Beatles by Belmo? When one uses the term “Great Scott” in the United States, it is often an expression of surprise and amazement. That term also applies to the Beatles books written by Scott Belmer!
Scott Belmer also known as “Belmo” has produced an excellent catalog of Beatles-related books. His primary expertise lies in the discovery, description, and examination of unauthorized Beatles recordings (Bootlegs).
Beatlegs
However, he certainly is not limited to discussing the rare and unissued Beatles recordings, as is indicated by the various titles presented below. One of the sets of books pictured below is the excellent two-book Anthology of Scott’s Beatle fanzine/ magazine entitled Belmo’s Beatleg News.
Beatles Novelty Records
Another book deals with Beatles novelty records and cover versions of their songs over the years. One book details the Beatles’ two concert appearances in Cincinnati back in the sixties. Another title deals with the making of the Sgt Pepper album. My experiences with Scott have always been fascinating and rewarding as I continue to learn from him new tidbits of the fascinating Beatles story. With Scott’s books, I have never been disappointed!
We are about to highlight some of his work below. Hope you enjoy!
The Beatles Discovered Paperback – January 1, 2005
by Belmo(Author) Published Beatlology, Inc.
A listing of Beatles songs performed by other artists, More than 500 tribute albums with complete recording information; reviews of notable tribute albums by artists such as the Billy Preston, Chipmunks, and the Hollyridge Strings. Also, a listing of 600 tribute bands worldwide is included.
In addition, a history of nearly one thousand comedy, novelty, and cash-in records is provided. There are more than 300 parodies of Beatles’ jacket sleeves by other artists, and other Beatle parodies found in print and on television, and hundreds of illustrations of rare album cover art. You will truly be entertained by this great collection! Most of the titles can be found on Amazon, at Abe Books or at Ebay!
Belmo’s Beatleg News: The Complete Anthology Volumes 1 & 2 Paperback – October 8, 2019
Independently published (October 8, 2019)
From 1987 through 2001 “Belmo’s Beatleg News” was an underground fanzine/magazine that focused on the Beatles bootleg releases on vinyl, compact disc, and VHS tapes. Belmo has compiled all of the original issues into a 2 volume book collection! Serves a great function for the completist collector who wants or needs to have “all” of the issues!
The Beatles Invade Cincinnati Paperback – February 13, 2016
by Scott (Belmo) Belmer(Author)
Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
The Beatles performed in Cincinnati in 1964 and 1966 and both events are extensively covered in this book:
Beatles Not for Sale: The Beatles Musical Legacy As Archived on Unauthorized Recordings Paperback – Belmo–Collectors Guide Pub
A wonderful listing and description of unauthorized Beatles recordings that have appeared in the underground marketplace over the years!
The Beatles Artifacts – Belmo-Book description is provided on the back cover shown below- Self published in 2004 (Only 300 copies were issued)
Black Market “Beatles” by Jim Berkenstadt and Belmo
A wonderful Book put together by two excellent writers and researchers, Jim Berkenstadt and Scott Belmer (Belmo)
Collector’s Guide Publishing; First Edition edition (1995-10-01). The subject matter of course is an exploration of theBeatles underground recordings that have circulated in the marketplace.
George Harrison: His Words, Wit & Wisdom
Publisher : Belmo Publishing; First Edition (January 1, 2002)
One of the more difficult titles written by Belmo to find (out of print)
- The Beatles Christmas BookEverywhere it’s Christmas Paperback – January 1, 2008 by Belmo (Author) and Garry Marsh (Author)
- Publisher : Independently published 2008- Number 9 Books
Everything you want to know that is associated with the Beatles and Christmas:
- The Beatles: Christmas Time Is Here Again Hardcover – July 20, 2022by Belmo and Garry Marsh (Author), Independently published (July 20, 2022)
- Scott produced an initial edition of 50 hardcover copies of which he hand numbered the first 25 copies. The hardcover edition had significantly more material than the original softcover edition. Hardcover copies are still available on Amazon.
The Making of Sgt Pepper by Belmo-Collector’s Guide Publishing-1997
Scott’s book about the making of the Sgt Pepper album-cd sized book filled with very interesting material about the creation of the famous LP.
The wonderful world of “Belmo”! What an incredible bounty of Beatles Books.
The more I read the more amazed I am to realize the astonishing width and depth of Beatles history that is out there.
Thanks for making me aware of Belmo and his vast repertoire. I will search for his SGT Pepper book.
Thanks—ivor davis—author of The Beatles and Me on Tour—60th anniversary edition