US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2429Capitol Records T-2429
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-2429-G2 #2Runout A
T2-2429-G2 #2Runout B
T1-2429Label A
T2-2429Label B
The Hollyridge StringsThe New Beatles Song Book
Vinyl pressings
The New Beatles Song Book
by The Hollyridge Strings · 1966
19 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
The New Beatles Song Book was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 New Beatles Song Book
16 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 6 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2429
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2429Capitol Records ST-2429
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-2429-A6 OSide A runout
ST2-2429-A6 OSide B runout
ST1-2429Side A label
ST2-2429Side B label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2429Capitol Records ST-2429
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-2429-A1 [IAM in triangle]Side 1 Runout
ST2-2429-A1 [IAM in triangle]Side 2 Runout
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2429
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST1-2429-△6Runout A
ST2-2429-G2-△6Runout B
ST1-2429Label A
ST2-2429Label B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2429Capitol Records T-2429
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-2429-F4 1 ✲Side A runout
T2-2429-F4 ✲SIde B runout
T1-2429Label A
T2-2429Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Capitol Records ST 2429First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Australia | Capitol Records T 2429First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records T 2429First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 2429First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records T 2429First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Mexico | Capitol Records TM-2429First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Mexico | Capitol Records STM-2429First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST 2429 / Capitol Records ST.2429First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records T 2429First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records ST 2429First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records T 2429 / Capitol Records T-2429First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST 2429First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST 2429 / Capitol Records ST-2429First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST 2429 / Capitol Records ST-2429First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST 2429First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Capitol Records ST 2429LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-2429LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-2429LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Night Before2:40
- A2Yesterday2:48
- A3Ticket To Ride2:58
- A4Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)2:29
- A5Michelle3:19
- A6Help2:36
- B1Day Tripper2:50
- B2Nowhere Man2:46
- B3And I Love Her2:24
- B4Girl2:48
- B5We Can Work It Out2:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The New Beatles Song Book are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The New Beatles Song Book are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The New Beatles Song Book first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records T 2429.
How do I tell if my copy of The New Beatles Song Book is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 2429, ST 2429, TM-2429, STM-2429) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1-2429-G2 #2 and T2-2429-G2 #2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The New Beatles Song Book 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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