With the Beatles was the band's second British album and originally appeared in late 1963, barely eight months after their debut. As on that debut, the record alternates original compositions with covers from soul and rock 'n' roll, with "All My Loving" and "Roll Over Beethoven" as well-known examples. The crisply lit black-and-white cover photo by Robert Freeman became a much-copied image. This release is an LP on black vinyl.