Chesky Records

The Persuasions - The Persuasions Sing The Beatles (180g One-step Pressing Vinyl LP) Pre-order December 2026

In stock
No reviews
$36.98
Product details
  • Vendor Chesky Records
  • SKU EVLP138BL
  • Barcode 4895241457593

Do you have questions about this product?

Ask an expert!

Shipping information Reviews

We appreciate your business and are committed to providing you with exceptional service and timely delivery. Please review the shipping information below for your order.

Order Processing Time:

Orders are usually processed within 1-3 business days after the order has been placed. (Except for pre-order)

Shipping Methods:

Standard Shipping (7-14 business days)

Packaging:

Rest assured that all items will be securely and safely packaged to prevent any damage during transit. Fragile or high-value parts will be packaged with additional protective materials, such as bubble wrap or foam padding.

Shipping Rates:

Shipping rates vary based on the size, weight, and destination of the package. You can view the estimated shipping costs for your order during the checkout process before placing your order.

Order Tracking:

Once your order has been shipped, you will receive an email with the tracking number and carrier information. You can also track your order status by logging into your account.

International Shipping:

We ship worldwide! Please note that international shipping rates and delivery times may vary based on destination. Customers are responsible for any customs fees, import taxes, or additional charges that may apply.
  • Product Description
  • Track List
  • Product Details
  • Video

Dedicated champions of a cappella singing during an era when few others picked up the reins, The Persuasions steadfastly refused convenient classification as they embraced stardom—without using a single musical instrument. On The Persuasions Sing The Beatles, lead singer Jerry Lawson vigorously resisted any attempt to pigeonhole his group as a throwback doo-wop outfit, though they originally started harmonizing under Brooklyn street corner lampposts. Following three seminal 1971–72 Capitol albums (We Came to Play, Street Corner Symphony, Spread the Word), the classic lineup featuring Jimmy "Mr. Bass Man" Hayes, Jayotis Washington, "Sweet Joe" Russell, and Herbert "Toubo" Rhoad expanded their repertoire into uncharted territory, recording everything from children’s projects to full tribute sets honoring Frank Zappa and the Grateful Dead.

 

An album-length homage to the Fab Four was a natural progression for the group’s soul-soaked harmonies. Recorded between April 30 and May 2, 2001, inside St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Manhattan, producer David Chesky chose the pristine house of worship over a conventional studio to capture maximum organic warmth, depth, and spatial resonance. Down to a core quartet, the group brilliantly reimagined 14 Beatles classics—including "Eight Days a Week," "Come Together," "Oh! Darling," and "Yesterday"—positioning their voices in a semi-circle around a single microphone to wring every drop of emotion and soul from the singular songbook.

 

The Persuasions Sing The Beatles will be reissued on 180g One-step Pressing Vinyl LP and SACD Hybrid Stereo with new liner notes as part of the Chesky Original Masters series.

LP SIDE ONE: 

 

  1. Eight Days a Week
  2. Oh! Darling
  3. Come Together
  4. Rocky Raccoon
  5. Octopus's Garden
  6. With a Little Help From My Friends

 

LP SIDE TWO: 

 

  1. From Me To You
  2. Yesterday
  3. Ob La Di, Ob La Da
  4. Don't Let Me Down
  5. The Ballad of John and Yoko
  6. Imagine

 

Title: The Persuasions Sing The Beatles

Artist: The Persuasions

Genre: Soul, A cappella, Audiophile

Label: Chesky Records

Configuration: 180g One-step Pressing Vinyl LP

UPC: 4895241457593

Selection Number: EVLP138BL

Release Date: 1st December 2026