THE BEATLES – LIVE AT PALAIS DES SPORTS, PARIS (JUNE 20, 1965)
Exclusive 1989 Archival Picture Disc LP | Special French Revolution Bicentennial Commemorative Issue
Featuring the Complete Afternoon & Evening Concert Audio | Strict eBay Exclusive
Up for auction/sale is a magnificent, investment-grade historical vinyl document for elite pop-culture collectors: The Beatles – Paris June 20, 1965 promotional archival Picture Disc LP. Manufactured by a specialized independent record label in 1989, this scarce thematic release was timed to commemorate the upcoming 200th anniversary of the French Revolution (1789-1989).
This highly desirable release stands out as an incredible artistic tribute, combining fine art iconography with monumental live music history.
🎨 Spectacular Visual & Gimmick Design:
- SIDE A (Picture Disc Art): Features a full-surface, spectacular full-color print of Eugène Delacroix's absolute romantic masterpiece, "Liberty Leading the People" (La Libertà che guida il popolo), housing a dedicated pink ribbon stamp reading "COMMEMORATIVE ISSUE".
- SIDE B (Tracking Layout): Displays a beautifully clean layout styled with a dynamic teal and red "20 YEARS AGO BEATLES" typeface accented by a custom Eiffel Tower illustration. It details full technical specifications, track details, and individual timings for both legendary Paris sets.
🎵 Precious Archival Live Audio Content:
The audio tracking preserves the incredible, raw energy of Beatlemania sweeping across France in the summer of 1965, capturing the band at their performance peak:
- SIDE A - AFTERNOON CONCERT: I'm A Loser, Can't Buy Me Love, I Wanna Be Your Man, A Hard Day's Night, Rock and Roll Music, I Feel Fine, Ticket To Ride, Long Tall Sally.
- SIDE B - EVENING CONCERT: Twist & Shout, She's A Woman, Can't Buy Me Love, I'm A Loser, I Wanna Be Your Man, A Hard Day's Night, Baby's In Black, Rock and Roll Music, Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby, Ticket To Ride, Long Tall Sally.
Note on archival audio: In line with the text on the B-side, these tracks represent authentic historical documentations tracked with 1960s amateur venue equipment, providing an incredibly charming time-capsule performance deeply sought after by serious completists.
👑 Behind the Item: The Vault Guarantee
This spectacular item comes directly from a highly curated private archive specializing in top-tier independent picture discs, alternative art rock pressings, and rare historical live documents. This listing is a strict, official eBay exclusive and cannot be sourced through commercial high-street retail shops or mainstream music chains.
📊 Collector's Specifications:
- Format: 12" Vinyl Picture Disc LP
- Special Feature: French Revolution Bicentennial Commemorative Art Presentation
- Concert Venue: Palais des Sports, Paris, France (June 20, 1965)
- Speed: 33 RPM