Singles
This page focuses mainly on core UK singles released while the Beatles were active, plus a few key international variations where they matter for fans.
The overview table shows a small sample. Scroll down and use the Singles by Era section to explore the full story behind the main 45s, and follow the links to albums, films and solo projects for even more context.
Where chart positions differ between sources, we stick to well-known UK charts and explain any big differences in the detailed write-ups.
| A-side | B-side | UK release date | UK chart peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Me Do | P.S. I Love You | 5 Oct 1962 | #17 |
| Please Please Me | Ask Me Why | 11 Jan 1963 | #2 (NME #1) |
| She Loves You | I'll Get You | 23 Aug 1963 | #1 |
| I Want To Hold Your Hand | This Boy | 29 Nov 1963 | #1 |
| Hey Jude | Revolution | 30 Aug 1968 | #1 |
| Let It Be | You Know My Name (Look Up The Number) | 6 Mar 1970 | #2 |
Many Beatles singles were later included on UK albums, while others stayed non-album tracks for years or appeared first on film soundtracks.
For example, A Hard Day’s Night and Help! double as title tracks for the films and their companion albums. Other hits like Paperback Writer and Hey Jude originally stood alone as 45s before being gathered on compilations.
Use this section as a quick cross-reference, then dive into the full Albums Guide and Films & Concerts pages for deeper stories behind each title.
This is not a full collector database, but a friendly starting point if you are curious about different pressings of Beatles singles.
Look out for details like label design (Parlophone vs Apple), text placement (rights statements, “Sold in U.K.” lines), and whether your single is in mono, stereo or a later remix. Picture sleeves can also vary a lot between countries.
Over the years, many key singles have been reissued in box sets or anniversary campaigns. We will point out especially notable variations, but always double-check catalog numbers and matrices if you are hunting rare versions. we are looking forward to your special single version. Please sent us your copy so we can add it. thebeatles.unlimited@gmail.com
