Israel "Present The Beatles" (SHM 742)
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This edition of Sing and Play The Beatles Golden Hits (pictured above) was issued in Israel on the standard Israeli Hallmark label, but like France, the local issuer re-designed the cover. It's unclear what's going on in the image but it appears the cover model is wrestling with a couple of helium balloons!
The photo in fact comes from a 1968 LP by Ralph Dokin, issued in Germany on the CBS label and called Dance-in For Lovers Volume 2 (see below). Appropriately, the LP consisted of cover versions - coincidentally including a few Beatles tracks such as "Lady Madonna", "Penny Lane" and "Hello Goodbye". It was released in 1968, though how or why the Israeli Hallmark label got hold of the artwork is not clear.
The photo in fact comes from a 1968 LP by Ralph Dokin, issued in Germany on the CBS label and called Dance-in For Lovers Volume 2 (see below). Appropriately, the LP consisted of cover versions - coincidentally including a few Beatles tracks such as "Lady Madonna", "Penny Lane" and "Hello Goodbye". It was released in 1968, though how or why the Israeli Hallmark label got hold of the artwork is not clear.
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Apart from the innovative cover, the album is essentially identical to the UK pressing, and even the sleeve lettering directly corresponds. The notes on the back are a straight reproduction as well.