Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Jacksonville pressing denoted by "0" stamp in runouts. This pressing has Side A lacquer cut by Gene Thompson and Side B lacquer cut by Ed Sanders (2). Issued with custom photo collage inner sleeve and 22" x 33" foldout poster with band photos on the front and song lyrics on the reverse.
This album is a compilation of tracks that were considered rare in the US at the time. B-sides and other tracks that hadn't been on any Capitol album, different mixes etc. Also known for reproducing the infamous "butcher shot" for the first time since Yesterday & Today in 1966, on the inside gatefold.
There are 3 cover variations. This one is #1:
#1 -The photo on the front is raised/embossed -There is no George Martin producer credit on the back lower left corner -Under "Helter Skelter" a text error states "...so you don't hear the classic Lennon statement...", and for "There's A Place" incorrectly states this was the first time in stereo on a US album.
#2 -Both the cover photo and the photos on the back are raised/embossed -George Martin's producer credit is now on the lower left corner on the back -Under "Helter Skelter" it now states "...so you don't hear the classic statement..." and the stereo statement from "There's a Place" removed.
#3 -Both the cover photos and the photos on the back are NOT raised/embossed. -George Martin's producer credit is present -"Helter Skelter" states "...so you don't hear the classic statement..." and the stereo statement from "There's a Place" removed.
-Some copies came with a 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" hype sticker on the shrinkwrap stating "Contains Rare Photos Including "Butcher" shot" (see photo)
-Some pressings are translucent vinyl (hold up to a bright light and you can see through it)
A1 - Mono British single, with Ringo Starr on drums A2 - Stereo. Unreleased in U.S. A3 - Stereo. Unreleased in U.S. A4 - Stereo German single. A5 - Stereo from German album "Something New" A6 - Mono single version A7 - Stereo from British "Revolver" version A8 - Stereo. Unreleased version B1 - Stereo. Unreleased version B2 - Mono. Unreleased in U.S. B3 - Mono. Unreleased in U.S. B4 - Mono from "Lady Madonna" single. B5 - Stereo from charity album "No One's Gonna Change Our World" B6 - Mono from "Let it Be" single B7 - Stereo tail from Side 2 of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album in many countries but not in U.S.
