The Beatles - The Early Beatles (LP, Album, Comp) (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Media Condition:  Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Country:    US  
Released:  1965
Genre:       Rock
Style:         Rock & Roll, Beat
Location:   

Comments:
*** BUY ANY 4 RECORD for ONLY $5.00 Shipping & Handling fee *** Record appears minimally used other than a few sleeve scuffs on either side. Minor spindle wear. Sleeve is VG w/noticeable wear. Includes OG inner.
 

Notes:

"Capitol Full Dimensional Stereo" Factory Code 3, for Scranton, PA Back (see photos): "THIS STEREO RECORD SHOULD BE PLAYED ONLY WITH A STEREO CARTRIDGE AND NEEDLE TO AVOID DAMAGE." Smaller Print on back (see photos): "MADE IN U.S.A. * FACTORIES: SCRANTON, PA. - LOS ANGELES, CALIF." A1: BMI A2: BMI A3: BMI A4: BMI A5: BMI A6: ASCAP B1: ASCAP B2: BMI B3: ASCAP B4: ASCAP B5: BMI The version of Love Me Do appearing on The Early Beatles is the September 11, 1962, recording with Andy White on drums and Ringo on tambourine. Differs from [r1553526 in several respects: "STEREO" font on label (first pressing "chubby" printing); Printing on label for "MFD. BY CAPITOL RECORDS . . ." is show as BLUE, versus white in 1553526. The run out matrix is as shown, without the additional info of 1553526. Comparing to [r3116251, inter alia: The blue label print is located within black, while 3116251 has same in rainbow band. 3116251 omits the back cover writing detailed above and the factory code 3. 3116251 does not state "Stereo" on label.

 

A1. Love Me Do 2:19
A2. Twist And Shout 2:32
A3. Anna 2:56
A4. Chains 2:21
A5. Boys 2:24
A6. Ask Me Why 2:24
B1. Please Please Me 2:00
B2. P. S. I Love You 2:02
B3. Baby It's You 2:36
B4. A Taste Of Honey 2:02
B5. Do You Want To Know A Secret 1:55

 

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Matrix / Runout STX-1-2309
Matrix / Runout STX-2-2309
Matrix / Runout ST-1-2309-A1
Matrix / Runout ST-2-2309-B2
Matrix / Runout ["Anvil"] & ST-1-2309-A1 [stamped]
Matrix / Runout ["Anvil"] & ST2-2309-A1 [stamped] #2 [etched]
Matrix / Runout ["Anvil"] ST-1-2309-B2 [stamped] #2 & [etched]
Matrix / Runout ["Anvil"] ST2-2309-A1 [stamped] #2 & [etched]
Matrix / Runout ["Anvil"] ST-1-2309-B2 [stamped] #2 & [etched]
Matrix / Runout ["Anvil"] ST2-2309-B2 [stamped] & [etched]

 

Manufactured By Capitol Records, Inc.
Pressed By Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Scranton

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