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The original version of "1" was released on November 13th, 2000, issued on the 30th anniversary of the band's break-up. The Beatles' first singles compilation available on a single disc, it debuted at No. 1 in its first week in both the official UK and US album charts, and topped the charts in 35 countries around the world. It went on to become the best-selling album of that year, and the best-selling album of the decade worldwide, selling 31+ million copies. 15 years later, this epic collection gets refreshed and enhancced. Repeating the exact same tracklist, it features every No. 1 single released in the UK and US from 1962 to 1970, with a bonus disc of 27 promo videos, which is really the attraction on this deluxe package. The song selection is nothing less than extraordinary, representing appropriately each of the band's different styles and phases: Merseybeat style (1962-1964, tracks 1-8), folk-rock (1965-1966, tracks 9-16), experimental-psychedelic (1967-1968, tracks 17-21), and back to basics-rock (1969-1970, tracks 22-27). The sound quality of the songs is without a doubt the very best to date. Remixed from the original multi-track masters, compared to the 2000 original release, the audio is sharper, crispier, crystal-clear, truly an audiophile's dream come true. In addition to these new stereo mixes, this blu-ray version, also, features surround sound 5.1 mixes presented as Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio (Dolby Digital and DTS in the DVD version). The video presentation is eye-popping. When someone of my generation gets to see old footage restored and enhanced to such level, then it is apparent that technology has reached inconceivable heights. In fact, the video disc alone is reason enough to buy this set. Presented in a classy, DVD-sized, gatefold digipack, and including a lavish and informative booklet which has been given a poppier mini face-lift, "1+" deluxe is one complete package. What sets this particular collection apart from others, is that it spans The Beatles' entire recording career. If there has been any singles album that shows the true genius of The Beatles, on any level, then it is definitely "1+". Not a greatest hits collection, but it totally stands like one, being a comprehensive compilation. So many artists, current and past, have called The Beatles a major influence. One listen to "1", and anyone can realize why. The Beatles redefined music in their own image, and established a legacy no band will ever equal. They became the greatest band the world will ever know. There are not many artists that can boast 27 No. 1 hits (I can only think of Mariah Carey with 17 No. 1s coming close). It is really occasions like this when an item makes one comprehend the value and significance of certain things, which are beyond rating. So many words can be used to describe this collection; monumental, stellar, pristine, and essential, are some of the the most-appropriate. ***** for the album ***** for this edition "1+" one by one (all the singles along with release dates, and chart placings) 01. "Love me do" - 02:21 [from "Introducing... The Beatles" (1964) and "Please please me" (1963)] UK release 5 October 1962 (No. 17) US release 27 April 1964, No. 1 on 30 May (1 week) 02. "From me to you" - 01:47 [from "A collection of Beatles oldies" (1966)] UK release 11 April 1963, No. 1 on 2 May (7 weeks) US release on 27 May 1963 (No. 116), rereleased on 30 January 1964 (No. 41) 03. "She loves you" - 02:21 [from "The Beatles' second album" (1964), and "A collection of Beatles oldies" (1966)] UK release on 23 August 1963, No. 1 on 14 September (4 weeks), then again on 28 November (2 weeks) US release on 16 September 1963, No. 1 on 21 March 1964 (2 weeks) 04. "I want to hold your hand" - 02:24 [from "A collection of Beatles oldies" (1966)] UK release on 29 November 1963, No. 1 on 14 December 1963 (5 weeks) US release on 26 December 1963, No. 1 on 1 February 1964 (7 weeks) 05. "Can't buy me love" - 02:11 [from "A hard day's night" (1964)] UK release on 20 March 1964, No. 1 on 2 April 1964 (3 weeks) US release on 16 March 1964, No. 1 on 4 April 1964 (5 weeks) 06. "A hard day's night" - 02:33 [from "A hard day's night" (1964)] UK release on 10 July 1964, No. 1 on 23 July 1964 (3 weeks) US release on 13 July 1964, No. 1 on 1 August 1964 (2 weeks) 07. "I feel fine" - 02:18 [from "A collection of Beatles oldies" (1966) and "Beatles '65" (1965)] UK release on 27 November 1964, No. 1 on 12 December 1964 (5 weeks) US release on 23 November 1964, No. 1 on 26 December 1964 (3 weeks) 08. "Eight days a week" - 02:44 [from "Beatles for sale" (1964)] US release on 15 February 1965, No. 1 on 13 March 1965 (2 weeks) 09. "Ticket to ride" - 03:01 [from "Help!" (1965)] UK release on 9 April 1965, No. 1 on 22 April 1965 (3 weeks) US release on 19 April 1965, No. 1 on 22 May 1965 (1 week) 10. "Help!" - 02:18 [from "Help!" (1965)] UK release on 23 July 1965, No. 1 on 5 August 1965 (3 weeks) US release on 19 July 1965, No. 1 on 4 September 1965 (3 weeks) 11. "Yesterday" - 02:05 [from "Help!" (1965) and "Yesterday and today" (1966)] US-only release on 13 September 1965, No. 1 on 9 October 1965 (4 weeks) 12. "Day tripper" - 02:48 [from "Yesterday and today" (1966) and "A collection of Beatles oldies" (1966)] UK release on 3 December 1965, No. 1 on 16 December 1965 (5 weeks) US release on 6 December 1965 (No. 5) 13. "We can work it out" - 02:15 [from "Yesterday and today" (1966) and "A collection of Beatles oldies" (1966)] UK release on 3 December 1965, No. 1 on 16 December 1965 (5 weeks) US release on 6 December 1965, No. 1 on 8 January 1966 (3 weeks) 14. "Paperback writer" - 02:11 [from "A collection of Beatles oldies" (1966) and "Hey Jude" (1970)] UK release on 10 June 1966, No. 1 on 23 June 1966 (2 weeks) US release on 30 May 1966, No. 1 on 25 June 1966 (2 weeks) 15. "Yellow submarine" - 02:06 [from "Revolver" (1966)] UK release on 5 August 1966, No. 1 on 18 August 1966 (4 weeks) US release on 5 August 1966 (No. 2) 16. "Eleanor Rigby" - 02:37 [from "Revolver" (1966)] UK release on 5 August 1966, No. 1 on 18 August 1966 (4 weeks) US release on 5 August 1966 (No. 11) 17. "Penny Lane" - 03:00 [from "Magical Mystery Tour" (1967)] UK release on 17 February 1967 (No. 2) US release on 13 February 1967, No. 1 on 18 March 1967 (1 week) 18. "All you need is love" - 03:00 [from "Magical Mystery Tour" (1967)] UK release on 7 July 1967, No. 1 on 19 July 1967 (3 weeks) US release on 17 July 1967, No. 1 on 19 August 1967 (1 week) 19. "Hello, goodbye" - 04:01 [from "Magical Mystery Tour" (1967)] UK release on 24 November 1967, No. 1 on 6 December 1967 (7 weeks) US release on 27 November 1967, No. 1 on 30 December 1967 (3 weeks) 20. "Lady Madonna" - 02:09 [from "Hey Jude" (1970)] UK release on 15 March 1968, No. 1 on 27 March (2 weeks) US release on 15 March 1968 (No. 4) 21. "Hey Jude" - 06:46 [from "Hey Jude" (1970)] UK release on 30 August 1968, No. 1 on 11 September 1968 (2 weeks) US release on 26 August 1968, No. 1 on 28 September 1968 (9 weeks) 22. "Get back" - 03:12 [from "Let it be" (1970)] UK release on 11 April 1969, No. 1 on 23 April 1969 (6 weeks) US release on 5 May 1969, No. 1 on 24 May 1969 (5 weeks) 23. "The ballad of John and Yoko" - 03:00 [from "Hey Jude" (1970)] UK release on 30 May 1969, No. 1 on 11 June 1969 (3 weeks) US release on 4 June (No. 8) 24. "Something" - 03:01 [from "Abbey Road" (1969)] UK release on 31 October 1969 (No. 4) US release on 6 October 1969, No. 1 on 29 November 1969 (1 week) 25. "Come together" - 04:18 [from "Abbey Road" (1969)] UK release on 31 October 1969 (No. 4) US release on 6 October 1969, No. 1 on 29 November 1969 (1 week) 26. "Let it be" - 03:23 [from "Let it be" (1970)] UK release on 6 March 1970 (No. 2) US release on 11 March 1970, No. 1 on 11 April 1970 (2 weeks) 27. "The long and winding road" - 03:35 [from "Let it be" (1970)] US-only release on 11 May 1970, No. 1 on 13 June 1970 (2 weeks)