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| 1. Beatles For Sale Documentary |
| 2. I'm A Loser (2009 - Remaster) |
| 3. Baby's In Black (2009 - Remaster) |
| 4. Rock And Roll Music (2009 - Remaster) |
| 5. I'll Follow The Sun (2009 - Remaster) |
| 6. Mr Moonlight (2009 - Remaster) |
| 7. Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey (2009 - Remaster) |
| 8. Eight Days A Week (2009 - Remaster) |
| 9. Words Of Love (2009 - Remaster) |
| 10. Honey Don't (2009 - Remaster) |
| 11. Every Little Thing (2009 - Remaster) |
| 12. I Don't Want To Spoil The Party (2009 - Remaster) |
| 13. What You're Doing (2009 - Remaster) |
| 14. Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby (2009 - Remaster) |
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As has been noted before, on the cover of Beatles for Sale the band looks, frankly, knackered. And with good reason, too: this was not only their fourth album in two years (and their second in one year), but it had been somehow slotted between touring America several times and making two movies. Its excellence in these circumstances rather makes the time taken between albums by the likes of modern heavyweights – Coldplay and U2, for example – seem like eons. And if from time to time John, Paul, George and Ringo don’t sound as chipper as they did on, say, She Loves You, well… you can’t really blame them.
There’s the full surge of Lennon’s unhappiness in songs like No Reply, I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party and the pretty blatantly spelt-out I’m a Loser. Several of these songs, such as the mad waltz that is Baby’s in Black, bear loud witness to the fact that The Beatles were spending an awful lot of time trundling around the United States, listening to country stations (and thank goodness, as a Beatles album inspired by mid-60s British radio would be an awful thing). Some songs here are covers – the band simply didn’t have time to write enough original material – but, surprisingly, instead of being limp filler, oldies like Kansas City / Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey! and Mister Moonlight are roaringly strong. In fact, the most notable track here – apart from the USA-only single Eight Days a Week – is Lennon’s brilliant, throat-ripping version of Chuck Berry’s Rock and Roll Music, while George Harrison’s comparable love for Carl Perkins makes his cover of Honey Don’t a complete delight.
Beatles for Sale is a transitional album, the group learning their way around studio and becoming more sophisticated. Rubber Soul would see them make another great leap forward (and drop the covers again), but this is a joyous, inventive and exciting album. Especially considering the circumstances it was made in.
--David QuantickFind more music at the BBC This link will take you off Amazon in a new window
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
So much has been written about the Beatles' music, that I'm going to review this CD on a personal level. I'm time travelling back to 1964 when I was 13. It was Christmas time and I had just seen my first view of a girl in a mini-skirt and white boots as I trudged through the miserable weather in Clacton-on-Sea to buy the latest Beatles single, "I Feel Fine". In the shops I saw the new Beatles LP, "Beatles For Sale" but being a schoolboy they weren't for sale to me as I couldn't afford it. After several not too subtle hints about what I would like for Christmas, I remember the joy of receiving the disc at last. All over the festive season that LP was played so many times that it drove other people mad. In later years I was disappointed that the CD release was in mono only as I was so used to hearing the album in that format. At last, after 45 years (ulp), I can hear this great music again, remastered in stereo for the first time. Not only are the songs so good and still sound fresh, but it takes me back to that dismal out-of-season seaside town where the Beatles helped to make Xmas 1964 so memorable. Hard to pick favourite tracks, but as a Paul McCartney track I'd go for "I'll Follow The Sun", and John Lennon would definitely be I'm A Loser". Some things in life should be preserved and shall never die.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This one never makes those 'Top 100 Albums of all time' polls - perhaps deservedly so, but usually on the basis of that well worn cliche about 'product churned out for the Christmas market' That may be true, but find any other band who could 'churn out' something of this quality with such a punishing work rate, whilst trying to cater for the demands of an adoring world. The Beatles were knackered by the end of 1964, let's not forget, they didnt just appear suddenly at the end of 1962, they had been touring relentlessly for many (penniless) years previous. So yes the covers may be a little hit and miss, the lyrics a little cynical and weary (something they are subsequently praised for on The White Album), but this is still a minor work of genius, and way way better than some of the so called efforts of more modern bands, eternally indebted to The Beatles, who cheerfully leave three years at least between albums and tours. Contractual obligation product at it's absolute best. Worth investigation, with a superb sleeve photo too, and one of my favourite Beatle albums of their earlier period.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having bought the original 1988 full collection of CD's in that rather nice wooden box, I started delving into a selection of Beatles albums I'd never heard before. Despite the superb opening track on 'For Sale' I quickly relegated the whole CD to the bottom of the heap. Yes, it is an old album, but the sound of this CD in particular was exceptionally bad, mushy and quite difficult to listen to/enjoy, as has been said before.
Now the remastered version. Well,the difference is astonishing. The old mono version has been replaced with the strange stereo mix of the 60's ( don't worry, the vocals are central and I quite like this myself even through a pair of decent headphones ) but the clarity and general 'punch' of the music is the real highlight. 'Rock and Roll music' for example feels like a virtually new track and the fact that you can now hear the drums is testiment to how bad the original CD was.
Overall, the percussion is louder and crisper, hidden pianos are now heard and the bassline is more prominant, driving what is a very good selection of songs along.
Not the best Beatles album, everyone will have their favorite but with this new sound, this is well worth another listen.
Now the remastered version. Well,the difference is astonishing. The old mono version has been replaced with the strange stereo mix of the 60's ( don't worry, the vocals are central and I quite like this myself even through a pair of decent headphones ) but the clarity and general 'punch' of the music is the real highlight. 'Rock and Roll music' for example feels like a virtually new track and the fact that you can now hear the drums is testiment to how bad the original CD was.
Overall, the percussion is louder and crisper, hidden pianos are now heard and the bassline is more prominant, driving what is a very good selection of songs along.
Not the best Beatles album, everyone will have their favorite but with this new sound, this is well worth another listen.
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gift to myself
I bought this as a LP when i was younger I still have the LP but know i have my CD i luv playing it in the car brought back lots of memory's
Published 3 days ago by janet davie
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Not properly advertised
The disk arrived well packed and in good time. However upon opening my package I find that it is a mono disk! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Nicholas Gray
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A terrific album
This is a terrific album, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. The re-mastering process has breathed new life into these fine recordings and I can thoroughly recommend the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Martin
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beatles
This disc was all i expected great sound, and better constucted than original would have been, vinyl is back for sure.
Published 2 months ago by mike
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Love the Beatles
I just love the Beatles, had all the albums on vinyl and wanted them on CD. I now have them all. Would strongly recommend to any Beatles fan
Published 2 months ago by Mr. PM GILBERT
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!
I just love The Beatles. This CD is excellent and I intend to buy more of their cd's. I remember them from the 1960's.
Published 2 months ago by micralady
5.0 out of 5 stars
Astounding,the best sounds to inspire and very influential!
i felt it best to describe the quality and music some of the greatest beatle hits for a generation ever written.
Published 2 months ago by stuart clifton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beatles for Sale.
Can't think why I never purchased this CD years ago, excellent value for the brass, a boon to any Beatle lovers collection.
Published 3 months ago by Mr. K. F. W. Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Does what it says on the tin, very good.
Does what it says on the tin, very good. Does what it says on the tin, very good. Does what it says on the tin, very good.
Published 7 months ago by Brtian Twigg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beatles For Sale
I had a vinyl copy of this item, and thought I should "upgrade" to CD. I havent had time to play this CD yet. The item arrived within a reasonable time from placing the order.
Published 9 months ago by Hausfrau
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