The Beatles - On Air - Live at the BBC Volume 2

85 €

Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]

Technical Identification Sheet

RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID)	10859079
Excel File Row	38
Date Added to Archive	27/09/2026, 12:49:44
Pressing Year	2017
Pressing Type (Press)	REPRINT
Country of Pressing	Italy
Record Label	Apple / BBC
Stereo / Mono	MONO
Catalogue Number	3750506
Barcode	9772531763617
Matrix / Runout Side A	-
Matrix / Runout Side B	-
Sleeve Condition	SS
Media Condition	SS
Inner Sleeve Condition	SS
Genre	Beat
External Link	View Original Release ↗

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Story & Background

"On Air - Live at the BBC Volume 2" is not just an extension of the first volume, but a veritable sonic archaeological dig that has brought invaluable gems to light. The most fascinating aspect concerns the very genesis of these tracks: the BBC radio sessions were a crucial testing ground for the emerging Beatles, who recorded live, often in a handful of takes, demonstrating astonishing versatility and cohesion. Many of the covers featured in this volume, from "Beautiful Dreamer" to "A Shot of Rhythm and Blues", were never recorded in the studio nor released on their official albums, making these BBC recordings the only testament to a fundamental part of their live repertoire. This volume, in particular, includes no fewer than ten songs that The Beatles had never released elsewhere, neither on the first volume nor on EMI records, thus offering an unprecedented perspective on their influences and their unparalleled early energy, an invaluable treasure for collectors and music historians.