- no label codes
- issued with OIS
- 1A 184-05 309/10 on rear (top right)[aaronb]
Blue capitol labels.[laurene]
Gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves with lyrics,1 poster and 2 additional booklets (1 discography + 1 detailed chronology & lyrics with Japanese translation)[aaronb]
Gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves with lyrics,1 poster and 2 additional booklets (1 discography + 1 detailed chronology & lyrics with Japanese translation)[aaronb]
Gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves with lyrics,1 poster and 2 additional booklets (1 discography + 1 detailed chronology & lyrics with Japanese translation)[aaronb]
Printed by 4P NICOLAUS GMBH; Köln on the back cover. Gatefold sleeve
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1: side A): 05 309 A - 1
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1: side B): 05 309 B - 1
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1: side C): 05 310 A - 1
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1: side D): 05 310 B - 1[henrikd]
Incl 4 photo inserts of each band member[aaronb]
Different printers on the back of the sleeve: 'Druckhaus Maack KG 588 Lüdenscheid'. Gatefold laminated sleeve
(Compilation) 'This version is a contract pressing made by SONOPRESS. You can see this by the deep innergroove on both labelsides and also on the different Matrix which has 'Made in Germany' stamped on both runouts.
The tracks 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' and 'With A Little Help From My Friends' are listed as 3. and 4. respectively on the label but, however, with the correct track length (4:42). Therefore subsequent tracks on side A are off by one.
Issued in gatefold cover and with printed inner sleeves.
Another release printed by Druckhaus Maack KG: (r5793609)'[discogs]
Printed by 4P NICOLAUS GMBH; Köln on the back cover. Gatefold sleeve[Eunbik]
(Compilation Reissue) Printed by Nicolaus GMBH, Köln.
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): 05309 A-2
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): 05309 B-2
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side C): 05310-A5
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side D): 05310-B3[laurene]
(Compilation Reissue Stereo) 'On back cover: Printed in Germany by 4P NICOLAUS GMBH, Köln
Copyrighttext on label is german: 'Urheber- und Leistungsschutzrechte... ''[discogs]
Gatefold jacket[mitchellk]
Printed by 4P NICOLAUS GMBH; Köln on the back cover. Gatefold sleeve[Eunbik]
Printed by 4P Nicolaus GMBH. Just one catalogue number on the back. GEMA. White inner sleeves.
Matrix / Runout (Variant 5: side A): 05 309 A - 2 //
Matrix / Runout (Variant 5: side B): 05 309 B - 2 //
Matrix / Runout (Variant 5: side C): 05 310 A - 3 //
Matrix / Runout (Variant 5: side D): 05 310 B - 3
(Compilation) 'This European release combines German sleeve and Swedish pressing:
- On sleeve: German cat.no.: 1C 172-05 309/10 and 400 019 and 'Printed in Germany by 4P Nicolaus GmbH, Köln'
- On labels: Swedish cat.no.: 4E 188-05309/10
- Matrix-Numbers/Runout indicate that the records was pressed in Sweden'[discogs]
Printed by 4P NICOLAUS GMBH; Köln on the back cover. Gatefold sleeve[Eunbik]
(Compilation Reissue) '℗The Gramophone Company Limited an EMI Recording
Manufactured by Toshiba EMI, Ltd., Japan'[discogs]
(Compilation Limited Edition) 'Catalogue number cover back side 1C 172-05 309/10 400 019
Catalogue number first disk: 1C 172-05 309, second disk: 1C 172-05 310.
Also known as 'The Blue Album'
Blue sticker on front cover: 'NEU Limitierte Sonderauflage blaue LP's' (New Limited Special Edition Blue LPs). First German pressing on blue vinyl.
German rim text only: 'Urheber- und Leistungsschutzrechte...'.
Printed & Made in Germany
'[discogs]
- Printed by 4P NICOLAUS GMBH; Köln on the back cover. Gatefold sleeve[Eunbik]
- On all labels:
The Gramophone Company Limited
An Apple Record
An E.M.I. Recording
Copyright rim text in German.
Made in Germany after copyright rim text.
- No additional catalog number 400 018 on back cover. Also not blacked.
- Copyright text on labels is all in German.[aaronb]
- Printed by 4P NICOLAUS GMBH; Köln on the back cover. Gatefold sleeve[Eunbik]
- On all labels:
The Gramophone Company Limited
An Apple Record
An E.M.I. Recording
Copyright rim text in German.
Made in Germany after copyright rim text.
- No additional catalog number 400 018 on back cover. Also not blacked.
- Copyright text on labels is all in German.[aaronb]
Gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves with lyrics,1 poster and 2 additional booklets (1 discography + 1 detailed chronology & lyrics with Japanese translation)[aaronb]
Printed by 4P NICOLAUS GMBH; Köln on the back cover. Gatefold sleeve
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1: side A): 05 309 A - 1
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1: side B): 05 309 B - 1
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1: side C): 05 310 A - 1
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1: side D): 05 310 B - 1
Gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves with lyrics,1 poster and 2 additional booklets (1 discography + 1 detailed chronology & lyrics with Japanese translation)[aaronb]
- Printed by 4P NICOLAUS GMBH; Köln on the back cover. Gatefold sleeve[Eunbik]
- On all labels:
The Gramophone Company Limited
An Apple Record
An E.M.I. Recording
Copyright rim text in German.
Made in Germany after copyright rim text.
- No additional catalog number 400 018 on back cover. Also not blacked.
- Copyright text on labels is all in German.[aaronb]
On cover back:
An EMI Recording (Apple-Logo) Apple Records
Printed in Germany by Druckhaus Maack KG, 588 Lüdenscheid
- Printed by 4P NICOLAUS GMBH; Köln on the back cover.
- On all labels:
The Gramophone Company Limited
An Apple Record
An E.M.I. Recording
Copyright rim text in German.
Made in Germany after copyright rim text.
- No additional catalog number 400 018 on back cover. Also not blacked.
- Copyright text on labels is all in German.[aaronb]
Matrix/Runout (on A/B/C/D side): 05 309 A - 1 / 05 309 B - 1 / 05 310 A - 1 / 05 310 B - 1
No 'Made in Germany' in runouts.
Printed by Druckhaus Maack KG.
Gatefold cover Laminated front and rear side.
Two pressing rings with 17 mm and 32 mm in diameter.
No circle on the back.
Comes in gatefold sleeve with 24 pages lyrics and chronology booklet, 12 pages discography booklet and blue inner sleeves with english lyrics.[chrisa]
- Printed by 4P NICOLAUS GMBH; Köln on the back cover. Gatefold sleeve[Eunbik]
- On all labels:
The Gramophone Company Limited
An Apple Record
An E.M.I. Recording
Copyright rim text in German.
Made in Germany after copyright rim text.
- No additional catalog number 400 018 on back cover. Also not blacked.
- Copyright text on labels is all in German.[aaronb]
(Compilation Reissue Stereo) 'On back cover: Printed in Germany by 4P NICOLAUS GMBH, Köln
Copyrighttext on label is german: 'Urheber- und Leistungsschutzrechte... ''[discogs]
On cover back: Printed in Germany by Druckhaus Maack KG, 588 Lüdenscheid.
Matrix / Runout (Variant 4: side A): 05 309 A - 1
Matrix / Runout (Variant 4: side B): 05 309 B - 1
Matrix / Runout (Variant 4: side C): 05 310 A - 2
Matrix / Runout (Variant 4: side D): 05 310 B - 2
Gatefold cover Laminated front and rear side. Includes plain white numbered poly-lined inner sleeve. Two pressing rings with 17 mm and 32 mm in diameter. No circle on the back.
- Printed by 4P Nicolaus GMBH
- Just one catalogue number on the back
- GEMA
- White inner sleeves
- Rim text only in German, including 'Made In Germany' at the end
The tracks 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' and 'With A Little Help From My Friends' are listed as 3. and 4. respectively on the label but, however, with the correct track length (4:42). Therefore subsequent tracks on side A are off by one.
Gatefold
Laminated gatefold jacket. Circle before catalogue number on the back.
Matrix / Runout (A-side stamped): 05 309 A - 2// Manufactured in Germany
Matrix / Runout (B-side stamped): 05 309 B - 2// Manufactured in Germany
Matrix / Runout (C-side stamped): 05 310 A - 3// Manufactured in Germany
Matrix / Runout (D-side stamped): 05 310 B - 2// Manufactured in Germany
On cover back: Printed in Germany by Druckhaus Maack KG, 588 Lüdenscheid.
Printed by 4P NICOLAUS GMBH; Köln on the back cover. Gatefold sleeve[Eunbik]
Printed by 4P NICOLAUS GMBH; Köln on the back cover. Gatefold sleeve[Eunbik]
(Compilation Reissue Stereo) 'On back cover: Printed in Germany by 4P NICOLAUS GMBH, Köln
Copyrighttext on label is german: 'Urheber- und Leistungsschutzrechte... ''[discogs]
(Compilation Reissue Stereo) 'On back cover: Printed in Germany by 4P NICOLAUS GMBH, Köln
Copyrighttext on label is german: 'Urheber- und Leistungsschutzrechte... ''[discogs]
- Printed by 4P NICOLAUS GMBH; Köln on the back cover.
- On all labels:
The Gramophone Company Limited
An Apple Record
An E.M.I. Recording
Copyright rim text in German.
Made in Germany after copyright rim text.
- No additional catalog number 400 018 on back cover. Also not blacked.
- Copyright text on labels is all in German.[aaronb]
- Printed by 4P NICOLAUS GMBH; Köln on the back cover. Gatefold sleeve[Eunbik]
- On all labels:
The Gramophone Company Limited
An Apple Record
An E.M.I. Recording
Copyright rim text in German.
Made in Germany after copyright rim text.
- No additional catalog number 400 018 on back cover. Also not blacked.
- Copyright text on labels is all in German.[aaronb]
Gatefold cover Laminated front and rear side. Includes plain white numbered poly-lined inner sleeve. Two pressing rings with 17 mm and 32 mm in diameter. No circle on the back.
1st japanese press
Price code on OBI and rear ¥3,500
Issued with OBI strip, 24-page lyric and chronology booklet, 10-page discography booklet, large poster and blue inner sleeves with English lyrics. Made in Japan.[aaronb]
- No additional catalog number 400 018 on back cover. Also not blacked.
- Copyright text on labels is all in German.
- Label side A has track positions 1 to 7: Track A3 is listed as 3 & 4 but with one duration for both together.
(Compilation Reissue Stereo) 'On back cover: Printed in Germany by 4P NICOLAUS GMBH, Köln
Copyrighttext on label is german: 'Urheber- und Leistungsschutzrechte... ''[discogs]
Glossy front-laminated gatefold cover issued with plain white numbered poly-lined inner sleeves.
On cover back: Printed in Germany by Druckhaus Maack KG, 588 Lüdenscheid.
Matrix / Runout (Variant 4: side A): 05 309 A - 1
Matrix / Runout (Variant 4: side B): 05 309 B - 1
Matrix / Runout (Variant 4: side C): 05 310 A - 2
Matrix / Runout (Variant 4: side D): 05 310 B - 2
Gatefold cover Laminated front and rear side. Includes plain white numbered poly-lined inner sleeve. Two pressing rings with 17 mm and 32 mm in diameter. No circle on the back.
1st japanese press
Price code on OBI and rear ¥3,500
Issued with OBI strip, 24-page lyric and chronology booklet, 10-page discography booklet, large poster and blue inner sleeves with English lyrics. Made in Japan.[aaronb]
(Compilation Reissue) 'Released around 1974.
Comes in gatefold sleeve with obi, 24-page lyric and chronology booklet, 12-page discography booklet, poster, and blue inner sleeves with English lyrics.
(b)Major Japanese record company active from 1973 - 2007. Please do not enter as a label!(/b)rnrnAlso appears as :rn(b)- Toshiba-EMI Ltd.rn- TOSHIBA-EMI LIMITEDrn(/b)rnPrincipal activities - manufacturing version with ¥ 4,000 on obi and backcover.'[discogs]
(Compilation Reissue) 'Made in France
label rim is french but GEMA
cover printed in Germany
An Apple Record, An E.M.I. Recording
French Contract Pressing. Made In France By Pathe Marconi EMI, French Label but with German cat. no. and GEMA.
'[discogs]