The Beatles – The Beatles And Esher Demos (Vinyl 4LP Box-Set | DE Remaster | 2018)

The Beatles – The Beatles And Esher Demos is the 4LP box for the 50th anniversary of the 1968 "White Album". It contains the double album in a new mix by Giles Martin, taken directly from the original four- and eight-track tapes, plus the legendary Esher Demos: 27 acoustic recordings the band made at George Harrison's house in Esher in May 1968. This copy is the 2018 edition on 180 g vinyl in the lift-top box.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Apple Records / Universal Music Group International – 060256757201
• Format: 4 x vinyl LP, album, box set, reissue, remastered, stereo, 180 g
• Pressing: Remastered (half-speed mastering)
• Year: 2018 (original: 1968)
• Genre: Rock, pop rock, psychedelic rock
• Box contents: "The Beatles" (2LP) in gatefold sleeve with embossed logo and four portrait prints, "Esher Demos" (2LP) in gatefold sleeve, 12"×24" booklet with texts by Paul McCartney, Giles Martin and Kevin Howlett, 24"×36" poster with lyrics

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• LP sleeves: NM-
• Box: NM-

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

Tracklist

LP 1–2: The Beatles ("White Album") – all 30 songs, including "Back In The U.S.S.R.", "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", "Blackbird", "Helter Skelter" and "Dear Prudence".

LP 3–4: Esher Demos – 27 acoustic demos, including early versions of "Julia", "Revolution", "Happiness Is A Warm Gun" and songs that appeared only later or never on Beatles albums.

Personnel

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr. Originally produced by George Martin, 2018 remix by Giles Martin and Sam Okell.

FAQ

What are the Esher Demos?
In May 1968, after their trip to India, the Beatles recorded acoustic demos of their new songs at George Harrison's house in Esher. Many of them later ended up on the White Album.

Does the new mix sound different from the original?
Yes – Giles Martin remixed the album. It sounds clearer and more spacious but stays close to the original.

What does Media NM- / Box NM- mean?
Records, sleeves and box are almost like new. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.