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Vancouver Record Store Owner Uncovers Rare Beatles Demo

3/21/2025

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Rob Frith, the passionate owner of Neptoon Records in Vancouver, stumbled upon a treasure while archiving music: a rare Beatles demo tape from January 1962, recorded before Ringo Starr joined the band. This unique find, thought to be a direct copy from the infamous Decca Records rejection, leaves Frith pondering its worth, with no plans to part with it anytime soon.

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Story summary

Rob Frith, the passionate owner of Neptoon Records in Vancouver, stumbled upon a treasure while archiving music: a rare Beatles demo tape from January 1962, recorded before Ringo Starr joined the band. This unique find, thought to be a direct copy from the infamous Decca Records rejection, leaves Frith pondering its worth, with no plans to part with it anytime soon.