Christmas Time Is Here Again

As Christmas in getting closer and closer as days go by, here at Rubbing Souls we've decided to dedicate a section to all the Christmas records made by the beatles. But, umm... first of all, why don't we look at this so as to get the appropiate christmas spirit...

They do look beautiful, don't they?

Well, now that the spirit is already here, let us see the different albums the beatles have recorded for their official Fan Club.

 

1963:

The Beatles Christmas Record (UK/US: Fan Club/December 6, 1963)

 

1964:

Another Beatles Christmas Record (UK/US: Fan Club/December 18, 1964)

Produced by: George Martin
Recorded:
October 26-28, 1964

 

 

1965:

The Beatles Third Christmas Record (UK/US: Fan Club/December 17, 1965)

Produced by: George Martin
Recorded: October 19, 1965

 

1966:

The Beatles Fourth Christmas Record (UK/US: Fan Club/December 16, 1966)

Produced by: George Martin
Recorded: November 25, 1966

 

1967:

Christmas Time Is Here Again (UK/US: Fan Club/December 15, 1967)

Produced by: George Martin
Recorded: November 28, 1967

 

1968:

The Beatles 1968 Christmas Record (UK/US: Fan Club/December 20, 1968)

Produced by: The Beatles
Edited by: Kenny Everett
Recorded: separately in the fall of 1968
Sleeve design by: Julian Lennon, John Lennon and Ringo Starr

 

1969:

The Beatles Seventh Christmas Record (UK/US: Fan Club/December 19, 1969)

Produced by: The Beatles
Edited by: Maurice Cole
Recorded: separately in the fall of 1969
Cover design by: Richard Starkey and Zak Starkey

 

And also...

(on the cake) Merry Christmas From The Beatles! This 1968 drawing by John Lennon sold at auction for more than $7500.

Now, appart from The Beatles, we all here at Rubbing Souls also want to wish you a very happy Christmas, and a veeery good new year. May ALL your wishes come true ;)