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Picture sleeves with Paul holding cigarette


Band On The Run / Zoo Gang (Apple J 006-05.683, Spain)

The single shown above was released in Spain in 1974 with a rare sleeve that pictured Paul smoking a cigarette. This release, plus a single from Denmark and three from Capitol (see below) were the only five record sleeves issued worldwide showing any of the Beatles smoking - and on all 4 sleeves it's Paul with the cigarette.


She Loves You / I'll Get You (Parlophone R 5055, Denmark)

This scarce single was released in Denmark in the 1960s that also pictured Paul smoking a cigarette. Image courtesy of Fernando from Tarragona, Spain.


The photo in the sleeve above was used on three Capitol USA pictures sleeves - I Want To Hold Your Hand, Can't Buy Me Love, and I'll Cry Instead, as well as several pieces of sheet music including Can't Buy Me Love. The 20th Anniversary re-release of I Want To Hold Your Hand feautured Paul with the cigarette airbrushed out while the 30th Anniversary release was not airbrushed. For a detailed list of picture sleeves, see our section on Beatles Picture Sleeves.



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