What if The Beatles' White Album was a single LP?

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[JamesGowan]

"It's great, .. it sold, .. it's the bloody beatles white album, shut up!" - Paul McCartney

Honestly, I tried, but ultimately, couldn’t do it.

[antmanbee]

This whole "single disc" argument really proves how effective and genial is the White Album. You notice that everyone that makes these playlists chooses different songs and very different orders, meaning that the album is very varied and has tastes for almost everyone. If it was released as a single disc, I wouldn't have be as iconic as it is today.

[tschonman]

Side A:
Track 1: Wild Honey Pie

Side B:



Track 1: Wild Honey Pie

[jefferyjones]

I've made many versions of a single white album playlist. Here's the latest one I've thrown together:

Side One:
1. Back in the USSR
2. Dear Prudence
3. Everybody's Got Something to Hide...
4. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
5. Revolution 1
6. I Will
7. Julia

Side Two:
1. Helter Skelter
2. Martha My Dear
3. Don't Pass Me By
4. Sexy Sadie
5. Mother Nature's Son
6. Happiness is a Warm Gun
7. Blackbird

[beatleslover]

I’m very surprised that so many people have left Honey Pie off of their albums, I think it’s one of the best songs on the White Album.

[thomascars]

1. Revolution 9
2. Revolution 9
3. Revolution 9
4. Revolution 9
5. Revolution 9
6. Revolution 9
7. Revolution 9
8. Revolution 9
B
1. Revolution 9
2. Revolution 9
3. Revolution 9
4. Revolution 9
5. Revolution 9
6. Revolution 9
7. Revolution 9
8. Revolution 9

[hegivesmixes]

I think the White Album is perfect, but if it were to be changed I think it would make a better triple LP than a single LP

[williehopscotch]

One of my favorite albums ever and a total masterpiece, I wouldn't mess with it at all. Not that I'm gonna throw Revolution 9 on every morning when I wake up but I'm also not going to skip it if I'm having a full listen.

[ryderlippman]

Yer Blues is unbelievable underrated

JUST LISTEN TO THE DRUMS
you're welcome

[alamodylla]

Good list, though I would never put Glass Onion anywhere but where it originally is. The 1-2-3 punch of USSR, Prudence, & Glass Onion is an unbeatable intro.

[kevinlahr]

Just to clarify, Ringo didn't have a song on A Hard Days Night. All songs were by Lennon/McCartney (the only album) including George's lead vocal song I'm Happy Just to Dance with You.

[illinoisboy]

The most innovative, eclectic, chilling, mysterious, haunting, and profound album ever made!

[jonn.]

you lost me at "Martha My Dear"

[oddboxTopper]

Never really thought about doing my own single LP version of the White Album. Just listened to your Spotify playlist and I like it! Good explanations for your choices too.
But, in Paul McCartney's own words "It's the Beatles, it's the bloody White Album, leave it alone".
Peace...

[RoxxHoffner]

I'd keep Savoy Truffle. It grew on me as one of my favorites. I didn't appreciate it as a kid. And no way would I remove Birthday, it rocks.

[dumbbitchenergy]

This video’s really interesting! I’d love to see you do this with other albums like George’s ‘All Things Must Pass’!

[Shinotheblackcat]

Here is one that I did

Side 1:

Back in the U.S.S.R
Dear prudence
Glass onion
While my guitar gently weeps
Happiness is a warm gun
Blackbird
Don't pass me by
I will

Side 2:

Julia
Yer blues
Sexy sadie
Helter skelter
Long, long, long
Savoy truffle
Good night

[Zelomeisterdude]

At first I thought these 'one' album versions were putting too many songs on each side. But then I checked the run time of the songs and was kind of shocked how short most of these songs are! Three less then 2 minutes! 16 run between 2:00-3:08 minutes. 10 between 3:13-4:45 minutes and only "Revolution 9" running 8:22 being a 'long' track. Damn, The Beatles were capable of making SO much great music using so little time!

[PaulFormentos]

As Paul himself has said "It's the Beatles White Album, SHUT UP" The LP is fine as is.

[aldiakaroofus]

What I would LOVE to find out is what would George Martin have picked!