Description "IN SPITE OF ALL THE DANGER" (Paul MCartney / George Harrison, 1958, Recorded By The Quarrymen) In spite of all the danger, In spite of all that may be, I'll do anything for you, Anything you want me to, If you'll be true to me. In spite of all the heartache, That you may cause me, I'll do anything for you, Anything you want me to, If you'll be true to me. I'll look after you, Like I've never done before. I'll keep all the others, From knocking at your door. In spite of all the danger, In spite of all that may be, I'll do anything for you, Anything you want me to, If you'll be true to me. In spite of all the heartache, That you may cause me, I'll do anything for you, Anything you want me to, If you'll be true to me. I'll do anything for you, Anything you want me to, If you'll be true to me . This is positively an authentic October, 1995, purchased as the UK first pressings to preserve as brand new, still sealed in very rare original shrink wrapping. I will establish how to identify how all three Volumes can be identified, obviously EMI's distinctive maitrix is the easiest way to identify the genuine 1990's UK first pressings, obviously the sealed copies will not have that available, but it's simple to identify "Vols 2 & 3" through the shrink wrapping. For a 1995 sealed "Anthology 1," that is very difficult.... unless there is an original record store price / stock number sticker, this has an 'HMV' sticker and is indeed a UK first pressing, the latest re-issues currently being sold sealed, were made in or recently to 2018. THE BEATLES: "Anthology 1" UK TRIPLE ALBUM, 20th OCTOBER,1995, SEALED IN SHRINK WRAPPING. AUTHENTIC UK FIRST ISSUE MASTERED AT ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS, PRESSED AT HAYES, MIDDLESEX, ENGLAND. For the last 23 years, no end of East Europe unofficially sanctioned or licensed "Anthology" counterfeit copies have flooded the internet, record shops and record fairs. For the UK & USA, EMI & Capitol genuine first pressings it has become imperative to identify the genuine rare first pressings because they were STRICTLY LIMITED PRESSINGS. Most USA original's were factory shrink wrapped but only a small proportion of UK first pressings were shrink wrapped, for opened USA genuine first pressings and the mostly unsealed UK records, the run-out grooves have exclusive mastering / maitrix indexing. As the UK genuine first pressings were mastered in Abbey Road Studios and pressed by EMI at their Middlesex pressing plant, the maitrix is among the world's most distinctive, as found on all UK Beatles & solo UK records in the same format first seen in late 1982. With so many copies or downright counterfeit pressings, the easily identification of authentic UK & USA vinyl "Anthology", especially for sealed copies, you only can be 100% certain when the covers have original "Anthology" stickers on Volumes 2 & 3. UK first pressings of "Anthology 1" did not have a sticker on the cover, as so few were shrink wrapped, examining the actual cover and records with the very distinctive EMI machine stamped maitrix, easily identifies unique features no later pressings ever had. That very much includes the latest wave of "Anthology 1" currently being sold on ebay...... sealed with shrink wrapping. THIS GENUINE OCTOBER, 1995 FIRST PRESSING, HAS AN OBLONG WHITE & BLACK 'HMV' STICKER WITH DETAILS UNIQUE TO AN EMI PRESSING. "HMV £20.99" A bar code with a record store stock number that incorporates the '724383 44519' UK catalogue number. 724383 44519 Beatl Antholo Chrt LP gf 01 Authentic cover stickers were stuck directly onto the front of USA Capitol Records and UK EMI first pressings, even the position was unique to which side of the Atlantic Ocean they originated from; "Anthology" USA Stickers - Front far right, approximately a third of the way down. "Anthology" UK Stickers - Front, top left corner, literally in the corner. Recently made copies currently for sale on ebay, are of unspecified and unknown origin, NOT from the original Master Tapes, all the material is most likely taken from poorly transferred standard CD's. Covers will appear to be original on a screen because they were photo copied from original's, becoming the most important of all for sealed first pressings versus counterfeit copies. Once you have moved past the original USA & UK vinyl first pressings, you are into the unknown, even worse still, currently sold copies have been sealed in shrink wrapping, preventing checking the run-out grooves for authentication. The genuine sealed first first pressings will hopefully still have the original record shop stickers unremoved. For example, this album has a UK record shop 'HMV' price and stock stickerthat has a specific "Anthology 1" title, catalogue number etc. A a sealed UK first pressing made by EMI in 1996 is very rare and this is the perfect example. Along with this first edition, the "Anthology Vols. 2" & "3" will pressed by EMI in the late 20th century, sealed copies will always have dedicated record company printed colour stickers underneath the shrink wrapping because they predated the shrink wrapping. I will give comprehensive descriptive details of this cover below, plus a full range of close up pictures, a sealed UK first pressing is very rare and this is the perfect example. So the overwhelming majority of UK first editions without shrink wrapping, will of course have "Anthology" stickers on the cover. So few vinyl pressings were made, the stickers were stuck on by hand and the actual angles differ from cover to cover, creating the same individuality of every single USA & UK "Anthology 2" &"Anthology 3", found on the 1960's earliest Beatles records. ("Anthology 1" did not have a large oblong shape sticker) "Anthology 2" has a deep pink background to black print, including a vertical catalogue number.* "Anthology 3" has a yellow background to black print, including a vertical catalogue number.* > APPLE LABEL: 7243 8 34445 1 9. TRIPLE GATEFOLD COVER STILL FACTORY, THE SHRINK WRAPPING IS COMPLETELY ENCASING THE COVER AND THE OPENING EDGES, ALL IN AS NEW CONDITION, NO SCRAPES OR SPLITS AT ALL. THE BACK COVER HAS WITHIN THE BAR CODE THE SPECIFIC UK CATALOGUE NUMBER AND THE TEXT; "UK PCSP 727" & "Printed In England THE COVER, THREE INNER SLEEVES AND RECORDS ARE NATURALLY IN UNPLAYED/MINT CONDITION. RECORD 1, SIDE 1 "Free As A Bird" John Lennon demo recorded at The Dakota, New York, 1977 & re-recorded as a Beatles version, February - March 1994, at The Mill Studio, Sussex, England. "We were four guys ....... that's all" John Lennon interview with Jann Wenner "That'll Be The Day" (Mono) Recorded at Phillips Sound Recording Services, Liverpool, England, Mid-1958 "In Spite Of All The Danger" (Mono) Recorded at Phillips' Sound Recording Services, Liverpool, England, Mid-1958 "Sometimes I'd borrow ... those still exist" Paul McCartney taling to Mark Lewisohn "Hallelujah, I Love Her So" (Mono) Recorded at Paul McCartney's house in Liverpool, Mid-1960 "You'll Be Mine"(Mono) Recorded at Paul McCartney's house in Liverpool, Mid-1960 "Cayenne" (Mono) Recorded at Paul McCartney's house in Liverpool, Mid-1960 "First of all ..... it didn't do a thing here" Paul McCartney stalking to Malcom Threadgill "My Bonnie" Traditional, arranged by Tony Sheridan, recorded at Friedrich-Ebert-Halle, Hamburg, Germany, 22nd June 1961 "Ain't She Sweet" Traditional, arranged by Tony Sheridan, recorded at Friedrich-Ebert-Halle, Hamburg, Germany, 22nd June 1961 "Cry For A Shadow" Traditional, arranged by Tony Sheridan, recorded at Friedrich-Ebert-Halle, Hamburg, Germany, 22nd June 1961 "Brian was a beautiful guy ... he presented us well" John Lennon talking to David Wigg "I secured them ... a Beatle drink even then" Brian Epstein from "A Cellarful Of Noise" "Searchin' " (Mono) Decca Records audition, recorded at Decca Studios, London, 1st January 1962 "Three Cool Cats" (Mono) Decca Records audition, recorded at Decca Studios, London, 1st January 1962 "The Sheik Of Araby" (Mono) Decca Records audition, recorded at Decca Studios, London, 1st January 1962 "Like Dreamers Do" (Mono) Decca Records audition, recorded at Decca Studios, London, 1st January 1962 "Hello Little Girl" (Mono) Decca Records audition, recorded at Decca Studios, London, 1st January 1962 "Well, the recording test ... by my artists" Brian Epstein from "A Cellarful Of Noise" "Bésame Mucho" (Mono) Recorded at EMI Studios, London, 6th June 1962 "Love Me Do" (Mono) Recorded at EMI Studios, London, 6th June 1962 "How Do You Do It" (Mono) Recorded at EMI Studios, London, 4th September 1962 "Please Please Me" (Mono) Recorded at EMI Studios, London, 11th September 1962 RECORD 2, SIDE 3 "One After 909" (Sequence) (Mono) Recorded at EMI Studios, London, 5th March 1963 "One After 909" (Complete) (Mono) Recorded at EMI Studios, London, 5th March 1963 "Lend Me Your Comb" (Mono) Recorded live at BBC Maida Vale Studios, London, 2nd July 1963, radio broadcast. 28."I'll Get You" (Mono) Recorded live on Val Parnell's Sunday Night At The London Palladium, London, 13th October 1963 "We were performers ... in Britain" John Lennon interview with Jann Wenner "I Saw Her Standing There"(Mono) Recorded live at the Karlaplansstudion, Stockholm, Sweden, 24th October 1963, radio broadcast "From Me To You" (Mono) Recorded live at the Karlaplansstudion, Stockholm, Sweden, 24th October 1963, radio broadcast "Money (That's What I Want)" (Mono) Recorded live at the Karlaplansstudion, Stockholm, Sweden, 24th October 1963, radio broadcast "You Really Got A Hold On Me" (Mono) Recorded live at the Karlaplansstudion, Stockholm, Sweden, 24th October 1963, radio broadcast "Roll Over Beethoven" (Mono) Recorded live at the Karlaplansstudion, Stockholm, Sweden, 24th October 1963, radio broadcast RECORD 2, SIDE 4 "She Loves You" (Mono) Recorded live at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London, 4th November 1963, Royal Variety Performance "Till There Was You" (Mono) Recorded live at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London, 4th November 1963, Royal Variety Performance "Twist and Shout" (Mono) Recorded live at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London, 4th November 1963, Royal Variety Performance "This Boy" (Mono) Recorded live at ATV Studios, London, 2nd December 1963, The Morecambe & Wise Show "I Want To Hold Your Hand" (Mono) Recorded live at ATV Studios, London, 2nd December 1963, The Morecambe & Wise Show "Boys, what I was thinking..." Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise talking to The Beatles "Moonlight Bay" (Mono) Recorded live at ATV Studios, London, 2nd December 1963, The Morecambe & Wise Show RECORD 3, SIDE 5 "Can't Buy Me Love" (Takes 1 & 2) Recorded at Pathé Marconi Studio, Paris, France, 29th January 1964 "All My Loving"(Mono) Recorded live at CBS Television Studio, New York, 9 February 1964, The Ed Sullivan Show "You Can't Do That" (Take 6) Recorded at EMI Studios, London, 25th February 1964 "And I Love Her" (Take 2) Recorded at EMI Studios, London, 25th February 1964 "A Hard Day's Night" (Take 1) – 2:44 Recorded at EMI Studios, London, 16th April 1964 "I Wanna Be Your Man" Recorded live at IBC Studios, London, 19th April 1964, 'Around The Beatles' television broadcast "Long Tall Sally" Recorded live at IBC Studios, London, 19th April 1964, 'Around The Beatles' television broadcast "Boys" Recorded live at IBC Studios, London, 19th April 1964, 'Around The Beatles' television broadcast "Shout" Recorded live at IBC Studios, London, 19th April 1964, 'Around The Beatles' television broadcast "I'll Be Back" (Take 2) Recorded at EMI Studios, London, 1st June 1964 "I'll Be Back" (Take 3) Recorded at EMI Studios, London, 1st June 1964 RECORD 3, SIDE 6 "You Know What To Do Recorded at EMI Studios, London, 3rd June 1964 "No Reply" (Demo) Recorded at EMI Studios, London, 3rd June 1964 "Mr. Moonlight" (Takes 1 & 4) Recorded at EMI Studios, London, 14th August 1964 "Leave My Kitten Alone" (Take 5) Recorded at EMI Studios, London, 14th August 1964 "No Reply" (Take 2) Recorded at EMI Studios, London, 30th September 1964 "Eight Days A Week" (Sequence) Recorded at EMI Studios, London, 6th October 1964 "Eight Days A Week" (Take 5) Recorded at EMI Studios, London, 6th October 1964 "Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!" (Take 2) Recorded at EMI Studios, London, 18th October 1964 My first thoughts are to pose a question, "What was more important, having nine records or six CD's of "The Beatles Anthology," or this amazing once in a lifetime project, re-uniting Paul, George, Ringo and Yoko representing John?" That cannot be answered because there would not have been one without the other, the scars from the Beatles breaking up in 1970 had never really healed and the shocking murder of John in 1980 had left Paul without the opportunity of a personal reconciliation. I had never admired Paul McCartney more than when the media descended on him in a state of shock and grief, directly after that terrible news broke, he was asked intrusive questions outside his home about his reactions to the loss, most would turned away from. Unflinching but struggling to keep his emotions under control, with all the cameras pointed at him, Paul's answered with an openness and honesty that was humbling to see and hear. The seeds for "Anthology" were sown that day and even though it took five years to complete, the 1990's decade was when EMI's master tapes were thrown wide open and Paul, George, Ringo and Yoko were now ready to unlock the past. What was found was staggering, but even more so, during the 80's Yoko's custodianship of John Lennon's private tapes had been exceptional, she oversaw the release of two stunning 'new' John Lennon albums, now she gave John's demo's of the songs he had been recording during his self imposed 'exile' from the music business. As all fellow fanatical bootleg collector's had assembled and heard, the John Lennon songwriting genius had burnt as brightly as ever, for the first time in 25 years one of those fantastic piano demo's had Paul, George & Ringo recording the 'missing Beatles' instruments and vocal harmonies, "Free As A Bird" was released as a Beatles single on Apple. The 'impossible' had happened and the world once again heard something so beautiful, the last 25 years were peeled back like a 'glass onion,' at almost the same time the first volume of three triple vinyl albums and double CD's continued that insight into the 'glass onion.' Even for fanatical collector's of unofficial material, previously unheard demo's, rehearsals, complete songs and unbelievable studio out-takes were made available in Master Tape sound quality, it really was 'all to much!' A whole series of 'Beatles Anthology' was broadcast on TV in 1995 and the archive films left you in a state of wonder, then that Christmas the complete series in a video box set felt surreal after the decades of collecting similar material on barely watchable video's. Fellow traders will remember how precious even the worst quality pictures were, records, CD's, video's and even a huge 'Anthology' book re-awakened a sleeping giant globally, in the 1960's the Beatles were the greatest band on the planet, in the mid-1990's they re-claimed their throne and John Lennon's lead vocals once again were heard from a latest Beatles single. A few days ago I was describing a first pressing of their "Love Me Do" debut single, I really cannot be let loose on this triple album of previously unreleased material! I intend a very short accompanying description to the track listing above, I have a massive collection of unofficial Beatles recordings and as a sealed album anyway, even If I did play the records I could not even begin to detail so many Beatles rarities over six sides for an ebay listing. Interestingly my Anthology video box set that cost me over £100 at the time, soon became valueless and useless in the wake of the digital DVD box set release at half that extortionate video price. Like those those who also bought all three vinyl editions of the triple set, the CD's never made them redundant and on the contrary, the Beatles Anthology was responsible for beginning a revival and a love of vinyl, to the extent we are currently still feeling. Records were how we heard the Beatles music as it was freshly written and recorded and in 2010, nothing has changed and even with downloading music becoming a way of life, there are now vinyl pressings made of most new releases. The next major date was March,1996, " Anthology Volume 2" was released and from 1965 to 1967, we experienced the psychedelic era all over again via amazing out-takes, but even more amazing was a second 'new Beatles' single, with another Lennon piano demo "Real Love" receiving the full Beatles treatment and the melody was even more 'Beatlish', the video was just superb and "Real Love" was included on the "Volume 2" set. Then the final installment, "Anthology 3" was issued on the 28th October,1996, with rehearsals, out-takes and demo's from the "The White Album," plus for "Abbey Road" and "Let It Be." Originally plans were made for a third Beatles single to be created from another John Lennon demo masterpiece of a song, "Now And Then," but it was abandoned.... apparently, but work did begin, so come on Apple, let's hear how far Paul, George and Ringo got! Alternately you can find John's original demo on a bootleg,what a fantastic song that is, a little low on hi-fi properties but a glorious melody,I would love to hear Paul and George harmonising with John's basic recording. The UK pressing and printing was shrink wrapped but only some of the very first copies and you had to be quick! The majority were sold without being sealed and although the USA versions were released simultaneously, American copies are far more likely to be found in sealed shrink wrapping. The stunning condition of this tells of perfect storage over the last 18 years, without even any scuffs or splits in the shrink wrapping, it has the cleanness and feel of just being bought. I included close up picture of both the spine's catalogue number and the bar code, the bar code contains the exclusive details unique to the first UK pressings. I have commented about the dubious amount of limited original vinyl from the late 1980's, 1990's and 2000 Beatles titles claiming to be 'UK pressings'. For other title listings from the last 24 years or so when CD sales far outnumbered vinyl editions, I have given the same precise details for the genuine items, which this most certainly is! {Roy} R & M RECORDS. My lifetime's love of music and records began at a very young age, the arrival of the Beatles and the 1960's decade in general had a very profound effect. It was only natural to bring all my first hand experience of collecting vinyl into becoming a professional record seller. Nearly thirty years ago we entered into the wonderful atmosphere of record fairs with the highest possible standards set. When the Internet became the world's new market place for vinyl, in 2001 it was time to join ebay. 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