The Beatles' Bootleg Recordings 1963 is a landmark 59-track compilation originally released on December 17, 2013, exclusively through the iTunes Store. This release served a strategic legal purpose: extending the copyright of unreleased 1963 recordings under European Union law for an additional 20 years. While the collection was initially available only for a brief window, it has since become a permanent fixture for fans, featuring a mix of studio outtakes, BBC radio performances, and rare demos.

The collection primarily consists of material that did not make the cut for the band's official 1994 release Live at the BBC or the later On Air – Live at the BBC Volume 2 . It provides an intimate, "fly on the wall" perspective of the band during their most prolific early year.

This version, often found at retailers like eBay or Etsy, claims to fix pitch issues and use newly discovered broadcast sources to improve upon the official release.

While the original 2013 digital release is widely available, collectors often seek out the which gained traction around 2021 as an upgraded alternative. 2013 iTunes Official Release 2021 "New Masters" Edition (Japan Import) Availability Digital Download (iTunes/Apple Music) Limited 2CD Physical Set Audio Source Original 2013 digital masters Upgraded sources with pitch correction Content 59 standard tracks Expanded 141-minute runtime with new BBC tracks Mixing Mix of stereo and mono New stereo remixes of studio outtakes Format 256 kbps AAC Lossless 2CD or high-quality digital Audio Quality and Versions