THE BEATLES STORY STBO-2222 (-64) US STEREO

 

 A 2-LP issue carrying a great historical value, but not all fun to listen to. A mishmash of interviews, press events and episodes of their songs, either original or orchestrated, mostly with voice-over commentaries and separate comments taking up too much of the time. It turns out more about The Beatles than with them. To me the only interesting musical piece here is the around thirty second portion of "Twist And Shout", which would be the first live segment from the band on vinyl. The rest of the snippets just fillers. The interviews with the guys and some of their fans is fun to listen to the first time, though not necessarily something you long to return to over and over. I guess this issue was a must for many fans back then as it reached #7 on Billboard and was certified gold in US. But with all that's been since its value today lays more in it being a part of the original US Capitol catalogue and therefore collectible, or as a time machine, a chance to get back to when it all happened. Also issued on vinyl in Canada, Japan, Taiwan and a couple of South American countries. Japan CD on Capitol (STBO 2222) as "mini LP" in paper sleeve. This copy is not a first press as the label has the longer "subsidiary" rim text. It came with label as shown here in a glossy fold/out cover with band pics inside. (BÄ*) (YZÄ*) (LGÅ*)