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January 14, 1989 - Paul McCartney Released Снова в СССР in Russia

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On this day, January 14, 1989, Paul McCartney released Снова в СССР (Back in the USSR) exclusively in the Soviet Union. This album was a collection of rock ‘n’ roll covers recorded by McCartney as a tribute to the genre’s roots and influence on his music career.

The album became a highly sought-after item in the West, as it was not initially available outside of the USSR. Bootleg copies reportedly sold for as much as $1,000 in the United States, reflecting the demand for McCartney’s unique project. The album’s title paid homage to The Beatles’ classic track Back in the U.S.S.R., further cementing its cultural significance.

Fun Fact: Снова в СССР was one of the first albums by a Western artist to be officially released in the Soviet Union, bridging a cultural divide during the final years of the Cold War.

Trivia Question: Which famous Beatles song inspired the title of Paul McCartney’s Снова в СССР album?
 
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