Expect full details tomorrow!

Paul McCartney Receives First-Ever Mercury Prize Nomination

Via Variety : Paul McCartney has received his first-ever nomination for the U.K.’s prestigious Mercury Prize alongside Olivia Dean, Raye and more. The shortlist for the prize, which recognizes outstanding British albums, was unveiled on Thursday. Nominees include McCartney for “The Boys of Dungeon Lane”; Dean for “The Art of Loving”; Raye for “This Music May Contain Hope”; rapper Dave for “The Boy Who Played the Harp”; Irish singer-songwriter Dove Ellis for his debut album “Blizzard”; Florence + the Machine for “Everybody Scream”; pop star Jade for “That’s Showbiz Baby!”; jazz band Knats for “A Great Day in Newcastle”; hip-hop artist Kojey Radical for “Don’t Look Down”; drum and bass revivalist Nia Archives for “Emotional Junglist”; rock band Suede for “Antidepressants”; and the War Child charity compilation “Help(2),” which features Olivia Rodrigo, Arctic Monkeys, Cameron Winter and more. After artists submitted their music for the prize, the shortlisted albums were selected by a 12-s...

I Read the News This Week: Beatles Headlines Roundup

The Sgt. Pepper mono master The Independent : Abbey Road photography exhibition ‘explores almost a century of music history’ A new Abbey Road photography exhibition will explore “almost a century of music history”. ...For the first time, fans will also get a look at the inside of the Sgt Pepper mono master tape, alongside the famous Neumann U48 microphone used on countless vocals, the Studer J37 4-track machine that committed it all to tape, and the piece of pop-art history that is the Sgt Pepper drum designed by Sir Peter Blake. The exhibition will also feature a collection of images taken at Abbey Road Studios by photographers including Jill Furmanovsky, Norman Parkinson and Terry O’ Neill, as well as images from finalists and award winners of the Music Photography Awards. New York Post : Yoko Ono to become the longest homeowner inside NYC’s storied Dakota upon sale of $8M penthouse Yoko Ono has long been known as an artist and an activist — and now the 93-year-old is on the cus...

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