The Beatles finish recording fourth album, annual Christmas message 50 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1964)


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(Monday, October 26, 1964, 7:30-10:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles completed production of their fourth album Beatles For Sale this evening, finishing the recording of “What You’re Doing” at EMI Studio 2 in London.

The day’s final task was the recording and editing of Another Beatles Christmas Record, taped in five different takes. The recording was edited and sent to Lyntone Records, which pressed flexi-discs to be distributed in December 1964 to members of the group’s UK fan club.


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Video: 'The Beatles Christmas Messages Outtakes 63-64' (Oct. 26, 1964, at 0:44-7:37)


Video: 'The Beatles Christmas Messages Outtakes 63-64' (Oct. 26, 1964, at 0:00-0:49)


Video: 'The Beatles - Christmas Record 1964'