The Beatles The Decca Tapes (Clear Vinyl)

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• The Beatles ‘famous audition for Decca Records took place in London on New Year’s Day 1962.
  The session followed a visit by the label’s A&R representative, Mike Smith, to a gig at the Cavern on December 13, 1961. The Beatles’ performance that night had not been strong enough to secure them a record deal, but the label was prepared to offer them a session at their studios at 165 Broadhurst Gardens, West Hampstead, London.
  The group – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Pete Best – traveled from Liverpool with driver and roadie Neil Aspinall. Battered by snowstorms, the group finally arrived just in time for the 11 am audition. Brian Epstein traveled separately by train.
  The group was upset that Smith showed up late after spending the night before to welcome in the New Year. Smith further unnerved them by insis