The Beatles on Capitol - Second Album vs Canada's Third - A FULL Investigation

Capitol USA released The Beatles Second in April 1964. It was followed in a few weeks by Capitol Canada's third, 'Long Tall Sally' album . Both appeared similar but had slightly different track lists and a totally different sound. In this video we find out which is best by comparing and contrasting the artwork, contents and examine the sound quality of each and find a UK pressing of this incredible album.

0:00 - Opener & titles
1:11 - Following up 'Meet The Beatles'.
2:00 - Capitol Canada's follow up causes friction.
2:39 - Naming the album.
3.06 - Compiling the album.
3:37 - Comparing the covers.
5:01 - Comparing the tracklistings.
8:15 - Comparing the sound quality.
9:54 - Waveform comparisons.
11:19 - The UK export pressing.
13:10 - CD recommendations.
13:39 - Is there a winner?
14:24 - Further reading recommendations.
14:42 - Outro.

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[jameschapman]

Oh man. I lost my father suddenly on Thursday. We used to watch these religiously every weekend a new video came out. This would be the first video without him. Thanks Andrew for all the great service you've provided.
We used to talk and joke about your videos. "I'm Andrew from Parlogram Auctions and you may noticed I have a lot more cooler stuff, than you!"

He was a huge collector (Had over 400 Elvis LP's alone) and every time I watch a new video, it will remind me of the joy and bonding we had. Thank you.

[KBOB-bb]

Q: "Can you think of another Beatles' album anywhere in the world which was named after a song not written by them?"

Yeah, the previous Canadian album, "Twist And Shout."

[shleppy]

I grew up with Twist and Shout and Long Tall Sally. The fact that we had The Beatles before the Americans has always been a source of pride but I never knew exactly why. Thank you for all this info.

[series]

When i bought an import of With The Beatles, I was stunned at how horrible the Dave Dexter excessive echo and reverb really were! Especially on The Beatles Second Album!!!!

[David_Hirsh]

Well done, Andrew. As a Canadian, I've been enjoying the recent spotlight you've been putting on the unique Canadian Beatles history. I'm looking very much forward to your upcoming video on the Twist And Shout album!

[dutchcanuck]

This Canuck is very pleased with your attention on the strange little detour the Beatles took through Canada. More!

[monsieurlespike]

Our father gave my younger brother and me our first Beatles album, "Second Album", in 1964, for my 7th birthday, we'd seen them on TV and listened to their singles, but had never owned a full LP before except for children's LPs, he gave it to us paired with a novelty record called "The Chipmunks Sing the Beatles' Hits" made just for kids. We LOVED "Second Album", it was our favorite of the early Beatles' LPs released in the US, it was the only one that was totally thrilling from beginning to end, no ballads, just rock and roll. We spent HOURS listening to the record and staring at the photos on the front and back covers, flipping it over, front to back, back to front, examining each picture for whatever Beatles revelation it might reveal. She Loves You was one of their greatest-ever songs, everything about it seemed momentous, there was simply nothing like this record anywhere. The opener, Roll Over Beethoven is absolutely the best introduction to any Beatles LP until Back in the USSR on "the White Album". "Meet the Beatles" was great when we got it at Christmas, 1964, but "Second Album" was THE one, the gateway drug to everything that followed. To this day, I use it while doing the washing up after a big family dinner, it gives me that jolt of energy that's required to get something done. The power of this record, to Americans, really can't be overstated. Also, no-one then had a good enough record player to be able to tell that it sounded "flat", all that mattered was that you WANTED, NEEDED, to play it LOUD. That would annoy our mother, but our father loved it as much as we did.

[PeasGraveny]

Like Eels said, it's a mo-fo, gettin thru a Sunday, but at least we get a new Parlogram vid from Andrew to assist. Thanks man!

[larryinc]

3:05 I guess the compilation album "Rock And Roll Music" technically shares the name with the Chuck Berry song they covered. Though I guess the 'and' is replaced with a 'n'.

Funny how that album, and this one both use the same photo of the band too.

[neighborsteve]

Good program, , , again. Love your discussion on sound quality. BUT. For your younger viewers, in 1964 we had a $10 "record player" that came in a wooden box with locking lid (from Eatons dept store) with 2 nickels taped to the "needle" (tonearm?...whats a tonearm). We didn't play records, we ploughed through them!
Cheers

[leftyguitarist]

Great video but you forgot to mention how the Canadian-only singles of Roll Over Beethoven and All My Loving actually charted in the US, which is the main reason why Paul White was ordered to issue the same releases in Canada as in the US.

[djmoch]

The Beatles having the top 5 spots in the chart at the same time is still one of my all time favourite facts. And I doubt we'll ever see that happening ever again.

[murch]

Great job on this vid, as a Canadian I'm gonna find a copy of long tall Sally now

[grahampaulkendrick]

Great video, Andrew. How about some features on the excellent Capitol 6000 series?

[carlosrenatodamotabezerra]

Great, Andrew! What a mess you fixed! It's nice to see you again!

[kob]

is there any other channel on youtube, for any artist, that goes through differences in pressings and mixes in such a professional and enjoyable manner? seriously, this stuff is like a dream come true. the depth, concision and presentation are all top notch. i hope market forces conspire to make beach boys records a compelling investment just so we might get a few videos on them out of you someday

[stephenfernald]

Great video. I stand with Beatles Second Album. Loved the bright production and track listing. As well as the nostalgia factor. That’s why I also stand with Beatles ‘65

[atrainradio]

Amazing as usual Andrew! Nothing makes my Sundays better than a new Beatles video. Having just recently finished collecting my UK first mono pressing Beatles, I’m now getting near mint mono US albums, which are much easier to find here in the states.

[sw]

I bought, with my own money, The Beatles' Second Album in 1980. It was the second album bought with my own money...the first being Revolver. I still have them...they're the Capitol orange late 70's reissues.

[ghbmdhjhw]

Early spring 1966 my sister gave me Long Tall Sally album and my world was job Andrew