**The Beatles – I Saw Her Standing There (Compilation) (2013)**

A Rare Beatles Compilation Featuring Early and Live Recordings

I Saw Her Standing There is a 2013 compilation album attributed to The Beatles, released in some regions (notably the USA) as a collectible CD focusing on early recordings and live performances tied to one of the band’s most iconic songs. It features a mix of historic material from the band’s formative years, including Hamburg and Cavern Club‑era performances, Beatles with Tony Sheridan, and rare live or rehearsal tracks.

This compilation is not part of The Beatles’ official core catalog from Apple Records and was issued on a smaller independent label (Rock Melon), making it primarily of interest to collectors and fans of early Beatles recordings.

📌 Album Details

Artist: The Beatles
Title: I Saw Her Standing There
Type: Compilation (collectors/rarities)
Released: 2013 (various regional editions)
Label: Rock Melon (catalogue RMMCD101 in some countries)
Format: CD
Genre: Rock / Rock & Roll / Early Beatles
Recording Period: Primarily 1961–1963 (Hamburg, Cavern Club, early sessions)

This compilation mixes versions originally recorded under different contexts — not a formal Apple Records release — and often includes alternate versions, rehearsals, or early takes not found on mainstream albums.

🎶 I Saw Her Standing There – Featured Tracks

(Note: Exact editions vary, but commonly included material comprises early and live Beatles recordings. A representative tracklist from fan and collector sources includes:*)

Disc 1 (Typical):

My Bonnie
Ain’t She Sweet
Cry for a Shadow
The Saints
Sweet Georgia Brown
Memphis Tennessee
Please Mr. Postman
Besame Mucho
… and more early club/recording sessions.

Disc 2 (Typical):

Money (That’s What I Want)
Till There Was You
To Know Her Is to Love Her
Memphis Tennessee
Misery
I Saw Her Standing There
One After 909
Love Me Do (First Version)
PS I Love You
… among other early Beatles favorites and rarities.

⚠️ Important: Because this title was released outside the official Apple catalog, track listings can vary significantly by region and pressing.

🎸 Album Credits

Since this compilation pulls from multiple sources spanning 1961–1963, personnel and recording credits vary by track, but typically include:

John Lennon – Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Paul McCartney – Vocals, Bass Guitar
George Harrison – Lead Guitar, Vocals
Pete Best / Ringo Starr – Drums (tracks depending on session era)

Early recordings may also include additional singers or backing artists where noted.

📈 Chart & Release Notes

According to the UK Official Charts, an album titled I Saw Her Standing There peaked at No. 49 on the Official Independent Albums Chart in April 2013, indicating regional collector interest.
This release is not recognized as an official Beatles Apple Records compilation but rather an independently issued product often found through specialty rock retailers and import catalogs.

🤩 Fun Facts

“I Saw Her Standing There” was originally recorded on 11 February 1963 at EMI Studios (Abbey Road) and became the opening track on the Beatles’ debut album Please Please Me.
The song was originally titled “Seventeen” and was written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon in Liverpool.
The compilation’s name reflects the song’s iconic status as one of the band’s early energetic rock classics.

❓ Trivia

Some versions of this compilation include rare early takes or alternate versions that were later released officially on projects like the Anthology series and On Air – Live at the BBC Volume 2.
The Beatles recorded “I Saw Her Standing There” multiple times for BBC Radio, highlighting how central the track was to their early performance repertoire.

🧠 Did You Know?

I Saw Her Standing There has more than one version appearing in Beatles archives; an alternative “Take 2” appears on later archival releases (e.g., Anthology 4 and BBC compilations).