How do you like it?
Gerry and The Pacemakers
200 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 2509864 |
| Excel File Row | 317 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:09:10 |
| Pressing Year | 1963 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Record Label | Columbia |
| Stereo / Mono | MONO |
| Catalogue Number | 33SX 1546 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | XAX 2537-1N GO 1 ("KT pressed side B""3 flipback""Garrod & Lofthouse Patent Pending") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | XAX 2538-1N GT 1 |
| Sleeve Condition | M |
| Media Condition | M |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | M |
| Genre | Beat |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
Gerry and The Pacemakers' 1963 debut album, "How Do You Like It?", released on Columbia as a 1ST pressing, is not just a Merseybeat milestone but also a testament to the intense yet friendly rivalry that animated the Liverpool scene. Both managed by the visionary Brian Epstein and produced by the legendary George Martin at Abbey Road Studios, Gerry Marsden's band was at the time considered, not without merit, on par with The Beatles. This LP, released after an impressive run of three consecutive number-one singles – a feat The Beatles did not achieve with their first three – captures a crucial historical moment. It showcases the group at the height of their popularity in the United Kingdom, shortly before The Beatles conquered America, and documents the distinctive mark that The Pacemakers, with their energetic and melodic sound, left indelibly on the British music scene of the early 60s.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues
- A2 - Jambalaya
- A3 - Where Have You Been?
- A4 - Here's Hoping
- A5 - Pretend
- A6 - Maybellene
- A7 - You'll Never Walk Alone
- B1 - The Wrong Yo Yo
- B2 - You're The Reason
- B3 - Chills
- B4 - You Can't Fool Me
- B5 - Don't You Ever
- B6 - Summertime
- B7 - Slow Down
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