FAB 4 COLLECTIBLES : The Capitol Records First Issue LP Albums

CAPITOL RECORDS
LABEL VARIATION CODE NUMBERS
AND PRESSING INFORMATION EXCERPTED FROM

by BRUCE SPIZER

Meet The Beatles !
Capitol (S) T-2047
Being the first CAPITOL LP release, it is important to focus on this
historical and most recognized album and list the
FOUR basic label variations that can be distinguished by the
performing rights organization ( BMI or ASCAP ) that appears
in parentheses after each song title.
The significance of the varying performing rights information
is that it will enable you to identify the order
in which the labels were printed. This generally coincides with the
order in which the records were manufactured,
and help the "Complete-ist" fill in their Collection.
Sophisticated Dealers and Collectors are beginning to
realize that Stereo pressings with the
FIRST THREE LABEL VARIATIONS
are much less common than the much preferred
and touted Mono copies of "Meet The Beatles!".

Additionally, 80% of Capitol's albums were pressed on
the East Coast, therefore the West Coast pressings of the
FIRST THREE LABEL VARIATIONS
of "Meet The Beatles!" are clearly more scarce.

FIRST LABEL VARIATION
Printed without BMI or ASCAP. Only a small number of these
first-run labels were printed, and the only confirmed First Label pressings
were printed by Keystone on the East Coast.
The accompanying Cover should have the Factory #3 Scranton designation.
Records without the BMI or ASCAP designations are relatively scarce and are
worth significantly more than the other subsequent variations.
During a time (1964 to late 1967) when Mono was the dominant album format,
STEREO copies of Meet The Beatles without BMI or ASCAP
are very rare and highly collectible !

SECOND LABEL VARIATION
The second labels prepared for the album lists ASCAP as the performing rights
organization for all songs on the second side and all songs on side one except
I Want To Hold Your Hand, which is credited to BMI.

THIRD LABEL VARIATION
The third labels prepared for the album credits all songs on side two as ASCAP,
except for I Wanna Be Your Man, which is credited to BMI.
Side one credits the first two tracks to BMI, with the remaining four songs to ASCAP.

FOURTH LABEL VARIATION
The fourth and final variation credits only the first and third songs of the
second side to ASCAP, with the other four songs on side two and all songs on
side one credited to BMI. Capitol documents indicate this
final change was approved on 3/7/66.

MONO VS. STEREO
Stereo copies of Beatles albums manufactured prior to 1966
are significantly RARER than their Mono counterparts.
It's estimated that only FIFTEEN percent of
Capitol's Beatles albums manufactured prior to 1966 were Stereo.

Records Are Listed In
Chronological Order of Release Date

LP ALBUM COVERS & RECORDS ARE SOLD TOGETHER.
GRADING LISTING IS FOR COVER/RECORD.

ITEM #
TITLE      RECORD CATALOG #      RELEASE DATE      DETAILS

GRADE

PRICE

MEET THE BEATLES !
Capitol T-2047 Mono,
Released 1/20/64

LP097

Meet The Beatles
Capitol T-2047 Mono, East Coast, #3 Cover, 1/20/64
FIRST LABEL VARIATION

ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT KNOWN EXACTLY WHEN CAPITOL BEGAN SHRINK-WRAPPING
ITS ALBUMS, VISUAL EVIDENCE INDICATES THAT MEET THE BEATLES!
WAS NOT SHRINK-WRAPPED WHEN IT WAS INITIALLY ISSUED ON JANUARY 20, 1964.
DURING THE END CREDITS OF THE FIRST U.S. VISIT DOCUMENTARY,
WHICH WAS FILMED IN EARLY FEBRUARY 1964, FANS ARE SHOWN PURCHASING
COPIES OF THE ALBUM IN A NEW YORK RECORD STORE. THE ALBUMS ARE NOT
IN ANY PROTECTIVE BAG OR SHRINK-WRAP. WHILE MANY RECORD
RETAILERS DISPLAYED THE ALBUM WITHOUT PROTECTION, SOME STORES
PLACED THE JACKETS IN LOOSE POLY BAGS.

BEING OFFERED HERE IS AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF HOW EAST COAST
FIRST PRESSINGS WERE PACKAGED BY INDEPENDENT DEPARTMENT STORES :

THE ACCOMPANYING MINT "AS NEW" COVER REMAINS
WRAPPED IN ITS ORIGINAL & RARE
"SEARS AND ROEBUCK IN-STORE BAGGY WRAP".
ACTUAL PHOTOS OF THIS ITEM :

NO DOUBT THESE EARLY, FIRST LABEL COPIES WERE SWEPT
OFF THE SHELVES DURING THE THE ONSLAUGHT OF BEATLEMANIA
AND MOST HAVE BEEN PLAYED BEYOND RECOGNITION
AND TOSSED OUT. TODAY, ONLY ABOUT 20 TO 25 EXAMPLES HAVE BEEN
VERIFIED SO FAR TO SURVIVE, AND MOST OF THOSE COPIES ARE
IN VG OR LESS CONDITION. THIS MONO EXAMPLE IS A
VERY HIGH GRADE EXAMPLE OF THIS VERY HISTORIC ALBUM !

This Cover is virtually FLAWLESS and MINT ! Peering under the Baggy Wrap,
the Cover looks as though it came out of the factory yesterday !
White borders are "snow" white. Back Cover is AMAZING ! Impeccable.
Baggy has a tiny tear on front under the Capitol logo in upper right,
yet no affect at all to Cover.
Record is a GORGEOUS Near Mint with tremendous sheen to the
grooves and the original luster is very much intact.
Some very light and superficial inner sleeve "whisps"
are barely visible, that do not affect visual integrity or beauty of the vinyl.
The First Issue Labels also grade a stunning Near Mint.

With Original 1st issue Royal Blue inner sleeve.
AS AN ADDED BONUS TO THIS SET IS THE INCLUSION
OF AN ORIGINAL NEAR MINT MINUS EDITION OF THE
"SPECIAL BEATLES ISSUE" OF THE
NATIONAL RECORD NEWS
DURING CAPITOL RECORDS' BEATLES CAMPAIGN !

THIS FOUR PAGE 15" x 11½" TABLOID WAS SENT IN MASS QUANTITIES
TO THE CAPITOL RECORDS' SALES FORCE. IN A CAPITOL MEMO
DATED DECEMBER 23, 1963, IT STATES THAT :

"PUBLICITY DIRECTOR FRED MARTIN CONCOCTED A
SIMPLY MARVELOUS VEHICLE FOR SPREADING THE BEATLE STORY -
A FOUR PAGE TABLOID NEWSPAPER WHICH LOOKS DECEPTIVELY LEGITIMATE.
BUT OF COURSE IT'S OUR DOING, AND ALL IT CONTAINS IS
PICTURE AFTER PICTURE AND STORY AFTER STORY ON THE BEATLES".
PAGE TWO CONTAINS A PHOTO OF CAPITOL EXECUTIVES
POSING AS THE BEATLES, COMPLETE WITH BEATLE WIGS.
PRESIDENT ALAN LIVINGSTON IS SEEN MIMICKING PAUL :

M / NM $2250
SOLD

LP301

Meet The Beatles
Capitol T-2047 Mono, East Coast, #3 Cover, 1/20/64
FIRST LABEL VARIATION

Cover is very close to Near Mint. Labels are great Near Mint.
Vinyl is strong VG++.
With Original 1st issue Royal Blue inner sleeve.

VG++ / VG++ $1000

LP409

Meet The Beatles,
Capitol T-2047 Mono, East Coast, #3 Cover, 1/20/64
FIRST LABEL VARIATION.
Cover and Vinyl are beautiful and solid VG++ all around.
Record borders on NM - .
With Original 1st Issue Royal Blue inner sleeve.

VG++ / VG++ $1000

LP288

Meet The Beatles,
Capitol T-2047 Mono, East Coast, #3 Cover, 1/20/64
FIRST LABEL VARIATION.
With Original 1st Issue Royal Blue inner sleeve.

VG / VG $475

LP224

Meet The Beatles, Capitol T-2047 Mono, 1/20/64, West Coast, #6 Cover
SECOND LABEL VARIATION
Rarer WEST COAST early February 1964 pressing # 6 cover, "BEATLES" in OLIVE GREEN print lettering,
Does not have "Produced by George Martin" credit print (CAP2047.MC2A, Spizer).
Cover is a wonderful and super Near Mint Minus. Record is a STELLAR Mint Minus UNPLAYED jewel.
Has the beautiful "glossy" early West Coast, 1 "BMI" Labels.
With Original 1st Issue Royal Blue inner sleeve.

NM - / M -
Unplayed

$675

LP197

Meet The Beatles, Capitol T-2047 Mono, 1/20/64, West Coast, #6 Cover
SECOND LABEL VARIATION
Rarer WEST COAST early February 1964 pressing # 6 cover, "BEATLES" in OLIVE GREEN print lettering,
Does not have "Produced by George Martin" credit print (CAP2047.MC2A, Spizer).
Cover is a very clean and tremendous Near Mint Minus. Record is a stunning Near Mint and has had very minimal play
with one light superficial mark evident on Side 2, Track 1. Glimmering sheen.
Has the beautiful "glossy" early West Coast, 1 "BMI" Labels.
With Original 1st Issue Royal Blue inner sleeve.

NM - / NM

$525

LP486

Meet The Beatles, Capitol T-2047 Mono, East Coast # 3, 1/20/64,
SECOND LABEL VARIATION
Does not have "Produced by George Martin" credit print (CAP2047.MC2A, Spizer).
A most BEAUTIFUL set !!
NM - / NM - $475

LP710

Meet The Beatles, Capitol T-2047 Mono, East Coast # 3, 1/20/64,
SECOND LABEL VARIATION
Does not have "Produced by George Martin" credit print (CAP2047.MC2A, Spizer).
A most GORGEOUS set !!
NM - / NM - $475

LP483

Meet The Beatles, Capitol T-2047 Mono, East Coast, 1/20/64,
SECOND LABEL VARIATION
Does not have "Produced by George Martin" credit print (CAP2047.MC2A, Spizer).
A solid VG++ Second Label variation set !
VG++ / VG++ $375

LP382

Meet The Beatles, Capitol T-2047 Mono, 1/20/64, East Coast # 2
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !
THIRD LABEL VARIATION
Does not have "Produced by George Martin" credit print (CAP2047.MC2A, Spizer).
Incredible STUNNING LIKE NEW cover. Tight shrink (very small 1" piece of shrink missing from left front) Vinyl appears to have been played ONCE ! Gorgeous glossy Labels ! Small "KLEIN" Department Store Price Sticker on back right corner !

M - / M -

$675

LP218

Meet The Beatles, Capitol T-2047 Mono, 1/20/64, East Coast #3,
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !
THIRD LABEL VARIATION
Does not have "Produced by George Martin" credit print (CAP2047.MC2A, Spizer).
Absolutely beautiful cover, tight shrink, Vinyl is stunning !

M - / NM

$575

LP375

Meet The Beatles, Capitol T-2047 Mono, 1/20/64, East Coast #3
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !
THIRD LABEL VARIATION
Does not have "Produced by George Martin" credit print (CAP2047.MC2A, Spizer).
Absolutely beautiful cover, with small blue "C" price department store ink stamp on back shrink corner. Vinyl is amazing !

M - / NM

$575

LP008

Meet The Beatles, Capitol T-2047 Mono, 1/20/64, West Coast #6,
THIRD LABEL VARIATION
RARER West Coast Cover with BROWN "BEATLES" on front.
Does not have "Produced by George Martin" credit print (CAP2047.MC2A, Spizer).
Cover is LIKE NEW, and the Record is STUNNING Near Mint.

M - / NM

$500

LP198

Meet The Beatles, Capitol T-2047 Mono, 1/20/64, West Coast #6,
THIRD LABEL VARIATION
West Coast Cover with OLIVE GREEN "BEATLES" on front.
Does not have "Produced by George Martin" credit print (CAP2047.MC2A, Spizer).
Cover is STUNNING Mint Minus, and the Record is a GORGEOUS Near Mint.

M - / NM

$500

LP273

Meet The Beatles, Capitol T-2047 Mono, 1/20/64, West Coast #6,
THIRD LABEL VARIATION
RARER West Coast Cover with BROWN "BEATLES" on front.
Does not have "Produced by George Martin" credit print (CAP2047.MC2A, Spizer).
Just a great Near Mint set.

NM / NM

$475

LP211

Meet The Beatles, Capitol T-2047 Mono, 1/20/64, East Coast #3
THIRD LABEL VARIATION
Does not have "Produced by George Martin" credit print (CAP2047.MC2A, Spizer).
Very nice and bright VG++ Cover. No ringwear at all with just some handling wear. Seams all solid.
Record is a wonderful Near Mint Minus.

VG++ / NM -

$300

LP519

Meet The Beatles, Capitol T-2047 Mono, 3/7/66, West Coast,
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !
FOURTH LABEL VARIATION
Cover is STUNNING Mint Minus. Vinyl is Mint Minus - UNPLAYED !!!!
This West Coast Cover has the BROWN "BEATLES" lettering, WITH the "George Martin" credit, which is correct for the Fourth Label variation.

M - / M -

$425
SOLD

MEET THE BEATLES !
Capitol ST-2047 Stereo,
Released 1/20/64

LP195

Meet The Beatles
Capitol ST-2047 Stereo, East Coast, #3 Cover, 1/20/64
FIRST LABEL VARIATION
RAREST & MOST OBSCURE OF ALL
"MEET THE BEATLES" LABEL VARIATIONS

ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT KNOWN EXACTLY WHEN CAPITOL BEGAN SHRINK-WRAPPING
ITS ALBUMS, VISUAL EVIDENCE INDICATES THAT MEET THE BEATLES!
WAS NOT SHRINK-WRAPPED WHEN IT WAS INITIALLY ISSUED ON JANUARY 20, 1964.
DURING THE END CREDITS OF THE FIRST U.S. VISIT DOCUMENTARY,
WHICH WAS FILMED IN EARLY FEBRUARY 1964, FANS ARE SHOWN PURCHASING
COPIES OF THE ALBUM IN A NEW YORK RECORD STORE. THE ALBUMS ARE NOT
IN ANY PROTECTIVE BAG OR SHRINK-WRAP. WHILE MANY RECORD
RETAILERS DISPLAYED THE ALBUM WITHOUT PROTECTION, SOME STORES
PLACED THE JACKETS IN LOOSE POLY BAGS.

BEING OFFERED HERE IS AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF HOW EAST COAST
FIRST PRESSINGS WERE PACKAGED BY INDEPENDENT DEPARTMENT STORES :

THE ACCOMPANYING MINT MINUS COVER IS
WRAPPED IN ITS ORIGINAL & RARE
"IN-STORE STEREO BAGGY WRAP"
WHICH STATES :
"THIS IS A STEREO RECORD TO BE PLAYED ONLY ON STEREO PHONOGRAPHS".
ACTUAL PHOTOS OF THIS ITEM :

This Cover itself is virtually IMPECCABLE and graded MINT MINUS !
Peering carefully under the BaggyWrap, the Cover looks as though it came out of
the factory yesterday ! Borders are "snow" white. Back Cover is PERFECTION !

It is indeed the RAREST TO ACQUIRE - particularly in this GREAT condition.
Vinyl and Labels are a glossy Near Mint. With very minimal play evident,
it is so difficult finding this very early pressing in such excellent condition !
NO DOUBT THESE EARLY COPIES WERE SWEPT OFF THE SHELVES
DURING THE THE ONSLAUGHT OF BEATLEMANIA AND MOST HAVE BEEN
PLAYED BEYOND RECOGNITION AND TOSSED OUT.
TODAY, ONLY ABOUT 20 TO 25 EXAMPLES HAVE BEEN VERIFIED SO FAR
TO SURVIVE AND OF THOSE ONLY ABOUT 6 STEREO COPIES HAVE BEEN VERIFIED.
MOST OF THOSE COPIES ARE IN VG OR LESS CONDITION. THIS EXAMPLE IS A
VERY HIGH GRADE, ULTRA RARE STEREO EXAMPLE OF THIS VERY HISTORIC ALBUM !
Most vital statistic is that since only fifteen percent of Capitol's
Beatles albums manufactured prior to 1966 were Stereo,
imagine the scarcity of the First Label (No publishing credits) STEREO pressings !!

With Original 1st issue Royal Blue inner sleeve.

M - / NM

$3500

LP497

Meet The Beatles
Capitol ST-2047 Stereo, East Coast, #3 Cover, 1/20/64
FIRST LABEL VARIATION
RAREST & MOST OBSCURE OF ALL
"MEET THE BEATLES" LABEL VARIATIONS

THE ACCOMPANYING MINT MINUS COVER IS
WRAPPED IN ITS ORIGINAL & RARE
"IN-STORE STEREO BAGGY WRAP"
WHICH STATES :
"THIS IS A STEREO RECORD TO BE PLAYED ONLY ON STEREO PHONOGRAPHS".
ACTUAL PHOTOS OF THIS ITEM :

With Original 1st issue Royal Blue inner sleeve.

M - / NM

$3500
SOLD
9/6/11

LP639

Meet The Beatles
Capitol ST-2047 Stereo, 1/20/64
SECOND LABEL VARIATION (One "BMI")
ULTRA-RARE WEST COAST FIRST PRESSING !!

Because 80% of Capitol's albums were pressed on the East Coast,
the West Coast pressings of the first three label variations are clearly more scarce.

THE FACT THAT the FIRST LABEL VARIATION OF THIS LP WAS ONLY PRODUCED ON THE
EAST COAST (SCRANTON), THE SECOND LABEL (ONE "BMI") PRODUCED ON THE WEST COAST
IS THEREFORE THE VERY FIRST PRESSING OF THE LP.

FURTHERMORE, ON PAGE 19, OF BRUCE SPIZER'S GREAT CAPITOL ALBUMS BOOK,
HE STATES THE FACT THAT THE STEREO VARIATION OF THIS LABEL STYLE SHOULD EXIST,
BUT AS OF PRESS TIME, IT WAS NOT CONFIRMED.

IT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED SINCE - AND HERE IS ONE OF THE VERY FEW MEGA-RARE COPIES
TO TURN UP. THIS LOS ANGELES PRESSING IS ABSOLUTELY STELLAR !
THE RECORD IS IN MINT MINUS, UNPLAYED CONDITION. SIMPLY BREATHTAKING !!
THE GROOVES ARE SO DETAILED AND PERFECT, AS ARE THE LABELS !
THE ORIGINAL COVER IS THE VERY RARE STEREO WEST COAST #6,
WITH THE "STEREO NEEDLE DAMAGE" INFO AT BOTTOM OF BACK COVER !!

A SENSATIONAL EXAMPLE OF THIS VERY RARE ALBUM !!
With Original 1st issue Royal Blue inner sleeve.

NM / M -
Unplayed

$1750

LP504

Meet The Beatles
Capitol ST-2047 Stereo, 1/20/64
SECOND LABEL VARIATION (One "BMI")
ULTRA-RARE WEST COAST FIRST PRESSING !!

Because 80% of Capitol's albums were pressed on the East Coast,
the West Coast pressings of the first three label variations are clearly more scarce.

THE FACT THAT the FIRST LABEL VARIATION OF THIS LP WAS ONLY PRODUCED ON THE
EAST COAST (SCRANTON), THE SECOND LABEL (ONE "BMI") PRODUCED ON THE WEST COAST
IS THEREFORE THE VERY FIRST PRESSING OF THE LP.

FURTHERMORE, ON PAGE 19, OF BRUCE SPIZER'S GREAT CAPITOL ALBUMS BOOK,
HE STATES THE FACT THAT THE STEREO VARIATION OF THIS LABEL STYLE SHOULD EXIST,
BUT AS OF PRESS TIME, IT WAS NOT CONFIRMED.

IT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED SINCE - AND HERE IS ONE OF THE VERY FEW MEGA-RARE COPIES
TO TURN UP. THIS LOS ANGELES PRESSING IS SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL !
THE RECORD HAS HAD MINIMAL PLAY TIME, AND IS A STEP BELOW NEAR MINT,
WITH 1 MINOR SUPERFICIAL SCUFF.
THE GROOVES ARE SPECTACULAR, AND THE LABELS STELLAR !
THE ORIGINAL COVER IS THE VERY RARE STEREO WEST COAST #6,
WITH THE "STEREO NEEDLE DAMAGE" INFO AT BOTTOM OF BACK COVER !!

A TRULY GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF THIS VERY RARE ALBUM !!
With Original 1st issue Royal Blue inner sleeve.

NM / NM -

$1500

LP629

Meet The Beatles
Capitol ST-2047 Stereo, East Coast # 3, 1/20/64
SECOND LABEL VARIATION
Does not have "Produced by George Martin" credit print (CAP2047.MC2A, Spizer).
Cover is beautiful Near Mint Minus. Vinyl and Labels are solid VG++.

NM - / VG++

$525

LP436

Meet The Beatles
Capitol ST-2047 Stereo, East Coast # 3, 1/20/64
SECOND LABEL VARIATION
Does not have "Produced by George Martin" credit print (CAP2047.MC2A, Spizer).
Cover is solid VG++. Vinyl and Labels are gorgeous & strong VG++.

VG++ / VG++

$500

LP225

Meet The Beatles, Capitol ST-2047 Stereo, 1/20/64, West Coast, #6 Cover
THIRD LABEL VARIATION
WEST COAST late January 1964 pressing # 6 cover, "BEATLES" in BROWN print lettering,
with "Stereo Needle Damage" print and does not have "Produced by George Martin" credit print (CAP2047.SC2A, Spizer).
Cover is a wonderful and stunning Near Mint. Record is an extraordinary Mint UNPLAYED gem.
Beautiful West Coast "glossy" Labels. What a set !

NM / M
Unplayed

$700

LP187

Meet The Beatles, Capitol ST-2047 Stereo, 1/20/64, West Coast, #6 Cover
THIRD LABEL VARIATION
WEST COAST late January 1964 pressing # 6 cover, "BEATLES" in OLIVE GREEN print lettering,
with "Stereo Needle Damage" print and does not have "Produced by George Martin" credit print (CAP2047.SC2A, Spizer).
Cover is a beautiful Near Mint Minus and Record is a stunning Near Mint and appears it's been played once - maybe twice.

NM - / NM

$650

LP196

Meet The Beatles, Capitol ST-2047 Stereo, 1/20/64, West Coast, #5 Cover
THIRD LABEL VARIATION
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !
WEST COAST late February 1964 pressing # 6 cover, "BEATLES" in BROWN print lettering,
with "Stereo Needle Damage" print and also has "Produced by George Martin" credit print (CAP2047.SC1B, Spizer).
Cover is GORGEOUS and remains in original Shrink with a 6" portion of Shrink missing on back cover left side only.
Cover is not affected in that area at all. Record is magnificent UNPLAYED AS NEW with only a few inner sleeve hairline pulls.

M - / M -
Unplayed

$625

LP096
Meet The Beatles, Capitol ST-2047 Stereo, 1/20/64, West Coast, #6 Cover
THIRD LABEL VARIATION
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !
WEST COAST late February 1964 pressing # 6 cover, "BEATLES" in OLIVE GREEN print lettering,
with "Stereo Needle Damage" print and also has "Produced by George Martin" credit print (CAP2047.SC2B, Spizer).
Cover remains in original Shrink and is impeccable. STUNNING ! Record is Stellar UNPLAYED AS NEW !

M / M
Unplayed

$650
SOLD

LP371

Meet The Beatles, Capitol ST-2047 Stereo, 1/20/64, East Coast
THIRD LABEL VARIATION
Does not have "Produced by George Martin" credit print (CAP2047.MC2A, Spizer).
Cover is terriffic and solid VG++. Vinyl is fabulous Near Mint !!

VG++ / NM

$375

LP172

Meet The Beatles, Capitol ST-2047 Stereo, 3/7/66, East Coast # 3
FOURTH LABEL VARIATION
#3 cover with "Stereo Needle Damage" print and without "Produced by George Martin" credit print.
Cover is stunning Near Mint with vibrant, bold front cover images No ringwear.
Record and labels are stunning Mint Minus and truly appears UNPLAYED.

NM / M -

$400

LP450

Meet The Beatles, Capitol ST-2047 Stereo, 3/7/66, West Coast,
FOURTH LABEL VARIATION
Cover is great Near Mint Minus. Vinyl is gorgeous Near Mint !!

NM - / NM

$325

LP205

BEATLEMANIA !
With The Beatles
Capitol Records of CANADA, T-6051 Mono, 12/2/63

When word spread to North America of The Beatles phenomenal success overseas,
Capitol of Canada decided to release the Beatles second British LP, With The Beatles.
The record company altered the front cover of the album by adding favorable
quotes and re-titling the record Beatlemania! With The Beatles.

This LP holds the distinction of being the FIRST Beatles album
released in North America (2 December 1963), preceding
Vee-Jay's "Introducing The Beatles" and Capitol's "Meet The Beatles".

The back cover of the Canadian release is essentially
the same as that of the British LP,
with both featuring the same liner notes by Tony Barrow.

Beatlemania ! was issued as part of the label's "6000 Series",
which concentrated on pop albums, and was assigned number T-6051.
The LP was ONLY ISSUED IN MONO. Unlike Vee-Jay and Capitol in the U.S.,
Capitol of Canada did not delete any songs from the British album.
Thus, Canadian purchasers were treated to all fourteen songs !

This is the Original First Issue 1963 Pressing.

ACTUAL PHOTOS OF THIS ITEM :

The condition of this cover is a gorgeous and crisp Near Mint, with dark,
bold graphics. No ringwear at all in the center of the black graphic area.

The back cover is equally clean without any ringwear evident,
and just a "hint" of the typical age mellowing along the mouth opening.
The Record grades a superb Near Mint with deep, gleaming grooves.
Complete with the Original Capitol Of Canada Inner Sleeve.

Collectors of Capitol releases, especially that of the
MEET THE BEATLES Lp would complete the series with this
GREAT and UNIQUE Capitol of Canada release !!

NM / NM

$850

LP628

BEATLEMANIA !
With The Beatles
Capitol Records of CANADA, T-6051 Mono, 12/2/63

This is the 1966 Pressing.

The condition of this cover is a very strong VG++ , an outstanding dark, bold cover.
No ring-wear at all in the center of the black graphic area !! Only wear is slight balding in two corners.
The back cover has very little aging, yet clean of wear. The Labels and Vinyl are a vibrant Near Mint,
and appears to have been played once or twice. Just great. !

VG++ / NM

$500

LP223

TWIST AND SHOUT
Capitol Records of CANADA, T-6054 Mono, 2/3/64

Capitol of Canada's second Beatles album TWIST AND SHOUT
was also issued as part of the label's "6000 Series",
which concentrated on pop albums, and was assigned number T-6054.
The LP was ONLY ISSUED IN MONO and features twelve of the fourteen songs
from the first British LP release "Please Please Me", plus the A sides of the two
previously released singles "From Me To You" and "She Loves You".

The album's front cover is fantastic -featuring the same black & white photo that
was used for the group's "Twist And Shot" EP on Parlophone.

The back cover has extensive liner notes on the group and its members,
the often-used Dezo Hoffmann portrait that appears on the picture sleeve
"I Want To Hold Your Hand", a miniature picture of the first Canadian
release "Beatlemania!" Lp, and the track listing.

This is the Original First Issue 1964 Pressing.

ACTUAL PHOTOS OF THIS ITEM :

The Cover is a very nice Near Mint Minus (borders VG+++) with just some handling wear
and a touch of toning along the mouth's edge on the back cover. No splits, no ringwear at all.
Spine is solid and firm. The Record shows minimal play and grades a clean and
respectable Near Mint Minus as well, with Near Mint Minus Labels.

The original Pathe' / Capitol of Canada Inner Sleeve is also included.

NM - / NM -
$575

LP512

LONG TALL SALLY
Capitol Records of CANADA , T-6063 Mono, 4/27/64

Capitol of Canada's third Beatles album LONG TALL SALLY
was also issued as part of the label's "6000 Series",
which concentrated on pop albums, and was assigned number T-6063.
The LP was ONLY ISSUED IN MONO and features twelve tracks.
The record opens with I Want To Hold Your Hand b/w I Saw Her Standing There,
both making their Canadian album debut. The final three selections, This Boy,
I'll Get You and You Can't Do That were B-Sides of singles
that had not previously appeared on a Canadian album.

This is the 1966 Pressing.

The album cover features the same basic layout as that of the U.S. version
The Beatles' Second Album. The back cover layout is the same, except for different text :

The condition on the cover is a beautiful NEAR MINT, which is completely clean -
no ring-wear, no dirt, no splits. GORGEOUS ! The Record is a brilliant Near Mint,
and truly a lovely vinyl, with labels that are clean and shiny.

NM / NM

$575

LP784

LONG TALL SALLY
Capitol Records of CANADA, T-6063 Mono, 4/27/64

This is the 1966 Pressing.

The condition on this great album is a beautiful Near Mint Minus cover, with very little wear.
No ringwear and graphics remain crisp and bright. The Record is a vibrant Near Mint,
and appears to have been played once or twice the most !
Labels are like NEW ! Clean and shiny.

NM - / NM

$450

The Beatles' Second Album
Capitol T-2080 Mono,
Released 4/10/64

LP947

The Beatles' Second Album
Capitol T-2080 Mono, 4/10/64
RARE (2nd) REVISED MONO LABEL :
WITH running times on Tracks 1 & 2, Side 2.
(CAP2080.MR2A, Spizer)
East Coast, # 2 Cover

The initial 1st run labels for this LP (which are the most commonly found) do not
have the running times for "Long Tall Sally" or "I Call Your Name" on Side 2.
But after Capitol received the tapes for these two tracks,
the company revised the label copy by adding the times for the two songs !!
Only the EAST COAST MONO (CAP2080.MR2A, Spizer) which is being offered here,
and the East Coast Stereo labels with times for both songs, have been confirmed !!!

Just beautiful Near Mint example of both Cover and Record !

NM / NM

$800

LP009

The Beatles' Second Album
Capitol T-2080 Mono, 4/10/64
East Coast, # 3 Cover
DECCA PRESSING !

RARE (2nd) REVISED MONO LABEL :
WITH running times on Tracks 1 & 2, Side 2.
(CAP2080.MR2A, Spizer)

THIS IS THE MORE OBSCURE DECCA PRESSING
AS SEEN IN THE ABOVE LABEL SCAN

The initial 1st run labels for this LP (which are the most commonly found) do not
have the running times for "Long Tall Sally" or "I Call Your Name" on Side 2.
But after Capitol received the tapes for these two tracks,
the company revised the label copy by adding the times for the two songs !!
Only the EAST COAST MONO (CAP2080.MR2A, Spizer) which is being offered here,
and the East Coast Stereo labels with times for both songs, have been confirmed !!!

A most STUNNING Near Mint example of both Cover and Record !
The Labels are the "glossy" variation, too ! Just great !

NM / NM

$850

LP567

The Beatles' Second Album
Capitol T-2080 Mono, 4/10/64
East Coast, # 3 Cover

RARE (2nd) REVISED MONO LABEL :
WITH running times on Tracks 1 & 2, Side 2.
(CAP2080.MR2A, Spizer)

The initial 1st run labels for this LP (which are the most commonly found) do not
have the running times for "Long Tall Sally" or "I Call Your Name" on Side 2.
But after Capitol received the tapes for these two tracks,
the company revised the label copy by adding the times for the two songs !!
Only the EAST COAST MONO (CAP2080.MR2A, Spizer) which is being offered here,
and the East Coast Stereo labels with times for both songs, have been confirmed !!!

VG ++ /
VG +

$450

LP226
The Beatles' Second Album, Capitol T-2080 Mono, 4/10/64, West Coast #6.
1st issue : No running times on Tracks 1&2, Side 2.
Best of the best in condition. Cover is "LIKE NEW" Mint corner to corner. Record is UNPLAYED Mint jewel,
with spectacular West Coast "glossy" Labels.
M / M
Unplayed

$550
SOLD
2/2/12

LP128

The Beatles' Second Album, Capitol T-2080 Mono, 4/10/64, East Coast #3.
With glossy finish label. GORGEOUS !
1st issue : No running times on Tracks 1&2, Side 2.
NM - / NM
$350

LP158

The Beatles' Second Album, Capitol T-2080 Mono, 4/10/64, East Coast.
With glossy finish label. Beautiful set.
1st issue : No running times on Tracks 1&2, Side 2.
NM - / NM
$325

LP856

The Beatles' Second Album, Capitol T-2080 Mono, 4/10/64, East Coast.
1st issue : No running times on Tracks 1&2, Side 2.
NM - / NM -
$300

LP907

The Beatles' Second Album, Capitol T-2080 Mono, 4/10/64, East Coast,
RCA PRESSING !
1st issue : No running times on Tracks 1&2, Side 2.
NM - / NM -
$300

The Beatles' Second Album
Capitol ST-2080 Stereo,
Released 4/10/64

LP668

The Beatles' Second Album
Capitol ST-2080 Stereo, 4/10/64

IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !!

UNDOCUMENTED
MEGA-RARE
FIRST ISSUE OF 3rd REVISED STEREO LABEL
MIS-SPELLED "I CALL YOU NAME"
WITHOUT running time on Track 2, Side 2 only !
(NOT DOCUMENTED IN BRUCE SPIZER'S "CAPITOL ALBUM" BOOK)

The initial 1st run labels for this LP (which are the most commonly found) do not
have the running times for "Long Tall Sally" or "I Call Your Name" on Side 2.
But after Capitol received the tapes for these two tracks,
the company revised the label copy by adding the times for the two songs !!

When the BMI credit replaced the ASCAP credit for the song "I Call Your Name",
Capitol once again revised its label copy - BUT ONLY ON THE STEREO Labels !!
The printer for the East Coast Stereo label not only changed
ASCAP to BMI after "I Call Your Name", but also dropped the
running song for the song. Thus, the Stereo variation has the
running time for "Long Tall Sally" - but NOT "I Call Your Name".

BUT WAIT !! THESE REVISED LABELS HAVE "I CALL YOUR NAME"
MIS-PRINTED AS "I CALL YOU NAME" ! THIS LABEL WAS JUST
RECENTLY DISCOVERED - AND NOT DOCUMENTED IN
BRUCE SPIZER'S GREAT BOOK "THE CAPITOL ALBUMS".

When the error was realized, Capitol corrected the song title, and once again
printed another revised label, still without the running time on "I Call Your Name"
(SEE NEXT ITEM # LP601 BELOW).

The #3 Scranton Cover is in stupendous LIKE NEW Mint Minus condition,
and still remains in the original SHRINKWRAP. The Record is UNPLAYED MINT -
a STELLAR example. The previous owner added the running time of "2:08" for
"I CALL YOU NAME" in black pencil after the BMI credit,
which does not detract and is hardly noticeable :

(ACTUAL SCAN OF LABEL)

One cannot get much better than this for an early 1964 STEREO Beatles LP -
with an UNDOCUMENTED Label at that !

M - / M
Unplayed
$1200
SOLD

LP917

The Beatles' Second Album
Capitol ST-2080 Stereo, 4/10/64
East Coast pressing.

IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !!

ULTRA-RARE STEREO LABEL :
CORRECTED SONG TITLE OF
3rd REVISED STEREO LABEL
WITHOUT running time on Track 2, Side 2 only !
(Mono Labels were not printed in this variation)
(CAP2080.SR3A, Spizer)
With Original Blue inner sleeve.

RCA PRESSING !!

(ACTUAL SCAN)

The initial 1st run labels for this LP (which are the most commonly found) do not
have the running times for "Long Tall Sally" or "I Call Your Name" on Side 2.
But after Capitol received the tapes for these two tracks,
the company revised the label copy by adding the times for the two songs !!

But then when the BMI credit replaced the ASCAP credit for the song "I Call Your Name",
Capitol once again revised its label copy - BUT ONLY ON THE STEREO Labels !!
The printer for the East Coast Stereo label not only changed ASCAP to BMI
after "I Call Your Name", but also dropped the running time for the song.
Thus, this ULTRA-RARE Stereo variation (that is being offered here),
has the time for "Long Tall Sally" - but NOT "I Call Your Name".

Cover remains in original SHRINKWRAP and is a sparkling Near Mint,
and the very important Record appears UNPLAYED -
an absolute Stunning example. It is a RCA PRESSING !!
The Labels, which are the shiny SEMI-GLOSSY East Coast variation are Mint, as well !!

NM / M
Unplayed $1500

LP036

The Beatles' Second Album
Capitol ST-2080 Stereo, 4/10/64
East Coast #3 Cover

IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !!

ULTRA-RARE STEREO LABEL :
CORRECTED SONG TITLE OF
3rd REVISED STEREO LABEL
WITHOUT running time on Track 2, Side 2 only !
(Mono Labels were not printed in this variation)
(CAP2080.SR3A, Spizer)
With Original Blue inner sleeve.

The initial 1st run labels for this LP (which are the most commonly found) do not
have the running times for "Long Tall Sally" or "I Call Your Name" on Side 2.
But after Capitol received the tapes for these two tracks,
the company revised the label copy by adding the times for the two songs !!

But then when the BMI credit replaced the ASCAP credit for the song "I Call Your Name",
Capitol once again revised its label copy - BUT ONLY ON THE STEREO Labels !!
The printer for the East Coast Stereo label not only changed ASCAP to BMI
after "I Call Your Name", but also dropped the running time for the song.
Thus, this ULTRA-RARE Stereo variation (that is being offered here),
has the time for "Long Tall Sally" - but NOT "I Call Your Name".

Cover remains in original SHRINKWRAP and is a stellar Mint ( as we mean it),
and the very vital Record is MINT, "AS NEW" UNPLAYED -
an absolutely GORGEOUS example.
The Labels, which are the matching East Coast variation are MINT, as well !!

M / M
Unplayed $1575
SOLD

LP210

The Beatles' Second Album, Capitol ST-2080 Stereo, 4/10/64
West Coast pressing, #6 Cover.
1st issue : No running times on Track 1&2, Side 2.
Cover is a sensational Near Mint with clean "whites" and beautiful graphics. Just a touch of a couple of
light faint age spots on back cover near right edge.
The Record is a Mint Minus Unplayed. Absolutely sparkling ! The Labels are pristine and are the beautiful
"glossy" Los Angeles variation.

NM / M - $475

LP610

The Beatles' Second Album, Capitol ST-2080 Stereo, 4/10/64
JACKSONVILLE PRESSING, small fonts (SR4Cii, Spizer)
1st issue : No running times on Track 1&2, Side 2.

NM / NM $425

LP007

The Beatles' Second Album, Capitol ST-2080 Stereo, 4/10/64
West Coast pressing.
1st issue : No running times on Track 1&2, Side 2.

NM - / NM - $400

Something New
Capitol T-2108 Mono,
Released 7/20/64

LP928

Something New, Capitol T-2108 Mono, 7/20/64, East Coast #2
First issued Label : with misspelled "Nicholas" credit
RCA Pressing,
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !
Gorgeous Cover with a stunning UNPLAYED RCA Record !!

NM / M
Unplayed $525

LP977

Something New, Capitol T-2108 Mono, 7/20/64, East Coast # 2, RCA Pressing,
First issued Label : with misspelled "Nicholas" credit
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !
2" Shrink tear upper right corner.
NM / M
Unplayed $475

LP010

Something New, Capitol T-2108 Mono, 7/20/64, East Coast # 2.
First issued Label : with misspelled "Nicholas" credit.
NM / NM $450

LP849

Something New, Capitol T-2108 Mono, 7/20/64, East Coast #3, RCA Pressing,
First issued Label : with misspelled "Nicholas" credit.
NM - / NM - $375

LP711

Something New, Capitol T-2108 Mono, 7/20/64, East Coast,
First issued Label : with misspelled "Nicholas" credit.
NM - / NM - $375

LP348

Something New, Capitol T-2108 Mono, 7/20/64, East Coast, #3 Cover, RCA Pressing,
First issued Label : with misspelled "Nicholas" credit.
VG++/VG++ $250

Something New
Capitol ST-2108 Stereo,
Released 7/20/64

LP227

Something New, Capitol ST-2108 Stereo, 7/20/64, West Coast #6 pressing
Revised Label : with corrected "Nicolas" credit.
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !

THIS IS THE VERY FIRST PRESSING (CAP 2108 SR1B(i), Spizer), THAT HAS THE
RIGHT SHIFTED LABEL COPY AND TIGHTLY SPACED "STEREO".

Best opened example we have ever acquired. Cover remains in Original Shrinkwrap and is Mint Minus "LIKE NEW", and the Record is a Mint UNPLAYED gem, with gorgeous West Coast "glossy" Labels.

M / M
Unplayed $700

LP138
Something New, Capitol ST-2108 Stereo, 7/20/64, West Coast pressing, #5 Cover
Revised Label : with corrected "Nicolas" credit.

THIS IS THE RIGHT SHIFTED LABEL COPY WITH LOOSELY SPACED "S T E R E O",
(CAP 2108 SR1B(ii), Spizer).

Cover is a PHENOMENAL Near Mint. The Record is a SHIMMERING Mint Minus, and it appears UNPLAYED.
Labels are a "glossy" impeccable !
NM / M - $575
SOLD

The Beatles’ Story
Capitol TBO-2222 Mono, Gatefold
Released 11/23/64

LP028

The Beatles’ Story, Capitol TBO-2222 Mono, 11/23/64,
RCA pressing, East Coast, (CAP 2222.MR1A(ii), Spizer),

RARE FIRST ISSUE VERSION !!
Record 1 : Sides 1 & 2   /   Record 2 : Sides 3 & 4

COVER REMAINS IN ORIGINAL IN-STORE BAGGY WRAP -
GATEFOLD REMAINS CLOSED !

(ACTUAL IMAGES OF COVER)

Most of the East of the East and West Coast records
produced by RCA have the Rarer First Pressing 1/2,3/4 pairings.
As the 1/2, 3/4 discs were manufactured by a subcontractor,
they were pressed in lesser quantities and are much
scarcer and valuable than the 1/4, 2/3 records !

Cover is a stupendous Mint Minus - protected all these years by the
Distributor level In-Store Baggy Wrap. Gatefold remains closed.
Baggy is pushed up on Back Cover near bottom exposing
a few inches of the Cover, which is totally unaffected.
Super WHITE Clean and free of wear all around ! Like NEW !
Records are a wonderful and gleaming Near Mint Minus with light
scratches at the beginning area of Side 1 and Side 3 only.
Labels are STUNNING !

M -
NM -
NM - $1500

LP043

The Beatles’ Story, Capitol TBO-2222 Mono, 11/23/64,
RCA pressing, East Coast, (CAP 2222.MR1A(ii), Spizer)

RARE FIRST ISSUE VERSION !!
Record 1 : Sides 1 & 2   /   Record 2 : Sides 3 & 4

Most of the East of the East and West Coast records
produced by RCA have the Rarer First Pressing 1/2,3/4 pairings.
As the 1/2, 3/4 discs were manufactured by a subcontractor,
they were pressed in lesser quantities and are much
scarcer and valuable than the 1/4, 2/3 records !

Cover is a clean, white and solid Near Mint Minus !
Only aspect keeping it from Near Mint is two very tiny staple holes
in upper left corner where Price Sticker once was. Records are a tremendous and
glistening Near Mint Minus with normal play wear, but no scratches.
Labels are GORGEOUS !

NM -
NM -
NM - $1000

LP091

The Beatles’ Story, Capitol TBO-2222 Mono, 11/23/64, East Coast
LABEL VERSION : Record 1 : Sides 1 & 4   /   Record 2 : Sides 2 & 3
Cover is a fabulous Near Mint ! So close to perfect. Nice and sparkling WHITE, clean and free of wear !
Near Mint Records appear to have been played ONCE, then stored. Tremendous. Labels are STUNNING !
NM
NM
NM $600

LP029
The Beatles’ Story, Capitol TBO-2222 Mono, 11/23/64, Rarer WEST COAST Mono RCA pressing !!
LABEL VERSION : Record 1 : Sides 1 & 4   /   Record 2 : Sides 2 & 3
Cover is a very strong VG++ . Records are a GORGEOUS Near Mint !!! VG ++
NM
NM $575

LP274
The Beatles’ Story, Capitol TBO-2222 Mono, 11/23/64, East Coast
LABEL VERSION : Record 1 : Sides 1 & 4   /   Record 2 : Sides 2 & 3 NM -
NM
NM $500

LP115

The Beatles’ Story, Capitol TBO-2222 Mono, 11/23/64, East Coast, RCA Pressing,
LABEL VERSION : Record 1 : Sides 1 & 4   /   Record 2 : Sides 2 & 3
Cover is very nice Near Mint Minus !!! Vinyl and Labels are glossy and shiny Near Mint Minus, with just a few inner sleeve whisps. Record appears unplayed !!
NM -
NM -
NM - $400

LP201
The Beatles’ Story, Capitol TBO-2222 Mono, 11/23/64, East Coast
LABEL VERSION : Record 1 : Sides 1 & 4   /   Record 2 : Sides 2 & 3 VG +
NM -
NM - $300

The Beatles’ Story
Capitol STBO-2222 Stereo, Gatefold
Released 11/23/64

LP137

The Beatles’ Story,
Capitol STBO-2222 Stereo, 11/23/64, East Coast
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP ! Gatefold remains closed.
Cover is a sensational Mint "As New", remaining in original Shrinkwrap. Beautiful, bold bgraphics and whites are bright.
No yellowing at all. Both Scranton Records are a gorgeous Near Mint, bordering Near Mint Minus. Labels are gorgeous.

M
NM
NM (-) $725

LP949

The Beatles’ Story,
Capitol STBO-2222 Stereo, 11/23/64, West Coast
Cover is a GREAT Near Mint Minus. Both WEST COAST Records UNPLAYED & STELLAR !

NM -
M
M
Unplayed
$675

LP322
The Beatles’ Story, Capitol STBO-2222 Stereo, 1983 Issue,
Black label with print in colorband. This copy is the final and last issue of this LP. M / M $100

Beatles’ 65
Capitol T-2228 Mono,
Released 12/15/64

LP929

Beatles’ 65, Capitol T-2228 Mono, 12/15/64, East Coast # 3
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP ! Both Cover & Record are Gorgeous examples !!
NM / NM $450

LP203

Beatles’ 65, Capitol T-2228 Mono, 12/15/64, East Coast
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP ! Beautiful example of both Cover and Record !!
NM / NM $450

LP598

Beatles’ 65, Capitol T-2228 Mono, 12/15/64, East Coast # 3
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP ! An absolute BEAUTIFUL set !!!
NM / NM $450

Beatles’ 65
Capitol ST-2228 Stereo,
Released 12/15/64

LP230

Beatles’ 65, Capitol ST-2228 Stereo, 12/15/64, West Coast # 6.
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !
This West Coast pressing is absolutely stunning. Cover remains in Original Shrinkwrap and is flawless.
Record is a glistening Near Mint, and the West Coast "glossy" Labels are gorgeous.
M / NM $575

LP133

Beatles’ 65, Capitol ST-2228 Stereo, 12/15/64, East Coast # 3.
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !
An East Coast set which is absolutely beautiful. Cover remains in Original Shrinkwrap and
Record is a shimmering Near Mint.
M / NM $500

LP111

Beatles’ 65, Capitol ST-2228 Stereo, 12/15/64, East Coast.
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !
A beautiful East Coast set. Lovely Near Mint Cover remains in Original Shrinkwrap.
Only minor flaw is a shrink slice on bottom area of front cover, yet shrink remains intact. Record is a gleaming Near Mint.
NM / NM $475

LP950

Beatles’ 65, Capitol ST-2228 Stereo, 12/15/64, East Coast,.
Cover is gorgeous Near Mint. Record is a fantastic and gleaming Near Mint Minus !
NM / NM - $425

LP113

Beatles’ 65
Capitol ST-2228 Stereo, 12/15/64, West Coast, #6 cover.
Cover is solid Near Mint Minus exhibiting minimal handling wear.
Record is a gleaming Near Mint Minus with superficial marks, bordering VG++. Labels are the glossy variation.
West Coast pressings of this title have become more difficult to acquire in respectable condition.

NM - / NM - $400

The Early Beatles
Capitol T-2309 Mono
Released 3/22/65

LP232

The Early Beatles, Capitol T-2309 Mono, 3/22/65, West Coast pressing.
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !

A beautiful example of a Los Angeles pressing. Record is great and gleaming Near Mint !

NM - / NM $475

LP018

The Early Beatles, Capitol T-2309 Mono, 3/22/65, West Coast pressing.
VG++ / VG++ $275

The Early Beatles
Capitol ST-2309 Stereo
Released 3/22/65

LP231

The Early Beatles,
Capitol ST-2309 Stereo, 3/22/65, West Coast # 5 pressing.

IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !

They don't come better than this. A stunning West coast pressing that is impeccable. Cover remains in
Original Shrinkwrap and is flawless, and the Record is a Mint Unplayed jewel.
The West Coast "glossy" Labels are sensational.
M / M
Unplayed $650

LP165

The Early Beatles,
Capitol ST-2309 Stereo, 3/22/65, Jacksonville pressing.

IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !
Another GEM of a Stereo pressing that we have acquired of this title.
Great added aspect : The "Queens Litho USA" vertical print is visible on the edge of the mouth opening
at the upper right area. Cover remains in its original Shrinkwrap, with just a tiny millimeter tear of the
shrink in the upper right corner. That is the extent of any flaw. Colors and graphics on front are stunning
and back remains clean bright white. Appears "As New".
The Jacksonville record is UNPLAYED and an absolute shimmering jewel with impeccable Labels.

M - / M $625

LP208

The Early Beatles,
Capitol ST-2309 Stereo, 3/22/65, East Coast,
DECCA pressing with Scranton Labels.

This Stereo set is AMAZING. Cover is in GORGEOUS "Like New" Mint Minus. NO ringwear on front or back Cover.
Colors and graphics are bold and bright. The Record and Labels are a beautiful Near Mint.

M - / NM $575

LP114

The Early Beatles,
Capitol ST-2309 Stereo, 3/22/65, East Coast,
DECCA pressing with Scranton Labels.

Absolutely gorgeous set. Cover is STUNNING with NO ringwear on front or back Cover.
Colors and graphics are bold and bright. The Record and Labels are a beautiful Near Mint.

NM / NM $475

LP157

The Early Beatles,
Capitol ST-2309 Stereo, 3/22/65, East Coast #3,
A most beautiful Near Mint Minus Scranton set, with a #3 Cover. Cover is lovely with NO
ringwear on front or back Cover. Just a slight "hint" of very light mellowing along mouth
opening of Back Cover prevents it from Near Mint status. Colors and graphics are stunning.
The Vinyl is a shimmering Near Mint Minus with minimal play time. Labels are Near Mint.

NM - / NM - $375

LP334

The Early Beatles,
Capitol ST-2309 Stereo, 3/22/65, West Coast
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !

With Undocumented Odd-Printing Variation !
Side 1 Label of this West Coast pressing has a space between
the first line and second line of the Beatles' names - unlike
the standard printing space on Side 2 :

Beatles expert and renowned author Bruce Spizer
has confirmed that this is the first he has seen of the oddity.

Just a beautiful set ! Slight push in upper right corner and minor wear in upper left corner.

NM - / NM $400
SOLD

Beatles VI
Capitol T-2358 Mono,
Released 6/14/65

LP013

Beatles VI, Capitol T-2358 Mono, 6/14/65, East Coast, DECCA PRESSING.
1st Back Cover : "See Label For Correct Playing Order".
"Words Of Love" with ASCAP credit.
Lovely Near Mint Cover. Record is glossy UNPLAYED !
NM / M
Unplayed
$450

LP205

Beatles VI, Capitol T-2358 Mono, 6/14/65, East Coast
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !
1st Back Cover : "See Label For Correct Playing Order".
"Words Of Love" with ASCAP credit.
NM - / NM
$325

LP275

Beatles VI, Capitol T-2358 Mono, 6/14/65, East Coast
1st Back Cover : "See Label For Correct Playing Order".
"Words Of Love" with ASCAP credit.
NM - / NM -
$250

LP206

Beatles VI, Capitol T-2358 Mono, 6/14/65, East Coast
1st Back Cover : "See Label For Correct Playing Order".
"Words Of Love" with BMI credit.
VG++ / VG++
$225


Beatles VI
Capitol ST-2358 Stereo,
Released 6/14/65

LP118

Beatles VI,
Capitol ST-2358 Stereo, 6/14/65,
West Coast pressing, # 6 Cover
1st Back Cover : "See Label For Correct Playing Order" .
"Words Of Love" with BMI credit.

RARE LOS ANGELES LABEL VARIATION
WITH TRACK 1 SONG TITLES
ABOVE THE SPINDLE HOLE ON BOTH SIDES

RECENTLY DOCUMENTED IN
BRUCE SPIZER'S INSIGHTFUL BOOK "THE BEATLES SWAN SONG".

The first series of labels printed for Beatles VI list the performance rights organization
for all songs as BMI except for Words Of Love, which is designated as ASCAP.
Later, revised labels list all songs as BMI, including Words Of Love.
Interestingly, the revised Los Angeles labels that have all songs listed as BMI,
printed the first song title on each side above the center hole.
Mr. Spizer's original Capitol Albums book did not take these changes
into account and were corrected in his Swan Song book.

Cover is a beautiful Near Mint and looks like new. No ringwear, brilliant graphics.
Record is stunning Mint Minus, so close to perfect
and appears it's been played once, then stored !

NM / M -
$875

LP127
Beatles VI, Capitol ST-2358 Stereo, 6/14/65, West Coast pressing, # 6 Cover.
1st Back Cover : "See Label For Correct Playing Order" .
"Words Of Love" with ASCAP credit.
Cover is a stunning Near Mint with sensational, bold graphics.
Record is in stellar and shimmering "As New" Unplayed condition.
Great highlight of this set are the colorful, impeccable Labels which are the rarer GLOSSY West Coast variation.
NM / M
Unplayed
$600
SOLD

LP147

Beatles VI, Capitol ST-2358 Stereo, 6/14/65, East Coast # 2 Cover.
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !
1st Back Cover : "See Label For Correct Playing Order".
"Words Of Love" with ASCAP credit.
This set is absolutely lovely. Cover remains in original Shrinkwrap and is a beauty.
Record is a gorgeous Near Mint with nice sharp, clean Labels.
M - / NM
$500

LP169

Beatles VI, Capitol ST-2358 Stereo, 6/14/65, East Coast # 2 Cover.
1st Back Cover : "See Label For Correct Playing Order".
"Words Of Love" with ASCAP credit.
Stunning, clean Near Mint Cover, with a sparkling Near Mint Record. Labels are beautiful.
NM / NM
$450

LP148

Beatles VI, Capitol ST-2358 Stereo, 6/14/65, East Coast # 2 Cover.
1st Back Cover : "See Label For Correct Playing Order".
"Words Of Love" with BMI credit.
Cover is a wonderful Near Mint Minus, with only flaw being a slight push to the upper left corner.
Record is a clean VG++ with superficial wear. Labels are great !
NM - / VG++
$325

LP128

Beatles VI,
Capitol ST-2358 Stereo, 6/14/65,
West Coast pressing, # 5 Cover
Revised Back Cover
Song Tracks printed in Correct Playing Order
with "Stereo Needle Damage" disclaimer print.
"Words Of Love" with BMI credit.

RARE LOS ANGELES LABEL VARIATION
WITH TRACK 1 SONG TITLES
ABOVE THE SPINDLE HOLE ON BOTH SIDES

RECENTLY DOCUMENTED IN
BRUCE SPIZER'S INSIGHTFUL BOOK "THE BEATLES SWAN SONG".

The first series of labels printed for Beatles VI list the performance rights organization
for all songs as BMI except for Words Of Love, which is designated as ASCAP.
Later, revised labels list all songs as BMI, including Words Of Love.
Interestingly, the revised Los Angeles labels that have all songs listed as BMI,
printed the first song title on each side above the center hole.
Mr. Spizer's original Capitol Albums book did not take these changes
into account and were corrected in his Swan Song book.

Cover is a solid and strong Near Mint Minus with very minimal handling wear.
Record is gleaming, shiny Near Mint and displays very little play time.
Labels are equally in Near Mint condition.

NM - / NM
$800

LP233

Beatles VI,
Capitol ST-2358 Stereo, 6/14/65, West Coast # 5 pressing
Revised Back Cover
Song Tracks printed in Correct Playing Order
with "Stereo Needle Damage" disclaimer print.
"Words Of Love" with ASCAP credit.

IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !

They don't come better than this. A stunning West coast pressing that is impeccable. Cover remains in
Original Shrinkwrap and is flawless, and the Record is a Mint Unplayed jewel.
The West Coast "glossy" Labels are sensational.

M / M
Unplayed
$650

LP149

Beatles VI,
Capitol ST-2358 Stereo, 6/14/65, East Coast pressing.

IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !

Revised Back Cover : Song Tracks printed in Correct Playing Order
with "Stereo Needle Damage" disclaimer print.
"Words Of Love" with ASCAP credit.

Cover is gorgeous Near Mint and remains in its original Shrinkwrap. Only minor flaw is small 2" piece of
shrink missing lower left corner of Back Cover only. No affect to Cover in that area. Record is beautiful Near Mint,
and Labels are stunning.
NM / NM
$475

Help !
Capitol MAS-2386 Mono, Gatefold
Released 8/13/65

LP994

Help !, Capitol MAS-2386 Mono, 8/13/65, East Coast,
Corrected Label with composer credits on "The Bitter End" & "You Can't Do That" title.
Cover is a crisp Near Mint Minus, with just some wear spots on back cover.
Gatefold remains stiff when attempting to open. Like New.
Record is a sensational Near Mint, and has had minimal play. Labels are flawless !

NM - / NM
$425

LP986
Help !, Capitol MAS-2386 Mono, 8/13/65, East Coast,
First label without composer credits on "The Bitter End".
Cover is a great and solid Near Mint Minus. Record is a terrific Near Mint Minus,
with only two hairline superficial marks !!

NM - / NM -
$375
SOLD

Help !
Capitol SMAS-2386 Stereo, Gatefold
Released 8/13/65

LP234
Help !, Capitol SMAS-2386, Stereo 8/13/65, West Coast,
First label without composer credits on "The Bitter End".
Cover doesn't get any better than this for an opened example, and is an absolute STUNNING Mint. Virtually impeccable.
Record is a BRILLIANT Mint UNPLAYED jewel.

M / M
Unplayed
$575
SOLD
2/2/12

LP068

Help !, Capitol SMAS-2386, Stereo 8/13/65, West Coast,
First label without composer credits on "The Bitter End".
Cover is very beautiful Near Mint. Record is a wonderful Near Mint with very light, superficial inner sleeve "whisps".

NM / NM
$450

LP015

Help !, Capitol SMAS-2386 Stereo, 8/13/65, East Coast,
Corrected Label with composer credits on "The Bitter End" & "You Can't Do That" title.
Cover is LIKE NEW snow white ! Record is an UNPLAYED beauty !

M - / M
Unplayed
$550

LP069

Help !, Capitol SMAS-2386 Stereo, 8/13/65, East Coast,
Corrected Label with composer credits on "The Bitter End" & "You Can't Do That" title.
Cover is very nice Near Mint Minus. Record is stunning Mint Minus, so close to perfect.
Perhaps played once !

NM - / M -
$475

Rubber Soul
Capitol T-2442 Mono,
Released 12/6/65

LP066

Rubber Soul,
Capitol T-2442 Mono, 12/6/65, East Coast,

IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !
WITH RARE RECTANGULAR
YELLOW "MICHELLE" SONG STICKER !!

ACTUAL IMAGES OF THIS ITEM :

These rectangular Song Stickers (CAP2442.S2, Spizer) for this LP
are becoming MEGA-RARE especially in this Near Mint Minus, vibrant condition.
It is an attractive 3" X 1½" Yellow Sticker with
"Hear Paul sing "Michelle" and "Original Beatles' Version" in black print :

BEAUTIFUL Near Mint Minus Cover is very clean, and of course,
remains in the original Shrinkwrap.
Minor flaw is 2" shrink seam separation on bottom right edge,
yet shrink remains intact and the Cover is not affected in that area at all.
No ringwear and graphics remain crisp and dark.
The back Cover remains a lovely stark white !
Record is a solid, GORGEOUS Near Mint and is an
East Coast pressing that has the initial 1st run labels
WITHOUT "The Beatles" above their names.

Cover
NM -
Record
NM
Sticker :
NM - $1150

LP132

Rubber Soul,
Capitol T-2442 Mono, 12/6/65, East Coast #2 Cover, DECCA PRESSING !
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !
1st Label WITHOUT "The Beatles" above their names.
The very best example of this Mono title we have ever acquired. Cover is absolutely stunning and
remains in original Shrinkwrap, which is perfect corner to corner. Record is a jewel and is UNPLAYED as new !

M - / M
Unplayed
$625

LP605

Rubber Soul,
Capitol T-2442 Mono, 12/6/65, West Coast #5
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !
1st Label WITHOUT "The Beatles" above their names.
1/3 of shrink missing near mouth edge on back cover. Otherwise a most beautiful example. No wear at all.
Record is a stunning Near Mint, and appears it has been played once or twice.

NM / NM
$500

LP018

Rubber Soul,
Capitol T-2442 Mono, 12/6/65, East Coast, DECCA PRESSING !
Revised Label WITH "The Beatles" above their names.
Beautiful Near Mint Cover. Record appears to be UNPLAYED and stunning !

NM / NM
$500

Rubber Soul
Capitol ST-2442 Stereo,
Released 12/6/65

LP235
Rubber Soul, Capitol ST-2442 Stereo,12/6/65, West Coast #5
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !
With "Stereo" banner in the slick portion of LP cover.
With large split black dot, record number, but without "File Under:The Beatles" print.
Revised Label WITH "The Beatles" above their names.
They don't come better than this. A stunning West coast pressing that is impeccable. Cover remains in
Original Shrinkwrap and is flawless, and the Record is a Mint Unplayed gem.

M / M
Unplayed
$525
SOLD
2/2/12

LP017

Rubber Soul, Capitol ST-2442 Stereo,12/6/65, East Coast
With "Stereo" banner in the slick portion of LP cover.
With large split black dot and record number, but without "File Under:The Beatles" print.
Revised Label WITH "The Beatles" above their names.

NM / NM
$400

LP733

Rubber Soul, Capitol ST-2442 Stereo,12/6/65, East Coast
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !
With "Stereo" banner in the slick portion of LP cover.
With large split black dot, record number, and with "File Under:The Beatles" print.
Revised Label WITH "The Beatles" above their names.

NM - / NM
$300

LP123
Rubber Soul, Capitol ST-2442 Stereo, 12/6/65, East Coast
With "Stereo" banner in the slick portion of LP cover.
With large split black dot, record number, and with "File Under:The Beatles" print.
1st Label WITHOUT "The Beatles" above their names.

NM - / NM
$300
SOLD

LP298

Rubber Soul,
Capitol ST-2442 Stereo, 12/6/65, East Coast
With "Stereo" banner in the White Band border of LP edge.
(CAP2442.SC2, Spizer).
With large split black dot, record number, and with "File Under:The Beatles" print.
1st Label WITHOUT "The Beatles" above their names.

When Capitol realized that the brown Stereo Logo on the
dark green backround of the Front Slick was difficult to read,
they prepared revised back liners that have the Stereo Logo Banner
on the portion that wraps around to the top of the Front Cover.
Therefore, the Front Cover slicks that had the Stereo Logo Banner
printed on them, were trimmed at the same place
as Mono Slicks to remove the Stereo designation.

Beautiful and crisp Near Mint Cover with a gorgeous. gleaming Near Mint Record !

NM / NM
$450

LP129

Rubber Soul,
Capitol ST-2442 Stereo, 12/6/65, Jacksonville, #4 Cover.
With "Stereo" banners on both the
Front Cover Slick & the White Band border of LP edge.
(CAP2442.SC3, Spizer).
With large split black dot, record number, and with "File Under:The Beatles" print.
Revised Label WITH "The Beatles" above their names.

Some Stereo covers did get out with the original brown Stereo Logo
on the dark green backround of the Front Slick, paired with the
revised back liners that have the Stereo Logo Banner
on the portion that wraps around to the top of the Front Cover.

Stunning Near Mint Cover with a stellar Mint Minus Record that appears unplayed !
This is the RARER Jacksonville pressing with it's matching #4 Cover !

NM / M -
Unplayed
$600
SOLD
1/30/12

YESTERDAY AND TODAY
Capitol S(T)-2553,
Released 6/15/66

YesterdaY And Today
Capitol T-2553 Mono
Released 6/15/66
TRUNK COVER (4th State)

LP104

Yesterday And Today, Capitol T-2553 Mono, 6/15/66, East Coast # 3.
4th state Trunk Cover
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !
Probably the very best Mono example of this title we've acquired. Cover is a tremendous Mint Minus and remains in Original Shrinkwrap, with purple "C" price stamp on the Shrink on upper right corner of Back Cover. The tone of the Cover remains a brilliant "white". No ringwear. Record is a gleaming and gorgeous Near Mint, and obvious it has had minimal play..
Just a couple of superficial inner sleeve hairline "whisps". Labels are beautiful.

M - / NM $575

LP120

Yesterday And Today, Capitol T-2553 Mono, 6/15/66, East Coast # 3.
4th state Trunk Cover
A true winner of this Mono set. Cover is a sensational Near Mint, with the tone of the Cover remaining a shiny "white". No ringwear. Record is in shimmering, virtually perfect UNPLAYED "As New" condition. Labels are simply gorgeous.

NM / M
Unplayed $525

LP105

Yesterday And Today, Capitol T-2553 Mono, 6/15/66, Jacksonville # 4.
4th state Trunk Cover
Cover is a most respectable Near Mint Minus, with just some light handling wear. No ringwear. Very minimal overall age toning.
Record is true Near Mint Minus, bordering VG++ with just a few very light superficial hairline marks. Great set from the rarer Jacksonville plant.

NM - / NM - $375

YesterdaY And Today
Capitol ST-2553 Stereo,
Released 6/15/66
TRUNK COVER (4th State)

LP237
Yesterday And Today, Capitol ST-2553 Stereo, 6/15/66, West Coast, #5 Cover.
4th state Trunk Cover
IN THE SHRINKWRAP !
The very best example of this title we have ever acquired. Virtually PERFECT !
Cover remains in Original Shrinkwrap, with a bright, blinding, radiant tone. No mellowing anywhere.
Record is in shimmering Mint UNPLAYED condition. Labels are untouched FLAWLESS !
M / M
Unplayed $575
SOLD
2/2/12

LP108

Yesterday And Today, Capitol ST-2553 Stereo, 6/15/66, West Coast, #5 Cover.
4th state Trunk Cover
IN THE SHRINKWRAP !
Beautiful Los Angeles pressing. Cover remains in Original Shrinkwrap, with overall great 'white' tone.
Edge of mouth opening has "mellowing" at end of shrinkwrap on front cover.
Small tear in shrink upper right corner, yet shrink remains intact in that area.
Record is a gorgeous Near Mint.
NM - / NM $450

LP170

Yesterday And Today, Capitol ST-2553 Stereo, 6/15/66, Jacksonville # 4.
4th state Trunk Cover
Most beautiful set from the rarer Jacksonville plant. The Near Mint Cover is clean and white.
The Record grades a Mint Minus and appears Unplayed.
NM / M - $450

LP021

Yesterday And Today, Capitol ST-2553 Stereo, 6/15/66, East Coast.
4th state Trunk Cover
A great set ! Cover remains a nice white tone with light wear. Record is stellar UNPLAYED jewel !!
NM - / M
Unplayed $475

LP112

Yesterday And Today, Capitol ST-2553 Stereo, 6/15/66, East Coast.
4th state Trunk Cover
A most beautiful Scranton set. Cover is gorgeous Near Mint Minus all around with very minimal overall age toning.
Record is stupendous UNPLAYED gem !
NM - / M
Unplayed $475

LP121

Yesterday And Today, Capitol ST-2553 Stereo, 6/15/66, Jacksonville # 4.
4th state Trunk Cover
A very terrific set. Cover is gorgeous Near Mint Minus. Beautiful "white" with just very light toning to the edge
of the mouth opening. Two small spots of handing wear to top seam. Record is a solid and gleaming Near Mint.
Fantastic set from the rarer Jacksonville plant.
NM - / NM $400

Revolver
Capitol T-2576 Mono,
Released 8/8/66

LP055

Revolver
Capitol T-2576 Mono, 8/8/66
West Coast pressing #6 Cover
IN THE SHRINKWRAP !

WITH RARE YELLOW OVAL
"Yellow Submarine & Eleanor Rigby"
SONG STICKER

These oval yellow song stickers for this LP are becoming
MEGA-RARE especially in this condition.
Capitol only printed these Stickers with the Stereo prefix (ST-2576),
but were also adhered to MONO covers, as this one is !!

This is an absolutely STUNNING, practically flawless Mint Minus Cover
with no trace at all of that usual "yellowing: near the edge of the mouth,
where the shrinkwrap ends. Also, there are no tears or rips
anywhere in the shrinkwrap !

ACTUAL IMAGES OF THIS ITEM :

The Sticker is a striking and perfectly bold Mint Minus.

The Back Cover is a rich dark black with no ringwear at all :

Record is a SUPER Near Mint and is the matching
West Coast VERY FIRST PRESSING which has the FIRST-RUN labels
WITHOUT the "X" in the "(T-1-2576)" matrix numbers and the
"Lennon - McCartney" credits :

Cover :
M -
Record :
NM
Sticker :
M - $1350

LP434

Revolver, Capitol T-2576 Mono, 8/8/66, East Coast
Cover is IMPECCABLE ! Record is gorgeous Near Mint, with only flaw of superficial inner sleeve "whisps".
1st Label with "Lennon - McCartney" credits
M - / NM $425

Revolver
Capitol ST-2576 Stereo,
Released 8/8/66

LP238

Revolver
Capitol ST-2576 Stereo, 8/8/66
West Coast pressing #5 Cover
IN THE SHRINKWRAP !

WITH RARE YELLOW OVAL
"Yellow Submarine & Eleanor Rigby"
SONG STICKER

These oval yellow song stickers for this LP are becoming
ULTRA-RARE especially in this condition.

This is an absolutely STELLAR, impeccable "LIKE NEW" Mint Cover
with no trace at all of that usual "yellowing: near the edge of the mouth,
where the shrinkwrap ends. Also, there are no tears or rips
anywhere in the shrinkwrap !

ACTUAL IMAGES OF THIS ITEM :

Capitol only printed these Stickers with the Stereo prefix (ST-2576). This
particular LP being the STEREO pressing, are much more difficult
to find with the Sticker. This example of the rare Sticker is
absolutely flawless and a vibrant Mint.
We do not hesitate to state that one will never find
a better example of this Sticker :

The Back Cover is a rich dark black with no ringwear at all :

Record an UNPLAYED Mint jewel and is the matching
West Coast VERY FIRST PRESSING which has the FIRST-RUN labels
WITHOUT the "X" in the "(ST-1-2576)" matrix numbers and the
"Lennon - McCartney" credits :

Cover :
M
Record :
M
Unplayed
Sticker :
M $1500

LP090

Revolver
Capitol ST-2576 Stereo, 8/8/66,
West Coast # 5 pressing
IN THE SHRINKWRAP !

WITH RARE YELLOW OVAL
"Yellow Submarine & Eleanor Rigby"
SONG STICKER

ACTUAL IMAGES OF THIS ITEM :

These oval yellow song stickers for this LP are becoming
MEGA-RARE especially in this condition.
Capitol only printed these Stickers with the Stereo prefix (ST-2576),
but were also adhered to MONO covers, which are found in more numbers.

This is the STEREO pressing,
and are much more difficult to find with the Sticker -
which grades a vibrant and a bold, dark Near Mint :

STUNNING Near Mint Minus Cover is beautiful with only flaws
are a bit of age "yellowing" on tips of upper left and lower right tips.
There is a touch of wear on lower right corner tip.
Back Cover is deep black. No ringwear either :

Accompanying West Coast Record is a
GORGEOUS Near Mint which has the
Revised Label with "John Lennon - Paul McCartney" credits.

Cover :
NM -
Record :
NM
Sticker :
NM $1250

LP210

Revolver, Capitol ST-2576 Stereo, 8/8/66, East Coast
1st Label with "Lennon - McCartney" credits
NM / NM
$300

LP032

Revolver, Capitol ST-2576 Stereo, 8/8/66, East Coast,
Columbia Records pressing with Audio Matrix stamper in run-out groove !
1st Label with "Lennon - McCartney" credits
VG++
NM -
$275

LP584
Revolver
Capitol ST-2576 Stereo, 8/8/66, East Coast.
IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !
Revised Label with "John Lennon - Paul McCartney" credits
Glossy labels variation. Vinyl appears UNPLAYED !!
With small "2 GUYS" price sticker on back corner.
M - / M - $500
SOLD

Sgt. Pepper’s
Lonely Hearts Club Band
Capitol MAS-2653 Mono, Gatefold
Released 6/2/67

LP962

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Capitol MAS-2653 Mono, 6/2/67
Complete with Cut-Out Sheet insert & Red Nuance sleeve,
West Coast pressing
WITHOUT "Nems" (1st Cover)

VERY RARE AND RECENTLY CONFIRMED
WEST COAST MONO CORRECTED LABEL
" WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS"

Cover Remains in Original Shrinkwrap !

THIS ULTRA-RARE WEST COAST MONO LABEL TOOK LONGER
TO CONFIRM IT'S EXISTENCE. THIS LABEL VARIANT WAS NOT
ORIGINALLY CONFIRMED IN BRUCE SPIZER'S FAMOUS BOOK
“The Beatles Story On Capitol Records, PART TWO : THE ALBUMS”.
ON PAGE 163, MR. SPIZER WROTE :

"CAPITOL LATER CORRECTED THE LABEL COPY TO SHOW THE
COMPLETE TITLE OF "WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS".
AS THIS CHANGE TOOK PLACE AT A TIME WHEN
MONO WAS BEING PHASED OUT, MOST MONO
DISCS HAVE LABELS WITH THE INCORRECT TITLE.
ONLY EAST COST MONO RECORDS WITH THE
COMPLETE SONG TITLE, HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED."

LATER, MR. SPIZER THEN AUTHORED AND RELEASED
THE WONDERFUL BOOK "THE BEATLES SWAN SONG",
WHERE HE THEN CONFIRMS ON PAGE 264 :

"BECAUSE MONO WAS BEING PHASED OUT IN 1967,
MONO CORRECTED LABELS ARE MUCH
LESS COMMON THAN STEREO REVISED LABELS.
THE CAPITOL ALBUM BOOK DOCUMENTED
EAST COAST LABELS WITH THE FULL TITLE.
WE HAVE NOW CONFIRMED THE WEST COAST
MONO VARIATION WITH THE FULL TITLE" .
(CAP2653.MR2B, Spizer)

THE Record AND LABELS ARE A MOST GORGEOUS NEAR MINT,
WITH ONE SUPERFICIAL LIGHT MARK ON EACH SIDE OF THE VINYL.
THE ACCOMPANYING COVER FEATURES THE VERY
FIRST ISSUED COVER WITHOUT THE "NEMS" PRINT.
THE COVER IS GRADED AT A NEAR MINT MINUS AND REMAINS
IN THE ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP,
THEREFORE THE GATEFOLD COVER REMAINS CLOSED.

PERFECT GRAPHICS, NO SEAM OR SPINE SPLITS.
JUST VERY MINOR RIGHT CORNER WEAR.

THE ORIGINAL PRICE STICKER IS THERE TOO,
AND THE SPECIAL ATTRACTION IS THAT THE MONTH THE
LP ARRIVED INTO THE STORE IS PRINTED ON IT : "JUNE" -
THE MONTH "SGT. PEPPER" WAS RELEASED IN 1967 !!

THIS PRESSING IS BY FAR THE RAREST MONO ISSUE FOR THIS TITLE -
AND THIS IS ONLY THE FIFTH COPY THAT HAS SURFACED !

NM - / NM
$1650

LP201

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Capitol MAS-2653 Mono, 6/2/67
Complete with Cut-Out Sheet insert & Red Nuance sleeve,
East Coast pressing
WITH "Nems" (2nd Cover)

MUCH RARER EAST COAST
MONO CORRECTED LABEL
" WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS"

THIS IS THE MUCH RARER EAST COAST MONO LABEL,
(CAP2653.MR2A, Spizer)
WHEN CAPITOL LATER CORRECTED THE LABEL COPY TO SHOW THE
COMPLETE TITLE OF "WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS".
THIS CHANGE TOOK PLACE AT A TIME WHEN MONO WAS BEING PHASED OUT
AND AS A RESULT MOST MONO DISCS HAVE LABELS WITH THE INCORRECT TITLE
"A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS".

THE Record AND LABELS ARE ABSOLUTELY STELLAR,
AND GRADED AS MINT "UNPLAYED". THIS TRUE GEM
HAS NEVER SEEN A TURNTABLE.

THE ACCOMPANYING COVER FEATURES THE REVISED
SECOND ISSUED COVER WITH THE "NEMS" PRINT
WITH "Nems" in lower right corner (CAP2653.MC3, Spizer).
THE COVER IS GRADED AT A BEAUTIFUL NEAR MINT.
NO RINGWEAR, NO SPLITS, AND THE SPINE IS MERE PERFECTION.
GORGEOUS GRAPHICS THROUGHOUT. ONLY SMALL SIGN OF
WEAR TO THE UPPER LEFT AND UPPER RIGHT CORNER TIPS.

NM / M
Unplayed
$1250

LP107

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol MAS-2653 Mono, 6/2/67, Jacksonville pressing.
Complete with Cut-Out Sheet insert & Red Nuance sleeve.
2nd Cover WITH "NEMS" in lower left corner (CAP2653.MC2, Spizer).
1st Label with INCORRECT title on label of “A Little Help From My Friends".
This is the Jacksonville pressing with the "thick in-house print" Labels (CAP2653.MR1D, Spizer).
Cover is a great Near Mint Minus. Very minimal wear at top of front cover only.
Back cover has such little wear, it is truly not worth mentioning. Very nice indeed.
Record is a shimmering, gorgeous Near Mint, and appears to have been played once.

NM - / NM
$475

LP252

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol MAS-2653 Mono, 6/2/67, East Coast.
Complete with Cut-Out Sheet insert & Red Nuance sleeve.
1st Cover WITHOUT "NEMS" (CAP 2653.SC1, Spizer).
1st Label with INCORRECT title on label of “A Little Help From My Friends".

VG++ / NM -
$375

Sgt. Pepper’s
Lonely Hearts Club Band
Capitol SMAS-2653 Stereo, Gatefold
Released 6/2/67

LP239

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol SMAS-2653 Stereo, 6/2/67, West Coast.
Complete with Cut-Out Sheet insert & Red Nuance sleeve.

Cover Remains in Original Shrinkwrap !

Final Cover variation with reference to MACLEN and "NEMS" print vertically along right edge (CAP 2653.SC4, Spizer)
1st Label with INCORRECT title on label of “A Little Help From My Friends".
They do not get any better than this for an opened Pepper Stereo set. Both Cover and Record are "LIKE NEW".
2" shrinkwrap seam split upper right corner. No affect to Cover at all in that area. Original $4.28 Price Sticker in upper right.
Simply STUPENDOUS !

M / M
Unplayed $750

LP475

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol SMAS-2653 Stereo, 6/2/67, West Coast.
Complete with Cut-Out Sheet insert & Red Nuance sleeve.
Final Cover variation with reference to MACLEN and "NEMS" print vertically along right edge (CAP 2653.SC4, Spizer)
2nd Label with CORRECTED title on label of “With A Little Help From My Friends"
Vinyl appears to be UN-PLAYED ! Really GORGEOUS !!!

NM - / M -
Unplayed $550

LP485

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol SMAS-2653 Stereo, 6/2/67, East Coast.
Complete with Cut-Out Sheet insert & Red Nuance sleeve.
1st Cover WITHOUT "NEMS" (CAP 2653.SC1, Spizer).
1st Label with INCORRECT title on label of “A Little Help From My Friends".

NM / NM - $475

Magical Mystery Tour
Capitol MAL-2835 MONO, Gatefold with Booklet
Released 11/27/67

LP094

Magical Mystery Tour,
Capitol MAL-2835 MONO, 11/27/67,
with Booklet. With BMI publishing credits, East Coast pressing

Cover Remains in Original Shrinkwrap !

DUE TO CAPITOL RECORDS' PHASING OUT OF MONO PRESSINGS IN 1967,
MONO COPIES OF THIS ALBUM ARE FAR SCARCER THAN THE STEREO ISSUES !

Cover grades a phenomenal Near Mint and remains in its
Original factory Shrinkwrap, with a pink oval
"Sam Goody Extra Special" $2.99 price sticker still affixed to upper right corner of
front Cover shrink. NO creases, NO splits. No tears to shrink.
Only sign of wear is lower left corner
peaking through the shrink with a touch of wear on that tip.

Record is a beautiful NEAR MINT MINUS, bordering so close to Near Mint,
with very minimal play time evident.
Just think - the enclosed Booklet has never seen the light of day !

Next best upgrade to this example of the MONO issue is a Sealed one !

NM / NM - $1250

LP089

Magical Mystery Tour, Capitol MAL-2835 MONO, 11/27/67,
with Booklet. With BMI publishing credits, East Coast pressing

DUE TO CAPITOL RECORDS' PHASING OUT OF MONO PRESSINGS IN 1967, MONO COPIES OF THIS ALBUM ARE FAR SCARCER THAN THE STEREO ISSUES !

Cover is a beautiful NEAR MINT MINUS. NO creases, NO splits. Record is a GORGEOUS NEAR MINT MINUS
as well, with very minimal play time evident, and a few inner sleeves "whisps". A Beauty !
Gatefold stapled Booklet is intact, just a bit loose (as is common with many of these).

TRULY A GREAT NEAR MINT OPENED EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE MONO ISSUE !

NM - / NM - $800

Magical Mystery Tour
Capitol SMAL-2835 Stereo, Gatefold with Booklet
Released 11/27/67

LP240

Magical Mystery Tour, Capitol SMAL-2835 Stereo, 11/27/67, with complete booklet.
RARE ISSUE : "ASCAP" publishing credits on Side 1, "BMI" on Side 2. West Coast pressing.
What a beautiful set ! Cover is a stunning Near Mint, and the record is in stellar UNPLAYED condition.

NM / M
Unplayed $700

LP423

Magical Mystery Tour, Capitol SMAL-2835 Stereo, 11/27/67, with complete booklet.
RARE ISSUE : "ASCAP" publishing credits on Side 1, "BMI" on Side 2.
Jacksonville pressing. Small tear on front page of booklet by bottom staple, yet booklet still intact.
Overall cover is GORGEOUS. Vinyl appears to have been played once.
Jacksonville font labels are STUNNING !

NM - / NM $550

LP902

Magical Mystery Tour, Capitol SMAL-2835 Stereo, 11/27/67, with complete booklet.
With "BMI" publishing credits. East Coast pressing.
Cover is a lovely Near Mint, and the record is in gorgeous Near Mint condition.
The Labels are the "glossy" East Coast variation, and are PERFECT !!!

NM / NM $475