Title: The Beatles – Beatles VI
Year/Genre: 1969 Reissue, Rock
Matrix #: ST-2358
Condition: EX

Cultural Facts:

1. Originally compiled by Capitol Records in 1965 for the U.S. market, mixing tracks from UK releases with covers to suit American demand.

2. This 1969 reissue came as the Beatles were near their breakup, while Capitol continued reshuffling their catalog for U.S. buyers.

3. The release reflects the different strategies of EMI in the UK and Capitol in the U.S., where marketing often prioritized volume over artistic sequencing.