Beatles for Sale [Import]

Track Listings
1. No Reply    
2. I'm a Loser    
3. Baby's in Black    
4. Rock & Roll Music    
5. I'll Follow the Sun    
6. Mr. Moonlight    
7. Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey! [Medley]    
8. Eight Days a Week    
9. Words of Love    
10. Honey Don't    
11. Every Little Thing    
12. I Don't Want to Spoil the Party    
13. What You're Doing    
14. Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby    

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Banged out in a hurry for the 1964 Christmas market, Beatles for Sale sometimes sounds it, loaded with ill-conceived covers and some of John Lennon's most self-loathing lyrics. On the other hand, the people doing the banging-out were the Beatles, whose instincts for what worked musically were so strong that they could basically do no wrong--any record that has "Baby's in Black," "I Don't Want to Spoil the Party" and the delectable "Eight Days a Week" on it is only "minor" in the most relative sense. And, though their voices had been frazzled a bit by constant touring, they revved them up for some joyous shouting, and indulged their fondness for American country in subtle, playful ways. --Douglas Wolk --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Album Details
Same as USA Version.

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Beatles for Sale
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Great album but in mono
  • 3 Of My Fav Songs On This Album
  • THE BEATLES "COVERS" ALBUM
  • "I nearly died..."
  • John owns this album.. perhaps the only Beatle's album where John was truly the star
Beatles for Sale
The Beatles
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002UAI
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. No Reply
  2. I'm A Loser
  3. Baby's In Black
  4. Rock and Roll Music
  5. I'll Follow The Sun
  6. Mr. Moonlight
  7. Medley: Kansas City/Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey
  8. Eight Days A Week
  9. Words Of Love
  10. Honey Don't
  11. Every Little Thing
  12. I Don't Want To Spoil The Party
  13. What You're Doing
  14. Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby

Amazon.com

Banged out in a hurry for the 1964 Christmas market, Beatles for Sale sometimes sounds it, loaded with ill-conceived covers and some of John Lennon's most self-loathing lyrics. On the other hand, the people doing the banging-out were the Beatles, whose instincts for what worked musically were so strong that they could basically do no wrong--any record that has "Baby's in Black," "I Don't Want to Spoil the Party" and the delectable "Eight Days a Week" on it is only "minor" in the most relative sense. And, though their voices had been frazzled a bit by constant touring, they revved them up for some joyous shouting, and indulged their fondness for American country in subtle, playful ways. --Douglas Wolk

Album Details

Same as USA Version.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great album but in mono.......2007-07-14

I'm assuming that this is the same version of the CD that I have. I love the music but the CD is in mono as are all of the early Beatles CDs until Help! I have the Parlophone LP in Stereo and it's so much better. Hopefully, they'll release this CD again in stereo.

5 out of 5 stars 3 Of My Fav Songs On This Album.......2007-07-13

Words Of Love, I'll Follow The Sun, and Every Little Thing.... beautiful songs I can listen to over and over and over and do do do. There are other songs I love on this album too, but I'd have bought it for just the three I mentioned!

4 out of 5 stars THE BEATLES "COVERS" ALBUM.......2007-05-31

Este disco talvez ha sido uno de los mas duramente criticados de los fab Four, por la razon principal de que casi la mitad de sus canciones son "versiones" (covers) que otros clasicos del Rock lanzaron al mercado con anterioridad (HONEY DON'T, ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC, WORDS OF LOVE)y todas tuvieron éxito con otros artistas; es de considerar el periodo en el que los Beatles estaban pasando: estaban saturados de giras, entrevistas, entregas de premios y toda clase de eventos sociales que requerian de su presencia; tal cuestion implica que apenas tenian tiempo para componer musica,y si agregamos a esto que acababan de lanzar el poderoso "A Hard Day's Night" (donde todo el album es de canciones de Lennon y McCartney) solo unos meses antes, era de esperar que el publico talvez esperaba una publicacion igual de rica en composiciones propias; logicamente se decepcionaron al ver un disco lleno de "versiones" de canciones de otros artistas, aunque no por eso deja de ser un GRAN DISCO.
De hecho, muchas de las "covers" son incluso MEJORES que las versiones originales (MR. MOONLIGHT y KANSAS CITY son retocadas y elaboradas muy excelentemente) y nos encontramos con 8 temas nuevos como la gran balada NO REPLY, la introspectiva I'M A LOSER (de John), el tremendo hit EIGHT DAYS A WEEK, el country I DON'T WANT TO SPOIL THE PARTY y una gran joya de Paul I'LL FOLLOW THE SUN.
Talvez otro aspecto que esta obra tenga en contra es que al parecer debieron cuidar mejor la ingenieria de sonido y los efectos en el estudio, pues algunas canciones suenan mal grabadas y carecen de nitidez al escucharlas (se oye mas nitido el Please Please me, que es mas viejo que este).
Con todo y todo, no deja de ser un muy buen disco.

5 out of 5 stars "I nearly died...".......2007-05-18

Beatles for Sale by The Beatles is considered their worst album but I truly enjoyed this clever mix of country influenced, blues rocking disc. Mr. Moonlight is not their best cover but the way John Lennon sings and belts this song sure as hell makes up for it. No Reply is my favorite and best track, even the band Garbage stole a line and the hook from this song. Other songs I cannot get enough of are: I'm A Loser, Baby's In Black, Rock and Roll Music, I'll Follow the Sun, Eight Days A Week, and Every Little Thing. Ringo sounds absoutely adorable on the track, Honey Don't. George gets a chance to shine as well on the closing track, Everybody's Trying to be my Baby. I love the way George attacks this song both vocally and performance wise, and Paul continues to grow with his song writing ablities. Beatles for Sale is defintely an album every new Beatles fan should have. Have a ball with this one!

5 out of 5 stars John owns this album.. perhaps the only Beatle's album where John was truly the star.......2007-04-22

John had the most growth on this album.. (that is of course in my opinion)
Songs like No Reply and I'm a Loser are wonderful. The lyrics are so powerful. Lennon's voice coupled with McCartney's harmonizing is great. Harrison's aggressive guitars on No Reply and Ringo's strong back beat make it a great song. John is really on target here. It's a tribute to John's early days with the Beatles.
Beatles for Sale
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Great album but in mono
  • 3 Of My Fav Songs On This Album
  • THE BEATLES "COVERS" ALBUM
  • "I nearly died..."
  • John owns this album.. perhaps the only Beatle's album where John was truly the star
Beatles for Sale
The Beatles
Manufacturer: Toshiba EMI Japan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  2. Please Please Me
  3. A Hard Day's Night
  4. Help! [UK]
  5. Rubber Soul

ASIN: B00005GL0N
Release Date: 2002-02-25

Tracks:

  1. No Reply
  2. I'm a Loser
  3. Baby's in Black
  4. Rock & Roll Music
  5. I'll Follow the Sun
  6. Mr. Moonlight
  7. Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey! [Medley]
  8. Eight Days a Week
  9. Words of Love
  10. Honey Don't
  11. Every Little Thing
  12. I Don't Want to Spoil the Party
  13. What You're Doing
  14. Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby

Amazon.com

Banged out in a hurry for the 1964 Christmas market, Beatles for Sale sometimes sounds it, loaded with ill-conceived covers and some of John Lennon's most self-loathing lyrics. On the other hand, the people doing the banging-out were the Beatles, whose instincts for what worked musically were so strong that they could basically do no wrong--any record that has "Baby's in Black," "I Don't Want to Spoil the Party" and the delectable "Eight Days a Week" on it is only "minor" in the most relative sense. And, though their voices had been frazzled a bit by constant touring, they revved them up for some joyous shouting, and indulged their fondness for American country in subtle, playful ways. --Douglas Wolk

Album Details

Same as USA Version.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great album but in mono.......2007-07-14

I'm assuming that this is the same version of the CD that I have. I love the music but the CD is in mono as are all of the early Beatles CDs until Help! I have the Parlophone LP in Stereo and it's so much better. Hopefully, they'll release this CD again in stereo.

5 out of 5 stars 3 Of My Fav Songs On This Album.......2007-07-13

Words Of Love, I'll Follow The Sun, and Every Little Thing.... beautiful songs I can listen to over and over and over and do do do. There are other songs I love on this album too, but I'd have bought it for just the three I mentioned!

4 out of 5 stars THE BEATLES "COVERS" ALBUM.......2007-05-31

Este disco talvez ha sido uno de los mas duramente criticados de los fab Four, por la razon principal de que casi la mitad de sus canciones son "versiones" (covers) que otros clasicos del Rock lanzaron al mercado con anterioridad (HONEY DON'T, ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC, WORDS OF LOVE)y todas tuvieron éxito con otros artistas; es de considerar el periodo en el que los Beatles estaban pasando: estaban saturados de giras, entrevistas, entregas de premios y toda clase de eventos sociales que requerian de su presencia; tal cuestion implica que apenas tenian tiempo para componer musica,y si agregamos a esto que acababan de lanzar el poderoso "A Hard Day's Night" (donde todo el album es de canciones de Lennon y McCartney) solo unos meses antes, era de esperar que el publico talvez esperaba una publicacion igual de rica en composiciones propias; logicamente se decepcionaron al ver un disco lleno de "versiones" de canciones de otros artistas, aunque no por eso deja de ser un GRAN DISCO.
De hecho, muchas de las "covers" son incluso MEJORES que las versiones originales (MR. MOONLIGHT y KANSAS CITY son retocadas y elaboradas muy excelentemente) y nos encontramos con 8 temas nuevos como la gran balada NO REPLY, la introspectiva I'M A LOSER (de John), el tremendo hit EIGHT DAYS A WEEK, el country I DON'T WANT TO SPOIL THE PARTY y una gran joya de Paul I'LL FOLLOW THE SUN.
Talvez otro aspecto que esta obra tenga en contra es que al parecer debieron cuidar mejor la ingenieria de sonido y los efectos en el estudio, pues algunas canciones suenan mal grabadas y carecen de nitidez al escucharlas (se oye mas nitido el Please Please me, que es mas viejo que este).
Con todo y todo, no deja de ser un muy buen disco.

5 out of 5 stars "I nearly died...".......2007-05-18

Beatles for Sale by The Beatles is considered their worst album but I truly enjoyed this clever mix of country influenced, blues rocking disc. Mr. Moonlight is not their best cover but the way John Lennon sings and belts this song sure as hell makes up for it. No Reply is my favorite and best track, even the band Garbage stole a line and the hook from this song. Other songs I cannot get enough of are: I'm A Loser, Baby's In Black, Rock and Roll Music, I'll Follow the Sun, Eight Days A Week, and Every Little Thing. Ringo sounds absoutely adorable on the track, Honey Don't. George gets a chance to shine as well on the closing track, Everybody's Trying to be my Baby. I love the way George attacks this song both vocally and performance wise, and Paul continues to grow with his song writing ablities. Beatles for Sale is defintely an album every new Beatles fan should have. Have a ball with this one!

5 out of 5 stars John owns this album.. perhaps the only Beatle's album where John was truly the star.......2007-04-22

John had the most growth on this album.. (that is of course in my opinion)
Songs like No Reply and I'm a Loser are wonderful. The lyrics are so powerful. Lennon's voice coupled with McCartney's harmonizing is great. Harrison's aggressive guitars on No Reply and Ringo's strong back beat make it a great song. John is really on target here. It's a tribute to John's early days with the Beatles.
Beatles for Sale (1964) / Rubber Soul (1965)
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    Beatles for Sale (1964) / Rubber Soul (1965)

    Manufacturer: CD Maximum
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    4. Yellow Submarine / Get Back
    5. A Hard Day's Night / A Hard Day's Night (US) + 7 Bonus Tracks

    ASIN: B000ICYJRK

    Product Description

    2 albums on 1CD- 33trx total- BEATLES FOR SALE -14trx & RUBBER SOUL -14 trx & 5 bonus trx. Rare official release made exclusively for Russia,in English. "BEATLES FOR SALE": 1. No Reply. 2. I'm A Loser. 3. Baby's In Black. 4. Rock and Roll Music. 5. I'll Follow The Sun. 6. Mr. Moonlight. 7. Medley: Kansas City/Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey. 8. Eight Days A Week. 9. Words Of Love. 10. Honey Don't. 11. Every Little Thing. 12. I Don't Want To Spoil The Party. 13. What You're Doing. 14. Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby. "RUBBER SOUL": 1. Drive My Car. 2. Norwegian Wood. 3. You Won't See Me. 4. Nowhere Man. 5. Think For Yourself. 6. The Word. 7. Michelle. 8. What Goes On. 9. Girl. 10. I'm Looking Through You. 11. In My Life. 12. Wait. 13. If I Needed Someone. 14. Run For Your Life. BONUS : 29. Heather. 30. Goodbye. 31. Two Of Us(Rehearsal). 32. Get Back (Rehearsal). 33. Suzy Parker.
    Beatles For Sale
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      Beatles For Sale
      The Beatles
      Manufacturer: Parlophone
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000LZK7TS
      The BEATLES - Beatles For Sale (Audio CD) Japan
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        The BEATLES - Beatles For Sale (Audio CD) Japan
        The BEATLES
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000NGR9DM

        Product Description

        *****Detailed Description***** 1.No Reply. 2.I'm A Loser . 3.Baby's In Black. 4.Rock and Roll Music . 5.I'll Follow The Sun . 6.Mr. Moonlight . 7.Medley: Kansas City/Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey . 8.Eight Days A Week . 9.Words Of Love . 10.Honey Don't . 11.Every Little Thing . 12.I Don't Want To Spoil The Party . 13.What You're Doing . 14.Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby .
        Beatles for Sale (Stereo Version Plus Bonus Tracks)
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          Beatles for Sale (Stereo Version Plus Bonus Tracks)

          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000ALGSBO

          Product Description

          The original, unavailable stereo version on CD with the German artwork plus 11 bonus tracks.
          Beatles for Sale
          Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
          • ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR...
          Beatles for Sale
          Beatles
          Manufacturer: Msi Music Corp
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD
          ASIN: B0000DEPYX
          Release Date: 2002-07-15

          Customer Reviews:

          4 out of 5 stars ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR..........2006-04-23

          Coming on the heels of the highly touted, critically successful album, "A Hard Day's Night", this one pales somewhat in comparison. It is still certainly worthy of note, however, as are all albums put out by The Beatles, and it is a very good album by any measure.

          Here, only eight of the fourteen tracks were penned by the McCartney/Lennon songwriting duo, but they constitute an interesting shift in style, showing more depth, maturity, and complexity. From the somewhat dark, pensive " I'm a Loser" to the melodic lament of "Baby's in Black", followed by the pop ballad, "I'll Follow the Sun", it is clear that The Beatles are forging in a somewhat new direction.

          The other six tracks on this CD are pop and rock standards upon which The Beatles have placed their signature imprimatur. Juxtaposed with the McCartney/Lennon songs, it makes for an interesting, though quirky, listening experience. As with all Beatles CDs, no music collection should be without it.
          [3 CD PACK] the Beatles in their own words A ROCKUMENTARY "Paul McCartney - Beyond The Myth / Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band [DELUXE EDITION] / Yellow Submarine (Songtrack) [Original recording reissued] [Original recording remastered] {{{see details below}}}
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            [3 CD PACK] the Beatles in their own words A ROCKUMENTARY "Paul McCartney - Beyond The Myth / Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band [DELUXE EDITION] / Yellow Submarine (Songtrack) [Original recording reissued] [Original recording remastered] {{{see details below}}}
            The Beatles
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B000JVD32M

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            TRACK LISTINGS: A Rockumentary - Beyond the Myth... 1. Introduction By The Author 2. Paul's Younger Brother, Mike McCartney 3. Mike McCartney 4. Paul McCartney 5. Cavern Club compere, Bob Wooler 6. Beatles personal assistant, Alistair Taylor 7. Early Beatles Compere, 'Father' Tom McKenzie 8. Mike McCartney 9. Cavern Club Doorman, Paddy Delaney 10. Paul McCartney 11. Paul McCartney 12. Apple Executive Peter Brown 13. Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band Member, Roger Ruskin Spear 14. Bonzo Dog Man Neil Innes 15. Roger Ruskin Spear 16. Neil Innes 17. Bonzo Dog Drummer, 'Legs' Larry Smith 18. Paul McCartney 19. Mike McCartney 20. Denny Laine 21. Denny Laine 22. Steve Holly 23. Mike McCartney 24. Denny Laine 25. Paul McCartney 26. George Harrison 27. Paul McCartney 28. Paul McCartney 29. BONUS TRACK: MORE EXCLUSIVE REMINISCENCES FROM PAUL MCCARTNEY AND JULIA BAIRD / Yellow Submarine ... 1. Yellow Submarine 2. Hey Bulldog 3. Eleanor Rigby 4. Love You To 5. All Together Now 6. Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds 7. Think for Yourself 8. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 9. With a Little Help from My Friends 10. Baby You're a Rich Man 11. Only a Northern Song 12. All You Need Is Love 13. When I'm Sixty-Four 14. Nowhere Man 15. It's All Too Much / Sgt. Pepper's ... 1. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 2. With A Little Help From My Friends 3. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds 4. Getting Better 5. Fixing A Hole 6. She's Leaving Home 7. Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite! 8. Within You Without You 9. When I'm Sixty-Four 10. Lovely Rita 11. Good Morning Good Morning 12. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) 13. A Day In The Life

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