THE BEATLES / THE RARITIES COLLECTION I: FROM THE ORIGINAL ANALOG MASTERS (2CD)

Highly anticipated repress of this massive hit! Limited stock available now—don’t miss out!

The DAP label proudly presents "The Rarities Collection I & II," the ultimate analog sound source collection, now featuring the latest remasters and new edits. This release compiles numerous alternate versions, unique mixes, and distinct edits of Beatles singles and compilation albums that existed independently across the globe since the 1960s.

While The Beatles' official studio recordings were standardized into the 2009 stereo and mono remasters, many of the original international variations became nearly impossible to find outside of vintage vinyl.

This definitive collector's edition features non-CD tracks and hard-to-find rare mixes—originally found on 60s originals and various 70s-80s compilations. Every track has been fully digitized using the latest remastering techniques, preserving the authentic analog texture of the original records and master tapes.

For any serious Beatles collector, this is an essential research resource. It captures the "sealed" rare sounds of the vinyl era that cannot be heard on today’s standardized versions. Truly the ultimate collector's edition!

The Rarities Collection I

"The Rarities Collection I" focuses on "Stereo Masters." This 2-CD set features 56 tracks arranged in chronological order, capturing subtle variations in echo and separation. Included are iconic US Capitol "Duophonic" (fake stereo) mixes and unique re-mixes, such as the hi-hat intro version of "All My Loving," the 1965 stereo mix of "I Want to Hold Your Hand," the long version of "And I Love Her," and the legendary "Penny Lane" with the trumpet ending.

The Rarities Collection II

"The Rarities Collection II" expands the scope even further.

• Disc 1: "Mono Masters" – A curated selection of 30 tracks featuring original single mixes and unique US mono versions created due to early release schedules. Highlights include the longest version of "A Hard Day's Night" (exclusive to the rare 8-track tape) and the elusive "Matrix 1" version of "Tomorrow Never Knows," previously only available on the initial UK pressing of Revolver.

• Disc 2: "Additional Masters" – 27 tracks of previously uncollected stereo and mono sources. This includes unique US Capitol remixes from the 70s and 80s, the rare Australian-only mix of "I Want to Hold Your Hand" with its distinct stereo separation, and mono singles released exclusively in Brazil and Japan.

This entire collection serves as the definitive anthology of analog sound, meticulously sourced from original vinyl pressings and master tapes.

THE RARITIES COLLECTION I
[2CD] DIGITAL ARCHIVES PROMOTION  DAPB042CD1/2

CD1 - STEREO MASTERS
1. LOVE ME DO
- duophonic stereo (US: INTRODUCING BEATLES 1963)
2. P.S. I LOVE YOU
- duophonic stereo (US: INTRODUCING BEATLES 1963)
3. TWIST AND SHOUT
- stereo remix (US: SINGLE 1986)
The movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" soundtrack 
4. FROM ME TO YOU
- reversed stereo remix (US: RED ALBUM 1973)
5. THANK YOU GIRL
- duophonic stereo (US: SECOND ALBUM 1964) 
reverbed and extra harmonica
6. SHE LOVES YOU
- duophonic stereo (US: SECOND ALBUM 1964) 
7. I'LL GET YOU
- duophonic stereo (US: SECOND ALBUM 1964) 
8. I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND
- alternate stereo mix (Germany: GREATEST 1965)
similar but the handclap and particularly the lead guitar are mix differences
9. THIS BOY
- duophonic stereo (US: MEET THE BEATLES 1964) 
10. ALL MY LOVING
- unedited stereo (Germany: GREATEST 1965) hi-hat opening
11. DON'T BOTHER ME
- edited stereo (Canada: MEET THE BEATLES 1978) 
vocal error by George at almost the end of the song
12. I CALL YOUR NAME
- reverbed stereo (US: SECOND ALBUM 1964)
earlier stereo mix has no cowbell until the edit which comes just before the vocal starts
13. LONG TALL SALLY
- reverbed stereo (US: SECOND ALBUM 1964)  vocal over to the right side
14. YOU CAN'T DO THAT
- duophonic stereo (US: SECOND ALBUM 1964) reverbed US mono mix
15. KOMM GIB MIR DEINE HAND (German)
- stereo (US: SOMETHING NEW 1964)
talk ("komm…"?) and at the start of the song
16. CAN'T BUY ME LOVE
- duophonic stereo (US: A HARD DAY'S NIGHT 1964) bouncing vocal track
17. I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER
- stereo remix (US: REEL MUSIC 1982)
harmonica during the intro repeats the second phrase
18. AND I LOVE HER 
- long edited stereo (Germany: GREATEST 1965) six guitar riffs at the end 
19. SHE'S A WOMAN
- unedited stereo (UK: RARITIES EP 1981) with a count-in
20. I FEEL FINE 
- unedited stereo (UK: RED ALBUM 1973) 
starts with the sound of a tape switching on and whispering
21. YES IT IS
- duophonic stereo (US: LOVE SONGS 1977) rebalanced remix
22. TICKET TO RIDE
- edited stereo (Holland: OLDIES 1966) without intro
23. HELP!
- long edited stereo (US: HELP! 1965) with james bond theme intro
24. YOU'VE GOT TO HIDE YOUR LOVE AWAY
- stereo remix (US: LOVE SONGS 1977) rebalanced remix
25. YESTERDAY
- stereo remix (US: LOVE SONGS 1977) rebalanced remix
26. WE CAN WORK IT OUT
- alternate stereo mix (US: YESTERDAY AND TODAY 1966) 
the harmonium is moved around during the verses
27. DAY TRIPPER
- alternate stereo mix (US: YESTERDAY AND TODAY 1966) 
The lead guitar intro in starts left
28. NORWEGIAN WOOD (THIS BIRD HAS FLOWN)
- stereo remix (US: LOVE SONGS 1977) rebalanced center remix
29. THE WORD
- alternate stereo mix (US: RUBBER SOUL 1965) 
mixed left with the instruments the vocal is mixed right
30. MICHELLE
- stereo remix (US: LOVE SONGS 1977) rebalanced center remix
31. GIRL
- stereo remix (US: LOVE SONGS 1977) rebalanced center remix
32. I'M LOOKING THROUGH YOU
- unedited stereo mix (US: RUBBER SOUL 1965) with false start
33. IN MY LIFE
- stereo remix (US: LOVE SONGS 1977) rebalanced center remix

CD2 - STEREO MASTERS
1. PAPERBACK WRITER
- alternate stereo mix (US: HEY JUDE 1970) 
reversed stereo with the backing vocals a little louder
2. I'M ONLY SLEEPING
- alternate stereo mix (US: YESTERDAY AND TODAY 1966) 
3. HERE THERE AND EVERYWHERE
- stereo remix (US: LOVE SONGS 1977) rebalanced center remix
4. DOCTOR ROBERT
- alternate stereo mix (US: YESTERDAY AND TODAY 1966) 
5. FOR NO ONE
- stereo remix (US: LOVE SONGS 1977) rebalanced center remix
6. AND YOUR BIRD CAN SING
- alternate stereo mix (US: YESTERDAY AND TODAY 1966) 
7. GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE
- stereo remix (US: ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC 1976) reversed stereo 
8. PENNY LANE
- stereo remix (US: RARITIES 1980) 
extra trumpet after "clean machine" and ending coda
9. STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER
- alternate stereo mix (US: MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR 1967) 
10. I AM THE WARLUS
- stereo remix (US: RARITIES 1980) 
capitol edited to create a simulated complete stereo version
11. BABY YOU'RE A RICH MAN
- duophonic stereo (US: MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR 1967) 
12. ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
- duophonic stereo (US: MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR 1967) 
13. HEY JUDE
- short edited stereo (US: 20 GREATEST HITS 1982) 
14. REVOLUTION
- alternate stereo mix (US: HEY JUDE 1970) slightly wide stereo
15. DEAR PRUDENCE
- short edited stereo (US: WHITE ALBUM 1968 Ampex Reel Tape) 
removing the second verse and the middle section
16. GRASS ONION
- short edited stereo (US: WHITE ALBUM 1968 Ampex Reel Tape) 
two verses and a chorus edited out of the middle
17. DON'T PASS ME BY
- short edited stereo (US: WHITE ALBUM 1968 Ampex Reel Tape) 
eliminates the verse beginning
18. WHY DON'T WE DO IT IN THE ROAD
- short edited stereo (US: WHITE ALBUM 1968 Ampex Reel Tape)
edit removes one of the runs-through
19. YER BLUES
- short edited stereo (US: WHITE ALBUM 1968 Ampex Reel Tape) 
missing most of the middle of the song
20. HELTER SKELTER
- short edited stereo (US: WHITE ALBUM 1968 Ampex Reel Tape) 
missing the fade-in at the end
21. REVOLUTION 9
- short edited stereo (US: WHITE ALBUM 1968 Ampex Reel Tape) 
Approximately two minutes was edited out of the middle of the song
22. THE BALLAD OF JOHN AND YOKO
- stereo remix (US: HEY JUDE 1970) slightly different stereo
23. THE BEATLES' MOVIE MEDLEY
- edited stereo remix (UK: SINGLE 1982) 

All tracks digitally remastered and compiled by DAP