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THE BEATLES / THE BEATLES IN INDIA
Journey Through Transcendental Meditation (1CD+1DVD)
Japan Import Collector’s Edition / OBI Included
Item Description
A fascinating Beatles collector’s edition focusing on the band’s legendary 1968 spiritual journey to India — featuring rare audio, alternate mixes, demos, unreleased material, and archival video footage.
During their stay in Rishikesh, India in February 1968, The Beatles studied Transcendental Meditation under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. This transformative period inspired many songs later featured on “The Beatles” (The White Album).
This unique compilation explores The Beatles’ India period (1966–1968), featuring specially selected recordings connected to their spiritual and creative journey.
The CD includes newly remixed and remastered alternate versions, studio outtakes, demos, and rare session material — all different from the standard album versions.
Highlights include:
• Rare alternate takes, demos, and remixes from the India era
• “Across The Universe” early version
• White Album demos and alternate recordings
• George Harrison-related rare material
• Acoustic jam sessions recorded in Rishikesh
• Newly compiled and digitally remastered 2021 edition
• DVD documentary-style video album featuring rare archival footage
Special highlight:
“Rishikesh Medley” featuring relaxed acoustic jam performances with participants including Donovan and Mike Love of The Beach Boys, covering traditional songs, folk standards, and spontaneous performances.
The DVD includes rare archive footage, private films, news clips, and restored documentary material from the Beatles’ stay in India — including scenes at the Himalayan ashram and rare footage unavailable in official films.
Tracklist
DISC 1 – CD
India, India (Remix)
Tomorrow Never Knows / Within You Without You
Across The Universe
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Mother Nature's Son
The Inner Light
Baby You're A Rich Man
Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey
I Will
Revolution
The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill
Julia
Back In The U.S.S.R.
Circles
I'm So Tired
Sexy Sadie
Blackbird
Sour Milk Sea
Dear Prudence
Almost Shankara
Love You To
Rishikesh Medley
(When The Saints Go Marching In / You Are My Sunshine / Jingle Bells / She'll Be Comin' Round The Mountain / Happiness Runs / Dehra Dun / Blowin' In The Wind / Hare Krishna Mantra / O Sole Mio / Catch The Wind)Spiritual Regeneration / Happy Birthday
Child Of Nature (Remix)
The Rishikesh Song
DISC 2 – DVD Video Album
Includes video album versions of all featured tracks plus bonus video content:
Pathe News Reel
Rishikesh Medley (Edited Version)
Across The Universe (Alternate Version)
DVD Format:
NTSC / Color & B&W / 16:9 / PCM Stereo
Running Time: Approx. 91 Minutes
Format:
1CD + 1DVD
Condition:
Brand New
Edition:
First Press Limited Original Design Obi Included
Shipping:
Carefully packed and shipped from Japan with tracking.
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