Complete Version of "You Know My Name"

You know my name, Look up the number. You know my name, Look up the number. You know my name, Look up the number.

"You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)" is a truly weird Beatles track issued as B-side of "Let It Be" single in 1970. When I got devoted to The Beatles, I was collecting their officially released tracks, and maybe the last one was "You Know My Name". Although my first impression of the song was beyond description, I do believe it is one of their masterpieces which represents The Beatles' musical variety.
In 1995, alternate stereo version of "You Know My Name" was released on "ANTHOLOGY 2". It's longer version, but not 6:08 full version as described in Mark Lewisohn's "The Beatles Recording Sessions" - our expectations were betrayed.

Official Versions of "You Know My Name"
Original Version Anthology Version
available on PAST MASTERS VOL.2 BEATLES ANTHOLOGY 2
duration 04:19 05:43
channel mono stereo
After "ANTHOLOGY", some "complete" versions made by combining the above two versions, were released on bootlegs, but most of them are still not perfect. Differences between the two versions are as shown below.

Formation of "You Know My Name"
Part (A)
Original Version (B)
Anthology Version
notes

1-1 00:00-00:16 00:00-00:16 Heavy intro with drums, bass & piano.
1-2 00:16-00:46 (00:30) 00:16-00:46 (00:30) Also heavy vocal by John and Paul. (A) skips the last 20 seconds of this part and all of part 2, and goes directly into part 3.
1-3 - 00:46-01:06 (00:20) (B) doesn't skip 1-3 and continues smoothly to the next part.
2 - 01:06-02:15 (01:09) 'Ska' part, which had been omitted overall on the original version (A). A bit lengthy part, though.
3 00:46-02:19 (01:33) 02:15-03:50 (01:35) John's prologue, then dirty Mac starts singing - 'Nightclub' part. (B) is a few seconds longer at the beginning.
4-1 - 03:50-04:12 (00:22) 'Joking' part. Each version has original portions in part 4, and these 11 bars can be heard on (B) only.
4-2 02:19-02:28 (00:09) 04:12-04:21 (00:09) John "You know, you know, you know my name...". Next part (4-3 and 4-4) are ignored on (B).
4-3 02:28-02:42 (00:14) - "Prrr, Prrr" and handclap are audible here.
4-4 02:42-02:54 (00:12) - Paul "You know my name, you know my number 2..."
4-5 02:54-03:02 (00:08) 04:21-04:29 (00:08) "You know my name you know my number, what's up with you?"
5 03:02-04:19 (01:17) 04:29-05:43 (01:14) 'Jazzy' part which starts with John's "Yeah" and nimble piano. Paul's voice beyond saxophone solo is off-mixed on (A). However (B) fades out faster at ending.

Not only section 1 and section 2 (ska) added, a part of section 4 is edited out on Anthology version. The master tape must be as listed above, and total timing is about 6:08.
There are some variations of "complete" version of "You Know My Name". The version on "UPGRADED COLLECTION" is the best outfake and most recommended.
　
Complete Versions on Bootlegs
CD duration notes
Hodge Podge 3 (Yellow Dog)
Get Back - Glyn Johns' Second Mix (Strawberry) 05:37 Unsuccessful version. The poor bootlegger has missed the portion in section 4!
Studio Mystery Tracks 5 06:08 Nearly perfect. Small time lag is found at 5:16.
Upgraded Collection - Hilights (The Fool on Hog Hill)
06:08 Perfect!
　

**Official Versions of "You Know My Name"**
	Original Version	Anthology Version
available on	PAST MASTERS VOL.2	BEATLES ANTHOLOGY 2
duration	04:19	05:43
channel	mono	stereo

**Formation of "You Know My Name"**
Part	(A) Original Version	(B) Anthology Version	notes
1-1	00:00-00:16	00:00-00:16	Heavy intro with drums, bass & piano.
1-2	00:16-00:46 (00:30)	00:16-00:46 (00:30)	Also heavy vocal by John and Paul. (A) skips the last 20 seconds of this part and all of part 2, and goes directly into part 3.
1-3	-	00:46-01:06 (00:20)	(B) doesn't skip 1-3 and continues smoothly to the next part.
2	-	01:06-02:15 (01:09)	'Ska' part, which had been omitted overall on the original version (A). A bit lengthy part, though.
3	00:46-02:19 (01:33)	02:15-03:50 (01:35)	John's prologue, then dirty Mac starts singing - 'Nightclub' part. (B) is a few seconds longer at the beginning.
4-1	-	03:50-04:12 (00:22)	'Joking' part. Each version has original portions in part 4, and these 11 bars can be heard on (B) only.
4-2	02:19-02:28 (00:09)	04:12-04:21 (00:09)	John "You know, you know, you know my name...". Next part (4-3 and 4-4) are ignored on (B).
4-3	02:28-02:42 (00:14)	-	"Prrr, Prrr" and handclap are audible here.
4-4	02:42-02:54 (00:12)	-	Paul "You know my name, you know my number 2..."
4-5	02:54-03:02 (00:08)	04:21-04:29 (00:08)	"You know my name you know my number, what's up with you?"
5	03:02-04:19 (01:17)	04:29-05:43 (01:14)	'Jazzy' part which starts with John's "Yeah" and nimble piano. Paul's voice beyond saxophone solo is off-mixed on (A). However (B) fades out faster at ending.

*Complete* Versions on Bootlegs
CD	duration	notes
Hodge Podge 3 (Yellow Dog) Get Back - Glyn Johns' Second Mix (Strawberry)	05:37	Unsuccessful version. The poor bootlegger has missed the portion in section 4!
Studio Mystery Tracks 5	06:08	Nearly perfect. Small time lag is found at 5:16.
Upgraded Collection - Hilights (The Fool on Hog Hill)	06:08	Perfect!

Appendix: Recording data

date instruments notes
1967. 5/17 (Wed) 19:00-26:30
Recording (Part 1, takes 1-14)
P&E: Geoff Emerick, 2E: Richard Lush Guitar
Drums
Bass
Bongos
Handclaps and little vocal were also recorded.
14 takes of part 1 recorded, the best was take 10.
Rehearsal was also taped.
1967. 6/7 (Wed) 19:00-26:00
Recording (SI onto take 9, takes 20-24)
P: George Martin, E: Geoff Emerick, 2E: Richard Lush Flute
E.Guitar
Drums
Organ
Tambourine Almost 20 minutes of rhythm track recording, beginning with take 20.
Title on the tape box was deleted and marked 'Instrumental - Unidentified'.

1967. 6/8 (Thu) 19:00-25:00
Recording (Part 2, takes 1-12; part 3, takes 1-4: part 4, takes 1-6; part 5, take 1)
P: George Martin, E: Geoff Emerick, 2E: Richard Lush Piano
Drums
Lead guitar
Bass
Vibraphone
Alto saxophone (Brian Jones) Harmonica, bongos, a bird whistle and several other bits and pieces from the studio 2 were all used for part 5.

1967. 6/9 (Fri) 19:00-23:00
Editing (take 30)
Mono mixing (remix, from take 30)
P: George Martin, E: Geoff Emerick, 2E: Richard Lush 　 Take 30 of 6:08 was made with rhythm track only (consisting of take 9 of part 1, take 12 of part 2, take 4 of part 3, take 6 of part 4 and take 1 of part 5).
A rough mono remix was made for acetate cutting purposes.

1969. 4/30 (Wed) 19:15-26:00
Recording (SI onto take 30)
Mono mixing (remixes 1-3, from take 30)
P: Chris Thomas, E: Jeff Jarratt, 2E: Nick Webb Vocals
Sound effects This session was done after guitar overdub on 'Let It Be'.
All of the song's vocals were added by John and Paul.
Mal Evans running a spade through a heap of gravel, John and Paul handclapping, coughing, spluttering and slipping - but much of this was later edited out.
3 new mono remix were made, and the 3rd mix was best.

1969. 11/26 (Wed) 19:00-27:00
Tape copying (RM 3, called RM 4)
Editing (RM 4)
P: Geoff Emerick/John Lennon, E: Mike Seady, 2E: Nick Webb 　 This session was booked by the Plastic Ono Band for their single 'You Know My Name/ What's The New Mary Jane'.
A copy of the 'best' mono remix with 6:08 duration, named RM4, was duly edited down to 4:19.

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date	instruments	notes
1967. 5/17 (Wed) 19:00-26:30 Recording (Part 1, takes 1-14) P&E: Geoff Emerick, 2E: Richard Lush	Guitar Drums Bass Bongos	Handclaps and little vocal were also recorded. 14 takes of part 1 recorded, the best was take 10. Rehearsal was also taped.
1967. 6/7 (Wed) 19:00-26:00 Recording (SI onto take 9, takes 20-24) P: George Martin, E: Geoff Emerick, 2E: Richard Lush	Flute E.Guitar Drums Organ Tambourine	Almost 20 minutes of rhythm track recording, beginning with take 20. Title on the tape box was deleted and marked 'Instrumental - Unidentified'.
1967. 6/8 (Thu) 19:00-25:00 Recording (Part 2, takes 1-12; part 3, takes 1-4: part 4, takes 1-6; part 5, take 1) P: George Martin, E: Geoff Emerick, 2E: Richard Lush	Piano Drums Lead guitar Bass Vibraphone Alto saxophone (Brian Jones)	Harmonica, bongos, a bird whistle and several other bits and pieces from the studio 2 were all used for part 5.
1967. 6/9 (Fri) 19:00-23:00 Editing (take 30) Mono mixing (remix, from take 30) P: George Martin, E: Geoff Emerick, 2E: Richard Lush		Take 30 of 6:08 was made with rhythm track only (consisting of take 9 of part 1, take 12 of part 2, take 4 of part 3, take 6 of part 4 and take 1 of part 5). A rough mono remix was made for acetate cutting purposes.
1969. 4/30 (Wed) 19:15-26:00 Recording (SI onto take 30) Mono mixing (remixes 1-3, from take 30) P: Chris Thomas, E: Jeff Jarratt, 2E: Nick Webb	Vocals Sound effects	This session was done after guitar overdub on 'Let It Be'. All of the song's vocals were added by John and Paul. Mal Evans running a spade through a heap of gravel, John and Paul handclapping, coughing, spluttering and slipping - but much of this was later edited out. 3 new mono remix were made, and the 3rd mix was best.
1969. 11/26 (Wed) 19:00-27:00 Tape copying (RM 3, called RM 4) Editing (RM 4) P: Geoff Emerick/John Lennon, E: Mike Seady, 2E: Nick Webb		This session was booked by the Plastic Ono Band for their single 'You Know My Name/ What's The New Mary Jane'. A copy of the 'best' mono remix with 6:08 duration, named RM4, was duly edited down to 4:19.