Meet The Beatles! was the first Capitol Records album released in the United States by The Beatles, hitting shelves in January 1964. While technically a modified version of the UK’s With The Beatles, this release became a cultural explosion, introducing American audiences to the band’s infectious energy, sharp harmonies, and charm. Kicking off with the original song “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” the album mixes Lennon-McCartney originals with a few spirited covers, capturing the early essence of Beatlemania. It’s tight, confident, and radiates youthful momentum—the start of a seismic shift in pop music.

Reviews

“The album that ignited the British Invasion—every track bursts with enthusiasm.” – Rolling Stone

“Pop perfection... a milestone in rock history and a generational turning point.” – AllMusic

“Their songwriting was already razor-sharp—this was more than hype.” – The Guardian

“Meet The Beatles! introduced America to the future of rock and roll.” – NPR

“An unstoppable rush of melody and charisma.” – Pitchfork

Mastering Notes

Album was cut for vinyl from the original master tape using a completely analog signal path and with constant reference to first generation pressings of the original album. It was made using a Studer A80 master recorder with analog preview & program paths, and a Neumann VMS70 cutting lathe originally installed in Capitol Studios in 1971. This specific all-analog cutting technique allows faithful representation of the full musical range and dynamics present on the original tape.

Features

Audiophile 180-gram vinyl
All-analog mastering
Mono
Lacquers cut from the original 1964 mono master by Kevin Reeves at East Iris Studios in Nashville
Faithfully replicated artwork
New 4-panel insert with essay by Bruce Spizer