“I never bought this album. I think everybody knows every song off it by heart but it's time to actually purchase it and have it in my home so I can let people know that I'm a good citizen of the world.”Watch this moment
The Beatles (White Album)
The Beatles
Released in 1968, this self-titled double album, often referred to as the "White Album," showcases The Beatles at their most eclectic and experimental. The 2018 remix and remaster breathe new life into these iconic tracks, emphasizing the intricate textures and diverse instrumentation that define the album. From the raw, stripped-back sound of "Back in the U.S.S.R." to the haunting beauty of "Julia," each song reveals The Beatles' ability to traverse various genres, including rock, folk, avant-garde, and even early metal. The production choices stand out, with George Martin's deft touch allowing for innovative layering and sound manipulation. "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," featuring Eric Clapton's soulful guitar, contrasts sharply with the playful chaos of "Happiness Is a Warm Gun," where shifting tempos and abrupt transitions showcase the band's willingness to challenge conventional song structures. Culturally, the album reflects the turbulent socio-political landscape of the late '60s, with tracks like "Revolution" directly addressing the era's unrest. It also offers a glimpse into the individual artistic directions each member explores, making it distinctive within the rock genre. Key moments include the experimental sound collage of "Revolution 9," which invites listeners into a world of avant-garde soundscapes, and the celebratory spirit of "Birthday," which remains a perennial favorite. This Super Deluxe Edition not only enhances the listening experience with improved audio fidelity but also serves as a reminder of The Beatles' unparalleled creativity during a transformative period in music history.
“This one is one that I grew up with, this is the one that changed my way of looking at music. The Beatles White Album, I think one of my favorite songs we see on this record is definitely Julia.”Watch this moment
“I ultimately went with the White Album. It's the first album of theirs that really got me into them as a young adult... it's got so many classics on it. I love it so much.”Watch this moment
Tracklist
107 tracks · 327:19 · click to previewDisc 1
1
Back In the U.S.S.R. (2018 Mix)
2:43
2
Dear Prudence (2018 Mix)
3:54
3
Glass Onion (2018 Mix)
2:17
4
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da (2018 Mix)
3:08
5
Wild Honey Pie (2018 Mix)
0:53
6
The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill (2018 Mix)
3:14
7
While My Guitar Gently Weeps (2018 Mix)
4:45
8
Happiness Is a Warm Gun (2018 Mix)
2:44
9
Martha My Dear (2018 Mix)
2:28
10
I'm So Tired (2018 Mix)
2:03
11
Blackbird (2018 Mix)
2:18
12
Piggies (2018 Mix)
2:04
13
Rocky Raccoon (2018 Mix)
3:33
14
Don't Pass Me By (2018 Mix)
3:50
15
Why Don't We Do It In the Road? (2018 Mix)
1:41
16
I Will (2018 Mix)
1:45
17
Julia (2018 Mix)
2:56
Disc 2
1
Birthday (2018 Mix)
2:41
2
Yer Blues (2018 Mix)
4:01
3
Mother Nature's Son (2018 Mix)
2:47
4
Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey (2018 Mix)
2:24
5
Sexy Sadie (2018 Mix)
3:15
6
Helter Skelter (2018 Mix)
4:29
7
Long, Long, Long (2018 Mix)
3:06
8
Revolution 1 (2018 Mix)
4:15
9
Honey Pie (2018 Mix)
2:41
10
Savoy Truffle (2018 Mix)
2:54
11
Cry Baby Cry (2018 Mix)
3:01
12
Revolution 9 (2018 Mix)
8:20
13
Good Night (2018 Mix)
3:15
Disc 3
1
Back In the U.S.S.R. (Esher Demo)
2:59
2
Dear Prudence (Esher Demo)
4:47
3
Glass Onion (Esher Demo)
1:55
4
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da (Esher Demo)
3:10
5
The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill (Esher Demo)
2:40
6
While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Esher Demo)
2:41
7
Happiness Is a Warm Gun (Esher Demo)
1:55
8
I'm So Tired (Esher Demo)
3:10
9
Blackbird (Esher Demo)
2:34
10
Piggies (Esher Demo)
2:05
11
Rocky Raccoon (Esher Demo)
2:44
12
Julia (Esher Demo)
3:56
13
Yer Blues (Esher Demo)
3:31
14
Mother Nature's Son (Esher Demo)
2:24
15
Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey (Esher Demo)
3:03
16
Sexy Sadie (Esher Demo)
2:26
17
Revolution (Esher Demo)
4:06
18
Honey Pie (Esher Demo)
1:59
19
Cry Baby Cry (Esher Demo)
2:27
20
Sour Milk Sea (Esher Demo)
3:43
21
Junk (Esher Demo)
2:36
22
Child of Nature (Esher Demo)
2:37
23
Circles (Esher Demo)
2:16
24
Mean Mr. Mustard (Esher Demo)
2:05
25
Polythene Pam (Esher Demo)
1:26
26
Not Guilty (Esher Demo)
3:05
27
What's the New Mary Jane (Esher Demo)
2:42
Disc 4
1
Revolution 1 (Take 18)
10:28
2
A Beginning (Take 4) / Don’t Pass Me By (Take 7)
5:05
3
Blackbird (Take 28)
2:15
4
Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey (Unnumbered Rehearsal)
2:43
5
Good Night (Unnumbered Rehearsal)
0:39
6
Good Night (Take 10 with a Guitar Part from Take 5)
2:31
7
Good Night (Take 22)
3:46
8
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da (Take 3)
2:54
9
Revolution (Unnumbered Rehearsal)
2:16
10
Revolution (Take 14 / Instrumental Backing Track)
3:25
11
Cry Baby Cry (Unnumbered Rehearsal)
3:02
12
Helter Skelter (First Version / Take 2)
12:53
Disc 5
1
Sexy Sadie (Take 3)
3:08
2
While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Acoustic Version / Take 2)
3:02
3
Hey Jude (Take 1)
6:44
4
St. Louis Blues (Studio Jam)
0:51
5
Not Guilty (Take 102)
4:28
6
Mother Nature's Son (Take 15)
3:11
7
Yer Blues (Take 5 with Guide Vocal)
3:57
8
What's the New Mary Jane (Take 1)
2:06
9
Rocky Raccoon (Take 8)
4:57
10
Back In the U.S.S.R. (Take 5 / Instrumental Backing Track)
3:09
11
Dear Prudence (Vocal, Guitar & Drums)
3:59
12
Let It Be (Unnumbered Rehearsal)
1:17
13
While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Third Version / Take 27)
3:17
14
(You're So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (Studio Jam)
0:42
15
Helter Skelter (Second Version / Take 17)
3:39
16
Glass Onion (Take 10)
2:12
Disc 6
1
I Will (Take 13)
2:20
2
Blue Moon (Studio Jam)
1:11
3
I Will (Take 29)
0:26
4
Step Inside Love (Studio Jam)
1:34
5
Los Paranoias (Studio Jam)
3:58
6
Can You Take Me Back? (Take 1)
2:22
7
Birthday (Take 2 / Instrumental Backing Track)
2:40
8
Piggies (Take 12 / Instrumental Backing Track)
2:10
9
Happiness Is a Warm Gun (Take 19)
3:09
10
Honey Pie (Instrumental Backing Track)
2:43
11
Savoy Truffle (Instrumental Backing Track)
2:56
12
Martha My Dear (Without Brass & Strings)
2:29
13
Long, Long, Long (Take 44)
2:54
14
I'm So Tired (Take 7)
2:29
15
I'm So Tired (Take 14)
2:17
16
The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill (Take 2)
3:12
17
Why Don’t We Do It In the Road? (Take 5)
2:03
18
Julia (Two Rehearsals)
4:31
19
The Inner Light (Take 6 / Instrumental Backing Track)
2:47
20
Lady Madonna (Take 2 / Piano & Drums)
2:25
21
Lady Madonna (Backing Vocals from Take 3)
0:54
22
Across the Universe (Take 6)
3:52
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