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Track / Credits	Instrumentation	Recording Information

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	Side 1

1. Help! (Lennon-McCartney) 2:18	John Lennon: double-tracked vocal, 12 string acoustic rhythm guitar Paul McCartney: backing vocal, bass George Harrison: backing vocal, lead guitar Ringo Starr: drums, tambourine	Recorded 13th April 1965 in 12 takes (Takes 1-8 were the backing track) Final mix - take 12 Mono / stereo differences - The mono and stereo versions have the same instrumental track, but different vocals.

2. The Night Before (Lennon-McCartney) 2:33	Paul McCartney: double-tracked vocal, bass, lead guitar John Lennon: backing vocal, electric piano George Harrison: backing vocal, lead & rhythm guitars Ringo Starr: drums	Recorded 17th February 1965 in 2 takes Final mix - take 2.

3. You've Got To Hide Your Love Away (Lennon-McCartney) 2:11	John Lennon: double-tracked vocal, 12 string acoustic guitar Paul McCartney: bass George Harrison: acoustic guitar Ringo Starr: brushed snare drum, tambourine, maracas Johnnie Scott: tenor flute, alto flute	Recorded 18th February 1965 in 9 takes The first Beatle track to have an outside musician brought in to play an extra instrument, Johnnie Scott on Flute. Final mix - take 9.

4. I Need You (Harrison) 2:28	George Harrison: double-tracked vocal, 12-string lead guitar John Lennon: harmony vocal, acoustic guitar Paul McCartney: harmony vocal, bass Ringo Starr: drums, cowbell	Recorded 15th February 1965 in 5 takes Final mix - had overdubs added to take 5 on 16th February.

5. Another Girl (Lennon-McCartney) 2:04	Paul McCartney: double-tracked vocal, bass, lead guitar John Lennon: harmony vocal, acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison: harmony vocals, electric rhythm guitar Ringo Starr: drums	Recorded 15th February 1965 in 1 take ... but ... Final mix - had overdubs added on 16th February.

6. You're Going To Lose That Girl (Lennon-McCartney) 2:20	John Lennon: vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar Paul McCartney: backing vocals, bass, piano George Harrison: backing vocals, lead guitar Ringo Starr: drums, bongos	Recorded 19th February 1965 in 2 takes (Takes 2 & 3 !) Final mix - take 3.

7. Ticket To Ride (Lennon-McCartney) 3:10	John Lennon: double-tracked lead vocal, rhythm guitar Paul McCartney: harmony vocal, bass, lead guitar George Harrison: 12 string lead guitar Ringo Starr: drums, tambourine	Recorded 15th February 1965 in 2 takes (take 1 was a false start) Final mix - take 2.

	Side 2

1. Act Naturally (Morrison-Russell) 2:29	Ringo Starr: lead vocal, drums Paul McCartney: harmony vocal, bass John Lennon: acoustic rhythm guitar George Harrison: double tracked lead guitar	Recorded 17th June 1965 in 13 takes 12 takes were perfecting the backing, take 13 added Ringo Final mix - take 13.

2. It's Only Love (Lennon-McCartney) 1:55	John Lennon: lead vocal, 6 & 12 string acoustic guitars Paul McCartney: bass George Harrison: 6 & 12 string electric guitars Ringo Starr: drums, tambourine	Recorded 15th June 1965 in 6 takes Final mix - take 6.

3. You Like Me Too Much (Harrison) 2:35	George Harrison: double-tracked lead vocal, lead guitar John Lennon: acoustic rhythm guitar, electric piano Paul McCartney: bass, piano, harmony vocal Ringo Starr: drums, tambourine George Martin: piano	Recorded 17th February 1965 in 8 takes Final mix - take 8.

4. Tell Me What You See (Lennon-McCartney) 2:36	Paul McCartney: lead vocal, bass, electric piano John Lennon: lead vocal, rhythm guitar, tambourine George Harrison: güiro (percussion instrument) Ringo Starr: drums, claves	Recorded 18th February 1965 in 4 takes Final mix - take 4.

5. I've Just Seen A Face (Lennon-McCartney) 2:07	Paul McCartney: lead and backing vocal, acoustic guitar John Lennon: acoustic guitar George Harrison: acoustic lead guitar Ringo Starr: brushed snare, maracas	Recorded 14th June 1965 in 6 takes Final mix - take 6.

6. Yesterday (Lennon-McCartney) 2:03	Paul McCartney: lead vocal, acoustic guitar Tony Gilbert: violin Sidney Sax: violin Kenneth Essex: viola Francisco Gabarro: cello	Recorded 14th June 1965 in 2 takes Final mix - take 2.

7. Dizzy Miss Lizzy (Williams) 2:53	John Lennon: double-tracked lead vocal, rhythm guitar Paul McCartney: bass, electric piano George Harrison: double-tracked lead guitar Ringo Starr: drums, cowbell	Recorded 10th May 1965 in 7 takes Final mix - take 7.



Printed by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. or Ernest J. Day & Co.
Tracing-rice-paper-lined “Use Emitex” die-cut inner sleeve.



Matrix numbers 1st press
: Side 1: XEX 549-2		Side 2: XEX 580-2

"The Gramophone Co. Ltd." printed at the start perimeter print and "Sold in U.K. subject…" text. With or without KT tax code on the label.


PARLOPHONE PCS 3071 (stereo)

06.08.1965



Printed by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. or Ernest J. Day & Co.
Tracing-rice-paper-lined “Use Emitex” die-cut inner sleeve.



Matrix numbers 1st press
Side 1: YEX 168-1		Side 2: YEX 169-1

"The Gramophone Co. Ltd." printed at the start perimeter print and "Sold in U.K. subject…" text. With or without KT tax code on the label.