Chains by The Beatles

First released: 22 Mar 1963, Length: 2:26
original mono studio mix

Creators (15)

Instruments

1. George Harrison (11 Feb 1963) electric guitar, electric guitar
2. John Lennon (11 Feb 1963) harmonica, electric guitar, electric guitar
3. Paul McCartney (11 Feb 1963) electric bass guitar
4. Ringo Starr (11 Feb 1963) drums (drum set)

Vocals

1. George Harrison (11 Feb 1963) lead vocals
2. John Lennon (11 Feb 1963) background vocals
3. Paul McCartney (11 Feb 1963) background vocals

Engineer

1. A. B. Lincoln (25 Feb 1963) assistant
2. Norman Smith (11 Feb 1963)
3. Norman Smith (25 Feb 1963)
4. Richard Langham (11 Feb 1963) assistant

Producer

1. George Martin (11 Feb 1963)
2. George Martin (25 Feb 1963)

Locations

Recorded At

1. Abbey Road Studios: Studio 2 (11 Feb 1963)

Mixed At

1. Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 (25 Feb 1963)

Works (1)

Recording Of

1. Chains (11 Feb 1963) cover
   

   Composer

   1. Carole King (Sep 1962)

   Lyricist

   1. Gerry Goffin (Sep 1962)

Links (1)

Stream For Free

1. https://open.spotify.com/track/3JQWLa88R35d971o5bIImd

Releases containing this recording (50)

Official

Album

1. Please Please Me 22 Mar 1963 The Beatles mono, 1st press
2. Please Please Me Apr 1963 The Beatles mono, 2nd press
3. Please Please Me May 1963 The Beatles mono, 3rd press
4. Please Please Me May 1963 The Beatles mono, 4th press
5. Please Please Me 1963 The Beatles mono, 5th press
6. Please Please Me 1963 The Beatles mono, 5th press, Decca contract
7. Introducing… The Beatles 10 Jan 1964 The Beatles mono, v1, oval logo, centered titles
8. Introducing… The Beatles 10 Jan 1964 The Beatles mono, v1, oval logo, left justified titles
9. Introducing… The Beatles 10 Jan 1964 The Beatles mono, v1, oval logo, left justified titles, long playing
10. Introducing… The Beatles 10 Jan 1964 The Beatles mono, v1, brackets logo
11. Introducing… The Beatles 10 Feb 1964 The Beatles mono, v2, brackets logo, left justified titles, Coffin-King typo
12. Introducing… The Beatles 10 Feb 1964 The Beatles mono, v2, oval logo
13. Introducing… The Beatles 10 Feb 1964 The Beatles mono, v2, brackets logo, centered titles
14. Introducing… The Beatles 10 Feb 1964 The Beatles mono, v2, brackets logo, left justified titles
15. Introducing… The Beatles 10 Feb 1964 The Beatles mono, v2, brackets logo, left justified titles, indented credits
16. Introducing… The Beatles 10 Feb 1964 The Beatles mono, v2, 45-size labels
17. Introducing… The Beatles 10 Feb 1964 The Beatles mono, v2, all black labels, VJ letters, Side
18. Introducing… The Beatles 10 Feb 1964 The Beatles mono, v2, oval logo, Coffin-King typo
19. Introducing… The Beatles 1964 The Beatles mono, v2, all black labels, brackets logo
20. Introducing… The Beatles 1964 The Beatles mono, v2, all black labels, oval logo
21. Introducing...The Beatles 1964 The Beatles mono, v2, all black labels, VJ letters, SIDE
22. Please Please Me 1965 The Beatles mono, 6th press
23. Please Please Me 1966 The Beatles mono, 7th press
24. Please Please Me 1969 The Beatles mono, 8th press
25. Please Please Me 1969 The Beatles mono, one EMI box
26. Please Please Me 1981 The Beatles mono, 1981 reissue
27. Please Please Me 21 Jan 1982 The Beatles mono, red vinyl
28. Please Please Me 1986 The Beatles red vinyl
29. Please Please Me 26 Feb 1987 The Beatles mono
30. Please Please Me 26 Feb 1987 The Beatles mono, CD made in W-Germany, SPARS code: ADD
31. Please Please Me 26 Feb 1987 The Beatles mono
32. Please Please Me 27 Feb 1987 The Beatles mono
33. Please Please Me 21 Jul 1987 The Beatles mono
34. Please Please Me 1987 The Beatles mono, two EMI boxes
35. Please Please Me 1987 The Beatles mono, made in W-Germany, SPARS code: AAD
36. Please Please Me 1987 The Beatles
37. Please Please Me 1987 The Beatles mono, CD made in USA
38. Please Please Me 1988 The Beatles mono, purple label
39. Please Please Me 1992 The Beatles mono
40. Please Please Me 1992 The Beatles mono

Album - Compilation

1. The Beatles vs. The Four Seasons 01 Oct 1964 The Beatles vs. The Four Seasons

EP - Compilation

1. No. 1 01 Nov 1963 The Beatles sans-serif
2. No. 1 01 Nov 1963 The Beatles serif
3. No. 1 1969 The Beatles ? 1963
4. No. 1 1978 The Beatles EMI Records
5. E.P. Collection 07 Dec 1981 The Beatles
6. Compact Disc EP Collection 26 May 1992 The Beatles
7. Compact Disc EP. Collection 10 Jun 1992 The Beatles
8. Compact Disc EP. Collection 30 Jun 1992 The Beatles