MEET THE BEATLES OPEN END INTERVIEW PRO 2549 REISSUE OF 1964 CAPITOL EP & SLEEVE
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MEET THE BEATLES OPEN END INTERVIEW PRO 2549 REISSUE OF '64 CAPITOL EP WITH SLEEVE
TO ENCOURAGE DISC JOCKEYS TO PROMOTE THE BEATLES, CAPITOL PREPARED OPEN-END INTERVIEW RECORDS THAT ALLOWED A DISC JOCKEY TO GIVE THE IMPRESSION THAT HE WAS PERSONALLY CONDUCTING AN IN-STATION INTERVIEW WITH THE GROUP. THE ILLUSION WAS CREATED BY COMBINING A SCRIPT OF STATEMENTS AND QUESTIONS TO ASK THE GROUP WITH A RECORD CONTAINING GAPS OF SILENCE FOR THE DJ TO READ THE SCRIPT BETWEEN THE PRE-RECORDED RESPONSES OF THE BOYS.
AS PART OF ITS BEATLES CAMPAIGN, CAPITOL SENT COPIES OF THE FIRST BEATLES INTERVIEW RECORD TO BROADCASTERS IN FEBRUARY, 1964. IT WAS TITLED "THE BEATLES OPEN-END INTERVIEW". This is the unofficial version, NOT the original.
The original '64 Beatles' open-end interview disc was sent with a black & white picture sleeve. The straight cut side contains the text of the interview printed below the title of the disc. The DJ lines are in bold print and the Beatles responses are in italics. The open tab side of the sleeve has "SIDE TWO" AND "PRO 2549" centered at the top : includes two tracks from their first US Capitol album. The original version was said to be pressed in less then 1000 copies, and if you could find one, can bring a very hefty price !!
This is the unofficial version of the insanely rare DJ promo that Capitol Records released to hype the Beatles as a Capitol Compact 33 variant. This is one of the three different versions of these discs. This version is the hardest to find and was pressed on thick gold vinyl with a stunning black and silver label.
The record appears to have rarely, if ever, had a needle on it as it is free from any scratches or scuffs, and looks to be Near Mint-Mint !! The gorgeous sleeve has NO seam splits, NO writing, NO prices stickers or glue residue with super-sharp corners, and looks EX !!
Especially prepared for Radio & TV programming use - Not For Sale
From the new Capitol Album "Meet the Beatles" T-2047
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Etched Side 1): 79-134 M Side 1
- Matrix / Runout (Etched Side 2): 79-135 M Side 2
- Label Code (Side 1): Pro 2548
- Label Code (Side 2): Pro 2549
Tracklist:
A1: Interview / I Want To Hold Your Hand Songwriter – Lennon-McCartney 6:08
B1: This Boy Songwriter – Lennon-McCartney 2:11
B2: It Won't Be Long Songwriter – Lennon-McCartney 2:11
Credits
The interview record was produced by Jack Wagner, who apparently prepared the script and edited comments of the group to form a brief interview leading up to the playing of the hit single "I Want To Hold Your Hand".Shipping is Lightning-FAST via USPS First Class Mail in a padded custom box (NO slow Media Mail)
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