"My Bonnie"/"Saints" Beatles FIRST UK recording Polydor NH 66833 w/German sleeve
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Offered here is a copy of the first UK single by the Beatles, "My Bonnie". It all started with this recording. Tony Sheridan was playing clubs in Hamburg Germany along side the Beatles. Producer Bert Kaempfert visited the Top Ten club and subsequently signed Sheridan and the Beatles to his company, Bert Kaempfert Productions. A recording date was set for June 22, 1961 in Hamburg. Sheridan and the Beatles performed "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean," and "The Saints". "My Bonnie" was released as a single with "The Saints" as the B-side in Germany through Polydor Records on October 23rd 1961, making it the very first recoding to feature music by the Beatles. This version featured a slow introduction to the song "My Bonnie", sung entirely in German ("Mein Herz"). It was credited to Tony Sheridan and the Beat Brothers. The Beat Brothers consisted of guitarists John Lennon, George Harrison, and Paul McCartney, bassist Stuart Sutcliffe, and drummer Pete Best. Stuart did not play on the recordings. .On January 5, 1962, Polydor "re-released" the "My Bonnie" single worldwide, replacing the German slow introduction with an all English slow introduction. This newly remixed release became the standard Polydor issue from this point forward. "My Bonnie" was released by Polydor in England on this date, making it the Beatles very first single at home (Polydor NH 66833), originally using the same sleeve design as the German version, except the German wording was removed and replaced by "Made in England". and on the label, the "Beat Brothers" became "The Beatles".
I am not a record collector or dealer so I will not attempt to grade this record. The vinyl appears to be in overall nice condition, with some surface scuffing, but no visible scratches or any that can actually be felt. I don't have a turntable available so I don't know if there are any problems with the play of this vinyl.. The labels on both sides look clean, with no stains. There are several faint letters that appear to at one time been possibly stamped on the label on the "B" side although they are so faint that I cannot really make them out. There is very slight ring wear on both sides. Please look at the photos for a more detailed description. I am including with this vinyl. the rare original Polydor sleeve to the first German version of "My Bonnie". The sleeve is in nice condition with no tears or markings. Shipped USPS Ground Advantage within three business days after receipt of payment.. This first ever Beatles UK vinyl is a must have for any Beatles' collector!
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