Australia
February 6, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone GEPO 8880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TCE 751-2N KTRun-Out Side 1 stamped
7TCE 761-1N MTRun-Out Side 2 stamped
Vinyl pressings
The Beatles' Hits
by The Beatles · 1963
66 pressings14 countriesRock & RollPop RockBeatRock
The Beatles' Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 The Beatles' Hits
28 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone GEPO 8880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TCE 760 . 2N KTRun-Out Side 1 stamped
7TCE 761 . 1N MTRun-Out Side 2 stamped
UK
September 1963- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone GEP 8880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Crossover Version
- Runout / matrix
7TCE 760-2N H KT 1Runout side A
7TCE 761-1N CO MT 1 2Runout side B
7TCE.760Label side A
7TCE.761Label side B
UK
September 6, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone GEP 8880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TCE 7.60-1N MTRunout A variant 1
7TCE 7.61-1N MTRunout B variant 1
7TCE 760-2NRunout A variant 2
7TCE 761-1NRunout B variant 2
UK
September 6, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone GEP 8880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · MKT Tax Code
- Runout / matrix
7TCE 7.60-2N GA KT 12Runout A
7TCE 7.61-1N RR KMT 1Runout B
UK
September 6, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone GEP 8880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Straight Flipback, BuPr
- Runout / matrix
7TCE 760-2N RO KT 1Runout A stamped
7TCE 761-1N AR KMT 12Runout B stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 66 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s57 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Parlophone GEPO 88807", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Australia | Parlophone GEPO 8880First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | India | Parlophone GEP 8880 / Parlophone GEP.8880First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Ireland | Parlophone GEP(I) 8880First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Israel | Parlophone GEP 8880First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Philippines | Parlophone EP GEP 8880First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1963 | Southern Rhodesia | Parlophone JGEP 8880First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Parlophone GEP 88807", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Parlophone GEP 8880First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Parlophone GEP 8880First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Parlophone GEP 8880First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Parlophone GEP 8880First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Parlophone GEP 8880First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Parlophone GEP 88807", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Parlophone GEP 8880First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Apple Records AP-45687", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Parlophone GEP 88807", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Germany | Odeon 1C 016-06 331 M7", EP, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | UK | Parlophone GEP 88807", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Parlophone GEPO 8880 / Parlophone GEPO-88807", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Parlophone GEPO 8880 / Parlophone GEPO-88807", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Singapore | Parlophone GEP 88807", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | Parlophone GEP 88807", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Parlophone GEP 88807", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1From Me To You
- A2Thank You Girl
- B1Please Please Me
- B2Love Me Do
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Beatles' Hits are there?
66 vinyl pressings of The Beatles' Hits are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1963 and 1978.
When was The Beatles' Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Australia, UK, Ireland, Netherlands and more. One of them is Parlophone GEPO 8880, released February 6, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of The Beatles' Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GEPO 8880, GEP 8880, GEP (I) 8880, JGEP 8880) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7TCE 751-2N KT and 7TCE 761-1N MT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Beatles' Hits 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.
