ED DIECKMANN - ONE AND ONE AND ONE IS 3!

THREE NEW BEATLES BOOKS AND A FEW OLDER TITLES FROM THE PAST AS WELL FROM ED DIECKMANN!!!

Ed Dieckmann in 2014 along with 2 other colleagues, founded a company called Apcor based in the Netherlands which has provided many entertaining Beatles product to many eager fans. To explore some of that history and some of the products that Apcor has issued, here is their website:

Apcor Books and Records

In late 2024 Ed Dieckmann, released three new Beatles related titles. These are featured at the beginning of the post followed by some of Ed’s ealier work, some of which was done with the collaboration of his noted colleagues.

The Beatles Discography Sweden

Privately published, 2024

This book gathers all of the vinyl records by the Beatles issued in Sweden. This 96 page book (softback) shows all of the singles, EPs and albums in full colour (with both sides of each cover and disc shown), with all known label variations, the maddening number of single sleeve colour variations, promos, test pressings and other interesting editions. With approximately 1,000 full colour images! Please note color and colour have different acceptable spellings of the word in Europe vs. the US)

Ed Dieckmann’s signature and inscription on the book:

John, Paul, George, Ringo & Apple + Related Discography Sweden

Privately published, 2024

This book is the logical successor to The Beatles Discography Sweden. It gathers all of the ex-Beatles’ solo releases on vinyl (45s and LPs) manufactured in Sweden. Also, the (non-Beatles) Apple singles produced in this country are shown (no Apple LPs were made in Sweden). Moreover, all known cover versions of Beatles’ songs released between 1963 and 1970 are pictured (on 45s, EPs and LPs), both covers as well as labels. And as an extra there are all known novelty records on vinyl plus records which feature collaborations by any of The Beatles. Also, there’s a page with additional Beatles records which were discovered after Volume 1 was issued. Softback, 124 pages in full colour with more than 1,900 colour images! All records are shown with the front and rear sleeves and the labels of both sides.

John Paul George Ringo and Apple Discography Sweden

George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr On Vinyl Singles In The U.K.

Privately published, 2024

This book gathers all of the vinyl records by the solo Beatles issued in the U.K.. This 148 page book (softback) shows all of the singles (on 7” and 12”) in full colour, with all known label variations, promos, demos, Record Store Day editions and other interesting editions. Approximately 2,000 full colour scans!

For those that may be interested in these great titles by Ed Dieckmann, here is a link to his fabulous APCOR organization and you can find many of his excellent books here:

Book – Apcor Books and Records

A few Ed Dieckmann books from the past: Self-published book from 2004-Occasionally can be found on Ebay and Abe books: These wonderful books and discographies go out of print very quickly….

1996 -Out of Print (have seen a few copies on Ebay)
Made in Holland: The Beatles: The Dutch Beatles Discography
Author; Ed Dieckmann
Publisher-Leenheer Records, 1996

Compiled by: Ed Dieckmann. Published by Franck Leenheer Records, The Netherlands. 1997-79 pages

Out of Print! (have seen a few copies on Ebay)

The crown book jewels so far from Apcor books. These 4 books are superb and are 4 of my favorite titles in my entire Beatles book collection. They are expensive but worth every penny. An excellent documentation of the history of the Beatles Apple organization. Finding the out of print titles is extremely difficult because they were of a limited edition. I recommend you keep a lookout on Ebay or Abe books for the out-of-print titles. It is the celebrated “A is for Apple” book series- Volumes 1-4