{"product_id":"the-decca-tapes-picture-disc-lp","title":"The Decca Tapes (Picture Disc) [LP]","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"183\"\u003eThe Beatles – \u003cem data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eThe Decca Tapes\u003c\/em\u003e (Picture Disc)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eOn \u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"207\"\u003eJanuary 1, 1962\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"224\"\u003eThe Beatles\u003c\/strong\u003e auditioned for Decca Records in London, a session that has since become one of the most famous rejections in music history. Known today as \u003cem data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eThe Decca Tapes\u003c\/em\u003e, these recordings capture the Fab Four — then featuring John, Paul, George, and drummer Pete Best — performing a mix of covers and early originals that showcase the raw beginnings of their legendary career.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eAlthough Decca famously passed on signing the group, these sessions reveal the band’s youthful energy and undeniable potential, making them an essential document for Beatles fans and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eThis special edition comes as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"854\"\u003elimited edition picture disc\u003c\/strong\u003e, pairing the historic audio with striking visual presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eHistoric \u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e1962 Decca audition tapes\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring Pete Best on drums\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eIncludes early versions of Beatles originals and classic covers\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eEssential archival release documenting the band’s pre-fame years\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eLimited edition picture disc pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eFormat Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eFormat: LP Vinyl (Picture Disc)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eArtist: The Beatles\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eThe Decca Tapes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eGenre: Rock \/ Catalog\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: 05\/31\/2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: 2025-05-31\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beatles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49116180611305,"sku":"LA04E9-BBUB-4J","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3523\/8633\/files\/beatles-the-decca-tapes-picture-disc-lp_vCdgX.jpg?v=1758576119","url":"https:\/\/www.vibinvinyl.com\/products\/the-decca-tapes-picture-disc-lp","provider":"Vibin' Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}