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Paperback Writer/ Rain

In addition to its classic hit side, this single's flip side, "Rain," is more enduring in some ways... it's one of the touchstones where a lot of modern power pop (e.g., Beck) gets its inspiration. Like many Beatles singles, neither of these tracks appeared on any contemporary Beatles album (they should have been on "Revolver"). Note: This copy has beautiful, Near Mint labels with virtually no ringwear. It comes in a beautiful picture sleeve graded EX to reflect some very light ringwear and light wrinkling (see scan). The vinyl is somewhat scuffed-looking, grading EX. The A side audio sounds like a strong EX to me... quite enjoyable! The B side audio is somwhat noisier, grading a weak EX.

Condition
Overall Label Sleeve Vinyl Audio
EX+ M- EX EX EX+
Disc Details
Label Year Chart
Capitol 5651 1966 (A) #1p in June, (B) #23p in June
Song Details

A-side

B-side

Artist

The Beatles

The Beatles

Title

Paperback Writer

Rain

Track Time

2:25

2:59

Songwriter

Lennon-McCartney (A&B)

Lennon-McCartney (A&B)

Producer

George Martin

George Martin

Category

Power Pop

Power Pop

Lists

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