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Helter Skelter (J. Lennon-P. McCartney) (Mono) | |||
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SIDE 2
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Helter Skelter (J. Lennon-P. McCartney) (Stereo) | ||||
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RELEASE DATE
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For Promotional Use Only (First Press: 6th April 1976) | ||||
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The only US Capitol/Apple
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The phrase
"from
the LP 'THE BEATLES' SWBO-101." was printed on both sides of
the label. The mono version was a newlycreated two-to-one mixdown (PRO-8380) made from the stereo master. The fact that the disc was assigned a regular catalog number, 4274, seems to indicate that Capitol had plans to release "Helter Skelter" as a single. |
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| CATALOG NUMBER | P-4274 (PRO-8380) |
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| LABEL | Capitol White label |
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| MIX | MONO
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Unknown
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| MATRIX No. |
SIDE
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PRO-8380-F-2.
(hand etched) 1 MASTERED BY
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(machine stamped) |
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S-45-X
46494-F-2.
(hand etched) 1 MASTERED BY
CAPITOL
(machine stamped) |
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| VINYL COLOR | BLACK |
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RECORD COMPANY'S NAME |
CAPITOL RECORDS |
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| CENTER | Full size center hole |
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| PUBLISHER'S NAME | SIDE 1 | Maclen Music, Inc. BMI |
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| SIDE 2 | Maclen Music, Inc. BMI |
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| RUNNING TIME |
SIDE 1 | 4:30 |
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| SIDE 2 | 4:30 |
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| PRODUCER | Produced
by
George
Martin |
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COMMENTS
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Capitol's first such
release came in 1970s with a promotional single featuring
mono and
stereo versions of "Helter Skelter". The mono version was a newlycreated two-to-one mixdown (PRO-8380) made from the stereo master. The fact that the disc was assigned a regular catalog number, 4274, seems to indicate that Capitol had plans to release "Helter Skelter" as a single. The promotional record has white Capitol labels stating that the song is "from the LP 'THE BEATLES' SWBO-101." This indicates that the record was prepared prior to Capitol compiling its "Rock'n Roll Music" album, which would also contain the track. The disc is the only Capitol record to identify the group as "BEATLES" rather than "THE BEATLES". The single was distributed to radio stations to coincide with and capitalize on the attention given to the electrifying two-part-mini-series "Helter Skelter". The made-for- television film, which aired on the CBS television network on 1st. and 2nd. April, 1976, received the highest ratings ever for a TV-movie at that time. It was based on the best-selling book of the same name co-written by Vincent Bugliosi, the Los Anfeles District Attorney who prosecuted Charles Manson and his "family" for the grisly Tate/LaBianca murders in August, 1969. While some many find it difficult to believe that Capitol would issue a Beatles record to tie-in with the heinous murders committed by Charles Manson, the timing is inescapable. The "Helter Skelter" TV-movie broadcast and the pressing of the Promo record occured within weeks of each other. Although Capitol decided against releasing "Helter Skelter" as an A side, the company retained its 4274 catalog number when it issued the song as the B side to "Got To Get You Into My Life." |
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TRACK LISTING
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SIDE 1
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Got To Get You Into My Life (J. Lennon-P. McCartney) (Mono) | |||
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SIDE 2
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Got To Get You Into My Life (J. Lennon-P. McCartney) (Stereo) | ||||
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RELEASE DATE
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For Promotional Use Only (First Press: 31th May 1976) | ||||
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Promo copies have white
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These discs have a stereo mix on one side and a mono
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The phrase
"from
the LP "ROCK'N' ROLL MUSIC" SKBO-11537." was printed on both
sides of
the label. Promo copies have no producer's credit. |
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| CATALOG NUMBER | P-4274 (PRO-8402) |
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| LABEL | Capitol White label |
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| MIX | MONO
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| PRESS FACTORY |
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| MATRIX No. |
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PRO-8402
F-1.
(X45624)
Wly (hand
etched) 1 * MASTERED BY
CAPITOL
(machine stamped) |
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S-45-X45624
F-3.
Wly (hand
etched) 1 * MASTERED BY
CAPITOL
(machine stamped) |
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| VINYL COLOR | BLACK |
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RECORD COMPANY'S NAME |
CAPITOL RECORDS |
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| CENTER | Full size center hole |
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| PUBLISHER'S NAME | SIDE 1 | Maclen Music, Inc. BMI |
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| SIDE 2 | Maclen Music, Inc. BMI |
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| RUNNING TIME |
SIDE 1 | 2:27 |
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| SIDE 2 | 2:27 |
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| PRODUCER | - |
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| DCOVER DESIGN / PHOTO / NOTES |
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COMMENTS
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On 31th. May 1976,
Capitol
issued
a single from its upcoming "Rock'n Roll Music" album. The
disc, which
paired "Got To Get You Into My Life" with "Helter Skelter",
was the
first "NEW" Beatles single issued in the United States in
over six
years. Promo copies have white labels and no producer's credit.. These discs have a stereo mix on one side and a mono (reduced from stereo) mix on the other side, which is designated PRO-8402. The phrase "from the LP "ROCK'N' ROLL MUSIC" SKBO-11537." was printed on both sides of the label. Wallace Traugott: Mastering and lacquer-cutting engineer based in America. Having had a recording career as a fiddle player in his native Canada, more famously worked for Capitol Records' Capitol Mastering subsidiary. "Wally" or "Wly" is always credited in the runout grooves of the record, with Mastered at Capitol stamped in, and the "Wally" signature etched alongside. |
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TRACK LISTING
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SIDE 1
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Got To Get You Into My Life (J. Lennon-P. McCartney) (Mono) | |||
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SIDE 2
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Helter Skelter (J. Lennon-P. McCartney) (Stereo) | ||||
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RELEASE DATE
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31th May 1976 / First Press |
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records were pressed in stereo with orange Capitol labels. Los Angeles, Jacksonville and Winchester Capitol pressings have been confirmed. At least three non-Capitol factories also manufactured this single. |
First pressings do not credit George Martin, while later issues state "Produced by GEORGE MARTIN". | ||||
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| CATALOG NUMBER | 4274 |
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| LABEL | Capitol Orange label |
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| MIX | STEREO |
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| PRESS FACTORY |
Los
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| MATRIX No. |
SIDE
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S45-X45624
F-3.
Wly (hand retched) 1 *
MASTERED BY CAPITOL
(machine stamped) |
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S-45-X
46494-F-1
(hand retched) 1 MASTERED BY
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(machine stamped) |
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| VINYL COLOR | BLACK |
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RECORD COMPANY'S NAME |
CAPITOL RECORDS |
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| CENTER | Full size center hole |
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| PUBLISHER'S NAME | SIDE 1 | Maclen Music, Inc. BMI |
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| SIDE 2 | Maclen Music, Inc. BMI |
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| RUNNING TIME |
SIDE 1 | 2:27 |
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| SIDE 2 | 4:30 |
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| PRODUCER | Produced
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George
Martin |
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features a green-tinted illustration of the band from the "Rock'n Roll Music" album cover. | ||||
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COMMENTS
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On 31th. May 1976,
Capitol
issued a single from its upcoming "Rock'n Roll Music" album.
The disc,
which paired "Got To Get You Into My Life" with "Helter
Skelter", was
the first "NEW" Beatles single issued in the United States
in over six
years. The single's picture sleeve features a green-tinted illustration of the band from the "Rock'n Roll Music" album cover. The group's name and the album title appear in blue letters simulating neon, while the song title, record number 4274 and capitol logo are green. The records were pressed in stereo with orange Capitol labels. First pressings do not credit George Martin, while later issues state "Produced by GEORGE MARTIN". Los Angeles, Jacksonville and Winchester Capitol pressings have been confirmed. At least three non-Capitol factories also manufactured this single. The A side was masterd by Wally Traugott. |
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