About this episode

The episode discusses the future of The Beatles' back catalogue management and fan expectations for upcoming releases.

When Paul, George, Ringo and the John Lennon estate won control of the groups back catalogue in late 1989. It marked a changing point in the way The Beatles back catalogue was managed. Gone were the themed compilations from EMI, Rock 'N' Roll Music, Love Songs, Reel Music, etc. Instead we have been treated (on the whole) to a series of currated released designed for both the casual music lover and the die hard fan. Around the spring of each year The Beatles rumour mill starts to gossip with what Apple are going to give us this year. I've not heard anything yet, but with the four Sam Mendes feature films due in April 2028. In this episode Paul and Mark, what we would like to see and what we think us fans will receive. Welcome to episode 52 of Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed. An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel: http://patreon.com/fixingahole You can contact Paul and Mark via: Email: info@fixingahole.co.uk Facebook: Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069 All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website…

People in this episode

Hosts: Paul Humbley, Mark Wakely

Topics covered

• The Beatles
• music history
• back catalogue management
• fan expectations
• Apple Corps
• curated releases

Keywords

• The Beatles
• back catalogue
• curated releases
• Apple Corps
• music history
• fan expectations
• Sam Mendes

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Organizations: EMI, Apple, Fixing A Hole, 1386 Audio

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