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

“stereo, West Coast, 3 BMI”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Yet another Scranton mono variation from 1964 has the 3rd label variant and 2nd jacket variant: Front cover: • "BEATLES!" text on front cover in dark olive/green • Cover photo tinted blue Back cover: • George Martin producer credit IS...”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“The song publishing credits BMI for tracks A1, A2, B5; all others are credited to ASCAP. Since this label variation credits BMI for the first two songs on A side and the fifth song on the B side, with all other songs are credited to ASC...”

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”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“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 ...”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Black rainbow label without "subsidiary" rim text. This label variation credits BMI for the first two titles on side A and the fifth title on side B, all other titles credited to ASCAP. Pressed at RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapol...”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Black rainbow label without "subsidiary" rim text. Recorded in England. High Fidelity Recording. Original covers have "Beatles" in a brown print. Glossy labels. This version gives publishing credits to BMI for "I Want to Hold Your Hand...”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“This edition with "Beatles!" in dark brown print. The back cover does list George Martin as the producer on the lower left corner. It is the second pressing of this album, and it emanates from the west coast. Black vinyl label with colo...”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Recorded in England. High Fidelity Recording. 2nd label mono variant pressings (Scranton) have 'ASCAP' after every title except "I Want To Hold Your Hand" (BMI). Black label with colorband. Issued with the first variation jackets with ...”

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

“Black rainbow label without "subsidiary" rim text. This label variation credits BMI for A1 & A2 on A side, all other songs (A3 - B6) are credited to ASCAP. Los Angeles pressing plant mono release. The Beatles picture on the slick tinted ...”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Decca Records Pressing Plant, Pinckneyville pressings denoted by "P" at the end of matrix # or a "2" in runouts and a 1" pressing ring.. Capitol contracted out to Decca and supplied the labels, same labels as this Scranton pressing Mee...”

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 wit...”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Variant of Meet The Beatles!. The number "2" at bottom right near RIAA logo. Black rainbow label without "subsidiary" text. LP housed in blue company catalog inner sleeve. The Beatles picture on the front sleeve tinted blue. "Beatles" i...”

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. • Fa...”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Black rainbow label without "subsidiary" rim text On bottom right back cover the number 3. indicating cover fabricated by Modern Album of Long Island, NY. Variation BMI and ASCAP. Songs A1 and B5 is BMI, all else ASCAP”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“stereo, East Coast, 3 BMI”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“Appears to be early US Stereo Pressing but unable to match exactly to other entries. Blue Tint on Cover Photo. Olive Green "Beatles" Logo. Rust colored "Join the set on Capitol" insert number PE 12-2AS. Vinyl itself has old Rainbow Capit...”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“mono, West Coast, 3 BMI”

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 You...”

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. Geor...”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“This version nearly identical to Meet The Beatles! 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 ...”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

“This is the 3rd Los Angeles pressing per Master Release notes. This release has gloss labels with: 1) the 3 BMI credit, 2) the "6" jacket printing code on the bottom right back cover to the LEFT of the RIAA logo, 3) producer credit on t...”

Apple Records / Capitol Records / Universal Music Group

calendar_today2014Brazil

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

Capitol Records

calendar_todayJan 17, 2014Europe

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 / UMe

calendar_todayJan 21, 2014Argentina

Apple Records / Capitol Records / Universal Records

calendar_todayJan 21, 2014Argentina

“this mispress edition has the entire packaging and CD print from The Early Beatles and the actual pressing from Meet The Beatles! See BAOI (Matrix, mastering sid code and mould sid code belongs of this edition)”

Dr. Ebbetts Sound Systems

calendar_today2000United States

“stereo DESS bootleg”

Capitol Records (2)

calendar_today2000United States

“mono DESS bootleg”

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 но...”

Capitol Records (2)

calendar_today2003United States

“Clone of the Mexican Stereo LP Dr Ebbetts”

Apple Records (3) / Capitol Records (2)

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 Th...”

Apple Records (3) / Capitol Records (2)

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 fr...”

Capitol Records (2)

calendar_today2005United States

Capitol Records (2)

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 ca...”

Apple Records (3)

Russia

Capitol Records (2)

United States

“Needledrop of the US Stereo LP.”

Apple Records (3) / Capitol Records (2)

Russia

“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 ...”

Apple Records (3) / Capitol Records (2)

Russia

“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 (2)

United States

“Canadian stereo with alternate 'Dont Bother Me'”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1964United States

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

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

calendar_today1965United States

Capitol Records

calendar_today1966United States

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

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 / Playtape

calendar_today1967United States

“Second group of songs from the album”

Capitol Records

calendar_todayMar 18, 1967United States

“Clear front shell with dome logo.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1968United States

“Paper labels and dome logo.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1968United States

“Paper labels and dome logo. Different from Meet The Beatles! labels layout.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1968United States

“Similar to Meet The Beatles! but with inner j-card variation. Releases listed on inner j-card for this version start with 4XT-127 and end with 4XT-2847.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1968United States

“Similar to this one: Meet The Beatles! Except this cartridge has arrows molded on the top side and indented sides. Printed in U.S.A.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1968United States

“Similar to Meet The Beatles! with reel variation Issued in box with brown trim.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1969United States

“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 a circular Capitol "target" logo (in use from 1969-72) with the text: "MFD. BY CAPI...”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1969United States

“Meet the Beatles! Capitol 8XT-2047 in a Lear Jet Stereo 8 shell. Early 1968 From 1969 until 1974, this tape was also available through the Capitol Record Club with the additional number TA-63093, with a white shell and with a black sh...”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1969United States

“Black shell. Two labels, one square on the front, one on the back wrapping down to the "spine."”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1970United States

“Boxed with blue trim "Capitol Full Dimensional Stereo" on front cover. "MANUFACTURED AND DISTRIBUTED BY AMPEX, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL" on back cover.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1971United States

“White shell with "C" logo. Program 1 - 14:02 Program 2 - 13:10”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1975United States

“Tan shell with "C" logo, copies issued after 1974 do not have a warranty printed on insert.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1976Canada

“Black shell with silver print.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1978United States

“1970's reissue with white cassette shell and Dome logo. Program 1 - 14:02 Program 2 - 13:10”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1978United States

“Very Similar to Meet The Beatles! , but has some the following variations on the cassette Reissue with off-white cassette shell and Oval Dome logo. "99" on bottom right printed on labeling Time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 21 hatchm...”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1978United States

“Nearly identical to the other cassette release of Meet The Beatles!, except this release differs in that the cassette shell is a greenish beige color with no texture. The cassette shell does not have numberic timing values (only vertical...”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1978United States

“Very Similar to Meet The Beatles! , but has some the following variations on the cassette Reissue with off-white cassette shell and Oval Dome logo. "97" & "99" on bottom right printed on labeling Time scale window reads 0 50 0 with 11 h...”