The Beatles' Story on Capitol Records: Beatlemania & the singles

'The Beatles' story on Capitol Records', volume one, is a detailed and accurate account on the group's Capitol singles. It tells the story of Beatlemania in America - from its modest beginnings to total domination. It explains why Capitol turned down the Beatles four times before finally agreeing to release their records. It tells how Capitol spent over $40,000 during its Beatles Campaign to promote the band and how the Beatles conquered America and charmed the tough New York press. The Beatles hit singles on Capitol, from I Want to Hold your Hand" through Lady Madonna, are covered in meticulous detail. The book provides complete session and chart information, tells stories behind the marketing of the singles and shows all of the trade ads, picture sleeves and label variations in full glorious color. It also covers Capitol's special promotional and juke box discs, unique Canadian 45s and Beatles-related recordings by the Four Preps and Peter Sellers, as well as a brief history of Capitol Records.