Love Me Do

original song written and composed by Lennon-McCartney

Key facts

B side: P.S. I Love You
Released: 5 October 1962 ( 1962-10-05 ) (UK) 27 April 1964 (US)
Recorded: 4 September 1962 ( 1962-09-04 ) (UK single version) 11 September 1962 ( 1962-09-11 ) (album/US single version)
Studio: EMI , London
Genre: Merseybeat pop R&B rock and roll
Length: 2 : 22
Label: Parlophone (UK) Tollie (US)
Songwriter: Lennon–McCartney
Producer: George Martin

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The Beatles US singles chronology

"Love Me Do" is the debut single by the English rock band the Beatles, backed by "P.S. I Love You". When the single was originally released in the United Kingdom on 5 October 1962, it peaked at number 17. It was released in the United States in 1964 and topped the nation's song chart. Re-released in 1982 as part of EMI's Beatles 20th anniversary, it re-entered the UK charts and peaked at number 4. "Love Me Do" also topped the charts in Australia and New Zealand.