31. Reliving THE BEATLES in Manila: A Beatlemania Collectibles

The Beatles have been a big part of my life since my elementary days.  From their iconic medley on the Stars on 45 album, which I listened to endlessly during my childhood, to my later research about their connection to the Philippines, the Beatles have been a constant presence in my life.

In 2001, the advent of the internet made it easier for me to expand my knowledge about the Beatles and feed my growing fascination with the band. I became an avid collector, focused on gathering anything related to their 1966 concert in Manila, as well as Philippine-pressed records and other locally made memorabilia.

My collection includes rare Philippine-pressed albums, vintage concert posters advertising the 1966 show, and unique Philippine-made merchandise such as tickets and stickers. I also have several photos of the Beatles, including rare pictures of their time in the Philippines.

It was a sad moment in Beatles history when the band was mistreated at the airport after declining Imelda Marcos's invitation to play in Malacañang. However, the vast majority of Filipinos remain huge fans of the Beatles and do not share Imelda's negative feelings toward the band.

Over the years, I have continued to add to my collection, always searching for new and interesting items to add to my ever-growing tribute to the Beatles. Whether it's a rare album or simply a new piece of information about their time in the Philippines, I am always on the lookout for ways to deepen my connection to this amazing band and their enduring music.

BEATLES CONCERT TICKET on July 4, 1966 - P 30.00 Grand Ringside
8:30 P.M.

BEATLES CONCERT TICKET on July 4, 1966 - P 20.00 Field Reserved
4:00 P.M

The reverse side of the ticket: The Concert was sponsored by
Cathay Pacific Airlines, Pepsi Cola, and Mirinda Orange.

Souvenir Program during the concert

Inside page of souvenir program

Original Concert Flyer

Original Promotional Concert Stickers.  Counterfeits have a yellow paper on the back of stickers

Photos during the visit of the Beatles.

Photos inside the yacht in Manila Bay

Photos during the press conference

RARE Sticker promoting the BEATLES concert in ARANETA COLISEUM. The original venue was the Araneta Coliseum but the organizers changed the venue to Rizal Memorial Stadium because the fans would not fit the Araneta Coliseum

 BEATLES ARANETA COLISEUM concert stickers come in red, yellow, blue, green, and orange.

Advertisement on Newspaper

Prices of seats during the concert

Promotional photo released by DYNA Records

Beatles Coin to commemorate the Beatles Concert in Manila.
I guess it was made during the 90s

FROM YEH YEH TO GO GO article by Quijano de Manila from FREE PRESS. July 16, 1966

FREE PRESS article about Beatles' mishap during the Manila concert. Down down goes a Beatle Manager hit by the mob, the photo below

Other Philippine made THE BEATLES Collectibles

Beatles pomade bottle was made during the mid-60s.

Manufactured by H.H. Chemical & Ind. Mfg. San Juan Manila - Found at the rim of the lid.   Measures approx. 1 3/4" in diameter.

The Beatles pomades were made during the mid-60s and up to the late 90s.  The original die used for printing was used up to the early 90s, the manufacturer kept on producing these pomades until it shut down. The first time it was sold on eBay, it fetched USD 3,300.

1968 Song and Shows Comics Magazine featuring the Beatles

1968 Song and Shows Comics Magazine featuring the Beatles' YELLOW SUBMARINE

Shellac 78 rpm Beatles Record. The Philippines is one of the few countries to have issued records in this format. This is quite scarce because shellac records easily break.

The Beatles local cassette tapes

Philippine BEATLES Coin Purse. " I Should Have Know Better " was one of the Beatle's smash hits in 1964

Philippine BEATLES Autograph Book (Slam Book)

Inside page of Autograph Book (Slam Book)

ROMANTIC MELODIES and SONGHITS MOVIE TV TIME Local Music Magazines

Some of my Beatles memorabilia were featured in ROGUE Magazine, January - February 2011 Issue.  The magazine ran out of copies because KC Conception was on the cover. I am glad I was able to get the last copy from this hidden magazine stand in Shangrila mall. 

 

It was featured in  RAUL RODRIGO's article -
How the BEATLES WERE BULLIED Out of Manila