Most accounts have paul as the instigator of a live to tape record but george martin recalls john approaching him. In the usa, the beatles let it be was a gatefold cover. It is cool to have but i do not have the original lp though. The beatles collection search results let it be pcs 7096. Other variations exist, including five singles unique to canada. The beatles let it be box set australian lp vinyl record. The book is unique in that inside it has a sticker over the publishing credits of songs listing australian publishers instead of u. It was released on 8 may 1970, almost a month after the groups breakup, in tandem with the motion picture of the same name. The catalogue number was apple ar 34001, and the tracklisting was the same as the uk version. Deleted december 1970 and replaced with normal lp format without the book.
The books publication date is set for september 26, 2019, the 50 th anniversary of the u. Naked, an alternative 2003 remix version of the beatles album. Look up let it be in wiktionary, the free dictionary. In addition to the standard releases worldwide, the let it be album was also issued in a deluxe box set package in at least a dozen different countries. Let it be is the twelfth and final studio album by the english rock band the beatles. Genesis edit a criticism levied against let it be has centred on spectors wall of sound technique, with some critics stating that the quality of the music was diminished by his orchestration and use of choirs on three of the albums tracks. Whatever else it is or isnt, it is the best album they have ever released, and only the beatles are capable of making a better one. Optimal in germany, pressed the 4 lp box set worldwide. An in stock item is available to ship normally within 24 business hours.
The beatles let it be box set with the book the beatles. The beatles let it be 1970 vinyl lp box set complete. Like most of the bands previous releases, the album topped record charts in many countries, including both the us and the uk. Although released in 1970 and thought by many as the beatles last album, let it be was actually recorded in january of 1969. Peppers lonely hearts club band 2 discs vinyl album special edition 2017. Beatles get back buch, book, uk 1970, part of let it be lp vinyl 1st press. In some countries it came out initially only in the box set, and then the. I opened it as a teenager and yes, cracked the spine.
The beatles home and away 6466 5x individually coloured vinyl lp boxset avalpb. The beatles let it be rare original vinyl lp box set edition. The beatles, let it be box set with the book the beatles get back, px51 not listed on package. Details about the beatles let it be box and book lp the beatles let it be canadian boxed lp record set soal. I have the canadian let it be box set, which i acquired still factory sealed. The beatles let it be movie program guide book japan 1989 lennon mccartney.
Thanks to george martinglyn johnsbilly prestonmal daviespeter brownrichard hewsonbrian rogers. The album was then issued by itself in december 1970 with the. As a soundtrack album to the film let it be, the record was being distributed in the us by the united artists company, not the usual beatle distributor capitol records. When i opened it, i really was surprised at the inferior quality of the packaging. Let it be was nominated for the 1970 grammy for record of the year. Maybe they figured youd take out the album it did have it s own sleeve, and the book.
May 24, 2019 the first is the label used for us editions of the beatles let it be lp 1970, which as you can see, is vivid red in color. Like the other books in the series, the beatles finally let it be covers the album and related releases from the american, british and canadian perspectives. The first is the label used for us editions of the beatles let it be lp 1970, which as you can see, is vivid red in color. More continue reading the beatleslet it be 2020 updates. Never has this been so plainly evident as on their new twoalbum set. While recorded in 1969, let it be remains the beatles final salvo due to its release in 1970 and the internal tensions that mark the album.
The album was then issued by itself in december 1970 with the same disc pressing. Aditionally, let it be was released as a box set with the paperback book, as in the united kingdom, whereas us fans had to do with just the lp. The definitive analog beatles catalog is here this is where it all ends. Much of what became let it be was recorded in early 1969, with production by george martin, before the recording and release of the album abbey road. This is a closeup of the red apple on the rear cover and its how a genuine copy of the. Laminated sleeve is in excellent condition and box and inner slide out book holder invery good condition, minor storage wear to cover and edges, handling wear, spine very straight and uncrushed, very clean. Unboxing original uk beatles let it be box set youtube.
Jun 17, 2018 provided to youtube by universal music group let it be remastered 2015 the beatles 1. Apparently originally sold as part of a box set in 1969 this was originally bought in existing condition as a collectors item some years ago and hasnt seen the light of day since. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In the uk the album was released in a deluxe box set and came with a glossy, thick book with many more photographs taken during the recording sessions by ethan russell, along with dialogue from the film. Beatles albums are popular with collectors rare records.
Box set, limited edition, book vinyl, lp, album, red apple on rear cover. Pop rock the beatles let it be 1970, book, box set discogs. Let it be box set with book in addition to the standard releases worldwide, the let it be album was also issued in a deluxe box set package in at least a dozen different countries. At last a genuine us let it be lp posted on october, 20 by beatlesblogger i have had in the collection for some time now a record that i thought was an original us pressing of the beatles let it be. Let it be beatles album news newspapers books scholar jstor december 2019 learn how and when to remove this template. Nov 28, 2012 this album stiffed when first released in the spring of 1970. The actual anniversary of the album s release is may 8th. Get the best deal for beatles get back lp from the largest online selection at. The packaging was the flimsy cardboard tray, and the outer slipcover, which was cheap too since the laminate came off easy and edges rip easy.
Buy the beatles let it be otab by beatles, the isbn. Let it be remastered by the beatles 94638247227 cd. If you already have the have the 19671970 blue album book, then youve already got the same transcriptions for across the universe, let it be, the long and winding road, and get back. Filled with a litany of underrated gems, it also hosts the universally recognized gospelladen title track, on a par with the best material the beatles. The beatles let it be 180g vinyl lp shop music direct. Images of the beatles working in the studio from the right side of the gatefold cover. The beatles, who are the perfect product and result of everything that rock and roll means and encompasses. As a soundtrack album to the film let it be, the record was being distributed in the us by the united artists company, not the usual beatle distributor capitol.
Let it be is the 12th and final studio album released by beatles, being together. And by the time the album was released the beatles had broken up. The red wash over the apple was done to distinguish. Let it be is the twelfth and final album by the beatles, released on may 8, 1970 by the bands own apple records label. The group were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and popular musics recognition as an art form. The beatles let it be canadian boxed lp record set soal. A preorder is an item that has not yet been released. The beatles 1970 let it be exhibitors campaign book uk preowned. Unlike in the uk, the us edition of let it be didnt come with the box set and glossy paperback book. Box set limited edition bookvinyl lp, album red apple on rear cover country. Let it be apple ap9009 japan limited edition box set w book 1970. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title let it be. Its nice to have in the stacks, but i never really want to handle the box because of its delicate read.
The book contains chapters on newsworthy events of 1970 and the music and films from the first half of 1970. Let it be may 1970 first issues in the uk came in a box that included a large book containing photos from the film of the same name. The same ethan russell color photos of faces of john, paul, george and ringo. Typically the label will set a projected release date that is subject to change.
To signify this in the us they gave it red apple logos on the rear cover and also on the labels. In addition to the abbey road lp, the book covers the standalone singles released by the beatles in 1969. Recorded under the working title get back, the project was originally a project intended to capture the making of an album, capturing the rehearsals of the songs and with the intent of. However, the critical response was generally unfavourable, and let it be came to be regarded as one of the most controversial rock albums ever. Total ratings, the singles collection by the beatles vinyl, nov2019, beatles the beatles sgt. Tray is intact but is very creased and has two splits at seams. This is a close up of the front cover of a legitimate copy of the album.
The result was the album let it be, released on 8 may 1970, a month after the beatles breakup. The beatles were an english rock band formed in liverpool in 1960. Please note that the final price doesnt mean this is the real value cause it depends on conditions too, so a. Ten days after its united kingdom release, the beatles final lp, let it be, was issued in the united states. Companion book to special release of lp album let it be in 1970. For everyone whos been waiting and wondering about the beatles 50th anniversary of let it be, we have to let it be for now. The book has come apart and no effort has been made to repairrestore it although this could be done we wanted to not alter the product. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. The beatles get back to abbey road nearing completion. For those who dont know, qrp pressed the 2 lp set worldwide. Apple pcspb 718 the beatles 19671970 2lp, blue vinyl, gatefold stickered sleeve with lyric inners. The book was revised including some of the ddsi numbers and published as get back the beatles let it be disaster in 1997, and a revised list of numbers was published in doug sulpys the complete get back sessions in 2001 this would appear to be the version referred to by purple chick in this set.
The beatles let it be 1970 vinyl lp box set complete with. Peppers lonely hearts club band lp album 19671967 number of items. Get backdont let me down and the ballad of john and yokoold brown shoe. The album was released in a box with a special picture book in some countries, and the us version featured a red apple on the disc. Issued in a fully laminated sleeve with red apple logo on back cover. With a lineup comprising john lennon, paul mccartney, george harrison and ringo starr, they are regarded as the most influential band of all time. After anticipating this book for several years, i was thoroughly disappointed when it finally was released. Weardamage is highlighted in the photos provided but it is in relatively good condition overall. The beatles let it be box israel israeli lp red apple, uk. In some countries it came out initially only in the box set, and then the lp was later issued by itself in the standard jacket.
Now we start to get into some of the interesting color variations issued over the years. Let it be, apple pxs 1, box set, stereo, may 8, 1970. The beatles let it be disaster uk 1900924129 see more like this. At that time always remember a discussion which is the last beatles album abey road or let it be. However, the beatles were unhappy with the album and it was temporarily shelved. The let it be album was actually a soundtrack album to the film of the same name, and so in the us the record was being distributed by the united artists company not capitol records. May 26, 2019 the books publication date is set for september 26, 2019, the 50 th anniversary of the u. The beatles price guide what is your beatles lp worth. Mar 18, 2017 when you open the us gatefold cover it contains photographs of the beatles working on the let it be album. Let it be is get back 2020 updates theres been talk recently that a new movie version of let it be may be edited together.
The beatles white album and yellow submarine, unlike the uk issues, were released in the united states only in stereo, as sales of mono records in the u. Filled with a litany of underrated gems, it also hosts the universally recognized gospelladen title track, on a par with the best material the beatles ever recorded. We collect ended auction results so you can check the value of your vinyl and cd. The beatles let it be box set with the book the beatles get. This lp was originally issued only in the box set package. While it was hyped as the last beatles album everyone knew it was recorded before abbey road, even if they didnt know the messy history behind it. It was released 1970 by the bands apple records label shortly after the group announced their breakup. Phil spector was enlisted in early 1970 to do some postproduction mixing and. Provided to youtube by universal music group let it be remastered 2015 the beatles 1. I still have my vinyl copy which came in a box with a book. The last proper beatles studio album which is now 48 years old. The heading and alternate name for this poster is these fine albums are available now on apple. The beatles let it be 1970 vinyl lp box set complete with box, book and photos.