1967–1970 “The Blue Album”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Greece

“– 1st greek pressing with Sky Blue background color on Apple labels, same as the UK editions. – Outer laminated gatefold sleeve. – No production credits; The George Martin & Phil Spector production credits are missing compared with the o...”

Apple Records / Jugoton

calendar_today1973Yugoslavia

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Venezuela

Apple Records

calendar_today1973South Africa

“Gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves containing lyrics. South African Release”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973France

“Distributed by "Pathé Marconi EMI" according to back cover but made by Pathé Marconi" on labels.”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

“Pressed by Pathé Marconi (France) whilst EMI's Hayes plant (UK) was closed for refurbishment. The labels have "Made in France" and "Mfd in UK" marks. No 'SACEM' rights society on labels. Gatefold sleeve with rounded corner printed i...”

Apple Records / EMI Electrola

calendar_today1973Germany

“This release is special in some ways: * German right society and German catalogue number (1C...) on labels but rim texts are written in English * Matrix-Numbers/Runout indicate that the records were made in the Netherlands (5C...) * On r...”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Greece

“1st press - Made and printed in Greece by C.G.C.G ltd and 6 digit phone number stamp printed on the back cover. - With George Martin & Phil Spector credits, in contrast with the other blue-labeled 1st pressing 1967-1970 which these cre...”

Apple Records / Jugoton

calendar_today1973Yugoslavia

“Labels are similar to 1967-1970, but with different spacing (e.g. Side D between P 1968 (+), P 1969 and The Gramophone Company Limited) and different sized III and IV on Record 2.”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Italy

“Unlaminated gatefold sleeve”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Argentina

“Un disco Apple Una grabación EMI Origen: EMI Records Ltd. Argentinian edition with white apple on black labels. Very similar to r4452647 but with different matrix on labels and sleeve #cat, and slightly different rim text.”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973South Africa

“Gatefold sleeve, with printed inner sleeves containing lyrics, plus poster. Made in South Africa.”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973United States

“This Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Winchester pressing has labels with "Mfg. By Apple Records, Inc." on sides A and C at the bottom center position. The near identical Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Winchester pressing with both "All ...”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973France

“With ''All titles produced by George Martin'' on labels; First record made in Spain Second record made in France. All labels have "SACEM SDRM SACD SGDL" printed”

Apple Records / EMI Electrola

calendar_today1973Germany

“- Gatefold cover - Laminated front and rear side - Includes plain white numbered poly-lined inner sleeves (version with printed innersleelves: 1967-1970) - Two pressing rings with 17 mm and 32 mm in diameter On cover back: An EMI Record...”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Sweden

“The difference is in the runouts: 1967-1970 On this submission the runout are shorter, 05309 is missing. White printed innersleeve and blue letter on lyrics and info. Made in Sweden on labels "EMI 40-2" and "Printed in Sweden"(up lef...”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973United States

“Apple release with lacquer cut at Sterling Sound and pressed at Winchester, distinguishable by ━◁ runout etchings. Lacquer cut by Lee Hulko, founder of Sterling. Gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves containing lyrics. 1967-1970 is...”

Parlophone

calendar_today1973India

“Parlophone Yellow Label An E.M.I. Recording An Apple Record ℗ 1967, ℗ 1968, ℗ 1969, ℗ 1970 The Gramophone Company Limited The Gramophone Co. of India Limited. Made in India.”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Italy

“Pressed in Sweden for the Italian market. My copy has record two with same label for side A and B (see images) Cover: EMI Italiana S.p.A. Made in Italy Grafica Centonze - Como Labels: Made in Sweden An Apple Record An E.M.I. Recording”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973United States

“Gatefold sleeve, with two custom blue printed inner sleeves containing complete lyrics. Apple center labels with purple background. "MFD. BY APPLE RECORDS, INC." printed along bottom perimeter, side A and side C. Apple logo at the top ce...”

EMI International

calendar_today1973Bolivia

“Manufacturado por Industrias Fonoelectricas "Lyra" "Discolandia" Dueri & Cia Industria Boliviana 1 edition only lp”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Brazil

Apple Records / EMI Electrola

calendar_today1973Germany

“This version is a contract pressing made by SONOPRESS. You can see this by the deep innergroove on both labelsides and also on the different Matrix which has "Made in Germany" stamped on both runouts. The tracks "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely H...”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1973United States

“Capitol release Pressed at Winchester, distinguishable by ━◁ runout etchings. Gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves containing lyrics. "Wally" in side 2 runout denotes that it was mastered by Wally Traugott Labels: Mfd. by Capit...”

Apple Records

calendar_today1993South Africa

“Made In South Africa. Booklet: CD1 All tracks digitally re-mastered at Abbey Road Studios Tracks 1-5, & 7-11 ℗1987, track 6 & 12-14 ℗1988 The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by EMI Records Ltd. ℗1993 The copyright in t...”

Apple Records / EMI Music Canada

calendar_today1993Canada

Apple Records

calendar_today1993Australia

“Housed in a blue fatbox case. CD labels: Made In Australia”

Apple Records

calendar_today1993Netherlands

EMI/Kemongsa

calendar_today1993South Korea

Apple Records

calendar_today1993Italy

Apple Records / EMI Music Canada

calendar_today1993Canada

“Issued in a double jumbo jewel-case with picture CDs and illustrated booklet with lyrics. Digitally Remastered. Apple logo on CD label. EMI Music Canada on label. C2 0777 7 97039 2 0 on back cover, edge and label. 0777 7 97039 2 0 on ba...”

Apple Records

calendar_today1993Australia

Apple Records / Capitol Records

calendar_today1993United States

“CD 1: All Tracks Published by Northern Songs Ltd. Tracks 1-5, & 7 ℗1987, track 6 & 12-14 ℗1988 CD 2: All Tracks Published by Northern Songs Ltd., except Tracks 2, 7, 8 & 10 Harrisongs Ltd., Track 11 Startling Music Ltd./Eaton Music Ltd....”

Apple Records

calendar_today1993Europe

“There is a very similar version Printed and Made in Italy. All tracks digitally re-mastered at Abbey Road Studios All tracks published by Northern Songs Ltd. except tracks 2-2, 2-7, 2-8 & 2-10 Harrisongs Ltd., track 2-11 Startling Musi...”

Apple Records

calendar_today1993Europe

“This version has Made in UK on the label and Printed in UK on the back case. All tracks digitally re-mastered at Abbey Road Studios All tracks published by Northern Songs Ltd. except tracks 2-2, 2-7, 2-8 & 2-10 Harrisongs Ltd., track 2...”

Apple Records

calendar_todaySep 20, 1993United Kingdom

Apple Records / Odeon

calendar_todaySep 20, 1993Japan

“Comes in a double jewel case with blue tray, Obi strip and an extra booklet outside the case.”

Apple Records / Capitol Records

calendar_todayOct 5, 1993United States

Apple Records / Capitol Records

calendar_today1994United States

“CD 1: All Tracks Published by Northern Songs Ltd. Tracks 1-5, & 7 ℗1987, track 6 & 12-14 ℗1988 CD 2: All Tracks Published by Northern Songs Ltd., except Tracks 2, 7, 8 & 10 Harrisongs Ltd., Track 11 Startling Music Ltd./Eaton Music...”

Apple Records / Capitol Records

calendar_today1994United States

“CD 1: All Tracks Published by Northern Songs Ltd. Tracks 1-5, & 7 ℗1987, track 6 & 12-14 ℗1988 CD 2: All Tracks Published by Northern Songs Ltd., except Tracks 2, 7, 8 & 10 Harrisongs Ltd., Track 11 Startling Music Ltd./Eaton Music Ltd....”

Apple Records / Capitol Records

calendar_today1994United States

“CD 1: All Tracks Published by Northern Songs Ltd. Tracks 1-5, & 7 ℗1987, track 6 & 12-14 ℗1988 CD 2: All Tracks Published by Northern Songs Ltd., except Tracks 2, 7, 8 & 10 Harrisongs Ltd., Track 11 Startling Music Ltd./Eaton Music Ltd....”

Apple Records / Capitol Records

calendar_today1994United States

“CD 1: All Tracks Published by Northern Songs Ltd. Tracks 1-5, & 7 ℗1987, track 6 & 12-14 ℗1988 CD 2: All Tracks Published by Northern Songs Ltd., except Tracks 2, 7, 8 & 10 Harrisongs Ltd., Track 11 Startling Music Ltd./Eaton Music Ltd....”

Apple Records / EMI Music Canada

calendar_today1994Canada

“Issued in a double jumbo jewel-case with picture CDs and illustrated booklet with lyrics. Digitally Remastered. Apple logo on CD label. EMI Music Canada on label. C2 0777 7 97039 2 0 on edge and label. 0777 7 97039 2 0 on back cover. Bot...”

Apple Records / Parlophone

calendar_todayMar 11, 1998Japan

“Digitally Remastered The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by EMI Records Ltd. ℗1993 The copyright in this compilations is owned by EMI Records Ltd. ©1993 Apple Corps Ltd. under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd. Made in...”

Apple Records

calendar_today2007Canada

“Also available Beatles/23881 • Double Album All tracks digitally remastered. ℗ 1987, 1988 The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1993 The copyright in this compilation is owned by EMI Records Ltd. © 1993 ...”

Apple Records / Parlophone

calendar_todayOct 31, 2007Japan

“Made in Japan.”

Apple Records

calendar_today2010Mexico

“All Titles: Digital Remaster ℗ 2009 the copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd. © EMI Records Ltd. Artwork ©2010 Apple Corps Ltd. Published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC. Except Disc 2 Tracks 2,7,8 & 10 pub...”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Italy

“An Apple Tape Record - An EMI Recording Stereo Made in Italy ℗ 1973”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Spain

“Blue case, grey shell withy ellow paper labels. Later reissued as 1967-1970, with on-body pinting. First catalog number on cassette 1, second one on cassette 2.”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973United States

“© 1973 Apple Records, Inc. ℗ 1973 Apple Records, Inc. Similar to release 1967-1970, except front cover copy does not have the disclaimer "All titles produced by George Martin with the exception of…" Apple logo only on cassette shell, no...”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Australia

“Two Cassette Set in separate jewel cases. White cassette shells with black print”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Italy

Apple Records

calendar_today1973United States

“© 1973 Apple Records, Inc. ℗ 1973 Apple Records, Inc. Similar to release 1967-1970 with Apple logo on the shell, except front cover copy does not show © 1973 Apple Records, Inc. next to the image. Also, '99' is not present on side A of ...”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973United States

“© 1973 Apple Records, Inc. - on cassette and flap. Similar to 1967-1970, except there is "Printed in USA" in circle in the right bottom of the 1-inch flap.”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Japan

“Issued in a white cardboard box with hinge and OBI strip. Reel is clear/smoke with large hub. Side 1 is marked with side number and "JAPAN" on right, label on top. Side 2 has no label but is marked with side number and "JAPAN" on right. ...”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

“Black cartridge with single mauve paper label, in a hard clear plastic slipcase with U-card printed one side only.”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Spain

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Greece

“Very first, original, greek 1973 cassette edition, with yellow paper labels.”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Italy

“Verso différent Different reverse side”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Argentina

Apple Records / EMI Electrola

calendar_today1973Germany

“An Apple Record An E.M.I. Tape Recording Printed in Germany | Imprimé en Allemagne | Impreso en Alemania (cover) Made in E.E.C. (cassette) Black Dot next to the catalog number on front cover Blue shell cassette with red paper labels,...”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

“Similar to 1967-1970, but with EMI Records Ltd. printed on packaging, which makes this a reissue. Cartridge came in black or white”

Apple Records / EMI Electrola

calendar_today1973Germany

“An Apple Record An E.M.I. Tape Recording Printed in Germany (cover) Made in E.E.C. (cassette) Very similar to 1967-1970 but this version has not GEMA printed on label Green shell cassette with red paper labels, comes in case with gree...”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Italy

“Track "Hello Goodbye" it is misspelled on this release. It is titled "Hello Boodbye". Track "I Am The Walrus" it is misspelled on this release. It is titled "I Am Hte Walrus".”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Peru

“1st pressing Vol 1. Blue Case. Black Tape / Grey Sleeve. DIfferent track listing: "Lucy in the sky with diamonds" comes at the end of the 2nd side.”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Germany

IFSA

calendar_today1973Paraguay

“Made in Paraguay”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Italy

“An Apple Tape Record - An EMI Recording Stereo Made in Italy ℗ 1973”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Italy

“Light Blue Case. Version with no misspelling on the sleeve. No timing indicated (taken from other releases).”

Apple Records

calendar_today1973Portugal

Apple Records

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay. Grey cassette with white paper labels. Double Play. A similar version exists with a black cassette shell. No Parlophone name or logo visible. Printer code of 7306 DP on inside of J-Card, indicating a release date of mid...”

Apple Records (3)

calendar_today2005Russia