Capitol Vaults

Historical photos selected from the vaults of the world famous Capitol Records, est. 1942.

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An original @CapitolRecords logo from the vaults.
Source: Capitol Archives
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60 years ago today, @franksinatra recorded the Oscar-winning Best Song of 1959: #HighHopes from the film ‘A Hole in the Head.’
Source: @franksinatra
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#TowerTuesday Throwback! Sixty-three years ago this month in 1956, the world’s first circular office building & “new landmark in the entertainment world,” the Capitol Tower opened its doors.
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#OTD on March 25, 1963, #TheBeachBoys released their second album, ‘Surfin’ USA’ on @CapitolRecords.
Source: @TheBeachBoys
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#OTD in @CapitolRecords history (03/21/1966) @TheBeachBoys released the single “Sloop John B” & B-side “You’re So Good To Me.”
Source: @beachboyslegacy
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Happy Birthday to the incomparable #NatKingCole, who would’ve been 100 years old today. We remember you today and always.
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Happy Birthday to the late, great @GeorgeHarrison. Remembering you today and always.
Source: @thebeatles
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Remembering the “Unforgettable” Nat King Cole on the anniversary of his passing. May he continue to rest in peace.
Source: @natkingcole
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#TBT 55 years ago today @thebeatles arrived in America for the first time. The Fab Four landed in NY in advance of their famous appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show which was watched by a record-setting 73 million people. #CapitolHistory #CapitolVaults #thebeatles

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One of the all-time greats, @FrankSinatra, with a model of the soon-to-be-constructed @CapitolRecords Tower in Hollywood, CA circa 1955. #TBT
Source: @FrankSinatra
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50 years ago today, @TheBeatles climbed to the top of their Apple Corps headquarters and played their first live performance in over two years and what would ultimately be their last together. The 42-minute performance was recorded in the building’s basement by Sir George Martin.

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Today is the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ final public performance. After wild discussions, deliberating on where they should play, the band surprised passersby when they appeared on the rooftop of their Savile Row offices and played a 42-minute set. https://t.co/ANCPlC2a79

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#OTD 50 years ago, @thebeatles played their legendary final performance on the rooftop of Apple Corps HQ in London. The 42-minute set was recorded onto 8-track in the building’s basement by Sir George Martin.
Source: @AbbeyRoad
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Happy Birthday to legendary producer, Sir George Martin, who was born on this day in 1926. Often referred to as the “fifth Beatle,” he helped transform @thebeatles' sound with highly innovative recording techniques.
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Have yourselves a “Merry little Christmas” 🎄 | “Christmas with the Martins and Sinatras” (1967)
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On Dec. 18th, 1967, #TheBeachBoys released their 13th studio album ‘Wild Honey’ on @CapitolRecords. It was the group’s first foray into soul music and was heavily influenced by the R&B of @motown.
via @TheBeachBoys
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RIP #NancyWilson, the wonderful singer & civil rights activist whose supple voice & graceful sense of swing bridged Jazz & Pop on many Capitol records throughout the 1960s & 70s. Our thoughts go out to her family during this difficult time.

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On this day in 1915, a legend was born. Happy Birthday to one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, The Chairman of the Board, @FrankSinatra.
Source: Capitol Vaults
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On December 3rd 1965, @thebeatles changed everything with the release of their 6th studio album #RubberSoul. @RollingStone ranked it 5th on the magazine’s 2012 list of “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.”
Source: @thebeatles
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Have a great Thanksgiving!

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Happy Thanksgiving - have a lot to eat! #Thanksgiving