Songs, Pictures And Stories Of The Fabulous Beatles Records On Vee-Jay sheds much-needed light on the Beatles product issued by Vee-Jay, the now-defunct indie label that was home to the Four Seasons but was primarily known for its gospel, blues, and R&B output. Detailing release dates, number of copies pressed and sold (including returns!), and label variations, this photo-rich, exhaustively researched book offers the reader a comprehensive look at the Beatles' first releases in the U.S. In addition, it chronicles how two record companies tried to outmaneuver each other while fighting over the Beatles' commercial gravy train. Using surviving record company documents and pressing-plant information, author/lawyer Bruce Spizer puts his legal and research expertise to work, especially in the chapter on the various lawsuits. The result is as thorough a version of the story as we're likely to get more than 30 years after the fact. It's a must-have for any serious Beatles fan or collector. To order Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles Records on Vee-Jay, click on the Amazon.com logo below.

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