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Beatles VI

by The Beatles

Released: June 14, 1965

Rock and roll

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"Beatles VI" marks the seventh Capitol Records studio album by the legendary English rock band the Beatles in the United States and Canada, inclusive of "The Beatles' Story." Released amidst a flurry of Beatles albums, it was the ninth album introduced into that market in less than a year and a half, with Vee-Jay Records and United Artists Records also contributing one album each during that period. Interestingly, a stereo release of "Beatles VI" was also made available in New Zealand just in time for Christmas 1966. Despite a minor labeling error with the title reading "Beatles IV" on the record label, the album's pressing plates were sourced from EMI (UK) and mirrored their export-release, bearing the catalogue number PCSM 6042.

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For modern audiences, "Beatles VI" remains accessible on…

For modern audiences, "Beatles VI" remains accessible on CD through various releases.

It is featured as part of "The Capitol…

It is featured as part of "The Capitol Albums, Volume 2" box set, offering both stereo and mono mixes.

Additionally, in 2014, "Beatles VI" received another CD…

Additionally, in 2014, "Beatles VI" received another CD release, both individually and as part of "The U.S. Albums" boxed set, ensuring its enduring presence in the Beatles' discography for generations to come.

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Reception

Available in both mono and stereo versions, "Beatles VI" swiftly climbed to the top of the Billboard charts, reigning for six consecutive weeks starting from July 10, 1965.

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The Complete Album Story

"Beatles VI" marks the seventh Capitol Records studio album by the legendary English rock band the Beatles in the United States and Canada, inclusive of "The Beatles' Story." Released amidst a flurry of Beatles albums, it was the ninth album introduced into that market in less than a year and a half, with Vee-Jay Records and United Artists Records also contributing one album each during that period. Available in both mono and stereo versions, "Beatles VI" swiftly climbed to the top of the Billboard charts, reigning for six consecutive weeks starting from July 10, 1965.

Interestingly, a stereo release of "Beatles VI" was also made available in New Zealand just in time for Christmas 1966. Despite a minor labeling error with the title reading "Beatles IV" on the record label, the album's pressing plates were sourced from EMI (UK) and mirrored their export-release, bearing the catalogue number PCSM 6042.

For modern audiences, "Beatles VI" remains accessible on CD through various releases. It is featured as part of "The Capitol Albums, Volume 2" box set, offering both stereo and mono mixes. Additionally, in 2014, "Beatles VI" received another CD release, both individually and as part of "The U.S. Albums" boxed set, ensuring its enduring presence in the Beatles' discography for generations to come.