The Beatles

(Reissue Stereo) 'All songs published by Northern Songs Ltd. except 1-7, 1-12, 1-14, 2-7 and 2-10
1-7, 1-12, 2-7 and 2-10 published by Harrison Ltd.
1-14 published by Startling Music Ltd.

1968

Includes 12-page booklet

On the back of the CD: Printed in Holland by EMI Services Benelux B.V. Uden

Both CD's contain no information with regard to the Rights Society or country where the CD's were manufactured'[discogs]

(Reissue Stereo) '℗ 1968 original sound recordings made by EMI Records Ltd.
© 1968 EMI Records Ltd.
Made in Holland.

Different label design than (r=2519145).

Comes in a standard double jewel case with a 24-page booklet.
CD-PCS 7067/8 catalogue number prefixed with UK on back inlay.'[discogs]

In 1965 the government of the GDR illegalizes beat-music and this release gets withdrawn and not rereleased until 1983. Just a few records of this history milestone of the GDR available. Track A5 on Label says A Hard Day's Night. Coverbackside has printed in the middle: VEB Deutsche Schallplatten Berlin W8.[juliens]

(Numbered Stereo) 'Top Opening. Flipback on inside sleeve.

Issued with 4 glossy photographs, a double-sided poster printed by Heinrich Nicolaus G.m.b.H., black inner sleeves.
Embossed lettering (The Beatles) on the cover.

The copies are numbered on the front individually to each copy and imprinted 'No 0000000'. This copy is a version with printed engraved number (in relief). See here here version not engraved and without relief (flat) (r=6859232)

The LPs came with German catalogue numbers, but were pressed in France. Made in France by Pathe' Marconi.
The gatefold sleeves were imported mostly from Germany, therefore inside, under the songs' titles, the credits are: ELECTROLA GESELLSCHAFT M.B.H., Köln-Braunsfeld. Printed and made in Germany by Heinrich Nicolaus G.m.b.H.
'[discogs]

(Numbered Reissue) '1980's European reissue made in Holland with numbered gatefold cover with side openings. The album title and number is embossed. A3 is misspelled 'Glass Union' and A7 'While My Guitar Gentley Weeps' on the center label.

Included are 4 one-sided 29x21 cm sheets with photos of the musicians and a 12-page 12' sized insert that folds out to a large poster.

On the label: Made in Holland, as well as Made in EEC in the rim text. With label code.
This version has rights society BIEM/STEMRA on all four labels whereas almost identical version (r=6614494) has only STEMRA on side A and B.'[discogs]

French pressing for the German market (see: french perimeter print, rights society (GEMA). Comes with 4 glossy photographs and a double-sided poster.[thomasha]

Without OBI.[jessicas]

(Limited Edition Numbered Stereo) 'This is a side loader and has raised title and six digit colourless individual copy number embossed on lower right hand corner on front cover.
Inside cover poster with lyrics on the one and pictures on the other side.
Including 4 Images of the fab four.
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UK first press in top-opening laminated gatefold sleeve with embossed 'The Beatles' and printed number on cover. 'Sold in the UK. subject to resale price conditions, see price lists' on all labels; without “An E.M.I. Recording” on any label. YEX 710/711 -1 in runouts.[thomasha]

In 1965 the government of the GDR illegalizes beat-music and this release gets withdrawn and not rereleased until 1983. Just a few records of this history milestone of the GDR available. Track A5 on Label says A Hard Day's Night. Coverbackside has printed in the middle: VEB Deutsche Schallplatten Berlin W8.[juliens]

In 1965 the government of the GDR illegalizes beat-music and this release gets withdrawn and not rereleased until 1983. Just a few records of this history milestone of the GDR available. Track A5 on Label says A Hard Day's Night. Coverbackside has printed in the middle: VEB Deutsche Schallplatten Berlin W8.[juliens]

Winchester pressing (X8 matrix). Comes with 4 glossy photographs and a double-sided poster. Embossed lettering (The Beatles) and stamped number on the cover.[thomasha]

(Numbered Reissue Stereo) 'Top opener & gatefold sleeve.Embossed lettering (The Beatles) on the cover. Has seven digit individual copy number (beginning with '№ ') in grey or white in lower right hand corner on front cover[discogs]

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Canadian issue on red labels with black perimeter text. 'The Beatles' printed on sleeve in light grey bold font, not numbered.[thomasha]