Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (2CD)

Product Description

The Beatles' 60th Anniversary of Visiting Japan Commemorative Project ■This year marks the 60th anniversary of The Beatles' Japan tour, when they performed at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo from June 30th to July 2nd, 1966, creating a sensation throughout Japan. To commemorate this milestone, the albums "Please Please Me" and "With the Beatles," originally released as commemorative albums for their 1966 visit, will be released on June 26th (Friday) as SHM-CDs in paper sleeve packaging, reproducing the original artwork.

■Based on the Japanese compilation LP released in 1966 as a commemorative album for their visit, this release includes stereo recordings of songs previously only available in mono in Japan. It features a luxurious design with a unique jacket and obi strip, and an 8-page booklet containing color photographs and lyrics.

- Features artwork that reproduces the original Japanese LP release as closely as possible. - Paper jacket SHM-CD specifications. - Miniature reproduction of the original Japanese LP obi strip. - Includes a 6-fold poster (358mm x W240mm). - Track listing is the same as the original UK album. - Uses 2009 remastered audio.

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This year marks the 60th anniversary of The Beatles' Japan tour, from June 30th to July 2nd, 1966, when they performed at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, creating a sensation throughout Japan. To commemorate this, 'Please Please Me' and 'With the Beatles,' originally released as commemorative albums for their 1966 visit, will be re-released as SHM-CDs in paper jacket specifications that reproduce the original artwork. Based on the Japanese compilation LP released in 1966 as a commemorative album for their visit, 'Please Please Me' includes tracks in stereo that were previously only available in mono in Japan. (C)RS SHM-CD