Beatles in Italy
The Beatles
750 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 5549720 |
| Excel File Row | 152 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 12:57:13 |
| Pressing Year | 1965 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | Italy |
| Record Label | Parlophon |
| Stereo / Mono | MONO |
| Catalogue Number | PMCQ 31506 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | XX 9009 1 13 7 65 |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | XX 9010 1 13 7 65 |
| Sleeve Condition | VG+ |
| Media Condition | EX+ |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | EX |
| Genre | Beat |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
"Beatles in Italy", released by Parlophon in 1965 as a first pressing, is a true gem, but also an interesting discographical anomaly in the vast catalogue of the Fab Four. While most foreign editions of The Beatles followed international patterns or authorised compilations, this Italian LP stands out for its audacity and a touch of deception. The most fascinating, and perhaps somewhat controversial, curiosity concerns the track "A Hard Day's Night". Although the record lists it with the wording "Live in Italy", implying a live recording captured during their Italian concerts, it is in fact the studio version of the song. To create the illusion of a live performance and ride the wave of enthusiasm for their concerts, the Italian label cleverly chose to add overdubs of applause and crowd shouts to the original track. This stratagem, carried out without the consent or supervision of The Beatles or their producer George Martin, makes this album a unique and almost "pirate" testament to the ingenuity of local record labels in satisfying the market, a true collector's item for connoisseurs.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Long Tall Sally
- A2 - She's A Woman
- A3 - Matchbox
- A4 - From Me To You
- A5 - I Want To Hold Your Hand
- A6 - Ticket To Ride
- B1 - This Boy
- B2 - Slow Down
- B3 - I Call Your Name
- B4 - Thank You Girl
- B5 - Yes It Is
- B6 - I Feel Fine
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