1970 Orig THE BEATLES LET IT BE - Lennon McCartney
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1970 FIRST PRESSING *VINYL*
THE BEATLES
Let It Be
...USA - RED Apple Records - AR 34001
MINTY CLEAN Original 1970 first pressing VINYL on the RED Apple label with thick gatefold cover...with the track "Maggie Mae" being credited as "P.D." or public domain on the label and this "error" was not corrected on the first pressings (see down below for more details)
When the Beatles went into the studio in 1968 to record this album, the title was to be called Get Back. As that was what the band wanted to do, get back to their roots and old ways of recording. They even brought in with them one of the very first penned Lennon/McCartney songs to re-record, "One After 909" - which turned out fine, and decided to film the making of the album. Unfortunately things did not turn out well. The band was as far apart as ever and as George Martin put it, they worked on songs more like they were doing solo projects and used each other as hire hands. Tensions ran high, fights caught on film and George Harrison even quit the band for a few days. They finally gave up on the whole album. Spector was later hired to salvage what was left on the many tapes.
The album was not released till after they had broke up in 1970, and the title was rename Let It Be, which by that point made more sense. But there is still some great music found on here. "Let It Be", "Get Back" and "The Long And Winding Road" are just a few true classics that show up. Still, Paul McCartney was angry about "...Winding Road" and the way it was re-recorded by Spector. Several songs ended up with different versions like "Across The Universe" and "Get Back", since their singles were produced and released by George Martin. The intended ending for "Get Back", which was used on the single, is almost never heard today since on the album's cut Spector used the ending that was recorded when the Beatles played the song live at their roof top concert. "Dig it" was another song that was gutted by Spector, too bad, the long version is a good one. But overall I think Phil edited the songs nicely. John Lennon also shows why he should have played more lead guitar for the Beatles with a real nice job at it on Paul's "Get Back", and a fine slide guitar on George's "For You Blue".
There's also an interesting label error on authentic copies that can boost the value a little. The original 1st pressings of the LP credit the song 'Maggie Mae' as simply 'PD' (or Public Domain). Since approximately 4,000,000 copies had been pressed ready for release this error was not corrected for some time. Soon before the LP went out of print a small second run was done, this time having the credit to 'Maggie Mae' as the names of all four Beatles.
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Two of Us (3:27)
Recorded: January 31, 1969 at Apple Studios, London, England
John Lennon - lead vocal, acoustic guitar
Paul McCartney - lead vocal, acoustic guitar
George Harrison - lead guitar
Ringo Starr - drums - Dig a Pony (3:54) Recorded: January 30, 1969 on the rooftop of Apple Studios, London, England
John Lennon - lead vocal, lead guitar
Paul McCartney - bass guitar, harmony vocal
George Harrison - rhythm guitar
Ringo Starr - drums
Billy Preston - organ - Across the Universe (3:49) Recorded: February 4, 1968 at Abbey Road, London, England with overdubbing on February 8, 1968
Re-produced and remixed by Phil Spector in March, 1970
John Lennon - lead vocal, acoustic guitar, lead guitar, organ
Paul McCartney - piano
George Harrison - sitar
Ringo Starr - maracas
George Martin - organ (with Lennon)
Session musicians - strings, choir (overdubbed by Phil Spector) - I Me Mine (2:26) Recorded: January 3, 1970 at Abbey Road, London, England
Re-produced and remixed by Phil Spector on April 1, 1970
Paul McCartney - piano, harmony vocal
George Harrison - lead vocal, acoustic guitar, lead electric guitar
Ringo Starr - drums
Billy Preston - organ
Session musicians - strings (overdubbed by Phil Spector) - Dig It (0:50) Recorded: January 26, 1969 at Apple Studios, London, England
John Lennon - lead vocal
Paul McCartney - piano
George Harrison - lead guitar
Ringo Starr - drums
Billy Preston - organ - Let It Be (4:03) Recorded: January 31, 1969 at Apple Studios, London, England with overdubs added April 30, 1969 and January 4, 1970
Re-produced and remixed by Phil Spector in March, 1970
John Lennon - bass guitar, harmony vocal
Paul McCartney - lead vocal, piano
George Harrison - lead guitar, harmony vocal
Ringo Starr - drums
Billy Preston - organ
Session musicians - orchestra (overdubbed by Phil Spector)
Linda McCartney - backing vocals (on single release only) - Maggie Mae (0:41) Recorded: January 24, 1969 at Apple Studios, London, England
John Lennon - lead vocal, acoustic guitar
Paul McCartney - acoustic guitar, harmony vocal
George Harrison - bass guitar, harmony vocal
Ringo Starr - drums - I've Got a Feeling (3:38) Recorded: January 30, 1969 on the rooftop of Apple Studios, London, England
John Lennon - lead vocal, lead guitar
Paul McCartney - lead vocal, bass guitar
George Harrison - rhythm guitar
Ringo Starr - drums
Billy Preston - electric piano - One After 909 (2:55) Recorded: January 30, 1969 on the rooftop of Apple Studios, London, England
John Lennon - lead vocal, lead guitar
Paul McCartney - lead vocal, bass guitar
George Harrison - rhythm guitar
Ringo Starr - drums
Billy Preston - electric piano - The Long and Winding Road (3:38) Recorded: January 31, 1969 at Apple Studios, London, England.
Re-produced and remixed by Phil Spector on April 1, 1970
John Lennon - bass guitar
Paul McCartney - lead vocal, piano
Session musicians - choir, strings, harp, drums (overdubbed by Phil Spector) - For You Blue (2:33) Recorded: January 25, 1969 at Apple Studios, London, England
John Lennon - steel guitar
Paul McCartney - bass guitar, piano
George Harrison - lead vocal, acoustic guitar
Ringo Starr - drums - Get Back (3:07) Recorded: January 27, 1969 at Apple Studios, London, England
John Lennon - lead guitar
Paul McCartney - lead vocal, bass guitar
George Harrison - rhythm guitar
Ringo Starr - drums
CONDITION: The thick gatefold cover is "EX" (excellent) very nice, no problems -- 38 years old first pressing covers, being dark, are usually found with moderate to a lot of wear...this cover has been well preserved and is stiff and solid.
The vinyl on RED Apple Records is "M-" visually all shiny on both sides without marks or scratches, overall plays fantastic !
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
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All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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