Meet The Beatles!

Capitol Records

calendar_todayDec 19, 1963United States

“Side 1: Time 14:02 Side 2: Time 15:28 On labels: 12-19-63 DUB #100-P ml Track titles do not appear on labels. Packaged in original "inner sleeve", no cover.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“West Coast Pressing - Olive text on cover. - BMI, track 1, side 1, ASCAP, all other tracks. - 6 on lower left side of cover or lower right back. - ✲in runouts.”

EMI

calendar_today1964Venezuela

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Black rainbow label without "Subsidiary" rim text, this label variation credits ASCAP for every song on side A except, "I Want To Hold Your Hand" which is credited to BMI. Side B has no rights credits. On bottom right back cover the number 3, indicating cover fabricated by Modern Album of Long Island, NY”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“This version nearly identical to [r6968012] except this version includes George Martin producer credit on jacket rear: Black rainbow label without "subsidiary" text. The number "2" at bottom right near RIAA logo, indicating that the jacket was printed by [l2347399]. LP housed in blue company catalog inner sleeve. The Beatles picture on the slick tinted blue. "The Beatles" in brown. Producer credit for George Martin on the sleeve. 3rd Label variation: Side A credits the first two tracks to BMI with the remaining cuts to ASCAP. Side B credits all songs to ASCAP, except for track 5 "I Wanna Be Your Man" which is credited to BMI. "IAM" in Triangle stamped in runouts denotes a [l313252] pressing.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“1st West Coast Pressing - The song publishing for the first West Coast pressing credits BMI for the first song on side A only, all other songs are credited to ASCAP. - asterisk '*' in matrix denotes Los Angeles pressing - RIAA seal with '5' or '6' bottom right rear jacket corner for Los Angeles releases. - No George Martin producer credit at the bottom of the record sleeve back side. - 'BEATLES' in brown on jacket front”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“This version has not been well documented, but due to the demand at the time of this release, dead stock titles on capitol were reused by pasting over with this "high demand" release in 1964. Black rainbow label without "Subsidiary" rim text. Third label variation. This version has: BMI credited to "I Want To Hold Your Hand", "I Saw Her Standing There" and "I Wanna Be Your Man" - all other songs are credited to ASCAP. George Martin credit on back cover. Beatles! in brown on front cover. This version does NOT have: Number printed on bottom-right, back cover. Gold Record Award logo on front cover.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“This is a west coast second pressing. This is a Los Angeles' pressing with a small number 'six' on the lower back cover. George Martin is credited as producer. 'I Saw Her Standing There', 'I Want To Hold Your Hand' and 'I Wanna Be Your Man' are all credited to BMI. All other songs are ASCAP. (Source: 'Introducing the Beatles Record Price Guide' by Stanley Panenka.)”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Black rainbow label without "subsidiary" rim text. This label variation credits BMI for the first two songs on A side and the fifth song on the B side, all other songs are credited to ASCAP. Beatles picture tinted blue that is the feature of Los Angeles record sleeve. Word "Stereo" in compressed font (Los Angeles) Side numbers as '1' (not 'I' as for Scranton releases). No producer credits at the bottom of the record sleeve back side. RIAA seal with '6' (Imperial Packing Co., Inc. Indianapolis, Indiana) for most Los Angeles releases. Capitol Los Angeles plant release. Machine stamped "Star" on the run-out. Capitol pale-blue inner sleeve.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964Philippines

“Recorded in England. High Fidelity Recording. Original covers have "Beatles" in a Brown print, later pressings have "Beatles" in an Olive green print. This version is a transitional press variation, which gives no publishing credits on side 1 and credits ASCAP for all songs on side 2. This label variation has: Black rainbow label without "Subsidiary" rim text. Mfd. by Mareco, Inc., Quezon City, Philippines. Under licensed by Capitol Records, Inc. Light blue inner sleeve with straight top with a small tab on the other side. Label typesetting by/printed by [l783596] On bottom right back cover the number 3 appears, indicating cover printed/made by [l1093183] No produced by George Martin on lower left of rear cover.”

Odeon

calendar_today1964Costa Rica

“Hecho en Costa Rica por INDICA, Insdustria de Discos Centroamericana Ltda. This is probably a later variant of [r27226767]. Notice that this variant does not come with an Odeon gold sticker on the front cover and the legend about the pressing is at the bottom, not at the top. The jacket was printed in the U.S.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Black rainbow label without "subsidiary" rim text. Pressed sometime after July 12, 1965. On bottom right back cover the number 6, indicating cover fabricated by Imperial Packing Co., Inc. of Indianapolis, IN. Variation BMI and ASCAP. Songs A1, A2 and B5 are BMI, all others credited to ASCAP”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Features of this variant: Front cover: • "BEATLES!" text on front cover in brown. • Cover photo tinted blue Back cover: • No producer credits on the back cover • Number "5" in bottom-left corner after sleeve notes • Made in U.S.A. • Factories: Scranton, P.A. — Los Angeles, Calif. Labels/media: • Black rainbow labels without "subsidiary" rim text • Tracks A1, and B5 are credited to BMI on the labels; all other tracks credited to ASCAP • Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Los Angeles pressing, identified by "star" stamps on each side; both A & B sides are a six-pointed star, similar to [r15015689], but this version credits A2 to ASCAP, not BMI and has six pointed star on both side runouts. 2.75" diameter pressing ring.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“This version has not been well documented, but due to the demand at the time of this release, dead stock titles on capitol were reused by pasting over with this "high demand" release in 1964. Black rainbow label without "Subsidiary" rim text. Third label variation. This version has: Only ONE BMI credited to "I Want To Hold Your Hand" - all other songs are credited to ASCAP. George Martin credit on back cover. Beatles! in OLIVE on front cover. This version does NOT have: Number printed on bottom-right, back cover. Gold Record Award logo on front cover.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Black rainbow label without "Subsidiary" rim text. Third label variation. This version has: BMI credited to "I Want To Hold Your Hand", "I Saw Her Standing There" and "I Wanna Be Your Man" - all other songs are credited to ASCAP. George Martin credit on back cover. Beatles! in brown on front cover. This version does NOT have: Number printed on bottom-right, back cover. Gold Record Award logo on front cover.”

Odeon

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Cover: Olive Green title, with George Martin Credit on the back. Label: 2 ASCAP (Side-2, Track-1 & 3), the rest all BMI”

Musart

calendar_today1964Mexico

“Mexican LP version of Meet The Beatles!. Sleeve and copyrights are all written in Spanish. Song's titles are in spanish both ont the rear cover and on the labels, with english translations between brackets.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Capitol black rainbow labels without "subsidiary" rim text. This is the fourth label variation, BMI credits for every song except the first and third songs on side B. This version pressed 1966 or 1967. Columbia Records Pitman contract pressing. The front cover has the RIAA Gold Record Award and the back cover has a "3" in the bottom corner.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Black rainbow label. This label variation credits BMI for A1 & A2 on A side, all other songs (A3 - B6) are credited to ASCAP. The Beatles picture on the slick tinted blue. The Beatles in brown. No George Martin producer credits on rear sleeve. '6' on bottom right of rear sleeve. Blue Capitol inner sleeve.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Features of this variant: Front cover: • "BEATLES!" text on front cover in dark olive/green • Cover photo tinted blue Back cover: • No producer credits on the back cover • Number "5" in bottom-left corner after sleeve notes, indicating this cover fabricated by Modern Album of Terre Haute, IN • Made in U.S.A. • Factories: Scranton, P.A. — Los Angeles, Calif. Labels/media: • Black rainbow labels without "subsidiary" rim text • Tracks A1, A2, and B5 are credited to BMI on the labels; all other tracks credited to ASCAP • Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Los Angeles pressing, identified by "star" stamps on each side; A side is a six-pointed star, B side is a five-pointed star Inner sleeve: • Orange "Join the Teen Set on Capitol" inner sleeve. Per Discogs Master Release Notes this variant was supplied with various colors of sleeves (Blue, Rust, Olive Green) with a Curve Top.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964Jamaica

“500 copies produced. Cover imported from the United States, but vinyl pressed in Jamaica. Label has the Capital "Sword" design, with text "RECORD PRESSED IN JAMAICA FROM A CAPITOL RECORDS, INC. U.S.A. RECORDING" and a T-2017 catalog number (T-X-1-2047 code on label).”

Diamond Records

Odeon

calendar_today1964Ecuador

“brown art sleeve”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Needledrop of the US Stereo LP.”

Apple Records / Capitol Records

calendar_today1964Russia

“All songs published by Northern Songs Ltd. except "Don't Bother Me" published by Universal/Dick James Music Ltd. and "Till There Was You" published by MPL Communications Ltd. Remastered at Sterling Sound, New York ℗ 1963, 1964 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd. This compilation ℗ 2004 Capitol Records Inc. © 1964, 2004 Apple Corps Ltd. under exclusive license to Capitol Records Inc. Made in EU. Copy Control logo but disc has no copy protection. It differs from <a href="http://www.discogs.com/release/3300610">Beatles, The ‎– Meet The Beatles!</a> by another spine.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Canadian stereo with alternate 'Dont Bother Me'”

Apple Records

calendar_today1964Russia

Apple Records / Capitol Records

calendar_today1964Russia

“Cat # taken from CD label. From back cover: Лицензионное соглашение N M3-II/75/2003 от 20.02.03 ℗ 1963, 1964 © 2004 The Booklet Has 8 Pages.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today2000United States

Русский Звук

calendar_today2001Russia

“LP originally released in 1964. Компания «Русский Звук». Эксклюзивный дистрибьютор - Компания "Монолит" тел. 8 (095) 737-88-09 2001, ООО «Русский Хит» - компиляция и дизайн. Предупреждение: Фонограмма, записанная на этом носителе, предназначена только для домашнего прослушивания. Все другие права зарезервированы. Любое неразрешенное использование, включая копирование, редактирование, прокат, обмен, публичное прослушивание и/или распространение фонограммы или ее части строго запрещены по закону. Counterfeit edition manufactured in Russia. Manufactured as a standard Jewel case with four page booklet.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today2003United States

“Clone of the Mexican Stereo LP Dr Ebbetts”

Apple Records / Capitol Records

calendar_today2004Russia

“Remastered at Sterling Sound, New York The release has 4 Catalog Numbers On the case back: 07243 875400 2 6 (07243 875384 2 9) On the CD label side: 07243 875348 2 7 (07243 875344 2 1) Unofficial separate release of the first CD from The Capitol Albums Vol.1 in standard CD jewel case Different back side sleeve”

Apple Records / Capitol Records

calendar_today2004Russia

“Remastered at Sterling Sound, New York The release has 4 Catalog Numbers On the case back: 07243 875400 2 6 (07243 875384 2 9) On the CD label side: 07243 875348 2 7 (07243 875344 2 1) Unofficial separate release of the first CD from The Capitol Albums Vol.1 in standard CD jewel case”

Capitol Records

calendar_today2005United States

Capitol Records

calendar_today2013Japan

“Recorded in England (on CD) Made in Japan (on CD and back cover) Includes a leaflet with lyrics. Also a sheet with the copy of the original LP labels. A paper sleeve with advertising for other releases serves as the CD case. CD in a cardboard box!”

Apple Records / Capitol Records / Universal Music

calendar_today2014Brazil

“Entire album presented in both Mono and Stereo. CD sized papersleeve mini vinyl replica with gatefold sleeve.”

Apple Records / Capitol Records / UMe

calendar_todayJan 21, 2014Argentina

Apple Records / Capitol Records / UMe

“Vinyl replica with original artwork in PVC protective cover including inner sleeve and PVC cover for the CD. EAN number only on OBI-Strip. International edition for outside North America.”

Apple Records / Capitol Records / Universal

calendar_todayJan 21, 2014Argentina

“this mispress edition has the entire packaging and CD print from [r9650916] and the actual pressing from [r14696791] See BAOI (Matrix, mastering sid code and mould sid code belongs of this edition)”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964Canada

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Box with black trim. Also released in stereo.”

Apple Records

calendar_today1964Japan

Capitol Records / EMI

calendar_today1964Mexico

“Dolby-B White shell. HECHO EN MÉXICO POR EMI CAPITOL DE MÉXICO S.A. DE .C.V”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“White cassette shell with yellow paper labels and "C" logo.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964Canada

“Black shell version. A single label displays LP art and program listings, extending over front of the shell. The blank back of the shell is Embossed with MFG'D UNDER LISCENSE FROM LEAR JET STEREO INC. BY HARDMAN FITTINGS LTD-TORONTO PATD. 1972-70 CANADA (See Photos).”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964Canada

“White Cart/White Label Canadian Capitol 8-Track. Originally issued with a red/black EMI/Capitol slipcase with tracklisting on back. Reissue circa 1968”

Apple Records

calendar_today1964Japan

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Light blue cassette shell with yellow paper labels and dome logo.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Some plastic reels are gray and others are clear. Some of the labels on the reels are white and some are gold.”

Capitol Records / EMI

calendar_today1964Mexico

“White shell with white labels. HECHO EN MÉXICO POR EMI CAPITOL DE MÉXICO S.A. DE .C.V”

Capitol Records / EMI

calendar_today1964Mexico

“Dolby-B Blue shell with white labels. HECHO EN MÉXICO POR EMI CAPITOL DE MÉXICO S.A. DE .C.V”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Black shell....one-piece label....Printed in USA, Mfg'd under license from "Lear Jet Stereo Inc, Canada......”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964Mexico

“Standard cassette case with stickers attached. No EMI on this release”

Capitol Records / EMI

calendar_today1964Mexico

“Dolby-B Clear shell. HECHO EN MÉXICO POR EMI CAPITOL DE MÉXICO S.A. DE .C.V”

Musart

calendar_today1964Mexico

“Modern unofficial Mexican Reel-To-Reel version of Meet The Beatles!. Sleeve and copyrights are all written in Spanish. Song's titles are in spanish both on the rear cover and on the labels, with English translations between brackets. RR 892 on Reel Label RR-892 on Spine”

8 Track

Capitol Records

calendar_today1965United States

Capitol Records

calendar_today1966United States

“Brown Box Wide Spool Hub Variation to other submissions.”

Capitol Records / Playtape

calendar_today1967United States

“Second group of songs from the album”

Capitol Records / Playtape

calendar_today1967United States

“First group of songs from the album”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1967United States

“Made in U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.”

Capitol Records / Playtape

calendar_today1967United States

“Second group of songs from the album”

Capitol Records

calendar_todayMar 18, 1967United States

“Clear front shell with dome logo.”

Edgehill Publishing Ltd

calendar_today2005Europe

“Documentary + live performances”