Ultra Rare Trax Vols. 1&2 Remastered

(1) I SAW HER STANDING THERE (TAKE 2) * (Lennon-McCartney) STEREO

Recorded on Feb. 11th 1963 from "PLEASE PLEASE ME" session. Continued from warming up, they start a great Live performance in the studio. John makes a mistake with some lyrics and Paul makes a mistake was some bass lines. No echo effects.

(2) ONE AFTER 909 (TAKE 2) * (Lennon-McCartney) STEREO

Recorded on March 5th 1963, from "FROM ME TO YOU" session. Composed by John Lennon in the late 50's - early 60's in the period of THE QUARRYMEN (pre-Beatles). Released on LET IT BE album in 1970, but this take is absolutely different.

(3) SHE'S A WOMAN (TAKE 2) * (Lennon-McCartney) STEREO

Recorded in Sept. - Oct. 1964. No lead guitar, piano, or additional overdubbed vocals. No fade-out at the end. Very primitive version.

(4) I'M LOOKING THROUGH YOU (TAKE 1) * (Lennon-McCartney) STEREO

Recorded in Oct. 1965, from "RUBBER SOUL" session. No chorus made yet. Beginning with percussion, vocals on single track. No fade out at the end.

(5) IF YOU'VE GOT TROUBLES ** (Lennon-McCartney) STEREO

Previously unreleased song. Recorded in Oct. 1965, from "RUBBER SOUL" session. Ringo Starr on lead vocals. (

6) HOW DO YOU DO IT? * (Murray) MONO

Previously unreleased song by The Beatles. Recorded on Sept. 4th 1962, from "PLEASE PLEASE ME" session. Prepared as a second single, but never released.

(7) PENNY LANE * (Lennon-McCartney) MONO

Recorded on Dec. 29th, 1966. Basically the same version as on "Rarities" album, but including dialogue, and Paul's count in the beginning. An absolutely different MONO MIX!

(8) STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER ** (Lennon-McCartney) STEREO

There are two takes for STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER. The previously released version consists of take A & B with controlled speed, and it is also remixed. This version on this disc it take II, with a different mix. Recorded in December 1966.

(9) FROM ME TO YOU * (Lennon-McCartney) STEREO

Recorded on March 4th-5th 1963, beginning with Paul's count "1,2,3,4", no harmonica. Absolutely different.

(10) BESAME MUCHO (Velasquez-Skylar) MONO

Basically unreleased song. Recorded on June 6th, 1962, with Pete Best on Drums. A different take than "Decca Tapes"

(11) THE FOOL ON THE HILL ** (Lennon-McCartney) STEREO

Recorded in Sept. 1967, Demo version. Paul performs solo with the piano.

(12) PAPERBACK WRITER * (Lennon-McCartney) STEREO

Recorded in April 1966. Beginning with Paul's count "1,2,3,4!" on the right channel. Same as the single, but different mix, no echo effects on vocals, and no fade-out at the end.

(13) CAN'T BUY ME LOVE * (Lennon-McCartney) STEREO

Recorded on Jan. 29th 1964. Absolutely different with no echo and wonderful choral vocals by John & George. Paul makes mistakes on some lyrics; supposed to be THE BEST TAKE!

(14) THERE'S A PLACE (TAKES 3 & 4) * (Lennon-McCartney) STEREO

Recorded on Feb. 11th 1963, from "PLEASE PLEASE ME" session. Absolutely different with no harmonica or piano. Great live performance in the studio!

(15) THAT MEANS A LOT ** (Lennon-McCartney) STEREO

Previously unreleased song; recorded in Feb. 1965, from 2nd "HELP!" session. Paul McCartney on lead vocals.

(16) DAY TRIPPER (TAKES 1 & 2) * (Lennon-McCartney) STEREO

Recorded on Oct. 16th 1965. Begins with instrumental without tambourine or lead guitar. Absolutely different, supposed to be the first basic. Not complete. Take 2 starts with Paul's count "1,2,3,4". Basically same version as the previously released one, but no additional vocals dubbed by Paul and no fade-out at the end.

(17) I AM THE WALRUS ** (Lennon-McCartney) MONO

Recorded in Sept. 1967, from "MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR" sessions. Un-edited long version without strings, bass guitar, choral, or side vocals.

(18) MISERY (TAKE 1) * (Lennon-McCartney) STEREO

Recorded on Feb. 11th, 1963, from "PLEASE PLEASE ME" session. Absolutely different without piano or echo effects.

(19) LEAVE MY KITTEN ALONE * (John, Turner & McDongal) MONO

Previously unreleased song; recorded on Aug. 5th 1964, from "FOR SALE" session. John Lennon on lead vocals.

(20) WE CAN WORK IT OUT ** (Lennon-McCartney) STEREO

Recorded on Oct. 20th 1965. Beginning with Paul's count "1,2,3,4!" and has louder keyboards sound. Vocals on both channels with fade-out at the end.

(21) A HARD DAY'S NIGHT * (Lennon-McCartney) STEREO

Recorded on April 16th, 1964, from "A HARD DAY'S NIGHT" sessions. Live performance in the studio. Absolutely different with acoustic or gat guitars, or piano.

(22) NORWEGIAN WOOD (THIS BIRD HAS FLOWN) (TAKE 4) * (Lennon-McCartney) STEREO

Recorded in Oct. 1965, from "RUBBER SOUL" sessions. Basically same as the released take, but with two false starts and John's comment: "I showed ya!" at the end. George Martin (Erek's note: actually Norman Smith) replies, "Great, fine!" Un-edited version.

* Taken from an original master.
** Taken from an original acetate.
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