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The Early Beatles 1978 US Pressing (ST 2309)

The Early Beatles by The Beatles

Artist
The Beatles
Title
The Early Beatles
Labels
  • Capitol Records ST 2309
  • Capitol Records ST-2309
Country
US
Released
1978
Format
LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
Format notes
Winchester, Purple Labels

Runout and matrix codes

Etched or stamped in the dead wax between the last track and the label. If yours match, you have this pressing.

  • (ST 1-2309)Side A label
  • (ST 2-2309)Side B label
  • ST-1-2309 J23. Mastered by CapitolSide A Runout, Variant 1
  • ST-2-2309 J24. Mastered by CapitolSide B Runout, Variant 1
  • ST-1-2309-B14#3 ─◁ Mastered by CapitolSide A Runout, Variant 2
  • ST-1-2309 G-23 ─◁ Mastered by Capitol J.LEMAYSide B Runout, Variant 2
  • ST-1-2309-B14 #7 ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A Runout, Variant 3
  • ST-2-2309 G-23 #2 · ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL J. LEMAYSide B Runout, Variant 3
  • ST-1-2309-B14 #7 ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A Runout, Variant 4
  • ST-2-2309 G-23 · ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL J. LEMAYSide B Runout, Variant 4
  • ST-1-2309-B14#3 · ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A Runout, Variant 5
  • ST-2-2309 G-23#2 · ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL J.LEMAYSide B Runout, Variant 5

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