A SOLD-OUT BUT RELATIVELY RECENTLY RELEASED BOOK TITLE ABOUT THE BEATLES IN BELGIUM!
RARE The Beatles in Belgium! 1964-1984 BOOK
By Renaat Develtere & Voorwoord Door Jean Blaute
Written in Dutch
The relationship between The Beatles and Belgium
According to author Renaat Develtere in his book The Beatles in Belgium! 1964-1984, The Beatles never performed live in Belgium but that did not stop an impressive release and accumulation of many Belgian Beatles records, collectables, rarities, and memorabilia over the years!
A quote from the Beatles in Belgium website:
“Between 1957 and 1966, The Beatles performed about 1400 times in about 19 different countries but live in Belgium never happened.
The Belgian branch of EMI had booked The Beatles to perform live on Belgian television between 1 and 5 May 1964. The Beatles’ manager, BrIan Epstein, even confirmed to EMI that they were available. The only thing that had to happen was that the organizer paid the expenses.
This did not happen, because both the B.R.T. and the R.T.B. had little interest in organizing or broadcasting the performance. When they did start to get interested, there was already a waiting list of two years.”
(More info in: The Beatles in Belgium! by Renaat Develtere & Voorwoord Door Jean Blaute)
The Beatles in Belgium! 1964-1984, Renaat Develtere-2008
This description of this Belgium Beatles discography appeared on eBay before I purchased the book:
“The Beatles’ presence in Belgium during the 1960s and 1970s is well-documented, with Renaat Develtere playing a significant role in collecting and preserving this historical aspect of the band’s legacy. The book “The Beatles in Belgium! 1964-1984″ compiled by Renaat Develtere offers a comprehensive look at the Beatles’ activities in Belgium during these years, including rare records and memorabilia.”
My favorite Beatles books to acquire for the collection are the more obscure harder to find specialized type of Beatles books. I stumbled across the following title recently on eBay and quickly purchased a copy. Even though I do not understand the language (which is Dutch in this book), it is the photographs which captivate my attention as I love to look at the different picture sleeves of the Beatles 45s that were issued in different countries of the world. After I purchased this book, I learned that that the title, published in 2010, was SOLD-OUT and that helped to fulfill the more obscure typology of the book for my collecting interests!
Normally, Beatles discographies are not my favorite type of Beatles book because once new record titles appear, the book becomes instantly out-of-date and in need of revisions. Foreign language discographies entice my interest because of the many variants in picture sleeves and album covers! I love to review those differences!
A nod to Beatles fan- Philippe Colinge from Belgium
At this point I would like to acknowledge one of the most informed and knowledgeable Beatles fans that I have ever encountered over the internet. I am speaking of my friend in Belgium named Philippe Colinge. Philippe has found many European rarities for me to add to my Beatles collection, and I will always be grateful for his great attention to accuracy and detail.
The Beatles in Belgium! 1964-1984 BOOK–By Renaat Develtere & Voorwoord Door Jean Blaute
The Beatles in Belgium! 1964-1984 BOOK
By Renaat Develtere & Voorwoord Door Jean Blaute
This website is based on the book ‘Beatles in Belgium’ (sold out). With the help of many like-minded collectors, this project has been shaped, which started in 2008. Click on the themes on the sidebar and discover the beautiful Belgian Beatles vinyl collection.
THANK YOU – Beatles in Belgium
ANOTHER BEATLES BOOK RARITY FROM BELGIUM:
Acquired this small Beatles discography recently from Abe Books: It was a 1996 release!
The Beatles: Made in Belgium (for Promotional Use only)-Johan Ral & Jos Bijnens
THE BEATLES MADE IN BELGIUM” PUBLISHED IN BELGIUM IN 1996, 32 PAGE BOOK PRINTED, WRITTEN IN ENGLISH & FULLY ILLUSTRATED WITH PHOTOS OF THE BEATLES BELGIUM 45 RPM RELEASES
Published by Drukkerij Stockmans & Pre-press Group De Schutter, Belgium, 1996
A couple of sample pages:
Hope you enjoyed today’s small sampling of Beatles Records & Brussels sprouts! (I apologize for the bad pun!)
Be Healthy and Be Happy!
Buzz
