Mexico
1964- Label and catalog number
- Musart D 928
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
D-928 1Deadwax Side A etched
D-928 2Deadwax Side B etched
The BeatlesThe Beatles Vol. 3
Vinyl pressings
The Beatles Vol. 3
by The Beatles · 1964
16 pressings1 countryRock & RollBeatRockPop
The Beatles Vol. 3 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 The Beatles Vol. 3
2 pressings 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.
Mexico
1964- Label and catalog number
- Musart D 928
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
D-928 1Deadwax Side A etched
D-928 2Deadwax Side B etched
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Mexico | Musart D 928First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1964 | Mexico | Musart D 928First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM 045LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Mexico | Capitol Records LEM 045LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM-045LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM-045LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM-045LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | Mexico | EMI SLEM-045LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Mexico | EMI SLEM-045LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Mexico | EMI SLEM-045LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Mexico | EMI SLEM-045LP, Compilation, Misprint | LP, Compilation, Misprint |
| 1982 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM-045LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Mexico | EMI SLEM-045LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1983 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM-045LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1988 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM-045LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | EMI SLEM 045LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1El Diablo En Su Corazón (Devil In Her Heart)2:27
- A2Dinero-Es Lo Que Quiero (Money-That's What I Want)2:47
- A3Anna-Ve A Él (Anna-Go To Him)2:57
- A4Cadenas (Chains)2:26
- A5Miseria (Misery)1:50
- A6No Puedes Hacer Eso (You Can't Do That)2:39
- B1Hay Un Lugar (There's A Place)1:52
- B2Todo Lo Que Tengo Que Hacer (All I've Got To Do)2:04
- B3Hasta Que Llegaste (Till There Was You)2:20
- B4Por Favor Señor Postman (Please Mr. Postman)2:36
- B5Me Has Atrapado (You've Really Got A Hold On Me)3:02
- B6No Puedo Comprar Mi Amor (Can't Buy Me Love)2:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Beatles Vol. 3 are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Beatles Vol. 3 are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1964 and 1988.
When was The Beatles Vol. 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Mexico. One of them is Musart D 928.
How do I tell if my copy of The Beatles Vol. 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D 928) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D-928 1 and D-928 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Beatles Vol. 3 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.
