The Early Beatles
The Beatles
235 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 3891566 |
| Excel File Row | 142 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 12:56:49 |
| Pressing Year | 1965 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | US |
| Record Label | Capitol |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | ST 2309 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | ST-1-2309-B8 #2 & ("STEREO Chubby font on label""cover Factory Code 3= Scranton, PA") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | ST2-2309-A7 #2 & |
| Sleeve Condition | EX |
| Media Condition | EX+ |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | EX+ |
| Genre | Beat |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
"The Early Beatles" (1965) is a striking example of the complex and often contentious American discography history of the Fab Four. Despite the title suggesting a debut, its release by Capitol Records in 1965 occurred well *after* the enormous success of albums like "Meet The Beatles!". This record was a direct reaction to the initial licensing contracts that had allowed the small label Vee-Jay to release most of these tracks on the album "Introducing... The Beatles" in 1964. Capitol, having finally obtained the exclusive rights to The Beatles' catalogue in the United States, launched "The Early Beatles" not as a chronological introduction, but as a strategic move to consolidate and "reclaim" the early recordings under its own aegis, effectively eliminating Vee-Jay's competition. The cover, with a sober image of the four in suits and ties, stood out from the more informal one of "Introducing...", underlining Capitol's intent to rewrite the narrative. For the collector, this 1st pressing testifies to the tumultuous past of the early American releases.
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Official Tracklist
- 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)
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