The top of the front cover shows the volume number, Period name/book title, dates covered, and the songs detailed in that volume.

The songs are listed in the order they were released and as they appeared on each record: side A/1 on the left, side B/2 on the right.

The top of the back cover duplicates the title on the front so the book can easily found if face-down on a messy pile.

The songs listed on the front cover are printed in a table on the back but this time in alphabetical order so you can quickly confirm the song you seek is in that particular volume.

Beneath that is a table showing all the Beatle Periods by date.

The song chapter heading shows the song name and composer(s).

Origins
Gives a history of the song, including who wrote it and whatever details are known regarding inspirations and influences.

Production
All the details of how the song was made (produced). A summary table shows one-line entries for each step from recording to overdubs to mixing to first release.

After the summary comes details for each session, including other songs recorded during that session, producer/engineer/tape operator, takes and tracks. Be aware not all details are known - only publicly documented information appears.

The Peformances section shows where the song was performed. Not all songs have entries in all sub-sections.

Instruments & Musicians
Who played on the song and which instrument (lead/rhythm guitar, bass guitar, drums, piano, etc.). When known, specific instruments are identified (like "1961 Hofner 500/1 violin left-handed bass guitar").

Score Settings
Key, time signature, tempo, time (song duration).

Comments
Features of this particular song are discussed. In particular, "newness" like the first time a technique was used. Sometimes song structure is given.

The Comercial Activity heading shows the Chart Highlights for the UK and US. Not all chart details are known or shown for all charts, some due to copyright restrictions (blanks are left for reader research and entries). Where known, shows date entered chart & position, date peaked & position, weeks at high position and weeks on chart.

UK (and US)
Complete Chart details are shown for the UK music periodical New Musical Express. Details include release date, label & catalog number, songs on the release, composers, song time. A table shows weekly rank and date, followed by a graph of the ranking data.

The same data is given for the first US release, but for the Cash Box charts, not Billboard (copyrights assertd).

The Peformances section shows where the song was performed. Not all songs have entries in all sub-sections.

in Concert
Live performances in a concert setting. When played as part of a tour, just the tour name and date range are given.

on UK Radio
The Beatles personal appearances on UK radio programs like Top of the Pops, Saturday Club, and Pop Go the Beatles. The date of their first appearance is shown.

on Television
Personal appearances on TV shows like Thank Your Lucky Stars and The Ed Sullivan Show are shown.

on Video
Appearances on videotape and DVD (like The Beatles Anthology) are described, including index location on tape/disc when known.

Where To Hear It lists all known media where you can hear the song. Details are given where known, otherwise left blank for you to enter from your own collection. Column headings are:
On: LP, CD, VHS, DVD, etc.
In: Country of release
Name of album, or flip side of single
Release date
Label and catalog number
Side track
Time (duration of song)
Mono/stereo/fake stereo
Version
Got: a box to check if you own a copy

Official Releases
The top section shows official releases.

Videos
Where a song appears on a video medium like videotape or DVD.

Bootlegs
Unofficial or unauthorized releases.