By the mid-1960s, The Beatles had achieved global superstardom, but were increasingly frustrated by the limitations of touring and the expectations of their audience. "Rubber Soul," their previous album, had already hinted at a more introspective and adventurous direction, but "Revolver" would fully embrace the possibilities of studio experimentation.

Released in the United Kingdom on 5 August 1966, "Revolver" is the seventh studio album by The Beatles. Widely regarded as one of the most influential albums in popular music history, "Revolver" marked a departure from the band's earlier sound and a bold leap into experimental territory, both sonically and lyrically.

Many music fans consider this to be The Beatles masterpiece, including Fixing A Hole co-host Mark Wakely. In this episode we discuss the background to the album and why it has become so highly regarded.

If you’re a fan of the podcast, or you like to be a guest on an episode, we’d love to hear from you.

Please get in touch via:

Facebook: Fixing A Hole https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069

Email: info@fixingahole.co.uk

Unlike in the USA where Capitol released Beatles singles in colourful picture sleeves. British 45's, with 2 exceptions came in Parlophone company sleeves. But unlike America where EP releases failed to ignite the imagination of teenage record buyers. UK fans were gifted 13 EP releases presented in colourful, laminated picture sleeves.

Join us this week as we take a Magical Mystery Tour through The Beatles UK EP releases. We discuss why EP's were an important tool in EMI's commercial exploitation of The Beatles catalogue. The music which was released exclusively on EP. The EP's which never reach the public and where you can find this music today.

So make a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, relax and tune-in to this edition of Fixing A Hole. The Beatles podcast you didn't know you needed.

If you’re a fan of the podcast, or you like to be a guest on an episode, we’d love to hear from you.

Please get in touch via:

Facebook: Fixing A Hole https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069

Email: info@fixingahole.co.uk

Between their debut single 'Love Me Do' in October 1962 and their final 45, 'Let It Be' in March 1970, The Beatles released 22 original singles.

Many of these releases featured songs that were unique to the 7" format at the time. Unlike many artists who would struggle to find a song to place on the B-side. The Beatles presented us with an embarrassment of riches, 'Rain', 'I Am The Walrus', 'Revolution' to name a few examples.

They also gifted us with what could be the greatest 7" single of all time, 'Strawberry Fields Forever' / 'Penny Lane'. Which in a first for a UK single came in a beautiful, if fragile picture sleeve.

In this episode, Mark and I discuss The Beatles 22 original UK EMI singles. Along the way we talk about how they were presented, contact pressings, unreleased singles, export 45's and the fact that EMI actually gave us an official 23 single, back in 1965!

To find out more, tune in to this edition of Fixing A Hole. The Beatles podcast you didn't know you needed.

If you’re a fan of the podcast, or you like to be a guest on an episode, we’d love to hear from you.

Please get in touch via:

Facebook: Fixing A Hole https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069

Email: info@fixingahole.co.uk