India
1964- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone GEP 8938
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Vinyl pressings
Beatles For Sale (No. 2)
by The Beatles · 1964
28 pressings10 countriesBeatRock & RollPop RockRock
Beatles For Sale (No. 2) was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 For Sale (No. 2)
1 pressing came out in 1964, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | India | Parlophone GEP 8938First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1965 | Denmark | Parlophone GEP 89387", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | Odeon MOE 210027", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1965 | Ireland | Parlophone GEP (I) 89387", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Parlophone GEP 89387", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Nigeria | Parlophone GEP 89387", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1965 | UK | Parlophone GEP 89387", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | Odeon MOE 21.0027", 45 RPM, Single Sided, EP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, EP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Parlophone GEP 89387", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Parlophone GEP 89387", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Parlophone GEP 89387", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1965 | UK | Parlophone GEP 89387", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1965 | Australia | Parlophone GEPO 700207", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Odeon MOE 21.0027", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Parlophone GEP 89387", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Apple Records AP-45767", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Apple Records AP-45767", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Australia | Parlophone GEPO 700207", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Germany | Odeon 1C 016-06 326 M / Odeon 1C 016-06 3267", EP | 7", EP |
| 1978 | UK | Parlophone GEP 89387", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | Australia | Parlophone GEPO 700207", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Odeon EAS-300217" | 7" |
| ? | Netherlands | Parlophone GEP 89387", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | Parlophone GEP 89387", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Parlophone GEP 89387", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Parlophone GEP 89387", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1I'll Follow The Sun
- A2Baby's In Black
- B1Words Of Love
- B2I Don't Want To Spoil The Party
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beatles For Sale (No. 2) are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Beatles For Sale (No. 2) are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1964 and 1979.
When was Beatles For Sale (No. 2) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in India. One of them is Parlophone GEP 8938.
How do I tell if my copy of Beatles For Sale (No. 2) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GEP 8938) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beatles For Sale (No. 2) 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.
