Frequently Asked Questions
What size are the Beatles' Hit Singles books?
The Beatles' Hit Singles Parts 1 & 2 each measure approximately 241 x 182 x 26mm (9.5” x 7.2” x 1.0”). They are glossy hardback books and each weighs over 1 kilo (2.2 lbs) when combined with bookwrap for posting out. There are 400 pages in each book.
Are the books well made?
The Beatles' Hit Singles Parts 1 & 2 each measure approximately 241 x 182 x 26mm (9.5” x 7.2” x 1.0”). They are glossy hardback books and each weighs over 1 kilo (2.2 lbs) when combined with bookwrap for posting out. There are 400 pages in each book.
What is the price of The Beatles' Hit Singles Part 1 & 2?
Please see Buy Now! page for further information on prices.
Where can I buy The Beatles' Hit Singles Parts 1 & 2?
They are available from this website. Go the the Buy Now! page.
What are the shipping charges?
At time of writing (August 2026) these are as follows, and include secure packaging:
Within mainland UK & N.Ireland: C. 2-3 business days from despatch: £4.95 GBP. (For ONE or TWO copies of Hit Singles.)
EU countries as specified below: c 3-5 business days from despatch. (Tracked and/or Signed For.)
France, Germany, Republic of Ireland: £14.00 GBP. (For ONE or TWO copies of Hit Singles.)
Spain, Netherlands, Italy, Sweden: £15.00 GBP. (£16.00 for TWO copies of Hit Singles.)
Norway and Switzerland: £18.00 GBP. (£20.00 for TWO copies of Hit Singles.)
Other countries as specified below: c 6-7 business days from despatch. (Tracked and/or Signed For.)
USA: £24.00 GBP. (For ONE or TWO copies of Hit Singles.)Or by surface mail** at only £19.75 GBP.
Canada: £27.00 GBP. (For ONE or TWO copies of Hit Singles.)r by surface mail** at only £19.75 GBP.
Australia: £31.00 GBP. (For ONE or TWO copies of Hit Singles.)Or by surface mail** at only £19.75 GBP.
**Please note that surface mail orders are sent by sea not by air, so will take considerably longer to arrive: anything up to 3 months or longer. However, recent orders sent by sea have often arrived sooner than that. Kindly note that with surface mail orders, delays and non-arrivals of orders are at buyer's risk. As they are not tracked or signed for, there is naturally a slightly greater risk of packets being lost in shipment - although we are using a reputable carrier, Royal Mail for these, to try to keep any issues to a minimum.
Please note: the above shipping prices and estimated delivery timescales are subject to change at any time without notice, due to factors beyond my control. Also in certain circumstances a surcharge may very occasionally be levied by the shipping company for deliveries to particular areas within a country (eg to a remote part.) If an additional shipping charge should be applied to any order placed, I will contact the buyer to explain the situation. They can then either choose to pay the extra sum, or I will refund them in full the amount they have already paid and cancel the order.
For any other countries or areas which are not mentioned above, please contact me directly at enquiries@rivalsofthebeatles.com for availability and shipping charges.
Please note that in addition to your full address for delivery purposes, your order details must include your email address and phone number, so that the shipping company can contact you as required regarding delivery to you. Many thanks!
Are shipping charges proportionally cheaper if I buy more than one copy?
For orders of two copies of either Hit Singles 1 or Hit Singles 2, or one copy of each, if bought in the same purchase order and going to the same shipping address, for UK and US buyers, TWO can currently be shipped to the UK and the USA and a few other countries, for the same shipping price as for ONE. For orders of more than two copies to be bought in the same purchase order, and going to the same shipping address, please email us on enquiries@rivalsofthebeatles.com for a specific shipping quote.
When will The Beatles' Hit Singles Part 2 be available and when will copies be sent out?
Paid for copies will be sent out as soon as possible after purchase.
Can I return the book for a refund if dissatisfied?
Sorry, we regret: no returns or refunds permitted.
What about import duties and other taxes levied outside the UK, if any?
External import charges may be levied, particularly in European countries post Brexit and shipments to the USA. We regret that these must be borne by the buyer. It is up to the buyer to check on whether any such charges may be levied in his/her country before placing an order.
When will The Beatles' Hit Singles Part 1 be available and when will copies be sent out?
Copies are available now! Paid for copies will be sent out as soon as possible.
How can I order and pay for a copy of The Beatles' Hit Singles Part 1 and/or Part 2?
Using Paypal via this website! Please go to the Buy Now! page.
What is PayPal?
We use the paypal.com payment processing system for all orders of The Beatles' Hit Singles Part 1 PayPal is an internationally recognised and widely used payment system. You do not need to have an existing PayPal account to pay for an order via credit card. Just follow the process and PayPal will show you how to complete your purchase as a 'guest'. Your credit card details will not be shared with anyone other than PayPal, and your payment will be processed by PayPal using strict security methods.
Would the author be interested in hearing any feedback for any possible future editions of the book?
Yes please! I would be delighted to hear from you. Email me at enquiries@rivalsofthebeatles.com. I try to reply to every email I receive!
e there any errors in Rivals Of The Beatles 2?
The author was hoping that this Q & A wouldn't be necessary! With much kind assistance from friends, he re-checked all of the text over and over, to remove any typos and other simple errors. But he has just discovered one blooper(!):
NB If any sharp-eyed readers find anything else wrong (and we hope they don't!), please let the author know via enquiries@rivalsofthebeatles.com and he will add it to this entry.