How We Celebrated The Beatles 20th Anniversary in 1982 - Scrapbook Stories

Collecting every single Beatles related release in 1982 was a very expensive affair. There were multiple singles, albums and box sets from all four solo members and The Beatles themselves. Being their 20th anniversary, there was no shortage of stories in the news from the past, present and future of the group. In this video, we cover all that and more from September to December that year and I guarantee that you'll learn something new and more importantly, enjoy it!

Correction: 2:57 Linda's 41st birthday
Correction: 8:52 Please, Please Me to Yellow Submarine

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Terrible shame that Paul won’t rerelease “The Complete Beatles.” I still think it is one better documentaries about the Beatles. I own an original VHS tape ( not a copy) and I still get a big joy every time I watch it.

[topresearcher]

To reflect Australia's differing tastes, EMI Australia issued its own version of 20 Greatest Hits. As The Beatles had 23 number ones in Australia, the title was aptly changed to *The Number Ones.* However, not all tracks would fit into a standard vinyl LP, so three tracks ("Love Me Do", "I Feel Fine" and "Rock and Roll Music") were added as a bonus EP that came with the original album
The Australian album is unique as it is the only album release of the original 1963 stereo mix of "I Want To Hold Your Hand". This was only previously available on a 1976 Australian reissue of the original single. This stereo mix of the song has never been officially released on compact disc or any other digital format.
The album was released May 1983 on both LP and cassette. It spent one week at the top of the Australian album charts in 1983.
Due to timing problems, EMI included a three-track bonus EP (A-980) with the 20-track LP. Without the same length limitations, the cassette version contains all 23 tracks.
The Number Ones stayed in print in Australia until 1991. It was deleted (with other Australian only compilations) when EMI Australia ceased vinyl production. It was never released on compact disc.

[AngusRockford]

Every weekend, a guy named JCM puts out a great Led Zeppelin mini-documentary, and every weekend Andrew delights us with a new facet of Beatles history. Much love for all you do, Andrew!

[edryba]

Man, I love hearing those Radio One jingles (but I’ve been collecting jingles for decades). In fact, I have a much earlier set of them, along with HUNDREDS of jingles made for American stations. As far as this video goes, you have another winner, Andrew! I’m looking forward to… something else!

[disneyfamily]

2:57 her 41st birthday, actually. Great series, as always Andrew!

[WayneHendersonVO]

Fantastic to see the album cover for Kate Bush’s The Dreaming, over your shoulder alongside the Beatles related covers. That was truly a groundbreaking album, which I would assume that at least a couple of the Beatles would’ve approved off.

[thegravelcamp-official]

Andrew. Watched your two videos on 1982. Brilliant! I was born in 1949 and was 10 in 1960 and 20 in 1970. As you can imagine, the 60’s is my musical decade and The Beatles were my heroes then and remain so today. However, John Paul, George and Ringo have successfully (or not!) released new solo music since 1970. To 1982/3. Beatles Paul’s two albums Tug of War and Pipes of Peace are both wonderful albums full of diverse music. The Tug of War track is a production Tour de Force, Take it Away is an excellent piece of 80’s pop and Wanderlust is a beauty. I loved Pipes of Peace and it’s lovely video but a very underrated track must be Tug of Peace! Not my musical thing but come on…a pointer toward future mash ups? And with Ringo on drums! I still have both albums in vinyl, still play them and they both epitomise Paul’s astonishing output and creativity in the early 80’s! There are a million artists who would have loved to be able to write that number of excellent songs in that time frame. Paul dunnit!

[travisa]

I became a Beatles fan around the time of the 20th anniversary of Sgt Pepper. I was 11 years old and quickly tried to scoop up all the cassette tapes I could from my little Appalachian KY hometown record store. At that same store is where I got The Compleat Beatles videotape and for the longest time, it was my source for anything I knew about the group until the age of the internet. Sad to hear it will likely never see another release on any other format. Makes me wish I kept my original VHS version! Great video!

[mthivier]

"The Complete Beatles" was the definitive Beatles biography, in my opinion, and was always a favorite of mine.. I was in undergrad school when it came out, and can remember looking forward to seeing it whenever it aired (it was rerun on TV in the US fairly often at the time), and eventually purchased the VHS version. it's a shame that McCartney felt the need to quash it when he did, as It really didn't represent any kind of competition with the Anthology Series.  

These are great videos, Andrew. I'm very impressed by how effort and preparation you put into these each week.

[johnblaney]

I was one of the few who bought a copy of Yoko's 'It's Alright' album. I played it once and have never bothered to listen to it again. I also went to a couple of Sotherbys auctions. Most items were out of my price range, except for a US 12-inch promo of Lennon's '(Just Like) Starting Over'.

[stephencooke]

I'm still pretty fond of Compleat Beatles, and have a copy on the LaserDisc format, which is probably the best looking copy available. I recently had the chance to interview Malcolm McDowell, and mentioned that I had a copy, and he regaled me with stories of seeing the Beatles at the Cavern Club, since he grew up in Liverpool. For years I wondered why he had been chosen to narrate Compleat Beatles, but now I know what a personal connection he has to the Beatles' early days.

[dmitrysobolin]

It was a pleasure, as always, Andrew. Thanks a lot

[citygirlfarm]

Going on 60 years of interest over these men, there's been several years where the interest was in just a passing of the headline. Being in my mid 20's in the early 80's, I knew how the press had treated them over the years and took most headlines with a gain of salt. Looking back it amazes me on how they could still be so vibrate when asked the same stupid questions or the kind of got you type of thing. Most of Paul's and George's solo music still stands to this day. I miss John, which is odd because I never met the man, but felt his music was cut short in the next phase of his life, if that makes sense. I give your channel credit for my review of much of their music and breaking down both the writing and the playing and how excellent it was. John's rock and roll voice, George's excellent blues/country/rock riffs, Paul's dynamic bass lines, and the always under rated Ringo. Thanks as always Andrew, keep up the good work Laddie!

[calebdlobato]

Very good work on this video, Andrew. It really digs deep into what was happening in the world of The Beatles in 1982.

[beatlemania]

The Compleat Beatles was my Beatles 101 when I first heard of the Beatles (it's a shame that's it's out of print nowadays). When Love Me Do was reissued, they made a music video of the song which I recall seeing many times on MTV growing up. Another brilliant video and I love those Radio 1 jingles...😊

[godoyflaviomilano]

Great video, Andrew!! Thanks!! Many of the releases you showed us are new for me, especially the box sets. They’re awesome!! 👏👏👏👏❤️

[mattgaskell]

The 20th anniversary Love me do was the first ever record I bought. Great memories. I also bought the 12 inch. Still have them. I also got the JL collection. I’d forgotten how much The Compleat Beatles was on VHS! I had to make do with a rental copy from my local video shop. Loved it at the time. Brilliant as always, Andrew. Matt.

[alm]

I hadn't known that Paul bought and squashed The Compeat Beatles. My US MGM VHS copy is about 12' away from where I'm sitting. The box is in great shape but God knows how well the tape has held up. At least it was rewound before it went into retirement.

In 1982 I was still busy trying to complete a collection of UK albums that I'd only recently realized were VERY different than the US albums. I was buying whatever issues I could find because I also didn't know that there were differences in pressings that inspired massive obsessive examination and discussion by collectors. 😉 Since watching this channel I've found out I have the wrong versions of everything...

I had to check to see when my Parlophone Beatles Singles Collection on 3" CDs came out. That wasn't until 1989.

[draff]

Another great, informative video. UK critics are so snippy and brutal at times. I ignore critics and try to enjoy the music. My philosophy is it’s a miracle we have what we have. But that’s me.

[craigharmon]

Hey, Parlogram!

From Newark, Ohio in USA...I sit alone in my house and deeply enjoy your videos. Your videos are excitingly edited, and thrillingly educational.

Exactly why? I was not a Beatles fan until well into the CD era. Your videos stir up chapters of previous fan-feuled eruptions when Beatlemania continued to surface, with whatever new products were issued. You bring a taste of the consumerism jolts that everyone loves, when a new release hits the market.

Even the products that weren't so great- it still was exciting, on some level. That's what you let me experience on a historical level.

I also value the technical advice, critiques, and the general sense of intelligence and naked excitement. Your takes are wise, but not overly-gaurded nor bitter.

You are the next-door neighbor everyone wishes they had, to borrow a cup of record cleaning fluid from.

It seems wrong to always watch your videos, and not compliment and thank you. There must be many thousands of isolated guys like me who feel the same way, so thanks from us all.

Yes...they certainly should be sending you reviewers samples at the least, and actually should be paying you for consultation meetings regarding what fans really want on future releases. Hopefully, it will eventually swing that way. If you continue as you have done, your reputation as a leading authority can only continue to grow. Ever thought about hosting-narrating a new feature-length documentary? I'd love that. For a unique angle, you could focus on the vinyl releases: the actual products responsible for the mania. The records. The manufacturing, marketing, in-store sales. That, alone, is a story.