BEATLES – ANTHOLOGY EXTRA: ANNIVERSARY EDITION (3 CD)

Description

30th anniversary edition features newly remastered tracks, including newly discovered and never-before-seen recordings.
It also includes a newly edited and expanded version of all 89 tracks,
including newly released original demos and newly upgraded stereo demixes and remixes, all of which will be available in 2026.

The Beatles
Anthology Project, a long-planned project chronicling the history of The Beatles from their origins to their breakup, was announced in 1995 as a trilogy of rare albums, books, and video works, attracting the attention of Beatles fans worldwide. The trilogy of albums chronicles the band’s history from pre-debut to their breakup, revealing previously unreleased studio outtakes, TV recordings, and live concert recordings. The project also features two new songs, “Free as a Bird” and “Real Love,” based on recordings left behind by John Lennon. The final new track in the trilogy, “Now and Then,” remained unreleased at the time, but was finally released in 2023 for the first time in 27 years. It still garnered attention as “The Beatles’ final new song.” Unreleased Beatles songs were previously planned for release on the album “Sessions,” but were shelved. Unofficially released in the 1980s on albums like “Ultra Rare Tracks” and “Understanding Past Masters,” this “Anthology” project, a trilogy of albums and a video, garnered attention at the time as a culmination of previously unreleased audio and video material. However, the “Anthology” project is a carefully curated collection, and there are still many unreleased recordings from Abbey Road Studios and live recordings and video footage from around the world, many of which are still unreleased. Future releases, including new discoveries, are anticipated.

[Anthology 3: Anniversary Edition]
This 30th Anniversary Edition of “Anthology Extra” features newly added material not previously included in the “Anthology 1-3” series. It also includes newly discovered outtakes and demos, a total of 89 tracks, including new material not previously included in the highly anticipated “Anthology 4” series. Like previous releases, the sound quality has been improved over the originals, and the album features uncut editing and AI-edited demixing, converting mono to true stereo. This must-see “extra” edition features newly discovered and previously unreleased material, all remastered and remastered. The releases are presented in chronological order, beginning with five demos of original compositions recorded at Paul’s home in 1960, none of which are covers. This historic record reveals that, as Paul stated in the film “Let It Be,” he was already composing music on a daily basis at this time. The 1962 Hamburg Star Club live performance, recorded after Ringo joined the band, is recorded in a newly restored stereo demix. It features a selection of familiar Beatles tracks, including later live repertoire, original recordings, and covers, allowing you to hear the differences between them. The following three 1963 demos are newly discovered recordings, previously rumored to exist at auction. They include the Cavern recording of “Misery,” the complete recording of “Love of the Loved,” “What Goes On,” and the longest version of “If I Fell.” Many of the other studio outtakes have also been converted from their original mono versions to stereo demixes, with variations in track order and editing. These familiar outtakes have also been updated in recent years, and a selection of previously unreleased material not included on the official box set is also noteworthy. Finally, the three new tracks added as part of the Anthology Project—”Free as a Bird,” “Real Love,” and “Now and Then”—are fully restored and remixed versions, distinct from the controversial official mixes. Of course, these are new original remixes that are different from those included in this anniversary series. The jacket design is subtly different from the original, featuring unfinished prototypes and rough designs. This “extra” release, a must-have for Beatles collectors, compiles previously unreleased tracks and is a sequel to the 2026 30th Anniversary Edition of “The Beatles Anthology.”

[3-CD set with obi strip, imported original pressing]

CD1
1. THE ONE AFTER 909
2. HELLO LITTLE GIRL
3. WELL DARLING
4. SOME DAYS
5. YOU MUST WRITE EVERY DAYS
Demo Recording Paul’s House, Forthlin Road Liverpool, UK Circa July 1960 (mono)
6. TWIST AND SHOUT
7. KANSAS CITY / HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY!
8. ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN
9. LEND ME YOUR COMB
10. ASK ME WHY
11. I SAW HER STANDING THERE
12. EVERYBODY’S TRYING TO BE MY BABY
13. A TASTE OF HONEY
14. MATCHBOX
15. MR. MOONLIGHT
16. BESAME MUCHO
17. TILL THERE WAS YOU
18. LONG TALL SALLY
Live at the Star Club, Hamburg, Germany December 1962 (stereo)
19. MISERY (cavern demo 1963)
20. LOVE OF THE LOVED (demo 1963)
21. WHAT GOES ON (full demo 1963)
Newly Discovered Demo Recordings 1963 (mono)
22. I SAW HER STANDING THERE (take 9)
23. MISERY (take 7)
24. THERE’S A PLACE (take 5/6)
Abbey Road Studio, London, UK 11 February 1963 (stereo)
25. FROM ME TO YOU (take 5)
26. THANK YOU GIRL (take 5)
Abbey Road Studio, London, UK 13/14 March 1963 (stereo)
27. MONEY (THAT’S WHAT I WANT) (take 5 / stereo mix)
28. HOLD ME TIGHT (take 29)
29. DON’T BOTHER ME (take 11-13)
30. YOU REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME (separate vocal tracks)
31. THIS BOY (separate vocal stereo remix)
Abbey Road Studio, London, UK 18 July 1963 (stereo)
32. IF I FELL (acoustic demo)
John’s Home Demo Recording 1963 (mono)
33. LUCILLE (live at the BBC)
BBC Radio “Saturday Club” London, UK 5 October 1963 (No Voiceover)

CD2
1. CAN’T BUY ME LOVE (take 2/3&4)
EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, France 29 January 1964 (stereo)
2. AND I LOVE HER (take 2)
3. A HARD DAY’S NIGHT (take 7)
Abbey Road Studio, London, UK February – March 1964 (stereo)
4. I FEEL FINE (take 1/5)
5. SHE’S A WOMAN (take 1 monitor mix)
Abbey Road Studio, London, UK 18 October 1964 (stereo)
6. HELP! (take 10)
7. ANOTHER GIRL (take 1)
8. I’VE JUST SEEN A FACE (take 6)
9. WAIT (take 4)
Abbey Road Studio, London, UK April – June 1965 (stereo)
10. WE CAN WORK IT OUT (take 1)
11. NORWEGIAN WOOD (THIS BIRD HAS FLOWN) (take 4)
12. GIRL (take 2)
Abbey Road Studio, London, UK October – November 1965 (stereo)
13. SHE SAID, SHE SAID (acoustic demo)
14. HOLD ON, I’M COMING (acoustic demo)
John’s Home Demo Recordings 1966 (mono)
15. PAPERBACK WRITER (new stereo mix / no fadeout)
16. RAIN (new stereo mix / no fadeout)
17. GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE (second version / new stereo mix)
18. I’M ONLY SLEEPING (extra backwards guitar)
19. AND YOUR BIRD CAN SING (take 10 / vocal overdub)
20. FOR NO ONE (take 10)
21. YELLOW SUBMARINE (take 1)
22. YELLOW SUBMARINE (take 4 / correct speed)
23. I WANT TO TELL YOU (take 3)
24. I WANT TO TELL YOU (take 4)
25. SHE SAID, SHE SAID (take 3)
Abbey Road Studio, London, UK April – June 1966 (stereo)
26. STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER (acostic demo takes 1-7)
John’s Demo Recordings 1965-1966
27. A DAY IN THE LIFE (take 6 / minus overdub)
28. BEING FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR.KITE! (take 4/5)
29. LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS (take 6/7/8)
30. SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND (REPRISE) (take 8)
Abbey Road Studio, London, UK November 1966 – April June 1967 (stereo)
31. ALL TOGETHER ON THE WIRELESS MACHINE (BBC radio)
BBC “Where It’s At” Kenny Everett at Abbey Road Studio, London, UK 25 November 1967 (stereo)
32. MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR (video mix 1988)
Abbey Road Studio, London, UK April 1967 / remix 1988 (stereo)

CD3
1. HELLO GOODBYE (take 2)
2. I AM THE WARLUS (extended mix / no fadeout)
Abbey Road Studio, London, UK Septerber – October 1967 (stereo)
3. IT’S ALL TOO MUCH (complete version)
Abbey Road Studio, London, UK May-June 1967 (stereo)
4. STEP INSIDE LOVE (acoustic demo)
Chappell Recording Studios, London, UK 21 November 1967 (stereo)
5. SOUR MILK SEA (electric demo)
George’s Home, Kinfauns, Esher, Surrey, UK 31 May 1968 (stereo)
6. OB-LA-DI, OB-LA-DA (guide vocal mix)
Abbey Road Studio, London, UK July 1968 (stereo)
7. REVOLUTION (take 1 soundtrack)
Twickenham Film Studio, London, UK 4 September 1968 (stereo)
8. HONEY PIE (take 1)
9. LONG LONG LONG (naked version)
Abbey Road Studio, London, UK October 1968 (stereo)
10. YOU KNOW MY NAME (LOOK UP THE NUMBER) (lounge backing)
Abbey Road Studio, London, UK 17 May 1967 / 30 April 1969 (mono)
11. BECAUSE I KNOW YOU LOVE ME SO
12. I ME MINE
13. ACROSS THE UNIVERSE
14. GET BACK
15. MEAN MR. MUSTARD
16. MAD MAN
Twickenham Film Studio, London, UK 2-16 January1969 (stereo)
17. LOVE ME DO
Apple Studio, London, UK 28 January 1969 (stereo)
18. OCTPUS’S GARDEN (TV version 1969)
UK ITV “With A Little Help From My Friends” TV Special 25 December 1969 (stereo)
19. SOMETHING (take 37)
20. GOLDEN SLUMBERS / CARRY THAT WEIGHT (take 13)
21. HER MAJESTY (take 3)
Abbey Road Studio, London, UK 18 August 1969 (stereo)
EXTRA TRACKS
22. FREE AS A BIRD (new vocal fixed version)
23. REAL LOVE (new vocal fixed version)
24. NOW AND THEN (naked version)

Original Compiled by GOLDIES / Remastered by Granny Smith