A Hard Day's Night (Album)

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In 1964, A Hard Day's Night was first released in the UK by Parlophone on LP.
==UK LP release==
In 1964, A Hard Day's Night was released in UK by Parlophone on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Songs from the film
A Hard Day's Night
The
Beatles
SIDE ONE
From the soundtrack of the United Artists Film'A HARD DAY'S NIGHT'
1. A HARD DAY'S NIGHT
2. I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER
3. IF I FELL
4. I'M HAPPY JUST TO DANCE WITH YOU
5. AND I LOVE HER
6. TELL ME WHY
7. CAN'T BUY ME LOVE
Words and Music:JOHN LENNON AND PAUL McCARTNEY
Alun Owen began work on the original screenplay late last autumn. Producer Walter Shenson and director Richard Lester watched their newest screen stars at work over Chritsmas and the New Year on the stage of the Finsbury Park 'Astoria' in London. John and Paul began to complie a collection of new compositions for the soundtracks while The Beatles were appearing at the Paris 'Olympia' last January. One morning early in March a specially chartered train moved out of Paddington station and the first day's shooting of The Beatles' first feature film got underway.
Reel upon reel of precious film had filled the camera crew's metal cans before a title had been selected for the United Artists picture. Then Ringo casually came up with the name at the end of a particularly strenuous session on the film set. 'It's been a hard day's night that was!' he declared, squatting for a moment on the arm of his canvas chair behind the line of cameras and technicians. The film, which also stars Wilfred Brambell in the role of Paul's (mythical) Irish grandfather, was promptly named 'A HARD DAY'S NIGHT'.
The story depicts something like 48 consecutive hours of activity in the bustling lives of four beat group boys. Named John, Paul, George and Ringo. A Hard Day's Night is heard at the very beginning of the film as the boys sing and play over the opening titles. The number features John's double-tracked voice, producing a duet effect. Its brisk, compelling theme crops up in orchestral form elsewhere during the film as part of recording manager George Martin's instrumental sountrack score.
John's I Should Have Known Better makes an early appearance in the film during a railway squence when the four boys are seen playing cards in the guard's van of the train.
John and Paul share the vocal action on If I Fell, the first of four songs featured in extensive theatre/studio sequences which show the group rehearsing and finally performing in a television spectacular. I'm Happy Just To Dance With You gives George a chance to handle the lead vocal, And I Love Her hands the solo spotlight to Paul who is joined by John for Tell Me Why.
The last of the soudtrack's magnificent seven, Can't Buy Me Love, has already been a worldwide, disc hit for The Beatles. In 'A HARD DAY'S NIGHT' it forms the musical backdrop to several different scenes--when the boys are seen chasing across a field after a quick-fire getaway from the television studio and when the incredible race between Beatles, fans and when the police takes place with the boys tearing along streets and down alleyways in double-quick time!
SIDE ONE
1. ANY TIME AT ALL
2. I'LL CRY INSTEAD
3. THINGS WE SAID TODAY
4. WHEN I GET HOME
5. YOU CAN'T DO THAT
6. I'LL BE BACK
Words and Music:
JOHN LENNON AND PAUL McCARTNEY
Creating and perfecting completely new compositions for the soundtrack of 'A HARD DAY'S NIGHT' presented John and Paul with one of the greatest challenges of their pop-penning career. In the past their song-writing had been done at a more leisurely pace. Now they had a shooting schedule deadline to meet and the entire collection of fresh numbers had to be compiled during a season of concerts in Paris and a now legendary vist to America. To assist their work the two boys had a grand-piano moved into their hotel suite at the George V in Paris.
By the beginning of March the task was complete and The Beatles had a total of almost a dozen new songs ready for final rehearsel. At every stage of its conception and production care was taken to see that 'A HARD DAY'S NIGHT' would not turn into a continuous parade of Beatles performances. After all The Beatles themselves had agreed that the film should portray as many different facets of the four boys' individual personalities as possible. Indeed the comedy content was, and is, of paramount importance, and John, Paul, George and Ringo are the afforded maxium opportunity to display their on-the-spot sense of humour.
It became apparent that no more than six new songs should be introduced via the soundtrack of the film. To increase this number would have left insufficient screen-time for the action of the plot. On the other hand it seemed most unfair to hold back the remainder of the boys' new songs when each one was of such excellent quality. Eventually the decision was made to record all the material which John and Paul had written and include the extra titles on the second side of this album.
Although the voice of George Harrison is much in evidence throughout this album the solo vocal activity on the second side is shared between the songs' composers, John and Paul. Paul handles the lyrics of Things We Said Today and he's heard in duet with John on I'll Cry Instead. For the main part John's is the dominant voice featured on Any Time At All, When I Get Home, You Can't Do That and I'll Be Back although George and Paul back up his efforts strongly on all titles.
When you listen to the second side of this record you will agree that it would have been a pity to cast aside such a fabulous set of songs solely because they couldn't be fitted into the structure of 'A HARD DAY'S NIGHT'. Now, with this album in your library, you have a collection of Beatle recordings which is comprehensive and up to date. At the same time it is interesting to remember that the LP housed within this sleeve is the first-ever album rleease to be made up entirely of self-composed and self-performed Beatles compositions.
Produced for records by GEORGE MARTIN. Cover Notes by TONY BARROW.
===Notes===
*Part of The Beatles' Core catalogue
*See back
*See Side 1
*See Side 2
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==Canada LP release==
In 1964, A Hard Day's Night was released in Canada by United Artists Records on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Side 1
*1. A Hard Day's Night (Vocal)
*2. Tell Me Why
*3. I Cry Instead
*4. I Should Have Known Better (Instrumental)
*5. I'm Happy Just to Dance With You
*6. And I Love Her (Instrumental)
Side 2
*1. I Should Have Known Better
*2. If I Fell
*3. And I Love Her
*4. Ringo's Theme (This Boy) (Instrumental)
*5. Can't Buy Me Love
*6. A Hard Day's Night (Instrumental)
===Notes===
*Titled "A Hard Day's Night (Original Motion Picture Sound Track)"
*See back
*See Side 1
*See Side 2
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==US LP release==
In 1964, A Hard Day's Night was released in the US by United Artists Records on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Same as Canada LP release.
===Notes===
*Same as Canada LP release.
*See Side 1
*See Side 2
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==Netherlands LP release==
In 1964, A Hard Day's Night was released in the Netherlands by Parlophone on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Side One
*1. A Hard Day's Night
*2. I Should Have Known Better
*3. If I Fell
*4. I'm Happy Just to Dance With You
*5. And I Love Her
*6. Tell Me Why
*7. Can't Buy Me Love
Side Two
*1. Any Time at All
*2. I'll Cry Instead
*3. When I Get Home
*4. Things We Said Today
*5. You Can't Do That
*6. I'll Be Back
===Notes===
*See Side 1
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==Australia LP release==
In 1964, A Hard Day's Night was released in Australia by Parlophone on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Same as UK LP release.
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==Venezuela LP release==
In 1964, A Hard Day's Night was released in Venezuela by Odeon on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Same as UK LP release.
===Track listing===
Same as UK LP release.
===Notes===
*See back
*See Side 1
*See Side 2
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==South Africa LP release==
In 1964, A Hard Day's Night was released in South Africa by Parlophone on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Same as UK LP release.
===Track listing===
Same as UK LP release.
===Notes===
*See Side 2
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==New Zealand LP release==
In 1964, A Hard Day's Night was released in New Zealand by Parlophone on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Same as UK LP release.
===Track listing===
Same as UK LP release.
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==UK Reel-to-Reel release==
In 1964, A Hard Day's Night was released in the UK by Parlophone on Reel-to-Reel tape.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Same as UK LP release.
===Notes===
*Plays at 3 ¾ ips.
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==France LP release==
In 1964, A Hard Day's Night was released in France by Odeon on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Same as UK LP release.
===Notes===
*Titled 'Chansons Extraites De La Bande Sonore Du Film "4 Garçons Dans Le Vent" '.
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==Brazil LP release==
In 1964, A Hard Day's Night was released in Brazil by Odeon on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Same as UK LP release.
===Notes===
*Titled "Os Reis Do Ié, Ié, Ié!", which translates to "The kings of yeah, yeah, yeah!".
*The liner notes are translated into Portuguese.
*The cover is enveloped in a clear plastic outer sleeve.
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==Spain LP release==
In 1964, A Hard Day's Night was released in Spain by Odeon on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Same as UK LP release.
===Notes===
*Titled "Que Noche La De Aquel Dia".
*The liner notes are translated into Spanish.
*See back
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==Uruguay LP release==
In 1964, A Hard Day's Night was released in Uruguay by Odeon on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Same as US LP release.
===Notes===
*Titled "Ye, Ye, Ye!".
*Re-packaging of the US version of "A Hard Day's Night".
*The cover is enveloped in a clear plastic sleeve.
*There is no mentioning of 5 of the 12 actually being instrumental versions used in the film.
*See Side 1
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==Germany LP release==
In 1964, A Hard Day's Night was released in Germany by Odeon on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Same as UK LP release.
===Notes===
*Titled "Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! A Hard Day's Night - Originals From The United Artists' Picture".
*See back
*See Side 1
*See Side 2
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==Germany LP re-release==
In 1969, A Hard Day's Night was re-released in Germany by Odeon on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Same as UK LP release.
===Notes===
Same as Germany LP release.
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==New Zealand LP re-release==
In 1973, A Hard Day's Night was re-released in New Zealand by Apple on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Same as UK LP release.
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==Brazil LP re-release==
In 1974, A Hard Day's Night was re-released in Brazil by Odeon on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Same as UK LP release.
===Notes===
*Same as Brazil LP release.
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==Spain LP re-release==
In 1974, A Hard Day's Night was re-released in Spain by Odeon on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Same as UK LP release.
===Notes===
*Same as Spain LP release.
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==Italy LP release==
In 1976, A Hard Day's Night was released in Italy by Parlophone on LP.
===Cover blurb===
None (Contains only the track list).
===Track listing===
Same as UK LP release.
===Notes===
*Cover printed by Grafica Centonze in Como (Italy).
*Made in Italy.
*See back
*See Side 1
*See Side 2
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==France LP re-release==
In 1978, A Hard Day's Night was re-released in France by Odeonon LP.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Same as UK LP release.
===Notes===
*Same as France LP release.
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==Yugoslavia LP release==
In 1979, A Hard Day's Night was released in Yugoslavia by Parlophone on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Same as UK LP release.
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==Hungary LP release==
In 1981, A Hard Day's Night was released in Hungary by Pepita on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Side One
*1. A Hard Day's Night
*2. I Should Have Known Better
*3. If I Fell
*4. I'm Happy Just to Dance with You
*5. And I Love Her
*6. Tell Me Why
*7. Can't Buy Me Love
Side Two
*1. Any Time at All
*2. I'll Cry Instead
*3. Things We Said Today
*4. You Can't Do That
*5. I'll Be Back
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==Yugoslavia LP re-release==
In 1981, A Hard Day's Night was re-released in Yugoslavia by Parlophone on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Same as UK LP release.
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==Czechoslovakia LP release==
In 1986, A Hard Day's Night was released in Czechoslovakia by Supraphon on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Same as UK LP release.
===Notes===
*See back
*See Side 1
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==USSR LP release==
In 1986, A Hard Day's Night was released in USSR by Мелодия on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
*1. A Hard Day's Night
*2. I Should Have Known Better
*3. If I Fell
*4. I'm Happy Just to Dance with You
*5. And I Love Her
*6. Tell Me Why
*7. Can't Buy Me Love
*8. Any Time at All
*9. I'll Cry Instead
*10. Things We Said Today
*11. You Can't Do That
*12. I'll Be Back
===Notes===
*See back
*See Side 1
*See Side 2
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==UK CD release==
In 1987, A Hard Day's Night was released in UK by Parlophone on CD.
===Cover blurb===
None (Contains only the track list).
===Track listing===
*1. A Hard Day's Night
*2. I Should Have Known Better
*3. If I Fell
*4. I'm Happy Just to Dance with You
*5. And I Love Her
*6. Tell Me Why
*7. Can't Buy Me Love
*8. Any Time at All
*9. I'll Cry Instead
*10. Things We Said Today
*11. When I Get Home
*12. You Can't Do That
*13. I'll Be Back
===Notes===
*See back
*See CD
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==US CD release==
In 1987, A Hard Day's Night was released in US by Capitol on CD.
===Cover blurb===
None (Contains only the track list).
===Track listing===
Same as UK CD release.
===Notes===
*See back
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*RAIDERCLEM
==Germany CD release==
In 1987, A Hard Day's Night was released in Germany by Parlophone on CD.
===Cover blurb===
None (Contains only the track list).
===Track listing===
Same as UK CD release.
===Notes===
*See back
*See CD
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==US LP re-release==
In 1987, A Hard Day's Night was re-released in US by Capitol on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Same as UK LP release.
===Notes===
*US release of the UK version.
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==USSR LP re-release==
In 1987, A Hard Day's Night was re-released in USSR by Мелодия on LP.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Same as UK LP release.
===Notes===
*See Side 1
*See Side 2
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==Yugoslavia Cassette release==
In 1988, A Hard Day's Night was released in Yugoslavia by Jugoton on Cassette.
===Cover blurb===
Unknown.
===Track listing===
Same as UK LP release.
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==Canada CD release==
In 1992, A Hard Day's Night was released in Canada by Capitol on CD.
===Cover blurb===
None (Contains only the track list).
===Track listing===
Same as UK CD release.
===Notes===
*See back
*See CD
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==Europe CD release==
In 1993, A Hard Day's Night was released in Europe by Parlophone on CD.
===Cover blurb===
None (Contains only the track list).
===Track listing===
Same as UK CD release.
===Notes===
*See back
*See CD
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==Japan CD release==
In 1998, A Hard Day's Night was released in Japan by Parlophone on CD.
===Cover blurb===
None (Contains only the track list).
===Track listing===
Same as UK CD release.
===Notes===
*See back
*See CD
*See Obi
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==US CD re-release==
In 2009, A Hard Day's Night was re-released in US by Parlophone on CD.
===Cover blurb===
None (Contains only the track list).
===Track listing===
Same as UK CD release.
===Notes===
*2009 remaster.
*Contains a mini-documentry
*See back
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==UK/Europe CD re-release==
In 2009, A Hard Day's Night was re-released in UK/Europe by Parlophone on CD.
===Cover blurb===
None (Contains only the track list).
===Track listing===
Same as UK CD release.
===Notes===
*2009 remaster.
*Contains a mini-documentry
*See back
*See CD
===Users who have this in their collection===
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