When was the album With the Beatles recorded and released?
The band recorded sessions for With the Beatles between July 1963 and November 1963. Parlophone issued the album on the 22nd of November 1963.
Questions about With the Beatles
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who photographed the cover image for With the Beatles?
Photographer Robert Freeman took the black-and-white images in August 1963. He placed Ringo Starr in the bottom right corner because he was the shortest member and the last to join the group.
How many weeks did With the Beatles stay at number one on the charts?
With the Beatles remained at the top of the charts for 21 weeks. This run meant the Beatles occupied the number one spot for 51 consecutive weeks total.
What happened to the US release of With the Beatles compared to the UK version?
Capitol Records split the original running order unevenly across two albums for the United States market. Nine tracks went to Meet the Beatles! while five songs ended up on The Beatles' Second Album.
Why did EMI Australia use a different cover for With the Beatles?
EMI Australia did not receive the standard cover art due to union restrictions on importing negatives for printing. They used different shots of the band in a similar style until fans showed them the Australian cover during their only tour there.