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11 January 1963: Please Please Me / Ask Me Why (Single Release Note)
On January 11, 1963, The Beatles released their iconic single "Please Please Me," which sparked Beatlemania. The song, produced by George Martin, showcased a vibrant mix of call-and-response vocals and harmonica. It reached #1 in multiple UK charts and #3 in the US, marking The Beatles' rise as a global sensation.
26 November, 1962 – The Beatles Record ‘Please Please Me’, ‘Ask Me Why’, ‘Tip of My Tongue’ (Session Notes)
Session notes of The Beatles’ 26 November 1962 recording session at EMI Studio Two to record Please Please Me, Ask Me Why, Tip of My Tongue.
5 October 1962: Love Me Do / P.S. I Love You (Single Release Note)
The Beatles released their debut single, "Love Me Do," on October 5, 1962, featuring two Lennon-McCartney originals. It reached #17 on UK charts by December. The recording process involved three versions with different drummers, highlighting the band's evolving chemistry and Ringo Starr's growing role. The single marked the beginning of Beatlemania.
EMI BTR-2 Tape Machine Deep Dive: History, Technical Overview, and Legacy
Before multitrack recording became the norm, the EMI BTR-2 quietly defined how tape machines would shape the modern studio. From early Beatles sessions to groundbreaking tape echo effects, it bridged the gap between mechanical ingenuity and musical innovation, setting the standard for everything that followed.
The REDD .37 Signal Flow
Tracing every valve, switch, and fader of the REDD.37 valve console that shaped the Beatles’ early-’60s sound.
Introducing Session Notes
We have added Session Notes with more comprehensive details about each session. And we added an About Us page.
11 September, 1962 – The Beatles Record ‘Love Me Do’, ‘P.S. I Love You’, ‘Please Please Me’ (Session Notes)
Session notes of The Beatles’ 11 September 1962 recording session at EMI Studio Two to record Love Me Do, P.S. I Love You, and demo Please Please Me.
4 September 1962 – The Beatles Record ‘How Do You Do It’, ‘Love Me Do’ (Session Notes)
Session notes of The Beatles’ 4 September 1962 recording session at EMI Studio Two, Ringo’s first session and early takes of Love Me Do.
6 June 1962 – The Beatles’ Artist Test (Session Notes)
The Beatles stepped into EMI Studio Two for a two‑hour 'artist test' overseen by producer George Martin, with Ron Richards and balance engineer Norman Smith.