how can i get a copy of the following recording?

> I'm trying to find a recording I've heard before of the
>Beatles, of the song "Dig It" from the Let It Be album.  On the album,
>its just a snippet, but I've heard a version that went on for about 20
>minutes.  Heard it on the radio about 20 years ago, and I know it was
>recorded at the Let It Be sessions.

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Request for Question Clarification by justaskscott-ga on 19 Nov 2003 13:20 PST

I have found an eight minute plus version from the Let It Be sessions,
on a vinyl album.  Would that be a sufficient answer?

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Clarification of Question by yakker-ga on 19 Nov 2003 19:03 PST

to reiterate, i don't want information about the recording.  i want
information about how to get a copy of the recording.  if you can tell
me how to acquire the vinyl album reliably, that will be a sufficient
answer.

Hello yakker-ga,

There is a vinyl album called "Dig It!" that includes an 8 minute 23
second version of Dig It from the Get Back / Let It Be sessions.

"Dig It!"
Graham Calkin's Beatles Pages
http://www.jpgr.co.uk/fab1234.html

An 8 minute 26 second version is on a vinyl album "Celluloid Rock".

"Celluloid Rock"
Graham Calkin's Beatles Pages
http://www.jpgr.co.uk/ydcd006.html

There are currently several auctions on eBay for "Dig It!" and "Celluloid Rock".

'2 items found for beatles "dig it", Located In: Any country'
eBay
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&ht=1&query2=beatles+%22dig+it%22&search_option=1&submit=+Search+&minPrice=&maxPrice=&category0=&exclude=&st=&SortProperty=MetaEndSort&maxRecordsPerPage=50&region=0&available_to=1&worldlocation=locatedin&located_in=0&ebaycurr=&siteid=0&query=beatles+%22dig+it%22&shortcut=&ebaytag1code_tmp=0&ebaytag1_tmp=ebayctry&ebaytag1code=0&ebayt
ag1=ebayctry&ebaytag12=ebayreg&from=R6

'5 items found for beatles "celluloid rock", Located In: Any country'
eBay
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&ht=1&query2=beatles+%22celluloid+rock%22&search_option=1&submit=+Search+&minPrice=&maxPrice=&category0=&exclude=&st=&SortProperty=MetaEndSort&maxRecordsPerPage=50&region=0&available_to=1&worldlocation=locatedin&located_in=0&ebaycurr=&siteid=0&query=beatles+%22celluloid+rock%22&shortcut=&ebaytag1code_tmp=0&ebaytag1_tmp=ebayctry&ebay
tag1code=0&ebaytag1=ebayctry&ebaytag12=ebayreg&from=R6

If you are concerned about potential copyright issues, you may wish to
contact Apple Corps, the Beatles' record label, for information about
whether this recording is currently authorized, or whether there is an
authorized alternative.

Apple Corps
http://www.applecorps.com/

- justaskscott-ga


Search terms used on Google:

"dig it"
beatles
sessions
8:23
inurl:www.jpgr.co.uk

Hi yakker,

Just thought I'd add this to justaskscott's fine answer. If you have
something to trade, here is another option:

Dig It (long version)	VBR 131:
"Again folks, I'd really rather make trades then sell--let me know
even if you have non-Beatles/non-bootleg music CDs to trade."
Email: tigsnort@yahoo.com
http://www.snortworld.com/beatles/raremp3s.html

Two more links of interest:

"Hail, Hail Rock n' Roll" CD Boot
17. Dig It (Long Version)
http://www.moonglampers.net/setlists/beatlesletitbe.html
eBay: 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2575193420&category=1573

Get Back To Abbey Road: 1969-1970:
13) Dig It! Apple Studios / Jan. 1969 8:26
"A long version (#2) of "Dig It!" which was edited for the "Let It Be"
album. Listen closely for Heather Eastman's contributions in the
song."
http://home.quicknet.nl/mw/prive/boslibos/40.htm

hummer

I know you're not interested in recording information, but this may be
of interest in terms of whether you can find a 20-min version.

The late (and sorely-missed) Ian MacDonald is usually a model of
trustworthiness when it comes to Beatles information (especially as he
draws on the exhaustive research of Mark Lewisohn). In his book
Revolution In The Head (London: Fourth Estate, 1994), he refers to a
twelve-minute ad-lib. It's from this that the short released version
is taken. It's possible that the Beatles recorded it another time, and
that it went on for longer (even 20mins) then, but given relations
between the musicians at the time and the daftness of the song, it
seems unlikely.

In summary, then: you might be looking for a 20-min take in vain. You
might have to settle for 12!