What is the beatles capitol albums vol 1?

The Beatles Capitol Albums Vol. 1 is a box set that was released in 2004, which contains the American versions of the Beatles' first four Capitol Records albums: Meet the Beatles!, The Beatles’ Second Album, Something New, and Beatles '65. The box set includes a total of 94 songs, which were originally released between 1964 and 1965, and features some differences in tracklists, mixes, and even album titles from the British versions of the Beatles' early albums.

The collection also includes a 56-page booklet with rare photos and detailed analyses of each album. The reason for the American releases being different from the British releases is because Capitol Records, the Beatles' American record label, altered the song order and tracklists to maximize their commercial impact and to work around the limitations of the LP format.

Overall, the Beatles Capitol Albums Vol. 1 offers fans and collectors an opportunity to explore the Beatles' music in a different context and to experience the band's early work through a distinct and historically significant lens. The set was well-received critically and commercially, and it paved the way for the release of the Beatles Capitol Albums Vol. 2 in 2006.