RUBBER SOUL
NEW SPECIAL EDITION OUT OCTOBER 2ND
Celebrate Rubber Soul, The Beatles' groundbreaking 1965 album that redefined pop music.
Explore the collection of 10 music formats and an exclusive merch range, celebrating this timeless classic.
Rubber Soul Album, Newly Mixed by Giles Martin and Sam Okell, Presented in New Stereo Mix, Original Mono Mix, Capitol US Album version + Dolby Atmos Mixes;
Expanded with Never Before Released Session Recordings and Demos + the contemporary Single: ‘Day Tripper’ and ‘We Can Work It Out’
Available to Pre-order Now on Multiple LP, CD, and Blu-ray Formats
‘Michelle (Take 1)’ Out Now
NORWEGIAN WOOD (THIS BIRD HAS FLOWN)
(SECOND VERSION - TAKE 2)
The first version of what was then called “This Bird Has Flown” was recorded on the opening day of the Rubber Soul sessions, with George introducing the sitar to the track. The band were not happy with this version, so nine days later they taped three more performances.
Rather than opening with an instrumental version of the verse melody, as the final recording does, this arrangement begins with George’s double-tracked sitar playing the tune of the bridge section.
Rubber Soul - Special Edition Super Deluxe: 5LP + 7" Single Box Set + Posters + Art Cards
Special Edition Super Deluxe: 4CD Box Set + Posters + Art Cards
Rubber Soul - Special Edition Zoetrope
(Official Stores Exclusive)
Rubber Soul - Special Edition Deluxe: 2LP
Rubber Soul - Special Edition Deluxe: 2CD
Rubber Soul - Blu-ray Edition
Rubber Soul - Special Edition Standard 1LP
Rubber Soul - Special Edition Standard 1CD
Digital
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The Beatles Release Rare Recording ‘Day Tripper (Songwriting Work Tape)’
The ‘Day Tripper (Songwriting Work Tape)’ offers a rare glimpse into the earliest stages of the song, capturing John Lennon and Paul McCartney working together at John’s home, Kenwood, in Weybridge, Surrey. At this stage, the iconic riff that would come to define ‘Day Tripper’ had yet to be written.
Initially based on an old folk song John had written the previous month, the recording captures the pair developing the song together, highlighting the fun they had when writing as a duo. John and Paul can be heard laughing as they work through the song, with John later making reference to the high level of sound being captured on tape.
The final version of ‘Day Tripper’ was completed during an eight-hour studio session, making this songwriting work tape a fascinating insight into both the creative process behind one of The Beatles’ most enduring songs and the enjoyment John and Paul found in working together.
Michelle (Take 1)
A previously unreleased recording of "Michelle" is available to stream now.
'One of John’s tutors would have parties and at one of these, sitting over in the corner, there was the troubadour in a black sweater with his guitar doing Jacques Brel songs. So I used to pretend to be French, and I had this song that turned out later to be “Michelle”.’ - Paul McCartney
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