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Updated June 13, 1998



    Reference Acetate
    the process of deciding which songs or versions are to be used for any given record production. They frequency contain a different version of the song, a different mix, or are cut at a different speed from the released version; sometimes they contain a song that has never been released at all. If the master tapes are unavailable, or have been recorded over, then a acetate may be the only surviving copy of that particular piece of music.


    Production Acetate
    used in the process of producing photograph records.


    Promotional Acetate
    occasionally there may be enough acetate cut to a few select radio stations to play to gain airplay and advanced publicity.



    Reference Acetate

    1. Why, 1964
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate with 'A Belinda Recording' label, titled in blue ballpoint.
      This is one of the very earlist recordings of the Beatles, recorded while Pete Best was still in the band, backing Tony sheridan(who is the only singer on the record). It was original released in Germany in 1961 and released in the U.K. in 1964. The sound at the bigining of this acetate varies due to the erratic initial speed of the acetate cutting machine.

    2. Can't Buy Me Love, 1964
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate with Emidisc label, titled in blue ballpoint.
      Brian Epstein's private collection(No.1), twelve-four acetate from 'Can't Buy Me Love' to 'Lovely Lita', passed to Gareth Pawlowski, after his death sold through Rockaway Records.

    3. I Should Have Known Better, 1964
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by Geoff Emerick, with Emidisc label, titled in blue ink.
      It was not released in the U.K. as 7-inch record.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.2

    4. Tell Me Why, 1964
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by Geoff Emerick, with Emidisc label, titled in blue ink.
      It was not released in the U.K. as 7-inch record.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.3

    5. A Hard Days Night, 1964
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate with Dick James Demo Disc label and typed title.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.4

    6. And I Love Her, 1964
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by Geoff Emerick, with Emidisc label, titled in blue ink.
      It was not released in the U.K. as 7-inch record.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.5

    7. I'm Happy Just To Dance With You, 1964
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by Geoff Emerick, with Emidisc label, titled in blue ink.
      It was not released in the U.K. as 7-inch record.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.6

    8. She's A Woman, 3:00, 1964
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by Geoff Emerick(GE), with Emidisc label, titled in blue ink.
      It was not released in the U.K. as 7-inch record.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.7

    9. A Ticket To Ride, 3:00, 1965
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by A.B.(A.B. Lincoln), with Emidisc label, titled in blue ink.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.8

    10. Yes It Is, 1965
      AB single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate with Emidisc label titled in blue ballpoint.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.9

    11. If I Need ed Someone, 2:19, October 26, 1965
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by Vic Gann(VG) with Emidisc label titled in blue ballpoint.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.10

    12. Drive My Car, 2:26, October 26, 1965
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by Vic Gann(VG) with Emidisc label titled in blue ballpoint.
      It was not released in the U.K. as 7-inch record.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.11

    13. This Bird Has Flown, 2:03, October 27, 1965
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by Vic Gann(VG) with Emidisc label, titled in bluepoint.
      This is the working title for the song released as 'Norwegian Wood(This Bird Has Flown)' on 'Rubber Soul'. It was not released in the U.K. as 7-inch record.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.12

    14. What Goes On, 2:46, November 10, 1965
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by Ken Scott(KS) with Emidisc label titled in blue ink.
      It was not released in the U.K. as 7-inch record.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.13

    15. We Can Work It Out, 2:13, November 10, 1965
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by Geoff Emerick(GE) with Emidisc label titled in blue ink.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.14

    16. Wait, 2:13, November 15, 1965
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by Ken Scott(KS) with Emidisc label titled in blue ink.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.15

    17. 12-Bar Original, November 30, 1965

    18. Paperback Writer, 2:25, 1966
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by Anthony Clark(AC) with Emidisc label titled in blue ballpoint.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.16

    19. Mark 1, 2:53, May 2, 1966
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by Anthony Clark with Emidisc label titled in blue ballpont.
      This is the working title for the song released as 'Tomorrow Never Knows' on 'Revolver'. It was not released in the U.K. as 7-inch record.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.17

    20. Yellow Submarine, 2:37, May 2, 1966
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by Geoff Emerick(GE) with Emidisc label titled in blue ballpoint.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.18

    21. For No One, 2:00, June 8, 1966
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by Anthony Clark(AC) with Emidisc label titled in blue ballpoint.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.19

    22. Granny Smith, 3:05, July 8, 1966
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by Anthony Clark(AC) with Emidisc label titled in blue ballpoint.
      This is the working title for the song released as 'Love You To' on 'Revolver'. It was not released in the U.K. as 7-inch record.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.20

    23. Yellow Submarine/Eleeanor Rigby, July 25, 1966
      bouble sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by K.S. with Emidisc label titled in ballpoint.

    24. A Day In The Life, 5:03, February 24, 1967
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by Phil McDonald(PMC) with Emidisc label titled in blue ballpoint.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.21

    25. Getting Better, 2:45, March 9, 1967
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by Phil McDonald(PMC) with Emidisc label titled in blue ballpoint.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.22

    26. SGT. Peper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, 2:19, March 14, 1967
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by Phil McDonald(PMC) with Emidisc label titled 'SARGENT PEPPERS' and dated in blue ballpoint, where the released version has 'Billy Shears', this version has a differnt ending where the last half minute of the song is a bass riff backed with guitars and horns.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.23

    27. Lovely Rita, 2:45, March 22, 1967
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate cut by Phil McDonald(PMC) with Emidisc label titled in blue ballpoint.
      Brian Epstein's private collection, No.24

    28. Magical Mystery Tour, circa 1967
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch(15 cm) acetate of alternate unreleased recording (it has a differnt ending) of the track 'Magical Mystery Tour', stamped '634' on the reverse center.

    29. Fool On The Hill, September 6, 1967

    30. I Am The Walrus, September 6, 1967

    31. Flying, September 8, 1967

    32. Oh Darling, 1969
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch acetate, Emidisc label titled in blue ballpoint.
      Unreleased version with differnt lead vocal.

    33. ONE AFTER 909', 'STRAVINSKY', 'MAHARISH' and 'QUEEN SAYS NO'/'Teddy Boy' and Dialogue from 'Let It Be', 1969
      double sided 10-inch acetate with Bell Custom label and typed titles, 'B'-side with additional Spector Productions label with felt pen titled 'TEDDY BOY' in Spector's hand, 'A'-side with 'ONE AFTER 909', 'STRAVINSKY', 'MAHARISH' and 'QUEEN SAYS NO'.
      The McCartney composition 'Teddy Boy' was recorded during the 'Get Back' album sessions, and was track 2 on the B side of the first Glyn Johns-produced 'Get Back' album. It was not indicated in Johns's second version of the album, possibly because the knew McCartney was recording it for his first solo LP. It was later remixed by Phil Spector for possible inclusion on the album, despite the fact that this would have made the album and film sound tracks different, when his main task was to ensure continuity, and it would have been issued almost simultaneously with Paul's new, solo version of the song. Spector made two mixes of the song, one faithful to the January 25, 1969 recording, the other considerable edited down to 3 minutes 10 seconds.

    34. 'The Long And Winding Road/Queen Says No/For You Blue', circa 1970
      single sided 7-inch(17cm) acetate with Emidisc label titled in blue ballpoint 'The Long And Winding Road'.
      An unusual acetate, as after 'The Long And Winding Road' it continues with the 'Queen Says No' dialogue from John and 'For You Blue' of which about the first 45 seconds can be heared.

    35. The Long And Winding Road, 1970
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch(17.5cm) acetate, Emidisc label titled in blue ballpoint.

    36. Let It be, 1970
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch(17.5cm) acetate witn Apple Custom label titled in black ballpoint.

    37. I, Me, Mine, 1969-1970
      single-sided 45rpm 7-inch(19cm)acetate witn Apple Custom label and typed titles.
      this unreleased version of the song was used in the 'Let It Be' films and has a spoken introduction by George Harrison.


    Production Acetate

    1. 'BEATLES For Sale' album, 1964
      double sided 12-inch test pressing of the U.K.release of the album with Parlophne test pressing label titled in blue ballpoint by Brian Epstein.


    Promotional Acetate

    1. Why, 1964
      45rpm 7-inch single with 'MGM Special Disc Jockey Record' label, in a rare American stock picture sleeve.

    2. 'A Hard Dy's Night' album, 1964
      United Artists UAL 3366, in picture sleeve.

    3. 'Let It Be' , circa 1970
      three track, single sided promo ABKO-Beatle Promo 1970, with dialogue from the films. 7 inches(17.5cm)
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