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Rare Beatles Demo Unearthed at Vancouver Record Store

4/3/2025

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A forgotten dusty tape at Neptoon Records in Vancouver has been unveiled as a rare Beatles demo. Store owner Rob Frith and DJ Larry Hennessey played the tape on March 11, revealing a young John Lennon’s captivating cover of Motown's "Money (That’s What I Want)," leaving Frith in awe of its genuine sound.

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A forgotten dusty tape at Neptoon Records in Vancouver has been unveiled as a rare Beatles demo. Store owner Rob Frith and DJ Larry Hennessey played the tape on March 11, revealing a young John Lennon’s captivating cover of Motown's "Money (That’s What I Want)," leaving Frith in awe of its genuine sound.