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How It Was Recorded

Gear · tape machine

Unidentified Eight-track tape recorder (model not stated)

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  • The Beatles · Album

    • Drums · Input chainVerifiedEight-track recording meant Emerick had more mic inputs and could capture Ringo's kit in stereo for the first time, including mics under the toms.