US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2876
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-2876-H-3Runout A
ST-2-2876-H-3Runout B
The Hollyridge StringsThe Beatles Song Book Vol. 5
Vinyl pressings
The Beatles Song Book Vol. 5
by The Hollyridge Strings · 1968
11 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
The Beatles Song Book Vol. 5 was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Song Book Vol. 5
11 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2876
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-2876Label A
ST-2-2876Label B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2876
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Scranton pressing
- Runout / matrix
T-1-2876-F1 IAM in a TriangleSide 1: Etched except Triangle is Stamped
T-2-2876-F1, IAM in a TriangleSide 2: Etched except Triangle is Stamped
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2876
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-2876-B5 OA side runout, variant 1
ST2-2876 A4 OB side runout, variant 1
ST1-2876 A4 OA side runout, variant 2
ST2-2876 A4 #2 OB side runout, variant 2
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2876
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-2876-H2 IAM in a TriangleSide 1: Etched except Triangle is Stamped
ST-2-2876-H1, IAM in a TriangleSide 2: Etched except Triangle is Stamped
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2876
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Capitol Records ST 2876First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Brazil | Capitol Records T-2876First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Brazil | Capitol Records ST 2876First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 2876First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Capitol Records T 2876First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | Capitol Records ST 2876First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records ST 2876First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records ST 2876First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records T 2876First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records T 2876First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records ST 2876First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Magical Mystery Tour2:12
- A2I Am The Walrus2:37
- A3The Fool On The Hill2:26
- A4A Day In The Life3:00
- A5Your Mother Should Know1:58
- A6Baby You're A Rich Man2:00
- B1Hello Goodbye2:22
- B2She's Leaving Home3:16
- B3All You Need Is Love2:30
- B4When I'm Sixty-Four2:53
- B5Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Beatles Song Book Vol. 5 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Beatles Song Book Vol. 5 are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Beatles Song Book Vol. 5 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST 2876.
How do I tell if my copy of The Beatles Song Book Vol. 5 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST 2876, T 2876, T-2876) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-1-2876-H-3 and ST-2-2876-H-3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Beatles Song Book Vol. 5 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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