Introducing... The Beatles
by The Beatles
Released: January 10, 1964
Merseybeat, rock and roll, pop
Why This Album Matters
This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.
The Album
The Beatles" is the first Beatles album released in the United States. Originally scheduled for a July 1963 release, the LP came out on 10 January 1964, on Vee-Jay Records, ten days before Capitol's "Meet the Beatles!". The album includes several iconic songs such as "Love Me Do" and "Twist and Shout".
Inside the Recording
The songs on the album were all recorded in 1962 and 1963.
Interesting Facts
It features eight original Lennon-McCartney compositions and six…
It features eight original Lennon-McCartney compositions and six covers, mainly of Motown and R&B hits.
The Beatles" has been reissued several times and…
The Beatles" has been reissued several times and has been the subject of many legal disputes.
The album's release was delayed for several reasons…
The album's release was delayed for several reasons, including internal issues within the record company and licensing issues surrounding some of the tracks.
Nevertheless, it remains a significant early milestone in…
Nevertheless, it remains a significant early milestone in The Beatles' U.S. discography and is notable for offering the American public their first long-playing introduction to the group.
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Reception
Though the album saw modest initial sales, it rose rapidly in popularity following The Beatles' breakthrough in the American market, and ultimately went on to sell over 1.3 million copies.
The Complete Album Story
"Introducing... The Beatles" is the first Beatles album released in the United States. Originally scheduled for a July 1963 release, the LP came out on 10 January 1964, on Vee-Jay Records, ten days before Capitol's "Meet the Beatles!".
The album includes several iconic songs such as "Love Me Do" and "Twist and Shout". It features eight original Lennon-McCartney compositions and six covers, mainly of Motown and R&B hits. The songs on the album were all recorded in 1962 and 1963.
The album's release was delayed for several reasons, including internal issues within the record company and licensing issues surrounding some of the tracks. Though the album saw modest initial sales, it rose rapidly in popularity following The Beatles' breakthrough in the American market, and ultimately went on to sell over 1.3 million copies.
"Introducing... The Beatles" has been reissued several times and has been the subject of many legal disputes. Nevertheless, it remains a significant early milestone in The Beatles' U.S. discography and is notable for offering the American public their first long-playing introduction to the group.
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