UK
July 17, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Phoenix Records PHX 1005
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Red-Orange Labels
- Runout / matrix
PHX 1005-ASide A
PHX 1005-BSide B
ORLAKEmatrix etching both sides
The BeatlesEarly Years (2)
Vinyl pressings
Early Years (2)
by The Beatles · 1981
12 pressings4 countriesRock & RollRock
Early Years (2) was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Early Years (2)
9 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
July 17, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Phoenix Records PHX 1005
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Black & White Labels
- Runout / matrix
PHX+1005+A ORLAKERunout side A, etched
PHX+1005+B ORLAKERunout side B, etched
PHX 1005ALabel side A
PHX 1005BLabel side B
UK
July 17, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Phoenix Records PHX 1005
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Black & White Labels
- Runout / matrix
PHX+1005+A ORLAKESide A
PHX+1005+B ORLAKESide B
UK
July 17, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Phoenix Records PHX 1005
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Red Labels
- Runout / matrix
PHX UK 1005A-1 Al Brown Sound CuttingSide A runout, etched
PHX UK 1005B-1 Al Brown Sound CuttingSide B runout, etched
UK
July 17, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Phoenix Records PHX 1005
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Blue Label
UK
July 17, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Phoenix Records PHX 1005
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Black and White Labels
- Runout / matrix
PHX UK 1005A-1 Al Brown EXP Sound CuttingSide A runout, etched
PHX UK 1005B-1 Al Brown Sound CuttingSide B runout, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | Phoenix Records PHX 1005First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | UK | Phoenix Records PHX 1005First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | France | Phoenix Records PHX 1005First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | UK | Phoenix Records PHX 1005First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | UK | Phoenix Records PHX 1005First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | UK | Phoenix Records PHX 1005First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | UK | Phoenix Records PHX 1005First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | UK | Phoenix Records PHX 1005First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | UK | Phoenix Records PHX 1005First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Mexico | Phoenix Records PHX1005LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1982 | Mexico | Phoenix Records PHX1005LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Movieplay 14.2345/8LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ain't Nothing Shakin' (Like The Leaves On A Tree)
- A2To Know Her Is To Love Her
- A3Little Queenie
- A4Falling In Love Again
- A5Ask Me Why
- B1Red Sails In The Sunset
- B2Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby
- B3Matchbox
- B4Talkin' 'Bout You
- B5Shimmy Shake
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Early Years (2) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Early Years (2) are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1981 and 1983.
When was Early Years (2) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, France. One of them is Phoenix Records PHX 1005, released July 17, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Early Years (2) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PHX 1005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHX 1005-A and PHX 1005-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Early Years (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.
