Oh man. I lost my father suddenly on Thursday. We used to watch these religiously every weekend a new video came out. This would be the first video without him. Thanks Andrew for all the great service you've provided. We used to talk and joke about your videos. "I'm Andrew from Parlogram Auctions and you may noticed I have a lot more cooler stuff, than you!" He was a huge collector (Had over 400 Elvis LP's alone) and every time I watch a new video, it will remind me of the joy and bonding we had. Thank you.
So sorry to hear about your loss, James. You have some great memories of you and your dad watching these fantastic Parlogram videos which will stay with you forever. Take good care.
Q: "Can you think of another Beatles' album anywhere in the world which was named after a song not written by them?" Yeah, the previous Canadian album, "Twist And Shout."
When i bought an import of With The Beatles, I was stunned at how horrible the Dave Dexter excessive echo and reverb really were! Especially on The Beatles Second Album!!!!
I grew up with Twist and Shout and Long Tall Sally. The fact that we had The Beatles before the Americans has always been a source of pride but I never knew exactly why. Thank you for all this info.
Well done, Andrew. As a Canadian, I've been enjoying the recent spotlight you've been putting on the unique Canadian Beatles history. I'm looking very much forward to your upcoming video on the Twist And Shout album!
Hey David, I agree Andrew’s Canadian videos have been a treat. I just did my own video about the Canadian catalogue and where those tracklists came from.
Our father gave my younger brother and me our first Beatles album, "Second Album", in 1964, for my 7th birthday, we'd seen them on TV and listened to their singles, but had never owned a full LP before except for children's LPs, he gave it to us paired with a novelty record called "The Chipmunks Sing the Beatles' Hits" made just for kids. We LOVED "Second Album", it was our favorite of the early Beatles' LPs released in the US, it was the only one that was totally thrilling from beginning to end, no ballads, just rock and roll. We spent HOURS listening to the record and staring at the photos on the front and back covers, flipping it over, front to back, back to front, examining each picture for whatever Beatles revelation it might reveal. She Loves You was one of their greatest-ever songs, everything about it seemed momentous, there was simply nothing like this record anywhere. The opener, Roll Over Beethoven is absolutely the best introduction to any Beatles LP until Back in the USSR on "the White Album". "Meet the Beatles" was great when we got it at Christmas, 1964, but "Second Album" was THE one, the gateway drug to everything that followed. To this day, I use it while doing the washing up after a big family dinner, it gives me that jolt of energy that's required to get something done. The power of this record, to Americans, really can't be overstated. Also, no-one then had a good enough record player to be able to tell that it sounded "flat", all that mattered was that you WANTED, NEEDED, to play it LOUD. That would annoy our mother, but our father loved it as much as we did.
The Beatles having the top 5 spots in the chart at the same time is still one of my all time favourite facts. And I doubt we'll ever see that happening ever again.
Good program,,,again. Love your discussion on sound quality. BUT. For your younger viewers, in 1964 we had a $10 "record player" that came in a wooden box with locking lid (from Eatons dept store) with 2 nickels taped to the "needle" (tonearm?...whats a tonearm). We didn't play records, we ploughed through them! Cheers
I enjoyed this video as well as all of your Beatles videos! I suggest that you do a show on the two CD box sets "The Capitol Albums Vol. 1" and "The Capitol Albums Vol. 2." You could include a discussion of the "fold down" mono versions that were included in some of the early pressings of the CDs for the Vol. 2 set, and how to tell the early versions apart from the later versions. Also, was a "Volume 3" box set ever considered? Thanks again for your videos!
Seconded. And please expose the US Albums set for having the incorrect mixes. I keep telling people that the set has the wrong mixes but they don’t believe me.
@@Parlogram You could also mention how Capitol Records goofed on the mono version of I'm Looking Through You for the Rubber Soul CD. Capitol took the stereo version (with the false start intro) and folded it down to a mono mix for some pressings of the Volume 2 box set. I have that version in my box set. A mono version of I'm Looking Through You with false start. When Capitol realized the mistake, they corrected it for future box sets, and also told Beatles fans who owned the wrong mixes that they could mail in the wrong mix CD for a corrected mix at no charge. I never sent mine back.
@@MCAN The US Albums box doesn't have incorrect mixes all across the board. It has some incorrect mixes. The US unique mixes are all there except for a few.
is there any other channel on youtube, for any artist, that goes through differences in pressings and mixes in such a professional and enjoyable manner? seriously, this stuff is like a dream come true. the depth, concision and presentation are all top notch. i hope market forces conspire to make beach boys records a compelling investment just so we might get a few videos on them out of you someday
Thanks again highlighting the Canadian albums they always looked over and it’s interesting that only only EPs out in American was 2 Acadian single mash together I hope you do something on Twist and Shout album and 45s Thanks again
I bought the American The Beatles Second Album in May 1964. So it is the one I am familiar with hearing. I was the first Beatles album I owned. Over the years I have heard the remixes and cd versions of all the songs. I always go back to the mono vinyl copy as a favorite. I recognize your complaints of U.S. stereo mixes, but it was a couple of years before I started listening to the stereo versions.
I'm not sure if Andrew has talked about it in another video, but I know (at least in Canada) WHY you didn't really listen to stereo versions... Capitol didn't release true stereo mixes of Beatles LPs until the late 60s green "target" labels. I found that out in the late 1980s by doing an A/B comparison with my first (green label) copy of Sgt. Pepper against my friend's original.
@@djhrecordhound4391 Which version of Sgt. Pepper did you prefer? Many friends disliked the American stereo version that it was the mid-seventies before they bought Pepper in stereo.
Great video but you forgot to mention how the Canadian-only singles of Roll Over Beethoven and All My Loving actually charted in the US, which is the main reason why Paul White was ordered to issue the same releases in Canada as in the US.
Thanks Andrew for this brilliant and most informative video .My only copy of the Beatles Second album is aJapanese Apple pressing from the 1970’s which has once again different track listing from both American and Canadian releases and omits Long Tall Sally and I Call Your Name completely. I investigated obtaining the US Capitol album and nearly bought the 2014 Capitol Box Set so thanks for your warning on this one. The 2004 Box set is still available but as it’s in short supply the price is going up. Although I was around as an 11 year old during the height of Beatlemania I only started buying Beatles records in 1965 with Rock and Roll music being my first single and Help! my first Beatles album given to me on my 12th Birthday in 1965. I of course knew about the US Capitol albums but I only started buying some of them when part of the Capitol catalogue was released over here on Cassette in the early 1970’s. Looking forward to your next video.
Great video. I stand with Beatles Second Album. Loved the bright production and track listing. As well as the nostalgia factor. That’s why I also stand with Beatles ‘65
I bought, with my own money, The Beatles' Second Album in 1980. It was the second album bought with my own money...the first being Revolver. I still have them...they're the Capitol orange late 70's reissues.
Fascinating! I had no idea either that EMI in Britain actually pressed copies of the U.S. versions of three Beatles albums or that Canadian Capitol compiled their own albums with different tracks from either the British or U.S. releases. But I was amused to hear you say that Canadian Capitol's "Long Tall Sally" was the only album anywhere whose title came from a song The Beatles didn't write. Your video had already covered "Twist and Shout," another Canadian Beatles album named after a song the Beatles didn't write. It was written by Phil Medley and Bert Berus, originally recorded in 1961 by a group called the Top Notes, but became a huge soul hit by the Isley Brothers in 1962, from which The Beatles undoubtedly learned the song.
Amazing as usual Andrew! Nothing makes my Sundays better than a new Beatles video. Having just recently finished collecting my UK first mono pressing Beatles, I’m now getting near mint mono US albums, which are much easier to find here in the states.
"From Me to You" should've been on Second Album (in Canada, it was already on the Twist and Shout LP). Imagine that twin-track stereo mix compressed to death and drenched in reverb.
Great video Andrew! I grew up with all of the Beatles US albums I rebought them all last summer in stereo and mono with the 3 Canadian Beatles albums you were talking about. I enjoy them still but I bought the core catalog last year too I like the UK too along with the German albums too!
Long Tall Sally was our first album... I was so surprised when my father brought it home because he didn't like the Beatles... we played it over and over and over again, and I still have it, and despite how much it was played on our old record player, it still sounds amazing on my sound system (B & K pre-amp and mono blocks, Vandersteen speakers, and Dual turntable)... as for the comparison, it would have been nice to have "She Loves You", but we had the 45, and I wouldn't want to have lost "This Boy", "Misery", and of course "I Saw Her Standing There" and "I Wanna Hold Your Hand", so I think Canada wins this. We didn't have the first two albums so the duplication of songs didn't matter to me... it is a great song list, and the mono sounds fantastic 58 years later... as for Dave Dexter, Jr, I'd always heard that Capital Records in the USA initially rejected the Beatles, but now I have a name to go with this story of epic incompetence, so thank you for that.
I got Second Album a couple of months ago, in Mono, secondhand, and with some random guy's name scribbled on it. To say the least, the audio quality shocked me, and not in a good way. By the way, great videos. You've definitely earned another subscriber!
On the Long Tall Sally album not all the songs sound the same, I Call Your Name, This Boy or I want To Hold Your Hand sound especially good, at least different from the rest, it is also a good sounding album and it was a surprise for me because I found it NM at a flea market for very little money. Just today I had been reviewing it and after a while I saw your new video, thank you very much Andrew for this work you do!
Hey Andrew, great video as usual. Last week I did a comprehensive video about the Canadian albums and where all the tracks came from to make those albums. I mentioned this video and linked to it for folks who wanted more information about the differences between these two albums. You did it best so I figured why reinvent the wheel.
Thanks for sharing another wonderful video Andrew! I look forward to seeing these each week. I love the Beatles Second Album and have since I was 12 years old. It does have a strong track listing even if the sound is leaves a lot to be desired. Looking forward to more videos. I would love to see you discuss Yesterday and Today as it has a unique history with the artwork and the mixes of some of tracks are different from the UK versions both in stereo and mono. Thanks again!
I've never heard either of these albums as I'm in the UK so grew up with the British versions. As always, your clear and entertaining descriptions of these US and Canadian albums have been wonderful to hear so, once more, thank you, Andrew!
3:05 I guess the compilation album "Rock And Roll Music" technically shares the name with the Chuck Berry song they covered. Though I guess the 'and' is replaced with a 'n'. Funny how that album, and this one both use the same photo of the band too.
Found the video early! I’m a Canadian fan but I prefer Second Album, no repeat tracks and I like the mono version with the extra reverb a lot more than the UK stereo sound, I’ve got the 2004 CD
Thanks Andrew for another new video about a Canadian release. For me, Long Tall Sally was purchased after I bought the Second Album in the 70s. I have always loved the cover art design of both records and found the novelty of the added reverb fun on the Second Album, but preferred the sound of Long Tall Sally overall (*and this was before I had any UK imports or the '87 CDs). In fact, I appreciate the ballads on there as of course, they had not been offered yet on a Canadian LP yet. Mind you I might have changed the order of the track listing of Long Tall Sally to be like this: I Want to Hold Your Hand I Saw Her Standing There Misery You Really Got a Hold On Me Devil in Her Heart Roll Over Beethoven Long Tall Sally I Call Your Name This Boy I'll Get You Please Mr. Postman You Can't Do That This way the ballads are in the early/mid section of the albums and each one ends on faster tracks. I am partial and biased for I prefer the Long Tall Sally album if I had to pick between the two. I just wish they have used the proper type font for the "Long Tall Sally" title that was used on the "Second Album" text. Go Canada! Thanks again, Andrew, for another great video.
At around 11:58, you mention that "PX" stood for "part exchange". It actually stands for "post exchange", which was then equivalent to a department store, but more recently, like a mall or superstore, on a military base. It is true that there were other unique, "PX-only" pressings of popular American records, but made by local (European) companies. For instance, in the 1950's, TELDEC in Germany manufactured Elvis albums for the US military, with "Made in USA" printed on labels but "Manufactured in Germany" stamped into the vinyl. Even the "nipper" logos were used, just like on the US pressings. EMI Electrola cried foul, and the circular RCA logo was used afterward.
Excellent, Andrew, as always. Here’s a couple of ideas for future “in-depth” posts; One, the infamous “Alpha Omega” bootleg box set, which led to the famous “Red & Blue” compilations. And left-field odd records such as the “Ed Rudy” interview series, as well as foreign issues like “The Beatles’ Greatest Hits” volumes 1 and 2. We scarcely hear or see any information about these releases. Perhaps someone like Perry Cox could be interviewed! Give the fans some new light on these “black sheep” records!
Well done, Sir ..... growing up in Toronto, and having the 3 Canadian Albums. I have all 3 framed on my wall. I am very impressed with the research you do. What can I say? "I Feel Fine" !!!
Thanks for another excellent video Andrew. I think both the Long Tall Sally and Twist And Shout LP's got a stereo release in the 1970's, although some tracks were obviously still mono.
I bought "Long Tall Sally" when I visited Canada in 1982, along with "Twist And Shout." Even minus the plastic wrapping I usually leave on the dust jacket when opening a record, it looks as good as when I bought it 41 years ago this Summer. Only thing that will separate me from it will be the lucky person who gets it upon my death. It was the 80s purple label, of course. :)
Another fascinating video Andrew. Even though I’ve been a Beatles fan for decades, I learn so much in your videos it’s as if I knew nothing about them.
Starting collecting Beatles albums in the mid-‘70s - would buy them at garage sales because I didn’t have much money. The Beatles Second Album was my first real purchase- don’t think I paid more than 50 cents for it. Surprisingly good shape. Loved it- still have it. Love these videos. I still collect- for me finding the UK versions on CD was when I realized the different track listings through Revolver. Sounded weird to me.
Another great video, Andrew! Informative and entertaining as always. By the way, I snagged a 1963 UK mono With The Beatles (7N cut with G&L cover), a 1964 mono UK Hard Day's Night (3N cut with G&L cover) and a 1970s stereo Hard Day's Night in VG+/EX- condition for a total of $75 this morning at a record fair. I made sure to use your videos as a guide to finding good UK and West German pressings. Thanks for sharing your expertise and passion.
Great video. I knew which version you would prefer the sound of, before you said it, being from Canada, and having grown up with the Canadian LP's. The label you showed from LTS was actually a second press. These are easy to identify by the brackets around Canada @ 6:00 in the rim text. 1st presses have no brackets. Take care.
The first time I heard I Saw Her Standing There was when i was a teen in the mid-80s from my friends mom's Long Tall Sally album. I was blown away and bought a version of the album on cassette as soon as I could. Its great to hear you do an episode talking about it. Love your vids. Keep up the good work!
Would love to see a video on the Hey Jude album! I own 2 UK export pressings, and previously had an original US pressing which wasn’t horrible but was pretty bad sounding. It sounded similar to the Stone’s “Big Hits Vol. 2” US record, both have “bell sound” in the deadwax which didn’t occur to me until just now. The UK Exports sound nice, and are a great addition to any collection!
Andrew did a "Part 1" a few weeks ago. No "Part 2" yet, but Canadian info is hard to come by, and knowing how thorough he is, it'll be well worth the wait!
@@djhrecordhound4391 I was thinking of the whole series which included all the releases not just the Beatles d be similar to his run through of the Parlophone PCS series Andrew did a few months ago. I'm looking forward to Part 2 on the 'Twist and Shout' LP. I lived in Canada for a while and still have some Canadian Beatles' Apple LPs. I did have Beatlemania With The Beatles but replaced it with a UK copy.
@@grahampaulkendrick7845 Absolutely! Paul White started a few years before Love Me Do came out, so it wasn't like The Beatles were his turning point. Many of the same George Martin-produced LPs Andrew had showed in that 'pre-Beatles' video were Capitol albums here. One of my favourites is one of the first "6000 Series" LPs from 1960...a George Formby compilation called "When I'm Cleaning Windows". (Edit: I'm not sure if GM produced it, I'm just a comedy fan.)
@@djhrecordhound4391 Me too. Paul White was able to issue albums from all the EMI labels which included bands like the Yardbirds, Manfred Mann and Georgie Fame amongst many others.
Fantastic UA-cam channel I love it love it love it, I've been a Beatles fan for over 55 years I have all the original UK LP's EP's and singles including all export singles, but what I love these day's are the video's of there TV appearances and promo tapes that survive some of which are lost to time or are they ?.
Great story! All these variations make your head spin! But I thought a good idea for a future video would be about the cassette tapes in the 80's of the British album versions and all the track listing changes and that expanded dynamic range sound of the day!
Coming in to being a fan by the early 1970s in the US, the first time I heard a Beatles' album that was something other than "domestic," was around 1975 when a family friend played us his UK copy of 1962-1966. It was then we became aware of the Capitol engineering and began seeking out foreign releases too. From my experience, SECOND ALBUM was the worst one of the bunch as far as sound goes. The track selection didn't bother me until a friend of mine pointed out; "I want to hear Beatles songs, not all these covers!" when I was in 10th grade. Since then, I'm not really a fan of the US track selection. I must point out the absolute quality of your opening graphics in this video. They are just off-the-charts fantastic. And very clear too. The reproduction of the group photos is great and it's all very top notch to me. Thanks again for wonderful work.
Even if the CPCS series of LPs were intended for US military bases in Europe they were also released in Sweden, CPCS 103 and 104 in June 1966 and CPCS 101 in October 1969. I remember seeing the Second Album in the local radio- and TV shop back in 1966, and could not understand why anyone would buy an 11-track LP (with "old" songs) when you could have a 14-track LP, like their latest (Rubber Soul) for the same price. I was 12 at the time and just owning an LP in those days was a big thing.
Nice comparison between these two albums that look similar on the front, but are very different on the inside. Canada should have considered naming the album "Misery" instead, as that's surely what some fans felt when they bought the album and realized they got a bunch of tracks they already owned. After a strong start with their first two albums, this was a misstep by Capitol of Canada. The American Second Album did include some mixes that were unique, and I'm not just referring to the Dexter alterations. The album contained the only true stereo "Thank You Girl" until it was released on the 2009 Past Masters... and then the mix wasn't the same. The version on Past Masters ended up being rather thin and reedy compared to the Second Album version... so I think the Second Album version is still better. Also, some variations were present with "I Call Your Name." The cowbell starts at different points in the song. Interestingly, the cowbell start on stereo Past Masters is even later than the stereo mix for the Second Album. My appreciation for the Capitol albums has continued to grow over recent years. While the UK versions are still definitive, the Capitol albums were hugely exciting for fans. They also offered fans the ability to bypass buying most of the singles, since they could hear them on the albums instead. Even the Dexter sound alterations can be fun in retrospect, offering a different way to hear these songs. (The added reverb to "She Loves You" help hide the tape edits a little better.) Sure, there's added compression, but these albums sounded good on cheap, portable record players that most teenagers had. I've been building a nice condition Capitol LPs over the past year. While copies of Meet the Beatles are plentiful in either stereo or mono, the mono version of the Second Album is particularly hard to find in near mint condition (and still be affordable).
@@Parlogram Thanks Andrew. Nice video! I can appreciate that a lot of work goes into researching, shooting, and editing these videos. To do them on a weekly basis takes a lot of dedication.
@@Parlogram I also forgot to mention that the mono version of Long Tall Sally on the Second Album is a different mix too. It's a dry version, with less reverb than even the UK mono mix. Considering all of the reverb that Dexter added to the Capitol albums, it's odd to find a track with less reverb than the UK counterpart!
Glad you mentioned Piers' website. Another source viewers should be aware of is Serge Pelletier who put together a book called Variations 1: The Definitive Beatles Canadian LO Collector's Guide". You can obtain Serge's book from Piers' web site in PDF. Its a must have for Canadian Beatle album collectors. Incidentally, the copy of Long Tall Sally you show is a later 1966 pressing. You can tell from the perimeter text, which has Canada in brackets (Canada) at about 6:00 on the label. This is what we call the rainbow brackets variant. Frist issues pressing did not have the (Canada). They were still using the original masters from the first 1964 pressings so the sound is the same. As a follow-up to Paul White getting in trouble with his bosses, it was decided in 1966 to delete the first three Canadian albums from the Capitol Canada catalogue. Consequently, Meet The Beatles and the Beatles Second Album were added to the Canadian catalogue in 1967 prior to the release of Sgt. Pepper. In 1968, prior to the release of the White Album, The Early Beatles was added to the Canadian catalogue. What's most interesting is that the first three Capital Canada albums were revived in the Catalogue in 1971. So from that point on both the Canadian and American equivalents were available from Capitol Canada until they stopped pressing albums in 1987.
Might have been mentioned before but the label you show for the Canadian long tall sally is the second 1966 pressing with the word (Canada) in brackets.
Thanks Andrew! Didn't know it was released in the UK as well. I'd love to watch you cover the UK EPs in detail. Also, any thoughts of tracking a Greek copy of any album just to compare?
Real words of wisdom from Andrew when he states that so much of the sound of the version that we love best depends on which one we grew up with. “Long Tall Sally” was the first pop music album I owned (given to me by my brother as a Christmas present) and I have loved the sonic quality of that record since 1964. As well, I was pleased to hear Andrew acknowledge Paul White, legendary A&R man, head of Capitol Records Canada who started the Capitol 6000 series, and of whom I have never read a bad word! Mr. White died in 2018 at the age of 85, having signed many Canadian acts such as Anne Murray to Capitol.
Thank you, Andrew. Great as always! It seems strange to me Capitol of Canada would re-use tracks from their previous releases. Would you consider doing an episode on the two Capitol Albums box sets and the non-authentic US Albums set? We need a Volume 3 of the CapitolAlbums or at least the correct Yesterday and Today album officially issued on CD.
I noticed a discrepancy in the songwriting credits of both LPs. On the Canadian album label, “Long Tall Sally” is credited to Johnson, only. The US version’s label credits Johnson/Penniman/Blackwell as the authors of this intense cover version.
Towards the end of the video, I remember Japan issued a version of The Beatles Second Album, same cover art as the US and Canadian, but again a different tracklist from both. I have a 70s pressing on vinyl of the Japanese album
I would be interested in a video about Beatles VI. It's a joyous rocking album, and it contains the only two songs that the Beatles recorded expressly for an American album, Bad Boy and Dizzy Miss Lizzy (even though they ended up using the latter for Help!)
I was kind of looking forward to the video you promoted on the last one regarding the Yellow Submarine soundtrack. But this was a great substitute. As always your videos are of great value and educational. I checked out the website and for some reason it doesn't work on my phone
As we have learned from this video, Canada had a slightly different Beatles discography from the US. So that should behoove you to create a video on that topic, unless you have already done so, thanks.
Heh. Nice hamming it up on the video thumbnail photo. As someone who was subjected to American pigheadedness, ala Dave Dexter’s sonic butcher jobs, all most of us heard for decades were the reverb-soaked albums released by EMI’s Capitol label, so it became much harder to move to cleaner sounding vinyl imports of the 1970’s and CD’s of the 80’s. That isn’t to suggest we all prefer them, but it is reasonable to understand how we grew fond of the US copies for sentimental reasons. One place this sticks out for me was the reverb used on ‘She Loves You,’ where the last ‘yeah’ seems to last for ages, which, admittedly, is kind of cool and a fitting way to end the album. So, needless to say, I was a little disappointed at how dry the UK singles sounded when I heard them. Another thing was I was convinced Martin and staff sped up the playback of UK pressings of that recording to give it more excitement, which, for me, ruins the song and makes the Beatles sound like children. As you may know, the playback equipment used in the filming of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ was slower than vinyl pressings, so I grew up preferring how ‘She Loves You’ sounded in the original print of the film, which sounded more like their natural voices. While I touch on film soundtracks, I can’t tell you how disappointed I was when Paul Rutan replaced the original film version of ‘Help!’ (most of which appears on the single) with the more heavily-produced album version of the song. I still have a Laserdisc copy of the film somewhere with the original recording of the song that is sadly now out of print, I actually loved the film version of the song, as John’s vocal sound much more vulnerable and fitting of its title. Can’t find that version - with its original introduction- ANYWHERE.
Is it true Andrew that the Capital Exec's thought With The Beatles had to many American covers on it. So they decided to leave them off Meet The Beatles? This made "The Second Album" and its 50/50 original to cover ratio the most cover filled album (percentage wise) in the bands history. On either side of the pond. Also, are you aware if new mixes were created for "The Early Years" Capital release? Love your channel lad. Keep up the fine work. We Beatles fans truly appreciate your keen insights. Best wishes, RNB
I'm 1:10 into this video and I'm already impressed at the amount of work that must've gone into that title sequence. Hats off to you, your channel keeps on getting better. Now to watch the rest😉
Wonderful! Though to my ears, the Capitol version was always loud and abusive to my ears…it was what I felt like it would be if I saw them live…and the tracks rocked!! The Canadian release was thin to my ears but interesting track layout, so I had to have that too. I agree with you on the UK release…what happened? Me thinks, it was made for the fans/collectors. The Capitol long box set got it right for cd. That is, if you didn’t have to contact Capitol for misprinting cd’s in both volumes! Great show! Always look forward to it!Thank you again!
Another very interesting video, thank you. To answer your question about any other Beatles albums named after songs they didn’t write (other than Long Tall Sally), I can think of two. One you mention here, Twist and Shout. The other was of course Rock n Roll Music. I could be pedantic and say ‘Love’, but I don’t think that was named after John Lennon’s 1970 song 😁
One of the oddities of my collection is a purple label copy of the Second Album pressed in Canada. I bought it in the US sometime in the early 80s. I have no idea why this was made or how it showed up in an American record store.
Another awesome video thank you! I haven't went too far back in your videos, but I was wondering if you did one about the 3 inch CD singles? I had the whole set. It got stolen in storage a few years ago.
I was not familiar with the Second Album, but I found it worth buying. The stereo pressing has an unique mix of I Call Your Name, with double track vocals and the cowbell starting earlier.
Having grown up with The Beatles' Second Album in Mono, this will always be my first choice, compression squash and high end deficiency notwithstanding. Sentimentality wins over principle on this one!
I' m here with you,don' t know anything about U.S.or Canadian Beatles albums,except " White Album," on pink "Capitol," label that i have,so best option is watching your videos for information. Cheers Young Master Andrew.🖐️😎
Honestly, I’d like to see something about The Beatles Story. People debate the worst Beatles album and they forget this one. I got it as a child in 1975, still have it, occasionally play it, don’t like it and know nothing about it. Still, it’s a keeper! Cheers and thanks!
I don’t count The Beatles Story as a Beatles album. But when it came out I bought it and wondered where the live segments came from, and if Capitol had taped a whole live album!
I was an 80s/90s fan but my copy was a well worn mono original. The nostalgia that comes out of the speakers more than makes up for the sonics. That said, this is one Capitol creation that I really love, all that echo and compression really cooks! And when I get sick from all the candy, I go back to my UK copies…
The Canadian-only 72000 series 45s were even reissued at that time (with the new "B-" prefix like all others), and they also sound amazing. Some of these reissues were in stereo for the first time (such as Twist And Shout/There's A Place), though some kept the unique mono mixes (such as Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby).
Absolutely right, Andrew--the judgement comes from what one grew up with, in my case, the 2nd album (so-called)--one of many disingenuous titles, like "'65" and "VI"--anyway, very good call on the comparison--the sound quality probably is better on the Canadian, although I'm used to the outsize reverb--but the track listing is certainly superior on the US. Another wonderful vid, thank you!
Another great video, i am from Brazil, didn't grow with US albums, but i think the second album a good album, curious to watch a future video of HJ album.
Growing up in Canada the first Beatles album we had was United Artists A Hard Days Night soundtrack that my mom bought through a record club. I was old enough when Sgt. Pepper's and Magical Mystery Tour came out to buy my own copies. Then I gradually bought the other albums starting with The Beatles Second Album (Canadian pressing) and Twist & Shout on rainbow labels so it was kind of confusing which early Beatles albums to get, but it ultimately didn't matter because I'd buy them all eventually. It wasn't until the '80s that I bought a copy of Long Tall Sally new and it was on a purple label. It's important to note that some of the tracks were in stereo at that time and there are different combinations of mono and stereo tracks on different issues of that album through the years. I don't have the various issues of LTS to compare but my copy sounds great.
Yes I do have a vinyl copy of "The Beatles' Second Album", but I do believe the CD that comes with the original Capitol Box Set represent the true Dave Dexter mixes
Oh man. I lost my father suddenly on Thursday. We used to watch these religiously every weekend a new video came out. This would be the first video without him. Thanks Andrew for all the great service you've provided.
We used to talk and joke about your videos. "I'm Andrew from Parlogram Auctions and you may noticed I have a lot more cooler stuff, than you!"
He was a huge collector (Had over 400 Elvis LP's alone) and every time I watch a new video, it will remind me of the joy and bonding we had. Thank you.
I'm very sorry for your loss, James. Your Dad sounded like a great guy. I'm so glad you were able to enjoy the videos together. Take care, Andrew.
My sympathies on any pain your feeling with your father's passing, James. He really always will be you...
Many thanks to everyone's kind words.
So sorry to hear about your loss, James. You have some great memories of you and your dad watching these fantastic Parlogram videos which will stay with you forever. Take good care.
R. I. P, I m sorry, so sorry
Q: "Can you think of another Beatles' album anywhere in the world which was named after a song not written by them?"
Yeah, the previous Canadian album, "Twist And Shout."
...and it's right over his left shoulder.
he mustve had a bit of a brain fart there lol
There’s also the 70s Comp Rock and Roll Music
When i bought an import of With The Beatles, I was stunned at how horrible the Dave Dexter excessive echo and reverb really were! Especially on The Beatles Second Album!!!!
Dave Dexter was an historic idiot who seemed to be inept at doing even the slightest things adequately.
I grew up with Twist and Shout and Long Tall Sally. The fact that we had The Beatles before the Americans has always been a source of pride but I never knew exactly why. Thank you for all this info.
Thanks for watching, Eric.
Well done, Andrew. As a Canadian, I've been enjoying the recent spotlight you've been putting on the unique Canadian Beatles history. I'm looking very much forward to your upcoming video on the Twist And Shout album!
I would like to see the Canadian titles issued on CD, in a box set.
Hey David, I agree Andrew’s Canadian videos have been a treat. I just did my own video about the Canadian catalogue and where those tracklists came from.
This Canuck is very pleased with your attention on the strange little detour the Beatles took through Canada. More!
Considering how sparsely the Canadian history has been told, I'm looking forward to Andrew's second part of his deeper dive from a few weeks ago.
Our father gave my younger brother and me our first Beatles album, "Second Album", in 1964, for my 7th birthday, we'd seen them on TV and listened to their singles, but had never owned a full LP before except for children's LPs, he gave it to us paired with a novelty record called "The Chipmunks Sing the Beatles' Hits" made just for kids. We LOVED "Second Album", it was our favorite of the early Beatles' LPs released in the US, it was the only one that was totally thrilling from beginning to end, no ballads, just rock and roll. We spent HOURS listening to the record and staring at the photos on the front and back covers, flipping it over, front to back, back to front, examining each picture for whatever Beatles revelation it might reveal. She Loves You was one of their greatest-ever songs, everything about it seemed momentous, there was simply nothing like this record anywhere. The opener, Roll Over Beethoven is absolutely the best introduction to any Beatles LP until Back in the USSR on "the White Album". "Meet the Beatles" was great when we got it at Christmas, 1964, but "Second Album" was THE one, the gateway drug to everything that followed. To this day, I use it while doing the washing up after a big family dinner, it gives me that jolt of energy that's required to get something done. The power of this record, to Americans, really can't be overstated. Also, no-one then had a good enough record player to be able to tell that it sounded "flat", all that mattered was that you WANTED, NEEDED, to play it LOUD. That would annoy our mother, but our father loved it as much as we did.
Good times, Monsieur!
The Beatles having the top 5 spots in the chart at the same time is still one of my all time favourite facts. And I doubt we'll ever see that happening ever again.
Great job on this vid, as a Canadian I'm gonna find a copy of long tall Sally now
Good program,,,again. Love your discussion on sound quality. BUT. For your younger viewers, in 1964 we had a $10 "record player" that came in a wooden box with locking lid (from Eatons dept store) with 2 nickels taped to the "needle" (tonearm?...whats a tonearm). We didn't play records, we ploughed through them!
Cheers
:D Love the video!
Like Eels said, it's a mo-fo, gettin thru a Sunday, but at least we get a new Parlogram vid from Andrew to assist. Thanks man!
I enjoyed this video as well as all of your Beatles videos! I suggest that you do a show on the two CD box sets "The Capitol Albums Vol. 1" and "The Capitol Albums Vol. 2." You could include a discussion of the "fold down" mono versions that were included in some of the early pressings of the CDs for the Vol. 2 set, and how to tell the early versions apart from the later versions. Also, was a "Volume 3" box set ever considered? Thanks again for your videos!
Great suggestion, Bill.
And the Japanese release has a gatefold for Help! unlike the other NA and European releases that feature the regular jacket sleeve.
Seconded. And please expose the US Albums set for having the incorrect mixes. I keep telling people that the set has the wrong mixes but they don’t believe me.
@@Parlogram You could also mention how Capitol Records goofed on the mono version of I'm Looking Through You for the Rubber Soul CD. Capitol took the stereo version (with the false start intro) and folded it down to a mono mix for some pressings of the Volume 2 box set. I have that version in my box set. A mono version of I'm Looking Through You with false start. When Capitol realized the mistake, they corrected it for future box sets, and also told Beatles fans who owned the wrong mixes that they could mail in the wrong mix CD for a corrected mix at no charge. I never sent mine back.
@@MCAN The US Albums box doesn't have incorrect mixes all across the board. It has some incorrect mixes. The US unique mixes are all there except for a few.
Beatlemania with the beatles (November 30th 1963)
Twist And Shout (February 7th 1964)
Long Tall Sally (April 15th 1964)
Early spring 1966 my sister gave me Long Tall Sally album and my world was change...............excellent job Andrew
Thank you!
Loved today's intro!
is there any other channel on youtube, for any artist, that goes through differences in pressings and mixes in such a professional and enjoyable manner? seriously, this stuff is like a dream come true. the depth, concision and presentation are all top notch. i hope market forces conspire to make beach boys records a compelling investment just so we might get a few videos on them out of you someday
Thanks again highlighting the Canadian albums they always looked over and it’s interesting that only only EPs out in American was 2 Acadian single mash together
I hope you do something on Twist and Shout album and 45s
Thanks again
You're welcome, Chris. I will be covering the 'Twist & Shout' album soon.
I bought the American The Beatles Second Album in May 1964. So it is the one I am familiar with hearing. I was the first Beatles album I owned. Over the years I have heard the remixes and cd versions of all the songs. I always go back to the mono vinyl copy as a favorite. I recognize your complaints of U.S. stereo mixes, but it was a couple of years before I started listening to the stereo versions.
I'm not sure if Andrew has talked about it in another video, but I know (at least in Canada) WHY you didn't really listen to stereo versions...
Capitol didn't release true stereo mixes of Beatles LPs until the late 60s green "target" labels. I found that out in the late 1980s by doing an A/B comparison with my first (green label) copy of Sgt. Pepper against my friend's original.
@@djhrecordhound4391 Which version of Sgt. Pepper did you prefer? Many friends disliked the American stereo version that it was the mid-seventies before they bought Pepper in stereo.
Great video but you forgot to mention how the Canadian-only singles of Roll Over Beethoven and All My Loving actually charted in the US, which is the main reason why Paul White was ordered to issue the same releases in Canada as in the US.
Thanks Andrew for this brilliant and most informative video .My only copy of the Beatles Second album is aJapanese Apple pressing from the 1970’s which has once again different track listing from both American and Canadian releases and omits Long Tall Sally and I Call Your Name completely. I investigated obtaining the US Capitol album and nearly bought the 2014 Capitol Box Set so thanks for your warning on this one.
The 2004 Box set is still available but as it’s in short supply the price is going up.
Although I was around as an 11 year old during the height of Beatlemania I only started buying Beatles records in 1965 with Rock and Roll music being my first single and Help! my first Beatles album given to me on my 12th Birthday in 1965. I of course knew about the US Capitol albums but I only started buying some of them when part of the Capitol catalogue was released over here on Cassette in the early 1970’s.
Looking forward to your next video.
Thanks Phil. The two Capitol sets are essential although Vol.2 is getting hard to find.
Great video. I stand with Beatles Second Album. Loved the bright production and track listing. As well as the nostalgia factor. That’s why I also stand with Beatles ‘65
I like the added reverb too- I thought it was just me!
Replaced my sister's worn out Capitol mono copy of "Beatles Second Album" with a stereo Apple copy in 1976. Still have it today.
I bought, with my own money, The Beatles' Second Album in 1980. It was the second album bought with my own money...the first being Revolver. I still have them...they're the Capitol orange late 70's reissues.
Great, Andrew! What a mess you fixed! It's nice to see you again!
Fascinating! I had no idea either that EMI in Britain actually pressed copies of the U.S. versions of three Beatles albums or that Canadian Capitol compiled their own albums with different tracks from either the British or U.S. releases. But I was amused to hear you say that Canadian Capitol's "Long Tall Sally" was the only album anywhere whose title came from a song The Beatles didn't write. Your video had already covered "Twist and Shout," another Canadian Beatles album named after a song the Beatles didn't write. It was written by Phil Medley and Bert Berus, originally recorded in 1961 by a group called the Top Notes, but became a huge soul hit by the Isley Brothers in 1962, from which The Beatles undoubtedly learned the song.
Amazing as usual Andrew! Nothing makes my Sundays better than a new Beatles video. Having just recently finished collecting my UK first mono pressing Beatles, I’m now getting near mint mono US albums, which are much easier to find here in the states.
Thanks Anthony. Good luck with completing your collection.
"From Me to You" should've been on Second Album (in Canada, it was already on the Twist and Shout LP).
Imagine that twin-track stereo mix compressed to death and drenched in reverb.
Great video Andrew! I grew up with all of the Beatles US albums I rebought them all last summer in stereo and mono with the 3 Canadian Beatles albums you were talking about. I enjoy them still but I bought the core catalog last year too I like the UK too along with the German albums too!
I was 8 yrs old when I bought the Long Tall Sally album at a department store. Yes I'm from Canada. Wish I still had this album.
Long Tall Sally was our first album... I was so surprised when my father brought it home because he didn't like the Beatles... we played it over and over and over again, and I still have it, and despite how much it was played on our old record player, it still sounds amazing on my sound system (B & K pre-amp and mono blocks, Vandersteen speakers, and Dual turntable)... as for the comparison, it would have been nice to have "She Loves You", but we had the 45, and I wouldn't want to have lost "This Boy", "Misery", and of course "I Saw Her Standing There" and "I Wanna Hold Your Hand", so I think Canada wins this. We didn't have the first two albums so the duplication of songs didn't matter to me... it is a great song list, and the mono sounds fantastic 58 years later... as for Dave Dexter, Jr, I'd always heard that Capital Records in the USA initially rejected the Beatles, but now I have a name to go with this story of epic incompetence, so thank you for that.
Great story. Thanks for sharing.
I got Second Album a couple of months ago, in Mono, secondhand, and with some random guy's name scribbled on it. To say the least, the audio quality shocked me, and not in a good way. By the way, great videos. You've definitely earned another subscriber!
On the Long Tall Sally album not all the songs sound the same, I Call Your Name, This Boy or I want To Hold Your Hand sound especially good, at least different from the rest, it is also a good sounding album and it was a surprise for me because I found it NM at a flea market for very little money. Just today I had been reviewing it and after a while I saw your new video, thank you very much Andrew for this work you do!
Thanks for watching, Martin.
Hey Andrew, great video as usual. Last week I did a comprehensive video about the Canadian albums and where all the tracks came from to make those albums. I mentioned this video and linked to it for folks who wanted more information about the differences between these two albums. You did it best so I figured why reinvent the wheel.
Hey Rob, I enjoyed your video about the Canadian albums. Thanks for the mention too! Good luck with your channel! All the best, Andrew.
Thanks for sharing another wonderful video Andrew! I look forward to seeing these each week. I love the Beatles Second Album and have since I was 12 years old. It does have a strong track listing even if the sound is leaves a lot to be desired. Looking forward to more videos. I would love to see you discuss Yesterday and Today as it has a unique history with the artwork and the mixes of some of tracks are different from the UK versions both in stereo and mono. Thanks again!
Thanks Bill. I will tackle The 'Yesterday & Today'/'Revolver' video soon.
Andrew, great information as always. Thank you for all the new knowledge.
My pleasure, Chris. Thanks for watching.
I've never heard either of these albums as I'm in the UK so grew up with the British versions. As always, your clear and entertaining descriptions of these US and Canadian albums have been wonderful to hear so, once more, thank you, Andrew!
Thanks Nick.
3:05 I guess the compilation album "Rock And Roll Music" technically shares the name with the Chuck Berry song they covered. Though I guess the 'and' is replaced with a 'n'.
Funny how that album, and this one both use the same photo of the band too.
Found the video early!
I’m a Canadian fan but I prefer Second Album, no repeat tracks and I like the mono version with the extra reverb a lot more than the UK stereo sound, I’ve got the 2004 CD
Thanks Andrew for another new video about a Canadian release. For me, Long Tall Sally was purchased after I bought the Second Album in the 70s. I have always loved the cover art design of both records and found the novelty of the added reverb fun on the Second Album, but preferred the sound of Long Tall Sally overall (*and this was before I had any UK imports or the '87 CDs). In fact, I appreciate the ballads on there as of course, they had not been offered yet on a Canadian LP yet. Mind you I might have changed the order of the track listing of Long Tall Sally to be like this:
I Want to Hold Your Hand
I Saw Her Standing There
Misery
You Really Got a Hold On Me
Devil in Her Heart
Roll Over Beethoven
Long Tall Sally
I Call Your Name
This Boy
I'll Get You
Please Mr. Postman
You Can't Do That
This way the ballads are in the early/mid section of the albums and each one ends on faster tracks. I am partial and biased for I prefer the Long Tall Sally album if I had to pick between the two. I just wish they have used the proper type font for the "Long Tall Sally" title that was used on the "Second Album" text. Go Canada! Thanks again, Andrew, for another great video.
Nice re-sequencing, Christopher.
Another great video Andrew. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it, Simon.
At around 11:58, you mention that "PX" stood for "part exchange". It actually stands for "post exchange", which was then equivalent to a department store, but more recently, like a mall or superstore, on a military base.
It is true that there were other unique, "PX-only" pressings of popular American records, but made by local (European) companies. For instance, in the 1950's, TELDEC in Germany manufactured Elvis albums for the US military, with "Made in USA" printed on labels but "Manufactured in Germany" stamped into the vinyl. Even the "nipper" logos were used, just like on the US pressings. EMI Electrola cried foul, and the circular RCA logo was used afterward.
You're right, Patrick I stand corrected.
Excellent, Andrew, as always. Here’s a couple of ideas for future “in-depth” posts; One, the infamous “Alpha Omega” bootleg box set, which led to the famous “Red & Blue” compilations. And left-field odd records such as the “Ed Rudy” interview series, as well as foreign issues like “The Beatles’ Greatest Hits” volumes 1 and 2. We scarcely hear or see any information about these releases. Perhaps someone like Perry Cox could be interviewed! Give the fans some new light on these “black sheep” records!
Thanks for the suggestions.
Well done, Sir ..... growing up in Toronto, and having the 3 Canadian Albums. I have all 3 framed on my wall. I am very impressed with the research you do. What can I say? "I Feel Fine" !!!
Thanks for watching, Ronnie!
Great content! I've collected the American albums and most of the British versions, but have been considering also getting the Canadian versions.
Thanks for another excellent video Andrew. I think both the Long Tall Sally and Twist And Shout LP's got a stereo release in the 1970's, although some tracks were obviously still mono.
I have a 1978 purple label reissue of Twist And Shout. When I get home, I'm going to check if it's stereo.
Like you, I didn't grow up with either of these so this was fascinating. Thanks, Andrew.
Thanks Colin. Glad you enjoyed it.
Nice video, Andrew. I've got both records but haven´t played them for quite a very, very long time.
Give them a spin!
I bought "Long Tall Sally" when I visited Canada in 1982, along with "Twist And Shout." Even minus the plastic wrapping I usually leave on the dust jacket when opening a record, it looks as good as when I bought it 41 years ago this Summer. Only thing that will separate me from it will be the lucky person who gets it upon my death.
It was the 80s purple label, of course. :)
Another fascinating video Andrew. Even though I’ve been a Beatles fan for decades, I learn so much in your videos it’s as if I knew nothing about them.
Starting collecting Beatles albums in the mid-‘70s - would buy them at garage sales because I didn’t have much money. The Beatles Second Album was my first real purchase- don’t think I paid more than 50 cents for it. Surprisingly good shape. Loved it- still have it. Love these videos. I still collect- for me finding the UK versions on CD was when I realized the different track listings through Revolver. Sounded weird to me.
'The Beatles Second Album" What a great insightful title !
Another great video, Andrew! Informative and entertaining as always.
By the way, I snagged a 1963 UK mono With The Beatles (7N cut with G&L cover), a 1964 mono UK Hard Day's Night (3N cut with G&L cover) and a 1970s stereo Hard Day's Night in VG+/EX- condition for a total of $75 this morning at a record fair.
I made sure to use your videos as a guide to finding good UK and West German pressings. Thanks for sharing your expertise and passion.
Nice score - enjoy!
Great video. I knew which version you would prefer the sound of, before you said it, being from Canada, and having grown up with the Canadian LP's. The label you showed from LTS was actually a second press. These are easy to identify by the brackets around Canada @ 6:00 in the rim text. 1st presses have no brackets. Take care.
The first time I heard I Saw Her Standing There was when i was a teen in the mid-80s from my friends mom's Long Tall Sally album. I was blown away and bought a version of the album on cassette as soon as I could. Its great to hear you do an episode talking about it. Love your vids. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for watching, James!
American Beatles fan for 35 years, and I just learned that three Capitol LPs were issued by Parlophone in the UK. Incredible!
Would love to see a video on the Hey Jude album! I own 2 UK export pressings, and previously had an original US pressing which wasn’t horrible but was pretty bad sounding. It sounded similar to the Stone’s “Big Hits Vol. 2” US record, both have “bell sound” in the deadwax which didn’t occur to me until just now. The UK Exports sound nice, and are a great addition to any collection!
I hear you, Alex. A video on the 'Hey Jude' album is coming in a few weeks time.
@@Parlogram awesome! I have both error label variations, and both are in pristine condition. Can’t wait to see what you got up your sleeve!
Great video, Andrew. How about some features on the excellent Capitol 6000 series?
Andrew did a "Part 1" a few weeks ago. No "Part 2" yet, but Canadian info is hard to come by, and knowing how thorough he is, it'll be well worth the wait!
@@djhrecordhound4391 I was thinking of the whole series which included all the releases not just the Beatles d be similar to his run through of the Parlophone PCS series Andrew did a few months ago. I'm looking forward to Part 2 on the 'Twist and Shout' LP. I lived in Canada for a while and still have some Canadian Beatles' Apple LPs. I did have Beatlemania With The Beatles but replaced it with a UK copy.
@@grahampaulkendrick7845 Absolutely! Paul White started a few years before Love Me Do came out, so it wasn't like The Beatles were his turning point. Many of the same George Martin-produced LPs Andrew had showed in that 'pre-Beatles' video were Capitol albums here.
One of my favourites is one of the first "6000 Series" LPs from 1960...a George Formby compilation called "When I'm Cleaning Windows". (Edit: I'm not sure if GM produced it, I'm just a comedy fan.)
@@djhrecordhound4391 Me too. Paul White was able to issue albums from all the EMI labels which included bands like the Yardbirds, Manfred Mann and Georgie Fame amongst many others.
Fantastic UA-cam channel I love it love it love it, I've been a Beatles fan for over 55 years I have all the original UK LP's EP's and singles including all export singles, but what I love these day's are the video's of there TV appearances and promo tapes that survive some of which are lost to time or are they ?.
1st gen fan, my first Beatles LP was the second album, it rocks and played it over n over still sounds fresh
I love the cowbell on 'You Can't Do That'.
Great story! All these variations make your head spin! But I thought a good idea for a future video would be about the cassette tapes in the 80's of the British album versions and all the track listing changes and that expanded dynamic range sound of the day!
We touched on that in this video: ua-cam.com/video/88iqS1WskrE/v-deo.html
@@Parlogram Aaahhh, thank you! I'm new to the channel, so it's mind boggling all the material to check out! Much appreciated! Cheers!
Coming in to being a fan by the early 1970s in the US, the first time I heard a Beatles' album that was something other than "domestic," was around 1975 when a family friend played us his UK copy of 1962-1966. It was then we became aware of the Capitol engineering and began seeking out foreign releases too. From my experience, SECOND ALBUM was the worst one of the bunch as far as sound goes. The track selection didn't bother me until a friend of mine pointed out; "I want to hear Beatles songs, not all these covers!" when I was in 10th grade. Since then, I'm not really a fan of the US track selection. I must point out the absolute quality of your opening graphics in this video. They are just off-the-charts fantastic. And very clear too. The reproduction of the group photos is great and it's all very top notch to me. Thanks again for wonderful work.
Maybe I'm weird but I even enjoy the film scratches
Much appreciated, Mark.
Even if the CPCS series of LPs were intended for US military bases in Europe they were also released in Sweden, CPCS 103 and 104 in June 1966 and CPCS 101 in October 1969. I remember seeing the Second Album in the local radio- and TV shop back in 1966, and could not understand why anyone would buy an 11-track LP (with "old" songs) when you could have a 14-track LP, like their latest (Rubber Soul) for the same price. I was 12 at the time and just owning an LP in those days was a big thing.
Nice comparison between these two albums that look similar on the front, but are very different on the inside. Canada should have considered naming the album "Misery" instead, as that's surely what some fans felt when they bought the album and realized they got a bunch of tracks they already owned. After a strong start with their first two albums, this was a misstep by Capitol of Canada.
The American Second Album did include some mixes that were unique, and I'm not just referring to the Dexter alterations. The album contained the only true stereo "Thank You Girl" until it was released on the 2009 Past Masters... and then the mix wasn't the same. The version on Past Masters ended up being rather thin and reedy compared to the Second Album version... so I think the Second Album version is still better. Also, some variations were present with "I Call Your Name." The cowbell starts at different points in the song. Interestingly, the cowbell start on stereo Past Masters is even later than the stereo mix for the Second Album.
My appreciation for the Capitol albums has continued to grow over recent years. While the UK versions are still definitive, the Capitol albums were hugely exciting for fans. They also offered fans the ability to bypass buying most of the singles, since they could hear them on the albums instead. Even the Dexter sound alterations can be fun in retrospect, offering a different way to hear these songs. (The added reverb to "She Loves You" help hide the tape edits a little better.) Sure, there's added compression, but these albums sounded good on cheap, portable record players that most teenagers had. I've been building a nice condition Capitol LPs over the past year. While copies of Meet the Beatles are plentiful in either stereo or mono, the mono version of the Second Album is particularly hard to find in near mint condition (and still be affordable).
Nice post.
@@Parlogram Thanks Andrew. Nice video! I can appreciate that a lot of work goes into researching, shooting, and editing these videos. To do them on a weekly basis takes a lot of dedication.
@@Parlogram I also forgot to mention that the mono version of Long Tall Sally on the Second Album is a different mix too. It's a dry version, with less reverb than even the UK mono mix. Considering all of the reverb that Dexter added to the Capitol albums, it's odd to find a track with less reverb than the UK counterpart!
Glad you mentioned Piers' website. Another source viewers should be aware of is Serge Pelletier who put together a book called Variations 1: The Definitive Beatles Canadian LO Collector's Guide". You can obtain Serge's book from Piers' web site in PDF. Its a must have for Canadian Beatle album collectors. Incidentally, the copy of Long Tall Sally you show is a later 1966 pressing. You can tell from the perimeter text, which has Canada in brackets (Canada) at about 6:00 on the label. This is what we call the rainbow brackets variant. Frist issues pressing did not have the (Canada). They were still using the original masters from the first 1964 pressings so the sound is the same. As a follow-up to Paul White getting in trouble with his bosses, it was decided in 1966 to delete the first three Canadian albums from the Capitol Canada catalogue. Consequently, Meet The Beatles and the Beatles Second Album were added to the Canadian catalogue in 1967 prior to the release of Sgt. Pepper. In 1968, prior to the release of the White Album, The Early Beatles was added to the Canadian catalogue. What's most interesting is that the first three Capital Canada albums were revived in the Catalogue in 1971. So from that point on both the Canadian and American equivalents were available from Capitol Canada until they stopped pressing albums in 1987.
Might have been mentioned before but the label you show for the Canadian long tall sally is the second 1966 pressing with the word (Canada) in brackets.
Another great video Andrew. Intelligent and well presented. Must be a load of work!
Thanks, it is! 😉
Thanks Andrew! Didn't know it was released in the UK as well.
I'd love to watch you cover the UK EPs in detail. Also, any thoughts of tracking a Greek copy of any album just to compare?
Real words of wisdom from Andrew when he states that so much of the sound of the version that we love best depends on which one we grew up with. “Long Tall Sally” was the first pop music album I owned (given to me by my brother as a Christmas present) and I have loved the sonic quality of that record since 1964. As well, I was pleased to hear Andrew acknowledge Paul White, legendary A&R man, head of Capitol Records Canada who started the Capitol 6000 series, and of whom I have never read a bad word! Mr. White died in 2018 at the age of 85, having signed many Canadian acts such as Anne Murray to Capitol.
Thank you, Andrew. Great as always! It seems strange to me Capitol of Canada would re-use tracks from their previous releases.
Would you consider doing an episode on the two Capitol Albums box sets and the non-authentic US Albums set?
We need a Volume 3 of the CapitolAlbums or at least the correct Yesterday and Today album officially issued on CD.
Thanks Roger. A Capitol on CD video is on my list.
I noticed a discrepancy in the songwriting credits of both LPs. On the Canadian album label, “Long Tall Sally” is credited to Johnson, only. The US version’s label credits Johnson/Penniman/Blackwell as the authors of this intense cover version.
Towards the end of the video, I remember Japan issued a version of The Beatles Second Album, same cover art as the US and Canadian, but again a different tracklist from both. I have a 70s pressing on vinyl of the Japanese album
I would be interested in a video about Beatles VI. It's a joyous rocking album, and it contains the only two songs that the Beatles recorded expressly for an American album, Bad Boy and Dizzy Miss Lizzy (even though they ended up using the latter for Help!)
I was kind of looking forward to the video you promoted on the last one regarding the Yellow Submarine soundtrack. But this was a great substitute. As always your videos are of great value and educational. I checked out the website and for some reason it doesn't work on my phone
The Yellow Submarine video is coming next week.
As we have learned from this video, Canada had a slightly different Beatles discography from the US. So that should behoove you to create a video on that topic, unless you have already done so, thanks.
Heh. Nice hamming it up on the video thumbnail photo. As someone who was subjected to American pigheadedness, ala Dave Dexter’s sonic butcher jobs, all most of us heard for decades were the reverb-soaked albums released by EMI’s Capitol label, so it became much harder to move to cleaner sounding vinyl imports of the 1970’s and CD’s of the 80’s. That isn’t to suggest we all prefer them, but it is reasonable to understand how we grew fond of the US copies for sentimental reasons. One place this sticks out for me was the reverb used on ‘She Loves You,’ where the last ‘yeah’ seems to last for ages, which, admittedly, is kind of cool and a fitting way to end the album. So, needless to say, I was a little disappointed at how dry the UK singles sounded when I heard them.
Another thing was I was convinced Martin and staff sped up the playback of UK pressings of that recording to give it more excitement, which, for me, ruins the song and makes the Beatles sound like children. As you may know, the playback equipment used in the filming of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ was slower than vinyl pressings, so I grew up preferring how ‘She Loves You’ sounded in the original print of the film, which sounded more like their natural voices.
While I touch on film soundtracks, I can’t tell you how disappointed I was when Paul Rutan replaced the original film version of ‘Help!’ (most of which appears on the single) with the more heavily-produced album version of the song. I still have a Laserdisc copy of the film somewhere with the original recording of the song that is sadly now out of print, I actually loved the film version of the song, as John’s vocal sound much more vulnerable and fitting of its title. Can’t find that version - with its original introduction- ANYWHERE.
I'd love to see a video that tackles anything regarding the 1969 Yellow Submarine album
A video on Yellow Submarine is coming up.
Is it true Andrew that the Capital Exec's thought With The Beatles had to many American covers on it. So they decided to leave them off Meet The Beatles? This made "The Second Album" and its 50/50 original to cover ratio the most cover filled album (percentage wise) in the bands history. On either side of the pond. Also, are you aware if new mixes were created for "The Early Years" Capital release? Love your channel lad. Keep up the fine work. We Beatles fans truly appreciate your keen insights. Best wishes, RNB
Thanks Rick. I don't think that much thought was put into MTB, but maybe someone else here knows more...
@@Parlogram Thank you Sir
I'm 1:10 into this video and I'm already impressed at the amount of work that must've gone into that title sequence. Hats off to you, your channel keeps on getting better. Now to watch the rest😉
Thanks! Hope you enjoyed it.
Wonderful! Though to my ears, the Capitol version was always loud and abusive to my ears…it was what I felt like it would be if I saw them live…and the tracks rocked!! The Canadian release was thin to my ears but interesting track layout, so I had to have that too. I agree with you on the UK release…what happened? Me thinks, it was made for the fans/collectors. The Capitol long box set got it right for cd. That is, if you didn’t have to contact Capitol for misprinting cd’s in both volumes!
Great show! Always look forward to it!Thank you again!
Thanks Matt. These albums never grow old.
Interesting comparisons, love the covers. Did you ever do a video on The Beatles VJ, Tollie and Swan albums?
I don't believe that Beatles albums ever appeared on Swan or Tollie.
Cover Beatles VI. I always thought that it was a good collection and sounded wonderful.
Another very interesting video, thank you. To answer your question about any other Beatles albums named after songs they didn’t write (other than Long Tall Sally), I can think of two. One you mention here, Twist and Shout. The other was of course Rock n Roll Music. I could be pedantic and say ‘Love’, but I don’t think that was named after John Lennon’s 1970 song 😁
One of the oddities of my collection is a purple label copy of the Second Album pressed in Canada. I bought it in the US sometime in the early 80s. I have no idea why this was made or how it showed up in an American record store.
Another awesome video thank you!
I haven't went too far back in your videos, but I was wondering if you did one about the 3 inch CD singles? I had the whole set. It got stolen in storage a few years ago.
Glad you enjoyed it, Danny. I haven't done a video on the 3" CDs, yet.
Found a copy of this LP online and asked my brother to get it for my birthday as well as a copy of Meet The Beatles
I was not familiar with the Second Album, but I found it worth buying. The stereo pressing has an unique mix of I Call Your Name, with double track vocals and the cowbell starting earlier.
It's sacrilegious, I know, but I do love the echoey reverby Capitol U.S. mixes. Fills me with nostalgia.
And check out all the MMTs in the PX photo!
Having grown up with The Beatles' Second Album in Mono, this will always be my first choice, compression squash and high end deficiency notwithstanding. Sentimentality wins over principle on this one!
I' m here with you,don' t know anything about U.S.or Canadian Beatles albums,except " White Album," on pink "Capitol," label that i have,so best option is watching your videos for information. Cheers Young Master Andrew.🖐️😎
Honestly, I’d like to see something about The Beatles Story. People debate the worst Beatles album and they forget this one. I got it as a child in 1975, still have it, occasionally play it, don’t like it and know nothing about it. Still, it’s a keeper! Cheers and thanks!
I don’t count The Beatles Story as a Beatles album. But when it came out I bought it and wondered where the live segments came from, and if Capitol had taped a whole live album!
Does your red telephone go directly to the Batcave ? Haha !
I was an 80s/90s fan but my copy was a well worn mono original. The nostalgia that comes out of the speakers more than makes up for the sonics. That said, this is one Capitol creation that I really love, all that echo and compression really cooks!
And when I get sick from all the candy, I go back to my UK copies…
inspired by your video i went to my local record store and found the second album still in original rainbow label cellophane from 1965 thanks
Great score!
I suggest the 1983 Capitol Rainbow reissues sound amazing, especially Revolver
The Canadian-only 72000 series 45s were even reissued at that time (with the new "B-" prefix like all others), and they also sound amazing. Some of these reissues were in stereo for the first time (such as Twist And Shout/There's A Place), though some kept the unique mono mixes (such as Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby).
Absolutely right, Andrew--the judgement comes from what one grew up with, in my case, the 2nd album (so-called)--one of many disingenuous titles, like "'65" and "VI"--anyway, very good call on the comparison--the sound quality probably is better on the Canadian, although I'm used to the outsize reverb--but the track listing is certainly superior on the US. Another wonderful vid, thank you!
Another great video, i am from Brazil, didn't grow with US albums, but i think the second album a good album, curious to watch a future video of HJ album.
Thanks Lucas. A video on the 'Hey Jude' album is coming in a few weeks.
Growing up in Canada the first Beatles album we had was United Artists A Hard Days Night soundtrack that my mom bought through a record club. I was old enough when Sgt. Pepper's and Magical Mystery Tour came out to buy my own copies. Then I gradually bought the other albums starting with The Beatles Second Album (Canadian pressing) and Twist & Shout on rainbow labels so it was kind of confusing which early Beatles albums to get, but it ultimately didn't matter because I'd buy them all eventually. It wasn't until the '80s that I bought a copy of Long Tall Sally new and it was on a purple label. It's important to note that some of the tracks were in stereo at that time and there are different combinations of mono and stereo tracks on different issues of that album through the years. I don't have the various issues of LTS to compare but my copy sounds great.
Thanks for sharing your memories. Great days!
Yes I do have a vinyl copy of "The Beatles' Second Album", but I do believe the CD that comes with the original Capitol Box Set represent the true Dave Dexter mixes