Overview

PART ONE REVISED DIGITAL PDF EDITION

In addition to providing new information on all of the Beatles singles issued by Capitol, the revised and expanded digital edition contains the full story behind the Capitol Compact 33 jukebox discs and adds a new chapter on the history of the 45 RPM single and how Capitol quickly embraced the new format. There is also a new chapter titled “Capitol of the World,” which lists and provides details on all of the British recordings issued as singles by Capitol pre-Beatles from 1956 – 1963.

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All individuals ordering directly from the author’s website shall receive:

• 8.5x11 Collector’s Card with images of the picture sleeves and albums covers
• 8.5x11 Signature Card signed by Bruce Spizer. You may also request personalization of the card
• 2x8 Bookmark.

PART TWO REVISED DIGITAL PDF EDITION

The revised and expanded digital edition of the Capitol album book is over 550 pages and features much additional information and tons of new images. The two chapters on the Butcher and Trunk covers appearing on the YESTERDAY AND TODAY album put together 99% of the jig-saw puzzle mystery behind the covers. You will learn the true story behind how these covers came about and see pictures of Bob Whitaker at work during the two photo sessions that produced the pictures used on the covers. 498 Productions has licensed all of the significant pictures from the infamous Butcher session plus a series of revealing images from the Trunk photo session that took place at Brian Epstein’s office. These chapters alone are worth the price of admission. In addition, the digital book contains original artwork from several albums, including an alternate design for BEATLES ’65 and the uncropped picture that was used for the cover of BEATLES VI.

The real story behind the Capitol albums Meet The Beatles! through Magical Mystery Tour, with explanations of why the Capitol albums were different than those issued by Parlophone in England.

Session and chart information and pictures of the front and back covers and all label variations of all the Capitol albums, including the most comprehensive coverage ever compiled on the controversial Yesterday And Today album with its Butcher cover.

All individuals ordering directly from the author’s website shall receive:

8.5x11 Collector’s Card with images of the albums covers
8.5x11 Signature Card signed by Bruce Spizer. You may also request personalization of the card
2x8 Bookmark.

Product Details

PDF format
Part 1: 98 MB, Part 2: 108 MB

Editorial Reviews

Reviews refer to print edition

“Comprehensive . . . beautiful . . . lavish.” Billboard
“your ticket to recounting a most incredible time in the history of popular music.” Daytrippin’
“Addictive.” Rolling Stone
“Visually stunning and awe inspiring.” The World Beatles Forum