The Beatles’ eighth US album released by Capitol Records, Help!, was issued on this day as MAS-2386 (mono) and SMAS-2386 (stereo).
Unlike the UK version, which featured songs from the Help! film on the first side, and seven further tracks on the other, Capitol included a number of selections from Ken Thorne’s orchestral score, performed by the George Martin Orchestra.
This version – which also includes the ‘James Bond’ introduction to the title track, was reissued on the Capitol Albums Vol. 2 and The US Albums box sets.
#OTD 13AUG1965 Help! LP released in US with George songs "I Need You" & "You Like Me Too Much" #volumepedal Stream: https://t.co/r0XEGIapKs pic.twitter.com/dnrVKQAWDK
— George Harrison (@GeorgeHarrison) August 13, 2017
Also on this day...
- 2019: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Berglund Center, Roanoke
- 2016: Paul McCartney live: Busch Stadium, St Louis
- 2008: The Beatles’ contract with Brian Epstein to be auctioned
- 2008: John Lennon’s killer denied parole for fifth time
- 2003: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta
- 2001: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta
- 1998: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Theaterplatz, Chemnitz
- 1995: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Starplex Amphitheatre, Dallas
- 1992: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Desert Sky Pavilion, Phoenix
- 1989: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Jones Beach Theatre, Wantagh
- 1973: Recording: Mind Games by John Lennon
- 1969: Mixing: You Never Give Me Your Money
- 1968: Recording, editing: Sexy Sadie, Yer Blues
- 1966: KLUE radio in Texas organises a public Beatles bonfire
- 1966: The Beatles live: Olympia Stadium, Detroit
- 1965: Travel: London to New York
- 1963: The Beatles live: Odeon Cinema, Llandudno
- 1962: The Beatles live: Majestic Ballroom, Crewe
- 1962: The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
- 1961: The Beatles live: Casbah Coffee Club, Liverpool
Want more? Visit the Beatles history section.
I see you mention the help album, smas-2386(stereo) Capital, How about the issue smas-8-2386, when was the release date on this one?