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

The Rarities Collection I & II: The Ultimate Collector’s Edition

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The DAP label is proud to announce "The Rarities Collection I & II," a precious anthology of analog sound sources featuring the latest remasters and new edits. This collection brings together the countless unique mixes and alternate versions found on Beatles singles and compilation albums released independently across the globe since the 1960s.

Since the 2009 remasters, The Beatles' official studio catalog has been standardized into universal Stereo and Mono masters. Consequently, many of the distinct international variations from the original era became "lost" sounds, accessible only through vintage vinyl.

This collection bridges that gap. Featuring non-CD tracks and elusive rare mixes—sourced from 1960s originals and various 1970s-80s compilations—every track has been meticulously digitized. The latest remastering techniques ensure that the authentic, warm texture of the original analog records and master tapes is preserved.

Covering rare sounds of the vinyl era that cannot be found in today’s standardized digital catalog, this is a must-have research resource for any serious Beatles collector. This is the definitive collector's edition you've been waiting for!

The Rarities Collection I: "Stereo Masters"

This 2-CD set features 56 tracks in near-chronological order, focusing on the unique stereo variations that defined the vinyl era.

• Key Tracks: Includes the US Capitol-exclusive "Duophonic" (fake stereo) mixes, the famous "hi-hat intro" version of "All My Loving," the 1965 stereo mix of "I Want to Hold Your Hand," the extended "long version" of "And I Love Her," and the legendary "trumpet ending" of "Penny Lane."

• Technical Detail: Beyond the hits, it meticulously documents subtle differences in echo and stereo separation across dozens of alternate mixes.

The Rarities Collection II: "Mono & Additional Masters"

Disc 1: "Mono Masters" (30 tracks) A curated selection of essential mono mixes, focusing on the differences between original UK and US pressings.

• The American Mixes: Features unique US mono versions created due to early release schedules before the UK masters were finalized.

• Ultra-Rares: Includes the longest known version of "A Hard Day's Night" (originally found only on rare 8-track tapes) and the "holy grail" for collectors: the "Matrix 1" version of "Tomorrow Never Knows" from the first UK pressing of Revolver.

Disc 2: "Additional Masters" (27 tracks) A deep dive into elusive stereo and mono sources that remain uncollected elsewhere.

• Global Curiosities: Features the rare Australian-only mix of "I Want to Hold Your Hand" with its unique stereo separation, and mono singles released exclusively in Japan and Brazil.

• Capitol Remixes: Highlights the specific US Capitol remixes produced during the 1970s and 80s.

The Ultimate Anthology

Every track in this collection has been meticulously sourced from original vinyl pressings and master tapes, serving as the definitive anthology of the analog era’s most sought-after sound sources.

THE RARITIES COLLECTION II
[2CD] DIGITAL ARCHIVES PROMOTION  DAPB043CD1/2

CD1 - MONO MASTERS
1. LOVE ME DO
- original mono (UK: SINGLE 1962) early vinyl copy
2. P.S. I LOVE YOU
- original mono (UK: SINGLE 1962) early vinyl copy
3. PLEASE PLEASE ME
- original mono (UK: SINGLE 1963) single dry mix
4. ASK ME WHY
- original mono (UK: SINGLE 1963) single dry mix
5. FROM ME TO YOU
- original mono (US: SINGLE 1964) vee-jay label
6. THANK YOU GIRL
- original mono (US: SINGLE 1964) vee-jay label
7. SHE LOVES YOU
- original mono (US: SINGLE 1963) swan label
8. I'LL GET YOU
- original mono (US: SINGLE 1963) swan label
9. LONG TALL SALLY
- US mono (US: SECOND ALBUM 1964) no reverb
10. I CALL YOUR NAME
- US mono (US: SECOND ALBUM 1964) different edit
11. YOU CAN'T DO THAT
- US mono (US: SECOND ALBUM 1964)
12. I'LL CRY INSTEAD
- US mono (US: SECOND ALBUM 1964) 
long version with an additional verse
13. A HARD DAY'S NIGHT
- US mono (US: A HARD DAY'S NIGHT 1970 8-track ) extended ending
14. AND I LOVE HER
- US mono (US: A HARD DAY'S NIGHT 1964) single vocal
15. I'M HAPPY JUST TO DANCE WITH YOU
- US mono (US: SINGLE 1964)
16. ANYTIME AT ALL
- US mono (US: SOMETHING NEW 1964) 
the piano mixed way down compared to the others
17. WHEN I GET HOME
- US mono (US: SOMETHING NEW 1964)
the piano mixed louder and the line "till I walk out that door" is double-tracked
18. I'LL BE BACK
- US mono (US: BEATLES '65 1964) reverbed
19. I FEEL FINE
- US mono (US: BEATLES '65 1964) deep echo
20. SHE'S A WOMAN
- US mono (US: BEATLES '65 1964) deep echo and less piano
21. HELP!
- US mono (US: HELP! 1965) with james bond theme intro
22. MICHELLE
- US mono (US: RUBBER SOUL 1965) 
louder percussion and fades a little longer
23. I'M ONLY SLEEPING
- US mono (US: YESTERDAY AND TODAY 1966) 
24. DOCTOR ROBERT
- US mono (US: YESTERDAY AND TODAY 1966) 
25. YESTERDAY
- US mono (US: YESTERDAY AND TODAY 1966) 
26. AND YOUR BIRD CAN SING
- US mono (US: YESTERDAY AND TODAY 1966) 
27. TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS
- alternate mono mix (UK: REVOLVER 1966 matrix XEX 606-1) 
the vocal is louder and clearer over the effects the fade is slightly longer and has more piano and the effects are faded up quite differently
28. PENNY LANE
- alternate mono (US: SINGLE 1967 promo-only) extra trumpet ending
29. BABY YOU'RE A RICH MAN
- unedited mono (US: SINGLE 1981)
the word spoken just before the song starts
30. I AM THE WARLUS
- alternate mono (US: MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR 1967) 
begins with four beats and different edit

CD2 - ADDITIONAL MASTERS (STEREO&MONO)
1. PLEASE PLEASE ME
- stereo remix (US: RED ALBUM 1973) rebalanced
2. FROM ME TO YOU
- stereo remix (UK: 20 GREATEST HITS 1982) slightly narrowed stereo
3. MISERY
- stereo remix (US: RARITIES 1980) relatively louder and reverbed
4. THERE'S A PLACE
- stereo remix (US: RARITIES 1980) relatively louder and reverbed
5. SHE LOVES YOU
- stereo remix (UK: 20 GREATEST HITS 1982) simulated stereo
6. DEVIL IN HER HEART
- wide stereo (Canada: BEATLEMANIA! 1978) 
7. I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND
- alternate stereo (Australia: SINGLE 1977&20 GREATEST HITS 1982) 
the rhythm instruments far left and vocal far right like a twin track mix leaving the lead guitar isolated in the center / this mix released only for austraila
8. CAN'T BUY ME LOVE
- stereo remix (US: RED ALBUM 1973) rebalanced
9. I FEEL FINE
- mock stereo (Germany: BEATLES '65) 
slightly different reverved than US mix / most longest ending version 
10. SHE'S A WOMAN
- mock stereo (Germany: BEATLES '65) 
slightly different reverved than US mix
11. EIGHT DAYS A WEEK
- stereo remix (US: RED ALBUM 1973) rebalanced
12. YESTERDAY
- stereo remix (UK: BEATLES BALLADS 1980) reversed
13. NOWHERE MAN
- stereo remix (UK: BEATLES BALLADS 1980) reversed narrow stereo
14. THINK FOR YOURSELF
- stereo remix (US: THE BEST OF GEORGE HARRISON 1976) deep echo
15. MICHELLE
- stereo remix (US: RED ALBUM 1973) rebalanced
16. PAPERBACK WRITER
- stereo remix (US: RED ALBUM 1973) rebalanced
17. GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE
- stereo remix (US: SINGLE 1976 promo-only) 
brass louder with reverbed and reversed
18. SHE'S LEAVING HOME
- stereo remix (UK: BEATLES BALLADS 1980) reversed stereo
19. ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
- stereo remix (US: BLUE ALBUM 1973) rebalanced
20. I AM THE WARLUS
- stereo remix (US: BLUE ALBUM 1973) rebalanced
21. LADY MADONNA
- stereo remix (UK: 20 GREATEST HITS 1982) slightly narrowed stereo
22. HEY JUDE
- stereo remix (UK: BEATLES BALLADS 1980) rebalanced center remix
23. REVOLUTION
- stereo remix (US: BLUE ALBUM 1973) rebalanced
24. WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS
- stereo remix (US: BLUE ALBUM 1973) rebalanced
25. ACROSS THE UNIVERSE
- fake mono (Brazil: SINGLE 1970) lowered  pitch and less orchestra
26. LET IT BE
- fake mono (Japan: SINGLE 1970) from single version
27. THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD
- stereo remix (US: LOVE SONGS 1977) rebalanced center remix

All tracks digitally remastered and compiled by DAP