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The Beatles was issued on 22 November 1968 in Britain [65] and three days later in the US. [160] It was the third album to be released by Apple Records, following Harrison's Wonderwall Music and Lennon and Ono's Two Virgins. [161] The record was referred to as "the White Album" immediately upon release. [162]
From 1968, in both the UK and the US, starting with the single "Hey Jude" and the album The Beatles (better known as "the White Album"), new releases appeared on the Beatles' own Apple record label, although Parlophone and Capitol catalogue numbers continued to be used for contractual reasons.
"Helter Skelter" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1968 album The Beatles (also known as the "White Album"). It was written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. The song was McCartney's attempt to create a sound as loud and dirty as possible.
"Revolution 9" is a sound collage from the Beatles' 1968 self-titled double album (also known as the "White Album"). The composition, credited to Lennon–McCartney, was created primarily by John Lennon with assistance from Yoko Ono and George Harrison. Lennon said he was trying to paint a picture of a revolution using sound.
The harpsichord [141] from the original Beatles recording was mashed with Jay-Z's "Change Clothes" for a track on Danger Mouse's The Grey Album in 2004. [16] For the Beatles' 2006 remix album Love , compiled by Martin and his son Giles , [ 142 ] the harpsichord and cello parts were mixed into the ending of " Strawberry Fields Forever ".
An excerpt from the demo was released on Anthology 3 in 1996, with the full demo being released on the super deluxe edition of the White Album in 2018. Despite mixed reviews for the White Album on release, "Happiness Is a Warm Gun" was positively received by music critics, who highlighted the song's complex structure and lyrics for praise.
The Beatles – The Beatles (the "White Album") (Parlophone UK album, 1968) – Ringo Starr's personal copy (No. 0000001) was sold for $790,000 in December 2015, according to Rolling Stone. This is the highest price ever paid for an album that has been commercially released.
The Beatles ("White Album") Lennon McCartney Lennon 1968 [62] "Golden Slumbers" Abbey Road: Lennon McCartney McCartney 1969 [64] "Good Day Sunshine" Revolver: Lennon McCartney McCartney 1966 [59] "Good Morning Good Morning" Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band: Lennon McCartney Lennon 1967 [65] "Good Night" The Beatles ("White Album") Lennon ...