MINT JAPAN - Beatles - Rarities

Absolutely mint still shrink w/ OBI ! Was sealed, owner opened but never played.

The "Rarities" album released in the UK in 1979 is a compilation of rare and previously unreleased Beatles tracks, similar to the U.S. version but with a different selection of songs. It was released as part of the "Beatles Collection" box set, which was a special release that featured several Beatles albums, including this rarities compilation.

Rarities (UK) - 1979

1. Album Details:

   • Title: Rarities
   • Artist: The Beatles
   • Release Date: March 14, 1979
   • Label: Parlophone (UK)
   • Producer: Various (depending on the track)

2. Content:

   • Rare Tracks: This version of "Rarities" includes different tracks compared to the U.S. release, focusing on rare mixes and previously unreleased material from The Beatles' catalog.
   • Track List Highlights:
     • "Love Me Do" (Original Single Version) – The first single released by The Beatles, featuring Ringo Starr on drums.
     • "P.S. I Love You" (Single Version) – The B-side to the original "Love Me Do" single, featuring an alternate mix.
     • "Please Please Me" (Single Version) – The single version of the song from their debut album.
     • "From Me to You" (Single Version) – The original version of this early Beatles hit.
     • "Thank You Girl" (Single Version) – The B-side of the "From Me to You" single.
     • "Yes It Is" (Single Version) – The B-side of the "Ticket to Ride" single.
     • "The Inner Light" (Single Version) – The B-side of the "Lady Madonna" single.
     • "You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)" (Non-LP B-side) – A quirky non-album track.
     • "Across the Universe" (Unreleased Mono Version) – An alternate version from the "Let It Be" sessions.
     • "Wild Honey Pie" (Unreleased Mono Version) – An outtake from the "White Album" sessions.

3. Significance:

   • Collector’s Appeal: The UK version of "Rarities" is highly sought after by collectors due to its unique track listing and limited release.
   • Compilation Context: This album was released as part of a larger box set, which also included other Beatles albums and was designed to cater to dedicated fans and collectors.

4. Track Listing (UK Version):

   1. "Love Me Do" – 2:24
   2. "P.S. I Love You" – 2:04
   3. "Please Please Me" – 1:59
   4. "From Me to You" – 1:57
   5. "Thank You Girl" – 2:02
   6. "Yes It Is" – 2:42
   7. "The Inner Light" – 2:36
   8. "You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)" – 4:22
   9. "Across the Universe" – 3:48
   10. "Wild Honey Pie" – 1:56