The Beatles album was supplemented by the four tracks already released on their first two singles. Martin originally considered recording the Beatles' debut LP live at The Cavern Club, but after deciding that the building's acoustics were inadequate, he elected to simulate a "live" album with minimal production in "a single marathon session at Abbey Road". After the moderate success of "Love Me Do", the single "Please Please Me" met with a more emphatic reception. Released in January 1963, two months ahead of the album of the same name, the song reached number one on every UK chart except "Record Retailer", where
Introducing... The Beatles inspired a host of other Vee-Jay releases. First came the album "Jolly What! England's Greatest Recording Stars: The Beatles and Frank Ifield on Stage" issued on 26 February, containing the Beatles tracks "Please Please Me", "From Me to You", "Ask Me Why" and "Thank You Girl" from the 1963 singles and "Introducing...", and other tracks from Frank Ifield. The rereleased single "Please Please Me" rose to number three on the "Hot 100", "Cash Box" and "Record World". Soon after, "Twist and Shout" was released 2 March on the subsidiary Tollie label with "There's a Place" as the B-side, and "Do