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The BeatlesVol. 2

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Vol. 2

by The Beatles · 1964

14 pressings2 countriesRock & RollRock

Vol. 2 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 Vol. 2

1 pressing 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.

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 14 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1960s2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1964MexicoMusart D 922First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1966MexicoCapitol Records LEM-044 / Capitol Discos LEM 044LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1970s4 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1970MexicoCapitol Records SLEM 044LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1970MexicoCapitol Records SLEM 044LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1975MexicoCapitol Records SLEM 044LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1979MexicoCapitol Records SLEM 044 / Capitol Records SLEM-044LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1980s6 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980MexicoCapitol Records SLEM-044 / EMI SLEM-044LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
1980MexicoCapitol Records SLEM 044 / EMI SLEM-044LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1982MexicoCapitol Records SLEM 044LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1982MexicoCapitol Records SLEM 044 / Capitol Records SLEM-044LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1982MexicoCapitol Records SLEM 044 / Capitol Records SLEM-044LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1984MexicoCapitol Records SLEM 044 / EMI SLEM-044LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
Year unknown2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?EuropeDiscos Musart D 922LP, Compilation, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture discLP, Compilation, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc
?MexicoCapitol Records SLEM-044LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue

Tracklist

  1. A1Al Compas De Beethoven
  2. A2Favor, Complaceme
  3. A3Twist Y Gritos
  4. A4Nena Eres Tu
  5. A5Preguntame Por Que
  6. A6Muchachos
  7. B1Todo Mi Amor
  8. B2P.D. Te Quiero
  9. B3Una Probada De Miel Amame
  10. B4Amame
  11. B5Quieres Saber Un Secreto
  12. B6No Falta Mucho

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Vol. 2 are there?

14 vinyl pressings of Vol. 2 are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1964 and 1984.

When was Vol. 2 first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Mexico. One of them is Musart D 922.

How do I tell if my copy of Vol. 2 is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D 922) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Vol. 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.

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