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Contents Introduction [Limited Edition] The Beatles' 60th Anniversary of Visiting Japan This year marks the 60th anniversary of The Beatles' visit to Japan, when they performed at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo from June 30th to July 2nd, 1966, creating a sensation throughout Japan. To commemorate this milestone, "Please Please Me" and "With the Beatles," originally released as commemorative albums for their visit in 1966, will be released on June 26th (Friday) as SHM-CDs in paper jacket packaging that reproduces the original artwork. Based on the Japanese compilation LP "With the Beatles," originally released as a commemorative album for their visit in 1966, this release includes songs that were previously only available in mono in Japan, now in stereo. It comes in a luxurious design with a unique jacket and obi strip, and an 8-page booklet containing color photos and lyrics. - Specifications that reproduce the artwork of the first Japanese LP release as closely as possible - Paper jacket SHM-CD specifications - Miniature reproduction of the obi strip from the first Japanese LP release - Six-fold poster included (H358mm x W240mm) - Tracklist is the same as the original UK album - Uses 2009 remastered audio Media reviews and more This year marks the 60th anniversary of The Beatles' performances in Japan from June 30th to July 2nd, 1966, at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, which caused a sensation throughout Japan. To commemorate this, "Please Please Me" and "With the Beatles," originally released as commemorative albums for their visit to Japan in 1966, will be released as SHM-CDs in paper jacket specifications that reproduce the artwork of the time. Based on "With the Beatles," a Japanese compilation LP released as a commemorative album for their visit to Japan in 1966, this release includes songs that were previously only available in mono in Japan, now in stereo. (C)RS