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thebeatles.com is the official website of The Beatles. It is where the band's estate and label publish news, announce and sell album reissues and special editions, link to the official US and UK stores, and post stories and rare recordings. Use it when you want release information or official merchandise directly from the source rather than from a retailer or fan site.
What the site covers
The homepage currently centers on the Rubber Soul Special Edition, described as a new special edition marking the band's 1965 album. The page states the collection spans 10 music formats plus an exclusive merch range.
Music releases
The Rubber Soul Special Edition is presented as newly mixed by Giles Martin and Sam Okell, in a new stereo mix, the original mono mix, and the Capitol US album version, plus Dolby Atmos mixes. It is expanded with previously unreleased session recordings and demos, along with the contemporary single "Day Tripper" and "We Can Work It Out."
Formats listed on the page:
| Format | Notes as listed |
|---|---|
| Super Deluxe: 5LP + 7" single box set | Includes posters and art cards |
| Super Deluxe: 4CD box set | Includes posters and art cards |
| Zoetrope | Official Stores Exclusive |
| Deluxe: 2LP | — |
| Deluxe: 2CD | — |
| Blu-ray Edition | — |
| Standard 1LP | — |
| Standard 1CD | — |
| Digital | — |
The page shows pre-order links for these editions and separate USA Store and UK Store entry points, so availability and shipping depend on which store you use.
Stories and rare recordings
Beyond product listings, the site publishes editorial features. Two examples on the page:
- A track feature on "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (Second Version – Take 2)." It explains that the first version, then titled "This Bird Has Flown," was recorded on the opening day of the Rubber Soul sessions with George Harrison introducing the sitar. The band were unhappy with it, so nine days later they recorded three more performances. Unlike the final recording, this arrangement opens with George's double-tracked sitar playing the bridge melody rather than an instrumental version of the verse melody.
- A story on the "Day Tripper (Songwriting Work Tape)," described as capturing John Lennon and Paul McCartney writing at John's home, Kenwood, in Weybridge, Surrey, before the famous riff existed, with the pair audible laughing as they worked.
How to use it
- Open thebeatles.com to see the current featured release and news.
- Read the album or track story if you want context on a specific recording.
- Follow the pre-order or order link for the format you want.
- Choose the USA Store or UK Store depending on where you are buying from.
The page does not state prices, payment methods, or whether any content requires an account, so check the individual store listing for those details.