Well you had to know this was coming lol. Before I was into records, I collected sports cards (well, any kind of trading cards really). It comes naturally for me. A completist to the core. I knew less about the early incarnation of The Beatles, but I was most curious all the same. I didn't originally enjoy this selection as much as the blue album, but over time I found plenty to enjoy. This set demonstrates The Beatles in transition from a heartthrob teen band to that of a bona fide thoughtful collective. Sometime in 1965, The Beatles clearly wanted more in life - and they were one of many catalysts that drove the creativity of the era. By 1966, The Beatles were successfully established as an art group to be taken very seriously. This comp shows The Beatles with more hits, but taking less chances. As with any compilation, one can find fault with what is included versus what is omitted. I couldn't really think of anything egregious for the blue album, but I do think that 'Taxman' should have been included here.
As with 1967 to 1970, I'll break these out by my personal rating system:
Awesome: Yesterday; Paperback Writer; Eleanor Rigby
Very Good: She Loves You; I Want to Hold Your Hand; Can't Buy Me Love; A Hard Day's Night; And I Love Her; Ticket to Ride; Help!; Day Tripper; Drive My Car; Norwegian Wood; Michelle
Good: Love Me Do; Please Please Me; All My Loving; Eight Days a Week; I Feel Fine; We Can Work it Out; Nowhere Man
OK: From Me to You; In My Life; Girl
Not for Me: You've Got to Hide Your Love Away; Yellow Submarine
Ownership: LP: 1973 Apple (USA). 2xLP gatefold. 3rd album for me to ever own. After this I don't think I could recite accurately the chronology, just the year of purchase (mostly best guesses as well). Sears didn't have this one (lol) but found it at Eckerd Pharmacy (off of Forest in NW Dallas). The good old days when you could buy records just about anywhere. Already I can see signs that I was taking care of my records better. This one would rate VG+/VG even today. No writing (ha!).
MC: 1991 Capitol. Interesting to see these later tapes holding some value. Recent garage sale find (2024).
1977; 11/9/23 (new entry)
1977; 11/9/23 (new entry)
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