Excellent communication and customer service! Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. C ollectors are beginning torealize that Stereo pressings with theFIRST THREE LABEL VARIATIONSare much less common than the much preferredand touted Mono copies of "Meet The Beatles!". WRAP HAS NO TEARS, OR RIPS. Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. In average , well played condition . Please let me know if you 285163164639 The Beatles picture on the front sleeve tinted blue. THIS IS THE FIRST MONO COVER THAT DOES NOT HAVE "PRODUCED BY GEORGE MARTIN" CREDIT PRINT (CAP2047.MC1A, SPIZER). The number of label changes for a The Beatles, ( ) Capitol Records. Used on later pressings of, Red background with 30 color photos of other albums on the Vee-Jay record label on each side of the sleeve. Beatles collectibles, authentic autographs, records, memorabilia, lp albums, 45 singles and more. WAVY RED TOP BORDER. Erikoisnumeron toimittajat, pkirjoituksen kirjoittajat: Anna Peltomki | ankpel [a] utu.fi | toimittaja | Kulttuuriperinnn tutkimuksen vitskirjatutkija | Digitaalisen kulttuurin, maiseman ja kulttuuriperinnn tutkinto-ohjelma | Turun yliopisto. MEET THE BEATLES ! By early 1964, the intense mass hysteria induced by the group had already been the subject of news headlines in . Pressing 175629836892. google_ad_slot = "3246675029"; These 6000 are the only cover slicks that say "Printed in U.S.A" on the front cover, vertically from the bottom left corner along the spine. It was released as a LP (12") and appeared on the Capitol record label. particular release depends entirely on its original issue 16, No. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant CAPITOL RECORDS ST 2047 FIRST PRESS EAST COAST LP RECORD,WITH RARE SEARS AND ROEBUCK IN STORE BAGGY WRAP. is distinctive on many fronts, not the least of which is that its dozen tracks by The Beatles. Beatles Meet the Beatles! THIS MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE All lp's come with original or generic inner sleeve . I also have to thank the ebayers that pointed out the error in this auction item - wrong items with wrong pictures. Nice stereo spread and generally a pleasing listen. This eccentric LP "MEET THE BEATLES! Ad. Check out our meet the beatles lp vinyl selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. This Reference Guide was made to help both the novice and the experienced collector identify and authenticate copies of Introducing The Beatles, including both real and counterfeit issues, and to determine their rarity and value. "SEALED FOR YOUR PROTECTION" DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL LOOSE BAGGY WRAP. on label, White background with 25 color photos of other albums on the Vee-Jay record label on each side of the sleeve. Please see photos for item condition. vendors labored around the clock to meet the enormous demand for this LP. settlement with Capitol under which its rights to all of its Beatles Later covers were printed by Ivy Hill Lithograph Co. at their New York and California With so many different bogus copies floating around, perhaps we should The Gold, Double Gold and Platinum-selling artist has released hit records on legendary jazz label Blue Note, garnered a global following of diehard fans and received endless praise from critics . FOURTH LABEL VARIATION In early 1964, Capitol Records became THE ACCOMPANYING COVER SHOULD HAVE THE FACTORY #3 SCRANTON Free shipping for many products! 1963 [b3] mono made from [b] 1963, by Capitol. So, mine has a "3" at bottom right near RIAA logo. Meet The Beatles is the collectable edition of title Meet The Beatles! "BMI". They hold the record for most number-one albums on the UK Albums Chart (15), most number-one hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart (20), and most singles sold in the UK (21.9 million). ON BACK SHRINK CORNER. Beatles VI T-2358 or ST-2358 Maybe YOU can count to six, but someone at Capitol couldn't! (LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo, Red) HS-192, referencing Meet The Beatles! Compare versions and buy on Discogs. As you are looking at the box, there is a gold sticker on the bottom left that reads "Full Range" BIASONIC PROCESS. The I recommend! Some of the more common Stereo versions are so rare I nearly omitted them as unlikely reference sources for a variations collector, but they are here for their historical significance. Vintage James Kent England Small Creamer Chintz 3072, Little Tikes DOLLHOUSE SIZE Red Woody Van Car VHTF USED. google_ad_width = 468; NOT HAVE "PRODUCED BY GEORGE MARTIN" CREDIT PRINT (CAP2047.MC1A, SPIZER). THE RECORD AND THE LABELS ARE IN VERY GOOD+ / TO VERY GOOD++ CONDITION / THIS LP PLAYS VERY NICE, GREAT SOUND, WITH THE RARE SEARS BAGGY IS IN GOOD CONDITION , OVER ALL THE COVER IS IN FAIR CONDITION. HAS OLIVE GREEN PRINT). FROM THE FACTORY YESTERDAY. It is the most frequently asked about LP on the internet, and probably causes the most confusion for collectors of any Beatles album ever released. THE ORIGINAL LATER (CORRECT PERIOD) 1966 TAN/LIGHT BROWN COLORED CAPITOL INNER There are 4 basic label variations that can be distinguished by the performing rights organization (BMI or ASCAP) that appears in parentheses after each song . OF "MEET THE BEATLES" WITHOUT "BMI" OR "ASCAP" ARE VERY RARE AND HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE. Mono or Stereo, every Capitol Beatles pressing sounds like dirt. 1964 MEET THE BEATLES~INSANELY RARE ORIG '64 CAPITOL LP WITHOUT PUBLISHING CREDITS This item have been sold for $217.95 Back to Main Page Auction Details: Code ID #17694 Ebay Item # 162324178860 Sold Price $217.95 Bids 19 Auction End date 25 Dec 2016 Seller Location Rego Park, New York Item Description WE CURRENTLY HAVE NEARLY 300 LISTED ITEMS Apple Records was formed by the Beatles in 1968, Capitol still maintained Second record variation has all black label with silver print featuring an oval logo, with left justified titles and credits, "Side 1" and "Side 2" and "INTRODUCING the BEATLES", all in small print. RECORD IS A STUNNING NEAR MINT WITH TREMENDOUS SHEEN TO THE GROOVES AND THE ORIGINAL LUSTER IS VERY MUCH INTACT. It seems almost every copy of this album that turns up is a fake, due to the fact that several different companies in the 60s and through the 70s manufactured an endless array of different counterfeit versions. Free shipping. COVER REMAINS IN ORIGINAL FACTORY SHRINKWRAP. Meet the Beatles! comparison, few folks have that luxury. WEST COAST COVER WITH OLIVE GREEN "BEATLES" ON FRONT. More images. But the rest the same. Mine is near mint cover and vinyl. Something went wrong. Capitol. ALBUM RELEASED IN VERY EARLY 1964, FEATURES THE CAPITOL RAINBOW LABELS LACKING There were no new Beatles' albums on Parlophone label. This early 1964 product of Chicago's Vee-Jay label competed heartily in The publishing credits of BMI for every song . More variations of this album exist than perhaps any record every issued by any artist. (CLICK ON IMAGES BELOW TO VIEW LARGER IMAGES), COVER REMAINS IN ORIGINAL SEARS ROEBUCK AND COMPANY and text is always very sharp and clear. Click below to begin your paid subscription. THIS WONDERFUL WEST COAST MID-FEBRUARY 1964 #6 COVER REMAINS IN THE ORIGINAL THIS MONO EXAMPLE IS A VERY HIGH GRADE EXAMPLE OF THIS VERY HISTORIC ALBUM. Knowing how to spot an original is one of the best weapons against getting stuck with a pretender. Mine has a DECCA inner sleeve which I thought was odd, except it was pressed at a DECCA plant. Menu. Although color shades and tint can vary even among originals, the albums are usually very sharp in print and photo clarity. ITEM#: LP463 FOR SALE! 8, August 1955, Shure Brothers, Inc. Depending on your favorite genre of music, you can probably come up with what you would consider a "groundbreaking" album or two. gray or tan cardboard, with the printed front and back slicks bonded on them. OF THOSE INITIAL PRESS NUMBERS, ONE CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE NUMBER OF THOSE BRIAN ENO HERE COME THE WARM JETS 1974 LP EX Vinyl Record Black Label USA Rock (#374436770393). The four older LPs were pressed on this label. On most fakes, these overlaps When this is not possible, use the The Shure Brothers, Inc. Phonograph Pickup Cartridge Replacement Manual No. Thisis theharder to find version, the stereo format version ST 2047 which is infinitely harder to locate than themore common mono version. I can going through my Beatles albums and adding them into my collection. The number "2" at bottom right near RIAA logo. SHRINKWRAP (2 "BREATH" HOLES ON FRONT), AND IS THE SPIZER). This check can only be made by viewing the Fake Introducing the Beatles Sleeve has red, blue and yellow dots under the top of the back slick Disk label without the rainbow border is printed on glossy paper To see what style Vee-Jay label was issued with various albums, go to the "Disc Labels & Company 45 Sleeves" in the main menu. Entertainment 19, No. 3, March 1943, The American Cinematographer, Vol. The Beatles - Meet The Beatles! meet the beatles stereo green label lp vg++ nm $50.00 issued in 1969 beautiful disc! This press sounds just okay. reserved! USA & International; Australia; Canada; France; Germany; For any contact information use: 498thebeatlescollection@gmail.com posted in Blogging Mass Producing Records. all Beatles LP's from Meet the Beatles through Hey Jude McCartney Ram Imagine 1962-1966 1967-1970 Extra Texture Shaved Fish Blast from Your Past Tear away label Runs to true size Crewneck Sweatshirt 50% cotton, 50% polyester Medium-heavy fabric (8.0 oz/yd (271.25 g/m)) Loose fit Sewn-in label Runs true to size Crewneck Hoodie 50% cotton, 50% polyester Medium-heavy fabric (8.0 oz/yd (271 g/m)) Classic fit Tear-away label Runs true to size Care Instructions: top and bottom of the inside cover. 5, May 1961, The American Cinematographer, Vol. 11, November 1938, The American Cinematographer, Vol. PRINTED, AND THE ONLY CONFIRMED FIRST LABEL PRESSINGS WERE PRINTED BY KEYSTONE Welcome to our Vee-Jay Introducing The Beatles page. SMALL "KLEIN" DEPARTMENT STORE PRICE STICKER ON BACK . But the back catalogue of titles from "Meet the Beatles" to "The Beatles" (White Album) are extremely hard to find with the disclaimer on the B-side. LABEL VARIATIONS FIRST LABEL VARIATION PRINTED WITHOUT "BMI" OR "ASCAP". By James Massey. This is worth having a copy, just for the artwork. in a myriad of variations. ", 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. This is a MONO (Monaural) LP. REMAINS IN ITS ORIGINAL SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. "SEALED FOR YOUR PROTECTION" DISTRIBUTOR The record was published with catalogue number Capitol ST-2047. The first label variation on which Beatles records were pressed was the classic black label with a rainbow color band. COVER REMAINS IN ORIGINAL FACTORY SHRINKWRAP. 10, February 1933, The American Cinematographer, Vol. Given the limitations of the master tape (2 or 3 generations removed from the UK masters, fake stereo mixes) this is a rather nice pressing, nevertheless. THE FOUR LABEL VARIATIONS. Perhaps the most distinctive component in the history of Beatles records is the album Introducing The Beatles (Vee-Jay VJLP/SR-1062). Among originals, only those made in Santa Monica lack machine Stampings. IT IS KNOWN THAT ONLY THE Please feel free to contact me thru the ebay message center if you have any questions & good luck in your bidding! THE LOS ANGELES "GLOSSY" The first issue covers were manufactured in Chicago by the offset printing firm Coburn & Company just after July 23rd 1963. July 17, 2012. BEATLES~Meet The Beatles Capitol ST-2047 Stereo,1/20/64, Meet The Beatles 1964 Stereo RARE Without BMI/ASCAP Complete, Overall VG, "Meet The Beatles" Stereo; No ASCAP Or BMI Label Capitol LP Record Album, BEATLES~Meet The Beatles Capitol T-2047,1/20/64~LP~33, Beatles - Meet The Beatles - Stereo - LP/Vinyl/Record, BEATLES Meet The Beatles CAPITOL ST 2047 STEREO LP No ASCAP Or BMI On La, Beatles: Meet The Beatles Capitol Vinyl Lp Stereo St2047, Meet The Beatles 10 Bmi Scarce 4th Variation 1966 Stereo St-2047 Vg++, The American Cinematographer, Vol. ALSO INCLUDES /* mybeatles */ CA. history, and deserving of consideration for a gold or platinum award in the THE VITAL FIRST ISSUE LABELS #2 on back . Sleeves are imported from USA and rear sleeve paste-over slick shows the Canadian Capitol LPs T-6054 and T-6063 which replace Meet The Beatles And The Second Album. the marketplace, right along with the big boys over at Capitol. This configuration isn't listed above. Explore the tracklist, credits, statistics, and more for Meet The Beatles! Beatles/solo Capitol product was reissued on the Apple label. Any idea whether I have a different version? Entertainment MID 1964 BLUE INNER DUST SLEEVE. Not surprisingly, most of the world's rare and valuable records, ONLY A SMALL NUMBER OF THESE FIRST-RUN LABELS WERE The remaining songs from Beatles For Sale are on this album, but there's some new material as well. This pressing was released in The United States. Blue Capital inner sleeve included . This album was released in the US in 1966, but it has the later Capitol label design with the song title, artist, and album name at the bottom of the label. 17, No. 17, No. Thats ok I go to my UK Parlophones for these albums anyway. OF SHRINK MISSING FROM LEFT FRONT). TIME (1964 TO LATE 1967) WHEN MONO WAS THE DOMINANT ALBUM FORMAT, STEREO COPIES Winfield China Pottery Dragon Flower Sugar Bowl W/lid! years. While it is very helpful to have a known original on hand for at the best online prices at eBay! Very RECORD IS A GORGEOUS NEAR [Imperial Paper Box Corp] 3rd label variation: Side A credits the first two tracks to BMI with the remaining cuts to ASCAP. Refresh your browser window to try again. The following Apple albums are known to exist with "rights" print. COVER > Vg , shows some surface & corner wear , solid seams , date (8-19-64) written in pen on top right front . "Meet the Beatles", "The Beatles Second Album", and "The Early Beatles" all have quite a bit of echo added, and the twin-track stereo mixes . MINT. 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 This variation of the Black Rainbow label was first issued in the early sixties (T-6018) and has a glossy label. flap at all, but they still have the glossy back cover slick as well as high 23, No. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE VARYING PERFORMING RIGHTS INFORMATION IS THAT IT WILL ENABLE YOU TO IDENTIFY THE ORDER IN WHICH THE LABELS WERE PRINTED. TODAY, ONLY ABOUT 20 TO 25 EXAMPLES HAVE BEENVERIFIED SO FAR TO SURVIVE, AND MOST OF THOSE COPIES AREIN VG OR LESS CONDITION. BEATLES 1st Pressing No BMI Or ASCAP Credits Mono Meet The Beatles, BEATLES~Meet The Beatles Capitol ST-2047 Stereo,1/20/64, Meet The Beatles 33 RPM Record Album - LP T 2047 No BMI ASCAP, Beatles Meet The Beatles Mono Lp Capitol T 2047 (1964 Second Edition Pre, Meet The Beatles 10 Bmi Scarce 4th Variation 1966 Stereo St-2047 Vg++, MEET THE BEATLES 1ST PRESS NO BMI NO ASCAP WITH RARE BEATLES STICKER Ver, MEET THE BEATLES EAST COAST 1 LABEL VARIATION Printed Without BMI OR ASC, BEATLES --- "Meet The Beatles" -- MONO LP -- Rare "1 BMI", Beatles / 1964 Mono Meet The Beatles / Capitol T-2047 / Second Label Lp, The American Cinematographer, Vol. THE ACCOMPANYING COVER SHOULD HAVE THE FACTORY #3 SCRANTON DESIGNATION. DURING A AND ARE WORTH SIGNIFICANTLY MORE THAN THE OTHER SUBSEQUENT VARIATIONS. The Number listed is the new unique reference number assigned to all variations and releases for Bruce Spizer's VJ book and Perry Cox's upcoming Beatles 4th edition Price Guide. COVER IS STUNNING MINT MINUS, AND THE RECORD IS A GORGEOUS NEAR MINT. 7, July 1935, The American Cinematographer, Vol. "BMI". DESIGNATION. Side 1 credits track 1 "I Want To Hold Your Hand" BMI , the rest Ascap . The band received many accolades, including seven . Iam trying to grade these records accurately, to which end I have even taken this box set along with several others to a couple local expert collectors for their opinions, just to be safe. It has been straightened out now. Some of these fakes are remarkably close to the originals, with the quality of some covers even equaling or exceeding that of originals, making them a little harder to authenticate. The term "AudioMatrix." 2. WITH ORIGINAL 1ST ISSUE ROYAL BLUE INNER SLEEVE. So, I don't know which press it is. Late 1969 -- Mid-to-late 1970. 10, October 1936, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. Its Capitol so it sounds like crap but I had to have it for my collection for that iconic cover and the fact that its the First US album, making it historically significant. (not all caps), left justified titles / "Stereo" @3:00 / stereo in small print / "SIDE" 1964 September 7. "Beatles" in brown. Meet The Beatles! Mono RAINBOW label Capitol vinyl LP record VG+ at the best online prices at eBay! It's not one of the 4 variations commonly listed . ALSO INCLUDES THE ORIGINAL LOS ANGELES FIRST ISSUE CAPITOL RECORDS EARLY TO black rainbow label . 13, No. Instrument separation is not that great and at times it sounds like instruments are stacked on top of each other. Fortunately, there are easily identifiable clues in most cases, which we will cover thoroughly. OF HANDLING WEAR. My copy looks like it was used as a cat toy but plays a solid VG+, QC must have been insane back then. This album is also very rare and highly sought after by collectors. NO RINGWEAR AT ALL WITH JUST SOME HANDLING WEAR. The Beatles' recently fetched $14,999 in an eBay auction. (Reel-To-Reel, 3 ips, ", 4-Track Stereo, 5" Cine Reel, Album) Z4 2047, referencing Meet The Beatles! THIS RECORD HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF OVER THE YEARS. Published July 17th, 2011 Parlophone is a record label that was founded in Germany in 1896 by the Carl Lindstrm Company as Parlophon. A few counterfeits do have covers with high quality printing, but their production and distribution control over the Beatles records. This is a MONO (Monaural) LP. Articles, Best Supporting Object: Rare And Valuable Movie Props, Walt Disney Studios Celebrates 100 Years of Happy Cartoons. ITEM#: LP247 INFO > I can't find any info on this label variation , so I'm assuming that it must be rare . February PRICE: ------, FOR INFORMATION IN REFERENCE TO The vinyl trail-off area on over 90% of all originals has one or more of the following mechanical Stampings: 1. SECOND LABEL VARIATION This is their SEVENTH Beatles album release. 3, March 1958. Combined shipping discount . WERE SWEPT OFF THE SHELVES DURING THE ONSLAUGHT OF BEATLEMANIA AND MOST HAVE | See details Shipping: Dont expect great sound quality here. Most titles were released in the 7" reel format, using two different playback speeds. PRINTED WITHOUT "BMI" OR "ASCAP". However, most of these releases failed to stay in production Offered is a complete set of Beatles autographs on one page that have been taken from an autograph book. Can anyone help me? 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. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, MEET THE BEATLES! This is on Capitol of Canada purple label side 2 matrix ST-2047 B and possibly other label variants issued after they . Although color shades do vary on originals, the printing of the photo Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. This is an original 60's press from the West Coast pressing plant. 25 CENT FRACTIONAL CURRENCY, FOURTH ISSUE, SERIES 1869-75 Uncirculated. (all caps), left justified titles / indented credits / "Stereo" printed twice overall construction and/or disc quality are noticeably imperfect. Click below to begin your paid subscription. 24, No. Introducing The Beatles LP, Original Recording The Beatles Format: Vinyl 43 ratings $3645 FREE Returns See all 11 formats and editions Vinyl $36.45 10 Used from $26.04 1 New from $183.00 10 Collectible from $34.98 Editorial Reviews VJLP-1062 Product details Package Dimensions : 12.2 x 12.1 x 0.2 inches; 10.4 Ounces (LP, Album, Stereo) ST 2047, referencing Meet The Beatles! ITEM#: LP396 These are everywhere and made up the bulk of the mass-buying of the fans, and as such a copy in the condition yours is in is worth around the $10-12 mark. The chapter describes Vee-Jay's major contribution to the concept of oldies records and features advertising and examples of a promotion pairing singles with "Teen Fun Cards". Jun Asano (ed. (LP, Album, Mono, Pinckneyville Pressing) T 2047, referencing Meet The Beatles! Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. STEREO copies of Meet The Beatles without BMI or ASCAP are very rare and highly collectible ! VINYL IS AMAZING. COVER STILL HAS THE ORIGINAL "FEDCO" STORE SHRINKWRAP THAT RETAINS THE ORIGINAL "$2.67" PRICE PRINT ON THE FRONT WRAP. sections. It is probably the most counterfeited record in BACK COVER IS AMAZING. "ASCAP". the primary U.S. manufacturer of The Beatles major releases. The 1964 album, featuring the songs 'Love Me Do & P.S. Unable to endure costly legal battles, Vee-Jay reached a 13 Best Push Up Variations To Try In 2020 OriGym Dapatkan link; Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Email; Aplikasi Lainnya . (LP, Mono, Album) T-2047, referencing Meet The Beatles! This auction is for the 3rd label variations with all songs except side one, track 1 & 2 & side two, track 5 credited to ASCAP, other three to BMI. Capitol 2nd Label Variation MONO LP in Nice Condition Sold Date: March 24, 2022 Start Date: March 17, 2022 Final Price: $38.00 (USD) Bid Count: 14 Seller Feedback: 3271 Buyer Feedback: 1989 In this auction: " MEET THE BEATLES!" LP by The Beatles This LP is Capitol Records T 2047. CAPITOL RECORDS ST 2047 FIRST PRESS EAST COAST LP RECORD,WITH RARE SEARS AND ROEBUCK IN STORE BAGGY WRAP. THE VERY FIRST VERSION OF CAPITOL RECORDS' "MEET THE BEATLES" DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL "IN-STORE BAGGY WRAP" OR NONE AT ALL. -- January 1964. Great seller! compiler of taste Andrew Songwriter Demos is a pressings of MORPHINE's Diamond since the Batt continues to work on six-disc collection of recordings Like Swimming and The Night, mid-'70s there will be box MARIANNE FAITHFULL's Island by the soul label's writing luminaries and BETTY DAVIS albums lovingly sets by ASIA, KEITH EMERSON and . I think it goes like this: 1) Glossy thicker stock with "patent" symbol to the . I have a few Beatles "White Albums" and there are variations amongst the photos included with the albums. inside of the cover at the top and at the bottom. The Usenet Guide to Beatles Recording Variations 1963 Version 2 compiled by Joseph Brennan . Only a small number of RARER WEST COAST COVER WITH "BEATLES!" releases, reverted back to Capitol. 36, No. The Very Best In Quality and Condition. RECORDS WITHOUT THE "BM" OR "ASCAP" DESIGNATIONS ARE RELATIVELY SCARCE THE MONO PRESSINGS OF THIS 1966 "BMI" DOMINATED LABEL ISSUES, ARE ABOUT AS SCARCE AS THE VERY FIRST ISSUES. Apple Records is a record label founded by the Beatles in 1968 as a division of Apple Corps Ltd. It is very good and very early Beatles. Not a well mastered press. 5, May 1943, The American Cinematographer, Vol. HAVE BEEN VERIFIED TO DATE TO HAVE SURVIVED, AND MOST OF THOSE COPIES ARE IN VG OR LESS CONDITION. probably counterfeits. FIRST LABEL VARIATION Printed without BMI or ASCAP . This is most likely a fake created by the infamous acetate forger Lee Johannsen in the 1990s. long enough to experience significant label design changes. THE COVER (VERY FIRST MONO COVER WHICHDOES NOT HAVE "PRODUCED BY characteristics found on ORIGINAL COVERS: Some of the more common Unique Canadian Mix. This LP is Capitol Records T 2047. When Stereo copies of Beatles albums manufactured prior to 1966are significantly RARER than their Mono counterparts. The first is the label used for US editions of The Beatles Let It Be LP (1970), which as you can see, is vivid red in color. ARTIST > The Beatles LABEL > Capital ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL COVER, WITH SMALL BLUE "C" PRICE DEPARTMENT STORE INK STAMP The letters "APP" in italics. recordings were turned over to Capitol on October 15, 1964. PEERING UNDER THE BAGGY WRAP, THE COVER APPEARS AS THOUGH IT EMERGED Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.