Japan
1965- Label and catalog number
- Odeon OR-7103Odeon OR 7103
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Red, Ⓖ ¥ 1,500
- Runout / matrix
2EJ-29-2 4 〄 F5 E6Runout side A
2EJ-30-2 2 〄Runout side B
2EJ-29Label side A
2EJ-30Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Beatles No. 5 = ビートルズ No. 5
by The Beatles · 1965
18 pressings2 countriesPop RockBeatRock
Beatles No. 5 = ビートルズ No. 5 was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 No. 5 = ビートルズ No. 5
3 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
Japan
1965- Label and catalog number
- Odeon OR 7103Odeon OR-7103
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Red, Ⓕ ¥ 1,500
- Runout / matrix
2EJ-29 9 〄 D5 E5Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
2EJ-30-2 6 〄Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
2EJ-29-2 2 〄 E5 F5Runout side A, stamped, variant 2
2EJ-30-2 10 〄Runout side B, stamped, variant 2
Japan
1965- Label and catalog number
- Odeon OR 7103
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo · Red
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Japan | Odeon OR-7103 / Odeon OR 7103First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1965 | Japan | Odeon OR 7103First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1965 | Japan | Odeon OR 7103 / Odeon OR-7103First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1965 | Taiwan | Haishan Records HS 300LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | Japan | Odeon OR-8028LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | Japan | Odeon OR-8028LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Taiwan | First Record FL - 1178LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Apple Records AR-8028LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Japan | Apple Records AR-8028LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1973 | Japan | Apple Records AR-8028LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1973 | Japan | Apple Records AR-8028LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Apple Records EAS-70102LP, Compilation, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Apple Records EAS-70102LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Apple Records AR-8028LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Taiwan | First Record FL - 1178LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Taiwan | First Record FL - 1178LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Taiwan | First Record ⓈFL1178 / First Record Ⓢ FL-1178LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Taiwan | Haishan Records HS 300LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Long Tall Sally = のっぽのサリー2:00
- A2Sie Liebt Dich = She Loves You = シー・ラヴズ・ユー2:16
- A3Anna (Go To Him) = アンナ2:53
- A4Matchbox = マッチボックス1:56
- A5You Really Got A Hold On Me = ユーヴ・リアリー・ゴッタ・ホールド・オン・ミー2:58
- A6She's A Woman = シーズ・ア・ウーマン2:58
- A7Ask Me Why = アスク・ミー・ホワイ2:24
- B1I Feel Fine = アイ・フィール・ファイン2:19
- B2Komm Gib Mir Deine Hand = I Want To Hold Your Hand = 抱きしめたい2:24
- B3Chains = チェインズ2:23
- B4Slow Down = スロー・ダウン2:54
- B5All I've Got To Do = オール・アイヴ・ゴット・トゥ・ドゥ2:00
- B6I Call Your Name = アイ・コール・ユア・ネーム2:07
- B7This Boy = ジス・ボーイ2:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beatles No. 5 = ビートルズ No. 5 are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Beatles No. 5 = ビートルズ No. 5 are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1965 and 1976.
When was Beatles No. 5 = ビートルズ No. 5 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Japan. One of them is Odeon OR-7103.
How do I tell if my copy of Beatles No. 5 = ビートルズ No. 5 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OR-7103, OR 7103) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2EJ-29-2 4 〄 F5 E6 and 2EJ-30-2 2 〄. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beatles No. 5 = ビートルズ No. 5 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.
