end of the decade. It was certified Gold by the RIAA on 3 February 1964, and 5× Platinum on 26 December 1991. Track listing All tracks written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, except where noted. Personnel According to Ian MacDonald: The Beatles John Lennon lead and backing vocals, rhythm and acoustic guitars, handclaps; harmonica ; tambourine Paul McCartney lead and backing vocals, bass, handclaps; piano ; claves George Harrison backing vocals, lead and acoustic guitars, handclaps; lead vocals Ringo Starr drums, handclaps; bongos ; maracas ; lead vocal Additional musician and production George Martin producer; Hammond organ ; piano Norman Smith engineer Charts and certifications Chart performance Certifications Notes References External links Bruce Spizer's The Beatles' Story on Capitol Records, Part One: Beatlemania and the Singles website Bruce Spizer's The Beatles' Story on Capitol Records, Part Two: The Albums website WhatGoesOn.com - Beatles Capitol Albums Vol. 1 now two weeks away article 1964 albums Albums produced by George Martin The Beatles albums Grammy Hall of Fame Award recipients Capitol Records albums