Back in 1963 when this album was released, who could have guessed that people would still be talking about and listening to it more than 50 years later. Is the stereo separation extreme? Was the playing less than virtuoso? Was the song writing primitive? Yes to all the above. In spite of all this, it is a great album all the same. As soon as the needle lands in the groove and Paul's count-in " One, two, three, FOUR" ushers in the first track, I Saw Her Standing There, you know you're in for a wild ride. Basically, the album was a studio recording of the Beatles' live stage act and it was recorded in one day. If you never had the chance to hear the Beatles playing live, this is the next best thing. They are able to maintain an excitement level in the studio that comes across on the disc from the opener to the fab closer: John Lennon's scorching vocal treatment of the Isley Brothers' Twist and Shout. The album leaves you breathless. And vinyl is still the preferred medium to listen to it. Who could have guessed?

Great album, glad Best Buy still has copies for sale at reasonable prices.

The first lp by the Beatles. Essentially a studio recording of some of the highlights of their stage acts in Hamburg, Germany and Liverpool, England. It's easy to see why this record topped the British lp charts for nearly 8 months. Sounds great on vinyl (as it was originally intended to be heard).

I have no words to express how happy I feel to hear this alum again, remastered! Which it correct the majority of the white noise than the original source, Tape, used to caused it. Good for you Best Buy!, Thank you

The sound of this new vinyl album is much clean and nicer than the original, And it is made in Germany!