Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Hansa International 17 771 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
17771 A-1/77S Made in GermanyRunout side A
17771 B-1/77S Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 17 771 ALabel side A
S 17 771 BLabel side B
ForbesBeatles ("The Beatles") / Sweet Kiss Of Fire
Vinyl pressings
Beatles ("The Beatles") / Sweet Kiss Of Fire
by Forbes · 1977
16 pressings11 countriesPop RockDiscoRockFunk / Soul
Beatles was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Beatles
16 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 11 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 17 771 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Power Exchange Records & Tapes PX 253
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong Push-out Centre
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Power Exchange Records & Tapes PX 253
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Moulded Silver Labels
Sweden
March 1977- Label and catalog number
- Metronome J 27.187
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MRST 45 3888Runout, side A
MRST-45-3879Runout, side B
MR-ST-45-3888Label, side A
MR-ST-45-3879Label, side B
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- M7 MS-204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | M7 MS-204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Belgium | OMEGA INTERNATIONAL 36.380yFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Brazil | Building Records BGCS-1655First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Philips 6172 560First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Germany | Hansa International 17 771 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Hansa 17 771 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Durium DE 2917 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 2917First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Italy | Durium DE 2917 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 2917First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Omega International OM 36.380First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Spain | Zafiro OOX-329First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Zafiro OOX - 329First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Sweden | Metronome J 27.186First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Turkey | Balet BE 207First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | UK | Power Exchange Records & Tapes PX 253First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Power Exchange Records & Tapes PX 253First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABeatles ("The Beatles")2:47
- BSweet Kiss Of Fire2:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beatles are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Beatles are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Beatles first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, Sweden, Australia and more. One of them is Hansa International 17 771 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of Beatles is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 17 771 AT, PX 253, J 27.187, MS-204) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 17771 A-1/77S Made in Germany and 17771 B-1/77S Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beatles on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.