THE BEATLES / IN JAPAN 1966 (2Blu-ray disc)

[Both Budokan concerts newly uncovered from original master sources]
[Includes 40th anniversary specials "103 Hours with The Beatles" and rare documentaries like "The Beatles: Five Stormy Days in Japan" – first time on disc]
[Japan arrival press conference fully restored with English subtitles]
[All three historical Japanese TV broadcasts (1978, 1980, and 1988) included – some for the first time ever]

The Beatles’ historic and only Japan tour in June 1966. Until now, SGT. Label’s "50th Anniversary Edition" DVD was regarded as the definitive video source for the Japanese concerts. Now, for the first time, this edition is released on Blu-ray in a 2-disc set!

DISC 1 features both surviving Budokan concerts from newly uncovered original master tapes. Unlike the previous TV broadcasts or existing videos, these unedited master versions have no subtitles or overlays. The June 30 concert appears here unedited for the first time ever, finally brought to light after 50 years. The July 1 performance also includes opening acts and is presented in its longest and highest-quality form to date.

Also included are rare TV documentaries from 1966, as well as a fully subtitled recreation of the Beatles’ arrival press conference in Japan. The highly praised 40th anniversary program “103 Hours with The Beatles” is also included, along with the rare documentary “The Beatles: Five Stormy Days in Japan”, appearing here for the first time on disc.

DISC 2 contains all three historical Japanese TV broadcast versions:

The 1978 broadcast of the June 30 show (first time ever aired),

The 1980 version, aired during the canceled Japan tour due to Paul’s arrest (first time ever included here),

And the 1988 broadcast, which featured image enhancements and was highly praised at the time.

Additionally, newly uncovered newsreels and broadcast footage are included as bonus extras.

Altogether, this release includes nearly 8 hours of total content, equivalent to a 4-DVD set, all compiled onto two Blu-ray discs. While matching the contents of the original press DVD release, all audio has been upgraded from Dolby Digital to high-quality PCM.

Presented in a limited edition double-sided printed original jacket by the label.

🎬 This is the ultimate collector’s edition of The Beatles’ legendary Japan concerts — finally available on Blu-ray in the highest possible quality.
A must-have release for every Beatles fan worldwide!

DISC ONE
6.30 EVENING CONCERT ORIGINAL MASTER
OPENING
ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC 
SHE'S A WOMAN
IF I NEEDED SOMEONE 
DAY TRIPPER 
BABY'S IN BLACK 
I FEEL FINE
YESTERDAY 
I WANNA BE YOUR MAN 
NOWHERE MAN 
PAPERBACK WRITER 
I'M DOWN
Live At The Budokan Hall, Tokyo, Japan June 30th 1966

7.01 AFTERNOON CONCERT ORIGINAL MASTER
OPENING ACTS
INTRODUCTION
WELCOME BEATLES
LONG TALL SALLY
DYNAMITE
WE'VE GOTTA GET OUT OF THIS PLACE
KOI NI SHIBIRETE
CARAVAN
THE BEATLES
OPENING
ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC 
SHE'S A WOMAN
IF I NEEDED SOMEONE 
DAY TRIPPER 
BABY'S IN BLACK 
I FEEL FINE
YESTERDAY 
I WANNA BE YOUR MAN 
NOWHERE MAN 
PAPERBACK WRITER 
I'M DOWN
Live At The Budokan Hall, Tokyo, Japan July 1st 1966

DOCUMENTARY IN JAPAN
DOCUMENTARY IN JAPAN
YEAH YEAH YEAH - NEWS FILM
1966 TV DOCUMENTARY

PRESS CONFERENCE COMPLETE
INTRODUCTION / PHOTO SESSION
PRESS CONFERENCE PART 1
PRESS CONFERENCE PART 2
PRESS CONFERENCE PART 3
At Pink Pearl Ballroom, Hilton Hotel Tokyo June 29th 1966

103 HOURS OF THE BEATLES IN JAPAN
PART 1/2/3/4

Blu-ray disc NTSC 16:9 (4:3) 
LPCM Stereo / Mono - Japanese Subtitle
time approx.  30+46+38+49+59 = total 224min.

DISC TWO
TV BROADCAST 1978 VERSION
TV INTRODUCTION / OPENING ACT
CONCERT OPENING
ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC 
SHE'S A WOMAN
IF I NEEDED SOMEONE 
DAY TRIPPER 
BABY'S IN BLACK 
I FEEL FINE
YESTERDAY 
I WANNA BE YOUR MAN 
NOWHERE MAN 
PAPERBACK WRITER 
I'M DOWN
ENCORE / YESTERDAY
TV OUTRODUCTION

TV BROADCAST 1980 VERSION
TV INTRODUCTION
PAPERBACK WRITER
PAUL NEWS IN JAPAN
THE BEATLES STORY pt.1
THE BEATLES STORY pt.2
THE BEATLES STORY pt.3
CONCERT OPENING
ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC
SHE'S A WOMAN 
IF I NEEDED SOMEONE 
DAY TRIPPER 
BABY'S IN BLACK 
I FEEL FINE
YESTERDAY 
I WANNA BE YOUR MAN 
NOWHERE MAN 
I'M DOWN
TV OUTRODUCTION

TV BROADCAST 1988 VERSION
TV INTRODUCTION
ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC 
SHE'S A WOMAN 
IF I NEEDED SOMEONE 
DAY TRIPPER 
BABY'S IN BLACK 
I FEEL FINE
YESTERDAY 
I WANNA BE YOUR MAN 
NOWHERE MAN 
PAPERBACK WRITER
I'M DOWN

HISTORY AND EXTRA
20TH CENTURY FILE : BEATLES 5 DAYS IN JAPAN
NEWS ARCHIVE 1/2

Blu-ray disc NTSC 16:9 (4:3) 
LPCM Stereo / Mono
time approx. 39+72+43+55 = 209min.