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Questions about 1967–1970

Short answers, pulled from the story.

What was the purpose of the 1967-1970 compilation album released in April 1973?

The United States edition played Strawberry Fields Forever in its original 1966 stereo mix. Penny Lane and Hello Goodbye appeared in mono format instead.

Who designed the outer cover art for the 1967-1970 Beatles compilation album?

Tom Wilkes designed the outer cover art. His credit appears in the bottom left corner of the US paper sleeve.

When did Allen Klein commission an official response to stop unauthorized Beatles bootleg records?

Allen Klein stood at the center of a business storm in 1973. He commissioned an official response to stop these illegal copies.

How many LP copies were sold in America by the 31st of December 1973?

By the 31st of December 1973, American sales totaled 1,294,896 LP copies. Those numbers grew to 5,850,026 by decade end.

What date marked the release of the expanded version featuring Now and Then?

the 10th of November 2023 marked the release of an expanded version featuring Now and Then. This track served as the group's final original single ever recorded.