240 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 728974 |
| Excel File Row | 20 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 12:48:21 |
| Pressing Year | 1967 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 45 RPM |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Record Label | Parlophone |
| Stereo / Mono | MONO |
| Catalogue Number | MMT-A1 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | 7XCE 18435-1 (" Disc 1 & 2"push-out" manca però il push-out originale" "4 lato matrice -1") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | 7XCE 18434-1 |
| Matrix / Runout Side C | 7XCE 18436-1 ("lato 3 EX-VG+") |
| Matrix / Runout Side D | 7XCE 18437-1 |
| Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Media Condition | EX |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | EX+ |
| Genre | Beat |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
This 1967 45 RPM copy of "Magical Mystery Tour" represents the original and authentic incarnation for the British market. Contrary to the LP version better known in the United States, at home the Beatles opted for a double EP, a bold and unusual choice for a project of theirs of such scope. This Parlophone set, with its six unreleased tracks distributed across two 7-inch discs, was embellished with a lavish gatefold sleeve. Inside lay an iconic 24-page colour booklet, which served as a visual storyboard for the television film, with comics and stills. It was an innovative attempt to compensate for the short musical duration with a rich tactile and visual experience, a pioneering idea of deluxe packaging.
This distinctive approach clearly differentiated the UK release from the American one, which included previous singles to achieve album length. For collectors, this version remains a tangible testament to the artistic and commercial audacity of the Beatles of that period. It is an invaluable collector's item, not only for the music, but for its innovative and iconic editorial presentation.