The Beatles – Rare Beatles (Phoenix Records PHX 1011, 1970s Unofficial Release)

A vintage 1970s Phoenix Records pressing of Rare Beatles, an unofficial compilation featuring early Hamburg-era recordings from the dawn of Beatlemania. These performances capture the Beatles in 1961–1962 as a raw, energetic club band, performing live rock & roll staples such as “Long Tall Sally,” “Be-Bop-A-Lula,” “Hallelujah I Love Her So,” “Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey,” and more.

This LP is part of the wave of grey-market Beatles albums released during the 1970s, offering fans access to pre-EMI material that wasn’t included in the official Capitol or Parlophone catalog. A fun collectible for Beatles completists and vinyl hunters.

Condition

• Vinyl: VG — scuffs and marks, plays through with some surface noise typical of unofficial pressings.
• Jacket: G — moderate wear, ringwear, and edge wear (see photos).
• Label: Phoenix white label, PHX 1011.

Details

• Label: Phoenix Records
• Catalog: PHX 1011
• Format: LP, Stereo
• Country: USA
• Release: 1970s (unofficial / grey-market)
• Style: Rock & Roll, Early Beatles, Hamburg-era recordings