The Beatles

This 10 ½ in. EMI master tape is an effects tape that was used during the overdubbing and mixing stages of the album. It contains nearly 22 minutes of takes/tracks of songs written by John Lennon and recorded toward the end of the recording process. Included on the tape are the following recordings: 

1. Recorded 8 October 1968 – An unreleased take of “I’m So Tired,” focusing on John’s vocals. Includes Lennon’s count in (1-2-3) and a single tracked (not double, like the release) alternate take with Lennon’s vocal in front. Ringo’s drums are way in the background with Mellotron keyboard and no rhythm guitar. Includes four full takes and four with tape roll-back. 

2. Recorded 8 October 1968 – Unreleased backing track for “I’m So Tired” – Includes unused George Harrison guitar solo “track” meant for “I’m So Tired” and never released. This solo lays on top of the Mellotron and Ringo’s drums. This can be heard faintly on a version of “I’m So Tired” in the 50th Anniversary box set; the entire backing track in full studio quality included herein. 

3. Recorded 25 September 1968 – Unreleased backing track for “Happiness is a Warm Gun” – This unused backing track includes Mellotron, Ringo Starr’s drums, and George Harrison guitar solos, piano, and tambourine. Includes one full take and two with tape roll back. 

4. Recorded 29 August 1968 – Unreleased backing track for “Dear Prudence” – This unused backing track includes the backing harmonies (“aaaah, ooohs”) and hand clapping. Lennon’s vocals can be heard in the background.