The Beatles' Classic 1973 Red And Blue Collections Remastered, Worldwide Release In October

New York, NY (TOP40 Charts/ Capitol/ Legacy Recordings) -- The September 2009 release of The Beatles' remastered original albums and new boxed collections in stereo and mono was one of the year's top entertainment events, breaking chart records around the world.

Apple Corps Ltd. and EMI Music are pleased to announce that The Beatles' original 1973 compilations, 1962-1966 ('Red') and 1967-1970 ('Blue') have been digitally remastered for worldwide CD release on October 18 (October 19 in North America). Both 2CD packages include expanded booklets with original liner notes, newly written essays by Bill Flanagan, and rare photos.

The first Beatles compilations to be released after the band's 1970 disbandment, the popular 'Red' and 'Blue' collections each feature a selection of singles and album tracks written by the band's members.

'Red' and 'Blue' have been remastered by the same dedicated team of engineers at EMI Music's Abbey Road Studios responsible for remastering The Beatles' original UK studio albums, carefully maintaining the authenticity and integrity of the original analogue recordings. The result is the highest fidelity the catalogue has seen since its original release.