A new Beatles LP featuring 59 rare and unheard recordings will be released this week in a bid to renew copyright on the works.

A spokesperson from the band’s Apple Records confirmed the release of the material to the BBC at the end of last week, although the digital compilations (which includes BBC sessions and alternate takes of famous songs) has not been officially announced.

The move comes as a result of EU law, which protects songs for 70 years ...