For the most part, The Beatles’ releases in Austria were direct imports from Germany. There were, however, three singles released in 1964 and 1965 when EMI Austria decided to manufacture their own singles.

These three Austrian singles were issued with near-identical sleeves, with The Beatles in their collarless suits and a drawing of a Beatle wig.

Small numbers of the German version of All You Need Is Love were released with a special advert for the Austrian boutique Trend-Corner and its owner company Merkur. This single is now a rarity.

Singles

Can’t Buy Me Love
March 1964
Parlophon O 28 518
‘Can’t Buy Me Love’
‘You Can’t Do That’
Can't Buy Me Love single artwork – Austria
A Hard Day’s Night
July 1964
Parlophon O 28 521
‘A Hard Day’s Night’
‘Things We Said Today’
A Hard Day's Night single artwork – Austria
Ticket To Ride
April 1965
Parlophon O 28 523
‘Ticket To Ride’
‘Yes It Is’
Ticket To Ride single artwork – Austria
All You Need Is Love
July 1967
Odeon 0 23 560
‘All You Need Is Love’
‘Baby You’re A Rich Man’
All You Need Is Love single artwork – Austria
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