When Capitol Records in America saw the UK success, they realized the British tracklist wasn't "rare" for Americans. They decided to build their own version, which became a treasure trove of alternate mixes and studio oddities.
Though initially a box-set exclusive, demand was so high that retailers began breaking the sets apart to sell it individually, leading EMI to officially release it as a standalone album in 1979. The US "True" Rarities (1980) The Beetles Rarities rar
The story of the is actually two different tales across the Atlantic, born from a time when "unreleased" tracks were the holy grail for fans before the internet made everything accessible. The UK Origins (1978) When Capitol Records in America saw the UK
In a nod to the band’s controversial past, the inner gatefold featured the infamous "Butcher Cover" photo for the first time since 1966. The US "True" Rarities (1980) The story of