Although most of the Beatles American records were released by Capitol Records and later by Apple Records, the group's initial recordings appeared on Vee-Jay, an independent label based in Chicago that specialized in blues and gospel recordings.
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A gorgeously presented, thoroughly researched and lovingly detailed book that anyone interested in The Beatles' career 1968 on must have. -- Beatlefan, March/April, 2003
I can't tell you how impressed I am with the thoroughness of your research and writing. It's a beautiful book as well. I haven't had a chance to digest it thoroughly, and look forward to spending more time with it. -- Alan Livingston, President, Capitol Records (1961-1968)
I have just received your magnificent book on the Beatles. As a total "anorak" I loved the record labels and album covers. -- Jo Wallace, London, UK
I received the VJ book yesterday and had a tough time putting it down. I commend you on an excellent job. -- Rob Freidman, Weston, FL
I would just like to say that The Beatles Records on Vee-Jay book is by far one of the best in the Beatles collectible market today. Being a graphic designer and a Beatles fan, I am impressed by not only the content, but the quality of the layout, the attention to detail and the computer-generated documents where needed. I was completely astonished at having obtained the original artwork production invoices. So, koodos to everyone involved! -- Andrew Croft, Toronto, ONT
I've enjoyed your book on The Beatles Records on Vee-Jay immensely, and am longing for your in depth research on Capitol Records as well. (Please do it!). Once again, wonderful book!!! -- Robert Koenig, Minneola, NY
Incredibly illustrated and detailed. -- Gary Johnson, Rockaway Records
It's awesome and you've done a great service. I'm sure you'll be getting many responses. -- Robert York, Tacoma, WA
One of the nicest Beatles books to come out in years. -- Mitch McGeary, Lacey, WA
Well researched and masterfully compiled, this colorful book is a must have for Beatles record collectors and historians, as well as anyone having any interest in the group. No matter how much you think you know about the Beatles and their records, you'll know so much more after reading this entertaining and informative book! -- Perry Cox, author of The Official Price Guide to the Beatles Records and Memorabilia
I can't tell you how impressed I am with the thoroughness of your research and writing. It's a beautiful book as well. I haven't had a chance to digest it thoroughly, and look forward to spending more time with it. -- Alan Livingston, President, Capitol Records (1961-1968)
I have just received your magnificent book on the Beatles. As a total "anorak" I loved the record labels and album covers. -- Jo Wallace, London, UK
I received the VJ book yesterday and had a tough time putting it down. I commend you on an excellent job. -- Rob Freidman, Weston, FL
I would just like to say that The Beatles Records on Vee-Jay book is by far one of the best in the Beatles collectible market today. Being a graphic designer and a Beatles fan, I am impressed by not only the content, but the quality of the layout, the attention to detail and the computer-generated documents where needed. I was completely astonished at having obtained the original artwork production invoices. So, koodos to everyone involved! -- Andrew Croft, Toronto, ONT
I've enjoyed your book on The Beatles Records on Vee-Jay immensely, and am longing for your in depth research on Capitol Records as well. (Please do it!). Once again, wonderful book!!! -- Robert Koenig, Minneola, NY
Incredibly illustrated and detailed. -- Gary Johnson, Rockaway Records
It's awesome and you've done a great service. I'm sure you'll be getting many responses. -- Robert York, Tacoma, WA
One of the nicest Beatles books to come out in years. -- Mitch McGeary, Lacey, WA
Well researched and masterfully compiled, this colorful book is a must have for Beatles record collectors and historians, as well as anyone having any interest in the group. No matter how much you think you know about the Beatles and their records, you'll know so much more after reading this entertaining and informative book! -- Perry Cox, author of The Official Price Guide to the Beatles Records and Memorabilia
From the Author
Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles Records on Vee-Jay is intended to serve as both a good read and a valuable reference guide for the casual music and Beatles fan as well as the serious collector. I hope you enjoy reading and using the book as much as I enjoyed putting it together.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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An Amazing Book!,
By Cary Pollack (Plantation, Florida, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles Records on Vee-Jay (Hardcover)
This book is an absolute must for any serious Beatles collector or Beatles historian. It goes where no book has gone before. "Songs, Pictures, & Stories..." sets the record straight once and for all about the most mystifying Beatles album of all time, "Introducing the Beatles," and then goes on to explain, in great detail, everything you ever wanted to know about The Beatles and their short time on Vee-Jay Records. Not a stone is left unturned. Once you've started reading this brilliant masterpiece you will not be able to put it down, and you will return to it again and again as a fabulous reference.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Beatles on Vee-Jay is a miracle!,
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This review is from: Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles Records on Vee-Jay (Hardcover)
This is a definitive Beatles book. I am so thankful for Mr. Bruce Spizer for coming up with such an excellent source of material, and handily placing it together into one magnificent hard-bound volume. The full-color illustrations are out-of-this-world! I never knew that so many different label and jacket variations ever existed before this. The very day that I purchased this book, I also purchased what I consider to be THE ultimate companion album; an imported CD by The Beatles, entitled "The V-J Story", which contains ALL sixteen original Beatles songs first issued on the V-J label. The good news is that ALL sixteen songs are in beautiful stereophonic sound (with the exceptions of "Love Me Do" and "P.S. I Love You", which are only monophonic recordings electronically reprocessed into "fake" stereo). Nonetheless, this CD makes a perfect companion to Mr. Spizer's book. By all means, get this disc if you ever come across it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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TWO THUMBS UP AND A RESOUNDING YEAH, YEAH, YEAH!,
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This review is from: Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles Records on Vee-Jay (Hardcover)
This book is the best friend of anybody who is seriously interested in the Beatles' records on VeeJay. Even the most well informed fan will come away with tidbits of fresh information. The writing is sharp, clear and well organized and the work itself is nonpareil.All in all, an excellent job. This one is a keeper. It gets two thumbs up, loud cheering and a hearty yeah, yeah, yeah!
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