The Beatles – Por Siempre Beatles (Vinyl LP | ES Original)

The Beatles – Por Siempre Beatles is a compilation released on Odeon in 1971 in Spain and several Latin American countries. Alongside hits such as "Day Tripper", "Penny Lane" and "Strawberry Fields Forever", it features three single B-sides – "Yes, It Is", "I'm Down" and "The Inner Light" – that were not on any regular album at the time. On offer is the Spanish Odeon edition.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: EMI / Odeon (ES)
• Format: Vinyl LP, Compilation
• Pressing: ES Original
• Country: Spain
• Year: not stated (first released: 1971)
• Genre: Rock, Pop Rock, Beat

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Day Tripper (2:53)
2. Yes, It Is
3. I'm Down (2:35)
4. The Fool On The Hill (2:54)
5. Strawberry Fields Forever (4:00)
6. We Can Work It Out (2:14)

Side B

1. Your Mother Should Know (2:24)
2. Penny Lane (2:54)
3. Baby, You're A Rich Man (2:55)
4. I Call Your Name
5. The Inner Light (2:35)
6. Blue Jay Way (3:46)

Personnel

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr. "The Inner Light" and "Blue Jay Way" by George Harrison, all other songs Lennon/McCartney.

FAQ

Why is this compilation interesting for collectors?
It only exists as a regional edition for Spain and Latin America, and it was the first LP to collect the B-sides "Yes, It Is", "I'm Down" and "The Inner Light".

How do I recognise the Spanish first edition?
Spanish copies carry catalogue number 1J 060-04.973 M. The 1971 first edition has dark blue labels, a later repress lighter teal labels.

What does media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- means near mint, at most minimal signs of handling; VG+ means light signs of use that do not affect playback. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Are there more Beatles records in the shop?
Yes – browse Beat & Rock’n’Roll.