| The 910's Guide to the Beatles' Outtakes |  | Author: Doug Sulpy
Publisher: 910
Category: Book
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 3414641
Media: Paperback
ISBN: 0964386968
EAN: 9780964386969
ASIN: 0964386968
Publication Date: December 2002
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 The essential reference for serious collectors of bootlegs and outtakes January 13, 2006
Christopher Ogle (Richmond, VA United States)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
First, what is this book NOT? It is not a history of the Beatles (buy Norman's "Shout!" instead). It is not a discography (try Weiner's "The Beatles - The Ultimate Recording Guide"). It is not a critical review of the released versions of their songs (that's Everett's "The Beatles as Musicians", but make sure you're well-versed in music theory).
So, what is it? It is the first (well, only!), comprehensive, exhaustively researched guide to the Beatles' unreleased recordings for serious collectors. It tells you exactly how many versions of each song exist, what albums (released or bootleg) have them in the best quality, and often how to tell the versions apart. Doug Sulpy has listened to every one of the 2700 or so versions and writes in a clear and witty style.
This is not to say that this book is perfect. There are a number of typos (which really hurts in a book full of reference numbers and cross-indices). A list of "next-best" sources would be appreciated, since bootlegs can be hard to find. There are several references to non-existent footnotes. The information for outtakes of the Get Back sessions are minimalist, although the author's "Get Back - The Unauthorized Chronicle of the Beatles' Let It Be Disaster" covers that period in excruciating detail.
Despite these quibbles, I still give this book five stars because there is no other book even close to it. I would let go of any or all of my other two dozen Beatles books before I would let this one go. But then, I guess I'm a "serious collector".
Intakes and Outtakes May 13, 2005
Doc
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Doug Sulpy's contributions to knowledge about the Beatles' creative process are simply indispensable. In this book, as well as in his painstakingly detailed account of the Get Back Sessions, and his longtime editorship of The 910 journal, he helps the Beatles fan who wants to go beyond the official "canon" of EMI/Capitol recordings find their way through the increasingly crowded ranks of easily available, but unofficial, outtake recordings.
The Beatles were the first group in the history of popular music whose every outtake was preserved in the studio vaults. They were not preserved so that we could listen to their false starts and mistakes, but rather so that we could follow the creative give and take between these brilliant musicians and their producer George Martin as every song took shape in studio rehearsals and recording sessions. Mark Lewisohn's Guide to the Beatles Recording Sessions chronicles the sessions themselves, but Sulpy's book helps the fan find the best recordings of the sessions, as well as to identify "mystery" recordings.
Highly recommended if you want a reliable guide to the underwater part of the iceberg!
Indispensible to Collectors of Beatle Recordings May 28, 2000
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is the best, and in fact, only, resource for collecting Beatles' recordings, official and unofficial. Sulpy painstakingly organizes authorized releases, alternate takes, different mixes and live recordings of Beatles's performances. The book serves as a comprehensive and annotated checklist for the serious collector. The only reason that I did not rate it with 5 stars is that it is already a bit out of date! A new edition is necessary given recent authorized releases specifically mixed with CDs in mind, newly discovered Get Back session recordings and mixes, upgraded White Album demos, etc. Improvements suggested for the next edition include: (1) supply recommended second best sources for entries; (2) re-instate pre-break-up home recordings that were relegated to a Beatles solo recording guide; and (3) direct readers to CD sources, not just original vinyl sources, for alternate mixes. None of this should detract from the tremendous accomplishment that this book represents even in its present form!
FANTASTIC BOOK ON BEATLES STUDIO OUTTAKES August 12, 1999
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
A real gem of a book. Its too bad that a few ringers ( obviously record execs or their hack lawyers) had to denigrate the book. It is an exceptional reference if you enjoy listening to the first rehearsals of Help! and scores of other Beatle hits. A great insight into how these recordings made the light of day, much to the delight of hardcore Beatle fans!!! I strongly suggest securing a copy and enjoy.
For Serious Collector's Only! July 7, 1999
John
6 out of 10 found this review helpful
I am about to order the long anticipated 3rd Edition. Doug Sulpy doesn't deserve an ounce of criticism from people who were stupid enough to order a $30 book and not know it's contents.The *title* alone gives it away! I am a serious collector, and Doug Sulpy's books are the *only* source for hardcore collectors of The Beatles' unreleased material. If someone wants to pay $30.00 expecting a Beatles discography, they need their head examined. You can get that for free on the web.
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