Record #0813: Four By the Beatles (EP) – THE BEATLES

A1 “Roll Over Beethoven”, A2 “All My Loving”, B1 “This Boy”, B2 “Please, Mr. Postman”

Capitol EAP 1-2121 (original, Los Angeles pressing) USA, 11. May 1964
Words & Music by: A1 – Chuck Berry; A2 – John Lennon, Paul McCartney; B1 - Paul McCartney, John Lennon; B2 – Brian Holland
Musicians: John Lennon (rhythm guitar; backing vocals on A2; double-tracked lead vocals and acoustic guitar on B1; double-tracked lead vocals on B2), Paul McCartney (bass; double-tracked lead vocals and harmony vocals on A2; harmony vocals on B1; backing vocals on B2), George Harrison (lead guitar; double-tracked lead vocals on A1; backing vocals on A2 & B2; harmony vocals on B1), Ringo Starr (drums)
Recording sessions: Produced by George Martin at EMI Studios, Abbey Road, London, UK; A1, A2 & B2 – 30. July 1963; B1 – 17. October 1963
Highest chart positions:  US #92

Two originals, one rock’n’roll standard and one Motown classic; that’s the base for this release.

This was the first of two Beatles Eps released by Capitol. Canadian Capitol Records also released the same EP, but it was a commercial failure there as the fans already had the songs on singles.

In my opinion, the B-side has much better songs on this record. 

List price:  VG+ is $50 and NM $100. Picture sleeve VG+ $150, NM $300.