Ringo Starr (November 9, 1973) - Ringo Album LP: UK
Updated: Oct 5
Ringo Starr’s third studio album Ringo, released on November 9, 1973, featuring an all-star cast of collaborators including George Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Marc Bolan, and others, with the hit singles “Photograph” and “You’re Sixteen.”
RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Ringo Starr
Title: Ringo
Date: November 9, 1973
Label: Apple Records
Format / Type: LP Vinyl Album (Gatefold)
Country: United Kingdom Catalogue:
PCTC 252 / 0C 066 o 05492
TRACK LIST
Side One
I'm The Greatest
Have You Seen My Baby
Photograph
Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond)
You're Sixteen
Side Two
Oh My My
Step Lightly
Six O'Clock
Devil Woman
You And Me (Babe)
THE STORY
Produced by Richard Perry, Ringo was a star-studded affair with contributions from all four former Beatles (John on “I’m The Greatest,” Paul & Linda on “Six O’Clock,” George on several tracks including “Photograph”). Marc Bolan played guitar on “Have You Seen My Baby.” The album was a major commercial success and one of Ringo’s strongest solo releases.
CONTEXT & NOTES
The UK release on November 9, 1973, came in a gatefold sleeve with a 24-page lyric booklet and lithographs by Klaus Voormann. The cover features a theatrical design with a large audience and Ringo on stage. A notable test pressing copy includes handwritten credits and a unique Apple label with “Ringo” handwritten in green.
PERSONNEL
Ringo Starr – drums, vocals
Guests: George Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Marc Bolan, Harry Nilsson, Billy Preston, Klaus Voormann, and many more
PRODUCTION
Produced by: Richard Perry
PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS
Gatefold sleeve
24-page lyric booklet
Lithographs by Klaus Voormann
WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS
The front cover features a colourful theatrical stage design with Ringo and an audience. The gatefold opens to reveal credits and lyrics. Inner sleeves and lithographs provide additional artwork.
RELATED MATERIAL
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SOURCES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Heritage Auctions.
All album artwork, photographs, labels, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.
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