THE BEATLES / IN JAPAN 1966 : ARCHIVE COLLECTION =55TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR'S EDITION= [4DVD]

The Beatles 55th Anniversary Japan Visit Edition – Volume 2: Now in Stock!
An urgent import of this special commemorative release!

Includes all three historical Japanese TV broadcast versions, faithfully recreating the original 1966 television airing and capturing each rebroadcast in its longest available form. Also features both previously released video versions in full, plus extensive TV news reports and documentaries from the time of their visit.

The 2021 SGT latest edited edition, “The Beatles in Japan 1966: Archive Collection”, spans over 8.5 hours of rare and archival footage and is now available as a 4-DVD set!

[Imported Original Press Edition from Overseas]

★ First-ever inclusion of a “Rebuilt Version” faithfully recreating the original 1966 TV broadcast—complete with original commercials and on-screen captions, in both black & white and color!
★ All three historical TV rebroadcast versions—1978, 1980 (following the canceled Wings tour), and 1988 (digitally enhanced version)—are included in their longest, most complete forms ever!
★ First-ever inclusion of the 1984 initial home video release, newly digitally converted from the best available quality master! Also includes the 1993 LaserDisc version—both versions differing from TV broadcasts—fully collected here.
★ Rare archival TV documentaries and news footage from the 1966 visit are included, along with later Japan visit specials. Over 8.5 hours of footage on a complete 4-DVD set!

The Beatles' legendary Japan tour in June 1966 continues to resonate as a pivotal moment in music history. Now, to commemorate the 55th anniversary of their visit, SGT Label presents the second volume of its collector’s edition series:
“The Beatles in Japan 1966: Archive Collection”, following the acclaimed “Master Collection.”
While the “Master Collection” focused on full, unedited master footage of the two Budokan concerts, this “Archive Collection” compiles every known TV broadcast version, home video release, news report, and documentary, true to its name.

DVD 1 includes for the first time the “Rebuilt Version”—a faithful reconstruction of the 1966 original TV broadcast, complete with commercials and on-screen graphics. Though originally broadcast in color, this version features vintage black-and-white (B&W) footage for authenticity, as most viewers at the time only had B&W TVs. Following that is the 1978 rebroadcast special, aired 12 years later. Rather than the originally broadcast July 1 performance, it featured the never-before-seen June 30 show—including opening acts—making it a historic TV moment. This new version extends beyond previous SGT releases and includes nostalgic commercials and the full program, uncut.

DVD 2 features the 1980 rebroadcast, aired after Paul McCartney's arrest and the canceled Wings Japan tour. It reflects on the Beatles’ legacy while also capturing the disappointment of the canceled tour—an essential historical document. Also included is the 1988 rebroadcast, digitally remastered and aired alongside Elvis and Michael Jackson performances. This version features enhanced footage, side-by-side comparisons, and exclusive interviews with those involved at the time.

DVD 3 presents the 1984 first home video release, now newly digitally converted for the highest possible quality. Among collectors, this version has long been considered the best visually. Also included is the 1993 LaserDisc version, with different on-screen graphics and song titles—both versions fully included for comparison. As a bonus, the color edition of the 1966 “Rebuilt Version” is also featured.

DVD 4 is a treasure trove of TV and news film footage. It includes rare 1966 TV documentaries capturing the chaos surrounding the Beatles’ arrival in Japan, reflecting the social atmosphere of the time. Also included are retrospective documentaries like “The Beatles’ Stormy Five Days in Japan” and “The Beatles’ 103 Hours”, produced for the 40th anniversary.

Spanning over 8.5 hours, this 4-DVD set comprehensively gathers all known TV broadcasts, home video versions, and documentary footage from the Beatles’ only Japan tour. A perfect archival research material and ultimate collector’s edition, fully updated with longer footage and upgraded quality—the definitive 55th anniversary set!

DVD1
TV BROADCAST 1966 ORIGINAL (REBUILD B&W EDITION)
JULY 1, 1966 AFTERNOON CONCERT 
TV INTRODUCTION / IN JAPAN DOCUMENT
TV COMMERCIAL 1
OPENING ACTS
OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
WELCOME BEATLES 
LONG TALL SALLY
DYNAMITE
WE'VE GOTTA GET OUT OF THIS PLACE
BOUND TO YOU
CARAVAN
TV COMMERCIAL 2
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
TV COMMERCIAL 3

TV BROADCAST 1978 (COMPLETE EDITION)
JUNE 30, 1966 EVENING CONCERT
TV COMMERCIAL 1
1978 TV SPECIAL / OPENING
TV COMMERCIAL 2
1978 TV SPECIAL / ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC
1978 TV SPECIAL / BEATLES STORY 1
TV COMMERCIAL 3
1978 TV SPECIAL / BEATLES STORY 2
1978 TV SPECIAL / IN JAPAN DOCUMENT
TV COMMERCIAL 4
OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT / OPENING ACTS
THE BEATLES
OPENING
ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC 
SHE'S A WOMAN
IF I NEEDED SOMEONE 
DAY TRIPPER
TV COMMERCIAL 5
BABY'S IN BLACK 
I FEEL FINE
YESTERDAY 
I WANNA BE YOUR MAN 
NOWHERE MAN
TV COMMERCIAL 6
PAPERBACK WRITER 
I'M DOWN
1978 TV SPECIAL / IN JAPAN DOCUMENT 2
1978 TV SPECIAL / YESTERDAY
1978 TV SPECIAL / BEATLES STORY 3

DVD2
TV BROADCAST 1980 (COMPLETE EDITION)
JUNE 30, 1966 EVENING CONCERT
1980 TV SPECIAL / INTRODUCTION
1980 TV SPECIAL / COMMENTARY 1
PAPERBACK WRITER
1980 TV SPECIAL / COMMENTARY 2
1980 TV SPECIAL / BEATLES HISTORY 1
TV COMMERCIAL 1
1980 TV SPECIAL / BEATLES HISTORY 2
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
1980 TV SPECIAL / COMMENTARY 3 (ENDING)

TV BROADCAST 1988 (COMPLETE EDITION)
JUNE 30, 1966 EVENING CONCERT
1988 TV SPECIAL / 3 BIG ARTISTS OPENING
ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC 
TV COMMERCIAL 1
1988 TV SPECIAL / COMMENTARY 1
SHE'S A WOMAN
IF I NEEDED SOMEONE
TV COMMERCIAL 2
DAY TRIPPER
1988 TV SPECIAL / COMMENTARY 2
BABY'S IN BLACK
I FEEL FINE
YESTERDAY
TV COMMERCIAL 3
1988 TV SPECIAL / COMMENTARY 3
I WANNA BE YOUR MAN
NOWHERE MAN
PAPERBACK WRITER 
I'M DOWN

DVD3
VIDEO TAPE 1984 EDITION
JUNE 30, 1966 EVENING CONCERT
INTRODUCTION / IN JAPAN DOCUMENTARY
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
ENDING

LASER DISC 1993 EDITION
JUNE 30, 1966 EVENING CONCERT
INTRODUCTION / IN JAPAN DOCUMENTARY
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
ENDING

TV BROADCAST 1966 ORIGINAL (REBUILD COLOR EDITION)
JULY 1, 1966 AFTERNOON CONCERT 
OPENING ACTS
OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
WELCOME BEATLES 
LONG TALL SALLY
DYNAMITE
WE'VE GOTTA GET OUT OF THIS PLACE
BOUND TO YOU
CARAVAN
TV COMMERCIAL
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

DVD4
THE BEATLES 1966 : TV AND NEWS FILMS
THE BEATLES 1966 TV SPECIAL
NEWS FILM : YEAH YEAH YEAH
NEWS FILM : YEAH YEAH YEAH (Alternate Edit)
NEWS FILM : BEATLES SAFE LANDED IN JAPAN
TV NEWS FILMS
BEATLES 5 DAYS IN JAPAN
PART 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
103 HOURS OF THE BEATLES IN JAPAN
PART 1 / 2 / 3 / 4

NTSC 16:9 (4:3) Dolby Digital Stereo / Mono 
time approx. DVD1=55+79=134min. DVD2=73+43=116min.
DVD3=43+43+46=132min. DVD4=33+60+51=144min.