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Questions about The Capitol Albums, Volume 1

Short answers, pulled from the story.

What albums are included in The Capitol Albums Volume 1 box set?

The Capitol Albums, Volume 1 contains four discs: Meet the Beatles!, The Beatles' Second Album, Something New, and Beatles '65. Each disc includes both the stereo and mono version of the album.

When was The Capitol Albums Volume 1 released?

The Capitol Albums, Volume 1 was released on the 15th of November 2004 in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Australia, and on the 16th of November 2004 in the United States and Canada. Japan received it on the 17th of November 2004.

How did The Capitol Albums Volume 1 perform on the Billboard chart?

The box set debuted on the Billboard 200 at number 35 on the 4th of December 2004, with first-week sales of 37,303 copies. It remained on the chart for six weeks and was certified gold and platinum by the RIAA on the 17th of December 2004.

Who was Dave Dexter Jr. and what did he do to the Beatles' Capitol Records albums?

Dave Dexter Jr. was a Capitol Records A&R executive who prepared the submaster tapes used for the American releases of the Beatles' 1964 albums. He added reverb to several tracks and created simulated stereo, sometimes called "fake stereo," on some mono recordings.

What is significant about the stereo versions on The Capitol Albums Volume 1?

The Capitol Albums, Volume 1 features the first official stereo versions of a number of tracks on CD. These were mastered from Capitol Records vault tapes originally prepared by Dave Dexter Jr.

What songs were included on the promotional sampler disc for The Capitol Albums Volume 1?

The promotional sampler disc included eight tracks, each in both stereo and mono versions: "All My Loving," "I Wanna Be Your Man," "I Call Your Name," "Roll Over Beethoven" (written by Chuck Berry), "Things We Said Today," "If I Fell," "She's a Woman," and "I'm a Loser."