The Beatles are set to release expanded editions of their seminal compilation albums, 'The Red Album' and 'The Blue Album,' on November 10. Featuring 21 newly-added tracks and updated audio mixes, these collections offer a comprehensive look at the Beatles' musical legacy, from "Love Me Do" to "Now And Then.
he Beatles' legacy continues to evolve with the upcoming release of expanded editions of their iconic compilation albums, 1962-1966 ('The Red Album') and 1967-1970 ('The Blue Album'). Scheduled for release on November 10, 2023, these collections together encompass 75 standout tracks, spanning the Beatles' entire recorded history—from their first single, "Love Me Do," to their latest, "Now And Then."
These compilation albums have served as a gateway to the Beatles' discography since their initial release in 1973. The new 2023 editions will feature 21 newly-added tracks—twelve on 'The Red Album' and nine on 'The Blue Album'—offering an even more comprehensive look at the Beatles' musical journey. These albums have been instrumental in introducing countless listeners to the Beatles, regardless of age or geographic location, solidifying their status as lifelong fans.
In terms of audio quality, several tracks from the 1967-1970 period and a few from the 1962-1966 era have received new stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes in recent years. These updates were part of The Beatles' Special Edition album releases, which include Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (2017), The Beatles ('White Album') (2018), Abbey Road (2019), Let It Be (2021), and Revolver (2022). Additionally, new stereo mixes were created for The Beatles' 1 (2015). All tracks not previously featured on these releases have been newly mixed in stereo and/or Dolby Atmos by Giles Martin and Sam Okell at Abbey Road Studios. The audio de-mixing technology developed by WingNut Films was employed in this process.
Both collections will also include new essays by journalist and author John Harris, providing further context and insight into the Beatles' enduring impact on music and culture. These essays will likely serve as valuable resources for both new and seasoned fans, offering a fresh perspective on the Beatles' extensive body of work.
The full tracklist for the expanded editions is as follows:
1962-1966 - The Red Album, 2023 EDITION:
CD1
1. Love Me Do (2023 Mix)
2. Please Please Me (2023 Mix)
3. I Saw Her Standing There (2023 Mix) *
4. Twist And Shout (2023 Mix) *
5. From Me To You (2023 Mix)
6. She Loves You (2023 Mix)
7. I Want To Hold Your Hand (2023 Mix)
8. This Boy (2023 Mix) *
9. All My Loving (2023 Mix)
10. Roll Over Beethoven (2023 Mix) *
11. You Really Got A Hold On Me (2023 Mix) *
12. Can’t Buy Me Love (2023 Mix)
13. You Can’t Do That (2023 Mix) *
14. A Hard Day’s Night (2023 Mix)
15. And I Love Her (2023 Mix)
16. Eight Days A Week (2023 Mix)
17. I Feel Fine (2023 Mix)
18. Ticket To Ride (2023 Mix)
19. Yesterday (2023 Mix)
CD2
1. Help! (2023 Mix)
2. You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away (2023 Mix)
3. We Can Work It Out (2023 Mix)
4. Day Tripper (2023 Mix)
5. Drive My Car (2023 Mix)
6. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (2023 Mix)
7. Nowhere Man (2023 Mix)
8. Michelle (2023 Mix)
9. In My Life (2023 Mix)
10. If I Needed Someone (2023 Mix) *
11. Girl (2023 Mix)
12. Paperback Writer (2022 Mix)
13. Eleanor Rigby (2022 Mix)
14. Yellow Submarine (2022 Mix)
15. Taxman (2022 Mix) *
16. Got To Get You Into My Life (2022 Mix) *
17. I’m Only Sleeping (2022 Mix) *
18. Here, There And Everywhere (2022 Mix) *
19. Tomorrow Never Knows (2022 Mix) *
1967-1970 - The Blue Album, 2023 EDITION:
CD1
1. Strawberry Fields Forever (2015 Stereo Mix / 2023 Dolby Atmos Mix)
2. Penny Lane (2017 Mix)
3. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (2017 Mix)
4. With A Little Help From My Friends (2017 Mix)5: Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (2017 Mix)
6. Within You Without You (2017 Mix) *
7. A Day In The Life (2017 Mix)
8. All You Need Is Love (2015 Stereo Mix / 2023 Dolby Atmos Mix)
9. I Am The Walrus (2023 Mix)
10. Hello, Goodbye (2015 Stereo Mix / 2023 Dolby Atmos Mix)
11. The Fool On The Hill (2023 Mix)
12. Magical Mystery Tour (2023 Mix)
13. Lady Madonna (2015 Stereo Mix / 2023 Dolby Atmos Mix)
14. Hey Jude (2015 Stereo Mix / 2023 Dolby Atmos Mix)
15. Revolution (2023 Mix)
CD2
1. Back In The U.S.S.R. (2018 Mix)
2. Dear Prudence (2018 Mix) *
3. While My Guitar Gently Weeps (2018 Mix)
4. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da (2018 Mix)
5. Glass Onion (2018 Mix) *
6. Blackbird (2018 Mix) *
7. Hey Bulldog (2023 Mix) *
8. Get Back (2015 Stereo Mix / 2023 Dolby Atmos Mix)
9. Don’t Let Me Down (2021 Mix)
10. The Ballad Of John And Yoko (2015 Stereo Mix / 2023 Dolby Atmos Mix)
11. Old Brown Shoe (2023 Mix)
12. Here Comes The Sun (2019 Mix)
13. Come Together (2019 Mix)
14. Something (2019 Mix)
15. Octopus’s Garden (2019 Mix)
16. Oh! Darling (2019 Mix) *
17. I Want You (She’s So Heavy) (2019 Mix) *
18. Let It Be (2021 Mix)
19. Across The Universe (2021 Mix)
20. I Me Mine (2021 Mix) *
21. The Long And Winding Road (2021 Mix)
22. Now And Then *
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