UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Contour 2870 408
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2870408 1Y//1 420 03 11 9 BILBOSide A
2870408 2Y//1 420 03 11 7 BILBOSide B
The HobosSounds Like The Beatles
Vinyl pressings
Sounds Like The Beatles
by The Hobos · 1974
11 pressings6 countriesPop
Sounds Like The Beatles was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Sounds Like The Beatles
1 pressing came out in 1974, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | UK | Contour 2870 408First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Finland | Kotka KOTLP 8LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | National Records NAT 16.202LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Up LPUP 5070LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Up LPUP 5070LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Les Tréteaux LP 6258LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Musidisc 30 CV 1324LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Musidisc 30 CV 1324LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Drips D-2008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Musidisc 30 CO 1324 / Musidisc 30 CV 1324LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Portugal | Ofir BEAT 514LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Help
- A2Ticket To Ride
- A3Yellow Submarine
- A4Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
- A5We Can Work It Out
- A6Michelle
- B1A Hard Day's Night
- B2And I Love Her
- B3Paperback Writer
- B4I Want To Hold Your Hand
- B5Can't Buy Me Love
- B6All My Loving
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sounds Like The Beatles are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sounds Like The Beatles are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 1977.
When was Sounds Like The Beatles first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK. One of them is Contour 2870 408.
How do I tell if my copy of Sounds Like The Beatles is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2870 408) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2870408 1Y//1 420 03 11 9 BILBO and 2870408 2Y//1 420 03 11 7 BILBO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sounds Like The Beatles 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.