Released in 1963

Chains

Written by Gerry Goffin • Carole King

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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Beatles No.5 (Japan - 2014)
Official album • Released in 2014
2:23 • Studio version • A2009 • Mono
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Harmonica, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer A.B. Lincoln : Second engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
Session Recording: Feb 11, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Feb 25, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
Bootleg Recordings 1963
Official album • Released in 2013
2:22 • Live • L4
Concert From the concert in London, United Kingdom on Sep 17, 1963
Bootleg Recordings 1963
Official album • Released in 2013
2:23 • Live • L2
Concert From the concert in London, United Kingdom on May 13, 1963
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Live Archives Vol. 6 (2012)
Unofficial live • Released in 2018
Live
Concert From the concert in London, United Kingdom on Jun 25, 2012
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On Air - Live at the BBC Volume 2
Official live • Released in 2013
2:15 • Live • L3 • The original by The Cookies - female backing singers on many other Gerry Goffin and Carole King hits on the Dimension label - was in the US Top 40 when The Beatles first tried "Chains" in a BBC studio in January 1963. George had bought The Cookies’ single at NEMS, the Liverpool record store run by the group’s manager Brian Epstein. This is The Beatles’ third BBC performance of a song included on their LP Please Please Me.
George Harrison : Vocals Terry Henebery : Producer
Concert From the concert in London, United Kingdom on Jun 25, 1963
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Please Please Me (Mono - 2009 remaster)
CD • Released in 2009
2:23 • Studio version • A2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Harmonica, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer A.B. Lincoln : Second engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
Session Recording: Feb 11, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Feb 25, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
Please Please Me (Mono - 2014 vinyl)
LP • Released in 2014
2:23 • Studio version • A2014 • Mono • 2014 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Harmonica, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer A.B. Lincoln : Second engineer Sean Magee : Remastering Steve Berkowitz : Remastering
Session Recording: Feb 11, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Feb 25, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
Please Please Me (Mono)
LP • Released in 1963
2:23 • Studio version • A • Mono
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Harmonica, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer A.B. Lincoln : Second engineer
Session Recording: Feb 11, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Feb 25, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
Please Please Me (Stereo - 2009 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2009
2:23 • Studio version • B2009 • Stereo • 2009 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Harmonica, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer A.B. Lincoln : Second engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
Session Recording: Feb 11, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Feb 25, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
Please Please Me (Stereo)
LP • Released in 1963
2:23 • Studio version • B • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Harmonica, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer A.B. Lincoln : Second engineer
Session Recording: Feb 11, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Feb 25, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
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The BBC Archives Volume 1
Unofficial live • Released in 2015
1:38 • Live
Concert From the concert in Manchester, United Kingdom on Jan 25, 1963
The BBC Archives Volume 2
Unofficial album • Released in 2015
2:26 • Live
Concert From the concert in London, United Kingdom on May 13, 1963
The BBC Archives Volume 3
Unofficial album • Released in 2015
2:15 • Live
Concert From the concert in London, United Kingdom on Jun 25, 1963
The BBC Archives Volume 7
Unofficial album • Released in 2015
2:24 • Radio show
The Beatles (No. 1)
EP • Released in 1963
2:23 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Harmonica, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer A.B. Lincoln : Second engineer
Session Recording: Feb 11, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Feb 25, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
The Beatles At The Beeb - Volume 1
Unofficial live • Released in 2003
1:40 • Live • L1
Concert From the concert in Manchester, United Kingdom on Jan 25, 1963
The Beatles At The Beeb - Volume 2
Unofficial live • Released in 2003
2:23 • Live • L2
Concert From the concert in London, United Kingdom on May 13, 1963
The Beatles At The Beeb - Volume 3
Unofficial live • Released in 2003
2:41 • Live • L3
Concert From the concert in London, United Kingdom on Jun 25, 1963
The Beatles At The Beeb - Volume 7
Unofficial live • Released in 2003
2:35 • Live • L4
Concert From the concert in London, United Kingdom on Sep 17, 1963
The Early Beatles (2006 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2006
2:27 • Studio version • B2.2006 • Stereo • 2006 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Harmonica, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer A.B. Lincoln : Second engineer Ted Jensen : Remastering
Session Recording: Feb 11, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Feb 25, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
The Early Beatles (2006 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2006
2:27 • Studio version • B2.2006 • Mono • 2006 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Harmonica, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer A.B. Lincoln : Second engineer Ted Jensen : Remastering
Session Recording: Feb 11, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Feb 25, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
The Early Beatles (2014 reissue)
Official album • Released in 2014
2:23 • Studio version • A2009 • Mono • 2009 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Harmonica, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer A.B. Lincoln : Second engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
Session Recording: Feb 11, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Feb 25, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
The Early Beatles (2014 reissue)
Official album • Released in 2014
2:23 • Studio version • B2009 • Stereo • 2009 remaster
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Harmonica, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer A.B. Lincoln : Second engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
Session Recording: Feb 11, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Feb 25, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
The Early Beatles (2024 - Mono)
LP • Released in 2024
2:27 • Studio version • B2 • Mono • Mono made from [B]
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Harmonica, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer A.B. Lincoln : Second engineer
Session Recording: Feb 11, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Feb 25, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
The Early Beatles (Mono)
LP • Released in 1965
2:27 • Studio version • B2 • Mono • Mono made from [B]
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Harmonica, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer A.B. Lincoln : Second engineer
Session Recording: Feb 11, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Feb 25, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
The Early Beatles (Stereo)
Official album • Released in 1965
2:27 • Studio version • B2 • Stereo • Stereo remixed from [B]
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Harmonica, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer A.B. Lincoln : Second engineer
Session Recording: Feb 11, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Feb 25, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

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