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  • Audio CD (1 Nov 1988)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Enhanced
  • Label: Parlophone
  • ASIN: B000002UAI
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 18,135 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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2. I'm A Loser
3. Baby's In Black
4. Rock 'n' Roll Music
5. I'll Follow The Sun
6. Mr Moonlight
7. Kansas City/Hey Hey Hey Hey
8. Eight Days A Week
9. Words Of Love
10. Honey Don't
11. Every Little Thing
12. I Don't Want To Spoil The Party
13. What You're Doing
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Amazon.co.uk Review

Banged out in a hurry for the 1964 Christmas market, Beatles for Sale sometimes sounds it, loaded with ill-conceived covers and some of John Lennon's most self-loathing lyrics. On the other hand, the people doing the banging-out were the Beatles, whose instincts for what worked musically were so strong that they could basically do no wrong--any record that has "Baby's in Black", "I Don't Want to Spoil the Party" and the delectable "Eight Days a Week" on it is only "minor" in the most relative sense. And, though their voices had been frazzled a bit by constant touring, they revved them up for some joyous shouting, and indulged their fondness for American country in subtle, playful ways. --Douglas Wolk


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A testament to the abundance of perseverance and talent within the Beatles' ranks, their fourth album was recorded in and around a busy North American and British tour schedule. BEATLES FOR SALE also marked their last full-length release loaded with cover songs, as the Fab Four moved towards writing more of their own material. Interspersed between Beatles classics such as "Eight Days a Week" and the Dylan-inspired "I'm a Loser" are faithful renditions of songs by Buddy Hollyand Carl Perkins (featuring the only lead vocals by Ringo Starr and George Harrison on this album). The frenetic, inspired take on Chuck Berry's "Rock And Roll Music" is only superseded by a tremendous medley of "Kansas City" and "Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey", that finds Paul McCartney's exuberant vocals comparing admirably to his hero Little Richard, providing a vibrant centrepiece on BEATLES FOR SALE.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Hindsight is such an exacting science !!, 11 Jan 2008
By R. Woosey "Bobster" (Cheshire, UK) - See all my reviews
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I have read a lot of the reviews of this album by astro-physicists and marine biologists studying the ancient history of 1960's music, and noted their quaintly officious tones about this being the worst Beatles Album ever.
Well, it may not be their best, but it was recorded when such luminary critics were probably not even born !!
I was part of that era, and bought it when it was still only available on vinyl (remember, all those grooves revolving around at 33 r.p.m. ??), and I still listen to that music with an 18 year old's excitement & wonderment !!
The music wasn't contemporary rocket science, but the performances were, and that's what made them great.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Flawed, but criminally underrated, 16 April 2009
By C. J. Cunningham "Beatle Nut Bowie Nut" (Milton Keynes, Bucks UK) - See all my reviews
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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.
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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR..., 18 Sep 2001
By Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle) - See all my reviews
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Coming on the heels of the highly touted, critically successful album, "A Hard Day's Night", this one pales somewhat in comparison. It is still certainly worthy of note, however, as are all albums put out by The Beatles, and it a very good album by any measure.

Here, only eight of the fourteen tracks were penned by the Lennon/McCartney songwriting duo, but they demonstrate an interesting shift in style, showing more depth, maturity, and complexity. From the somewhat dark, pensive "I'm a Loser" to the dramatic lament of "Baby's in Black", followed by the pop ballad, "I'll Follow the Sun", it is clear that The Beatles are forging in a somewhat new direction.

The other six tracks on this CD are pop and rock standards upon which The Beatles have placed their signature imprimatur. Juxtaposed with the Lennon/McCartney songs, it makes for an interesting, quirky, listening experience. As with all CDs by The Beatles, no music collection should be without it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
Great I really enjoy listening to this as itwas my favourite of all the Beatles LP's
Published 2 days ago by Mrs. S. Harris

5.0 out of 5 stars Beatles Forever!
I have waited years to get this CD and it was well worth the wait. I have been a devoted fan since it's release all those years ago and it still sounds as fresh as the day it was... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Ms. D. Ezard

5.0 out of 5 stars Beatles STILL For Sale
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. Read more
Published 22 days ago by B. R. Goodman

4.0 out of 5 stars excelente album
simplemente decir lo agradable que resulta la escucha de este trabajo,lo he oido infinidad de veces y no me cansaria nunca ,rock and roll,kansas city,ufffff que grandes canciones... Read more
Published 22 days ago by Vicenteenriqueziglesias

5.0 out of 5 stars beatles For sale
A fantastic album....if Mr moonlight and Words of love had been taken off and replaced by I feel fine and she's a woman, you'd be calling this an all time classic... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Christopher Lees

3.0 out of 5 stars Now a pleasure to listen to
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. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Martin Slater

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a Beatles album - almost enough said!
Are there any bad Beatles albums or any that haven't stood the test of time? The answer is "No". If you compare Beatles for Sale with some of the others it's probably not a 5 star... Read more
Published 1 month ago by 60's refugee

4.0 out of 5 stars An aural awakening
Well after years of waiting we finally have the Beatle's albums re-mastered and sounding as fresh as they were recorded last week. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Alan

4.0 out of 5 stars Quick Reviews!
Of the trilogy of Beatles albums which feature many covers this may be the best. It is certainly better than With The Beatles, and about equal to Please Please Me, depending on... Read more
Published 2 months ago by carlosnightman

5.0 out of 5 stars Beatles for Sale Yes!
Oh what a nostalgic trip! I thought I had forgotten some of these, and then I put the CD on and sang along with gusto. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. D. L. Weideman

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