I started this blog to provide an outlet for my fascination with The Beatles' work in experimental and avant-garde music. The genesis for my interest was their Zapple Records label, whose releases I first saw in the record bins as an eleven year old. I have decided to expand the focus to include my interests in music more broadly - so these days, I basically write about whatever strikes my fancy. I hope some find it enjoyable.
Like its vinyl counterpart, the cassette version of Electronic Sound released in the United States incorrectly lists "Under The Mersey Wall" as the Program One track. In reality, it's the 25+ minute "No Time Or Space." Program Two includes the conclusion of "No Time Or Space," along with the 18 minute "Under The Mersey Wall."
According to Discogs, Electronic Sound was not issued in Italy until this 1972 release. Of note, and apparent in the scans below, is the absence of the Zapple logo on the label. However, both the label and inner sleeve have "Zapple 02" imprinted. The Italian labels also include the track times, not included on the original British release.
Below are scans of the 1996 reissue of George Harrison's Electronic Sound, originally released on Zapple in 1969. This reissue was part of Phase Two of the 1990s Apple Records reissue series, but was not released in the United States. Digitally remastered by Ron Furmanek.
The CD booklet includes the following quote (not found on the original release), attributed to Harrison: "It could be called avant garde, but a more apt description would be (in the words of my old friend Alvin), Avant Garde clue!" No date or source for this quote is provided, and an Internet search found the only source to be this CD.
