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#052 "The Fool On The Hill (Lennon-McCartney)"
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#052-1 The Fool On The Hill (1st. Issue: Northern Songs Limited / Campbell Connelly / West Central Printing / Price: 3 shillings with Sample sticker)
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TRACK LISTING THE FOOL ON THE HILL
RELEASE DATE 8th December.1967 / First Issue
SONG WRITER'S CREDIT
 Words & Music by JOHN LENNON & PAUL McCARTNEY
PUBLISHER'S CREDIT NORTHERN SONGS LIMITED
 PRICE 3/- (three shillings)
Pasted "Sample" sticker
PRINT COMPANY'S NAME sole selling agents:- credit Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd.,
Printed in England by WEST CENTRAL PRINTING CO. LTD.
COVER DESIGN/ PHOTO/ NOTES -
INCLUDED: LP Magical Mystery Tour
EP Magical Mystery Tour ((S)MMT-1)
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Composer's credt  "Words & Music by JOHN LENNON & PAUL McCARTNEY" was printed in black.
images With the credit "From THE BEATLES' Film MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR"
images images Publisher's credit "NORTHERN SONGS LIMITED" was printed on the front.  Price: 3/-=three shillings.
There is a "sample" sticker over the price
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Sole selling agents credit "Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd.," and printer's credit "Printed in England by WEST CENTRAL PRINTING CO. LTD." were printed at the back of the sheet (P4).

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Publisher's credit and address were printed at the bottom of the inside of the sheet.

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Toshiba Musical Industries Letterhead
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The Japanese translation is written on Toshiba Music Industries letterhead.


#052-2 The Fool On The Hill (2nd. Issue: Northern Songs Limited / West Central Printing / Price: 20pence/4 shillings)
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TRACK LISTING THE FOOL ON THE HILL
RELEASE DATE 1970?? / Second Issue
SONG WRITER'S CREDIT
 Words & Music by JOHN LENNON & PAUL McCARTNEY
PUBLISHER'S CREDIT NORTHERN SONGS LIMITED
 PRICE 20p 4/- (Dual pricing)
PRINT COMPANY'S NAME Printed in England by WEST CENTRAL PRINTING CO. LTD.
COVER DESIGN/ PHOTO/ NOTES -
INCLUDED: LP Magical Mystery Tour
EP Magical Mystery Tour ((S)MMT-1)
SINGLE -

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sheetmusic

The paper used is glossy paper.
Photos of sheet music were arranged in a fan shape.
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images
Composer's credt  "Words & Music by JOHN LENNON & PAUL McCARTNEY" was printed in black.
images With the credit "From THE BEATLES' Film MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR"
images images Publisher's credit "NORTHERN SONGS LIMITED" was printed on the front. The price of this sheet music was 4 shillings, which is equivalent to 20 new pence.

The price was increased from '2/6' in 1963 to '3/-' in late 1964. This was followed by the '20p 4/-' dual pricing during the 1971 decimalization, eventually leading to the '25p' revision sticker during the mid-70s inflation crisis. In the following years of 1976-1977, the price likely rose to 30p due to the impact of further inflation.

Period (Approx.) Price Marking Economic Context / Background
1962 – Mid-1964 2/6 Early 1960s Standard: The common price during the rise of the Beatles.
Late 1964 – 1969 3/- Stable Era: A slight increase as the music industry matured.
1970 – 1971 20p 4/- Decimalization Transition: Dual pricing used during the currency change.
1972 – 1973 20p Post-Decimal Standard: New pence became the sole currency.
1974 – 1975 25p (Sticker) Initial Inflation Spike: First major price jump after decimalization.
1976 – 1977 30p
 Persistent High Inflation: Updated price printed directly on new batches.

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Sole selling agents credit "Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd.," were removed at the back of the sheet (P4).

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Publisher's credit and address were printed at the bottom of the inside of the sheet.


#052-3 The Fool On The Hill (3rd. Issue: Northern Songs Limited / West Central Printing / Price: 20pence/4 shillings / 1 Color Printing)
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TRACK LISTING THE FOOL ON THE HILL
RELEASE DATE 1971? / Third Issue
SONG WRITER'S CREDIT
 WORDS & MUSIC BY JOHN LENNON & PAUL McCARTNEY
PUBLISHER'S CREDIT NORTHERN SONGS LIMITED
 PRICE 20p 4/- (Dual pricing)
PRINT COMPANY'S NAME Printed in England by WEST CENTRAL PRINTING CO. LTD.
COVER DESIGN/ PHOTO/ NOTES -
INCLUDED: LP Magical Mystery Tour
EP Magical Mystery Tour ((S)MMT-1)
SINGLE -

FRONT AND BACK: --> Click!
sheetmusic

The paper used is glossy paper / 1 Color Printing.
Photos of sheet music were arranged in a fan shape.
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images
Composer's credt  "WORDS & MUSIC BY JOHN LENNON & PAUL McCARTNEY" was printed in black.
images images Publisher's credit "NORTHERN SONGS LIMITED" was printed on the left. The price of this sheet music was 4 shillings, which is equivalent to 20 new pence.

The price was increased from '2/6' in 1963 to '3/-' in late 1964. This was followed by the '20p 4/-' dual pricing during the 1971 decimalization, eventually leading to the '25p' revision sticker during the mid-70s inflation crisis. In the following years of 1976-1977, the price likely rose to 30p due to the impact of further inflation.

Period (Approx.) Price Marking Economic Context / Background
1962 – Mid-1964 2/6 Early 1960s Standard: The common price during the rise of the Beatles.
Late 1964 – 1969 3/- Stable Era: A slight increase as the music industry matured.
1970 – 1971 20p 4/- Decimalization Transition: Dual pricing used during the currency change.
1972 – 1973 20p Post-Decimal Standard: New pence became the sole currency.
1974 – 1975 25p (Sticker) Initial Inflation Spike: First major price jump after decimalization.
1976 – 1977 30p
 Persistent High Inflation: Updated price printed directly on new batches.

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Printer's credit "WEST CENTRAL PRINTING CO., LTD.," was printed at the back of the sheet (P4).

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Publisher's credit and address were printed at the bottom of the inside of the sheet.


#052-4 The Fool On The Hill (4th. Issue: Northern Songs Limited / West Central Printing / Price: 20 pence / 1 Color Printing Type-1-1)
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TRACK LISTING THE FOOL ON THE HILL
RELEASE DATE 1970s / 4th. Issue
SONG WRITER'S CREDIT
 WORDS & MUSIC BY JOHN LENNON & PAUL McCARTNEY
PUBLISHER'S CREDIT NORTHERN SONGS LIMITED
 PRICE 20 pence
PRINT COMPANY'S NAME Sole Selling Agents: MUSIC SALES LIMITED.
Printer's credit: Printed in England by WEST CENTRAL PRINTING CO. LTD.
COVER DESIGN/ PHOTO/ NOTES -
INCLUDED: LP Magical Mystery Tour
EP Magical Mystery Tour ((S)MMT-1)
SINGLE -

FRONT AND BACK: --> Click!
sheetmusic

The paper used is Matte paper / 1 Color Printing.
Photos of sheet music were arranged in a fan shape.
CLOSE UP
images
Composer's credt  "WORDS & MUSIC BY JOHN LENNON & PAUL McCARTNEY" was printed in black.
images
Publisher's credit "NORTHERN SONGS LTD" and Sole Selling Agent "MUSIC SALES LIMITED" were printed at the front of the sheet.
Price: 20 pence

The price was increased from '2/6' in 1963 to '3/-' in late 1964. This was followed by the '20p 4/-' dual pricing during the 1971 decimalization, eventually leading to the '25p' revision sticker during the mid-70s inflation crisis. In the following years of 1976-1977, the price likely rose to 30p due to the impact of further inflation.

Period (Approx.) Price Marking Economic Context / Background
1962 – Mid-1964 2/6 Early 1960s Standard: The common price during the rise of the Beatles.
Late 1964 – 1969 3/- Stable Era: A slight increase as the music industry matured.
1970 – 1971 20p 4/- Decimalization Transition: Dual pricing used during the currency change.
1972 – 1973 20p Post-Decimal Standard: New pence became the sole currency.
1974 – 1975 25p (Sticker) Initial Inflation Spike: First major price jump after decimalization.
1976 – 1977 30p
 Persistent High Inflation: Updated price printed directly on new batches.

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Printer's credit "WEST CENTRAL PRINTING CO., LTD.," was printed in sans-serif font at the back of the sheet (P4).

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Publisher's credit and address were printed at the bottom of the inside of the sheet.


#052-5 The Fool On The Hill (5th. Issue: Northern Songs Limited / West Central Printing / Price: 20 pence / 1 Color Printing Type-1-2)
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TRACK LISTING THE FOOL ON THE HILL
RELEASE DATE 1970s / 5th. Issue
SONG WRITER'S CREDIT
 WORDS & MUSIC BY JOHN LENNON & PAUL McCARTNEY
PUBLISHER'S CREDIT NORTHERN SONGS LIMITED
 PRICE 20 pence
PRINT COMPANY'S NAME Sole Selling Agents: MUSIC SALES LIMITED.
Printer's credit: Printed in England by WEST CENTRAL PRINTING CO. LTD.
COVER DESIGN/ PHOTO/ NOTES -
INCLUDED: LP Magical Mystery Tour
EP Magical Mystery Tour ((S)MMT-1)
SINGLE -

FRONT AND BACK: --> Click!
sheetmusic

The paper used is Matte paper / 1 Color Printing.
Photos of sheet music were arranged in a fan shape.
CLOSE UP
images
Composer's credt  "WORDS & MUSIC BY JOHN LENNON & PAUL McCARTNEY" was printed in black.
images
Publisher's credit "NORTHERN SONGS LTD" and Sole Selling Agent "MUSIC SALES LIMITED" were printed at the front of the sheet.
Price: 20 pence

 The price was increased from '2/6' in 1963 to '3/-' in late 1964. This was followed by the '20p 4/-' dual pricing during the 1971 decimalization, eventually leading to the '25p' revision sticker during the mid-70s inflation crisis. In the following years of 1976-1977, the price likely rose to 30p due to the impact of further inflation.
Period (Approx.) Price Marking Economic Context / Background
1962 – Mid-1964 2/6 Early 1960s Standard: The common price during the rise of the Beatles.
Late 1964 – 1969 3/- Stable Era: A slight increase as the music industry matured.
1970 – 1971 20p 4/- Decimalization Transition: Dual pricing used during the currency change.
1972 – 1973 20p Post-Decimal Standard: New pence became the sole currency.
1974 – 1975 25p (Sticker) Initial Inflation Spike: First major price jump after decimalization.
1976 – 1977 30p
 Persistent High Inflation: Updated price printed directly on new batches.

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Printer's credit "WEST CENTRAL PRINTING CO., LTD.," was printed in sans-serif font at the back of the sheet (P4).
added the words "NO 1012"

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Publisher's credit and address were printed at the bottom of the inside of the sheet.
added the words "ATV House"


#052-6 The Fool On The Hill (6th. Issue: Northern Songs Limited / West Central Printing / Price: 20 pence / 1 Color Printing Type-2)
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TRACK LISTING THE FOOL ON THE HILL
RELEASE DATE 1970s / 6th. Issue
SONG WRITER'S CREDIT
 WORDS & MUSIC BY JOHN LENNON & PAUL McCARTNEY
PUBLISHER'S CREDIT NORTHERN SONGS LTD/MUSIC SALES LIMITED
 PRICE 20 pence
PRINT COMPANY'S NAME Printer's credit: Printed in England by WEST CENTRAL PRINTING CO. LTD.
COVER DESIGN/ PHOTO/ NOTES -
INCLUDED: LP Magical Mystery Tour
EP Magical Mystery Tour ((S)MMT-1)
SINGLE -

FRONT AND BACK: --> Click!
sheetmusic

The paper used is Matte paper / 1 Color Printing.
Photos of sheet music were arranged in a fan shape.
CLOSE UP
images
Composer's credt  "WORDS & MUSIC BY JOHN LENNON & PAUL McCARTNEY" was printed in black.
images
The credit "NORTHERN SONGS LTD/MUSIC SALES LIMITED" were printed at the front of the sheet. Large Northern Songs Ltd" logo  was erased.
Price: 20 pence

The price was increased from '2/6' in 1963 to '3/-' in late 1964. This was followed by the '20p 4/-' dual pricing during the 1971 decimalization, eventually leading to the '25p' revision sticker during the mid-70s inflation crisis. In the following years of 1976-1977, the price likely rose to 30p due to the impact of further inflation.

Period (Approx.) Price Marking Economic Context / Background
1962 – Mid-1964 2/6 Early 1960s Standard: The common price during the rise of the Beatles.
Late 1964 – 1969 3/- Stable Era: A slight increase as the music industry matured.
1970 – 1971 20p 4/- Decimalization Transition: Dual pricing used during the currency change.
1972 – 1973 20p Post-Decimal Standard: New pence became the sole currency.
1974 – 1975 25p (Sticker) Initial Inflation Spike: First major price jump after decimalization.
1976 – 1977 30p
 Persistent High Inflation: Updated price printed directly on new batches.

images
Printer's credit "WEST CENTRAL PRINTING CO., LTD.," was printed in sans-serif font at the back of the sheet (P4).
Printed the words "NO 1012"

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Publisher's credit and address were printed at the bottom of the inside of the sheet.
Removed the words "ATV House"


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