HELP / I'M DOWN
Parlophone BRIT 45
Released: June 1979
Parlophone BRIT 45
Released: June 1979
Around June 1979, EMI (New Zealand) issued a series of singles that had been hits in Britain. Included were two Beatles singles: 'Can't Buy Me Love'/'You Can't Do That' (BRIT 6) and 'Help!'/'I'm Down' (BRIT 45). Both singles were imported by EMI (Australia) as they were not in print locally at the time, with many copies ending up at Discontinued Records, a record store with outlets in Hurstville and Melbourne. EMI (New Zealand) also released a set of Australian hit singles (AUS series), which included 'Roll Over Beethoven'/'Hold Me Tight' (AUS 32), but these were for domestic New Zealand release, not export to Australia as is often incorrectly claimed.
Two distinct label typesetting variations exist: one with 'ATV Northern' printed under the side/catalogue/matrix number; and one without. Evidence indicates that only the variation with the extra printing was destined for Australian shores, thus it is the only variation shown on this page.
Two distinct label typesetting variations exist: one with 'ATV Northern' printed under the side/catalogue/matrix number; and one without. Evidence indicates that only the variation with the extra printing was destined for Australian shores, thus it is the only variation shown on this page.
EMI (NEW ZEALAND)
AUBRIT45.a