Some 13 unreleased Beatles tracks are to feature on a new fourth Anthology compilation to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of the first edition of the series in 1995.
The three previous albums, which contain rarities such as demos, outtakes and live performances, were released alongside a book and documentary series called The Beatles Anthology, which will be remastered and streamed with a new ninth episode on Disney+ from November 26.
Episode nine of the documentary series will show unseen behind-the-scenes footage of Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr coming together between 1994 and 1995 to make the Anthology collections.
Anthology 4 will be released on November 21 in a new box set alongside remastered versions of Anthology 1, 2 and 3 by Beatles producer George Martin’s son Giles.
An exact track listing has not been revealed, however there is no indication that the release will feature any completely unheard songs, with unreleased tracks thought to be unheard demos, session recordings and other rare versions of known Beatles songs.
The 191-track set will be released on streaming platforms and in 12 vinyl LP and eight CD formats, and will include new mixes of Free As A Bird and Real Love, the singles from Anthology 1 and 2.
The remixes of Free As A Bird and Real Love have been undertaken by their original producer, Electric Light Orchestra frontman Jeff Lynne, using de-mixed John Lennon vocals, while a remastered version of the original Free As A Bird video will be released on Thursday.
The box set will include the original liner notes for the first three anthologies as well as a new set of notes on Anthology 4 by Beatles author Kevin Howlett, and an introduction compiled from 1996 interviews recorded with The Beatles’ close friend and adviser Derek Taylor.
A 25th anniversary edition of The Beatles Anthology book, initially released in 2000, will also be released on October 14.
Formed in 1960, The Beatles are the best-selling musical act of all time and one of the most influential groups in the world, having achieved 18 UK number one singles and 15 UK number one albums.
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