Beatles for Sale

Codiscos Mundial / Odeon

calendar_today1964Colombia

“Labels and front cover reads ‘ESTEREOFONICO’. Rear cover reads ‘ESTEREO’ but also ‘T-100377’ corresponding to the MONO version instead of ‘ET-100377’ which corresponds to STEREO Lacks 2 tracks from international version - "Kansas City" ...”

Parlophone

calendar_today1964United Kingdom

“Black & yellow Parlophone label with sans-serif typesetting, perimeter rim copyright text beginning, 'THE PARLOPHONE CO LTD...', and the text 'RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1964' above the side indicator numeral. This variant has the tax c...”

Parlophone

calendar_today1964United Kingdom

“Black & yellow Parlophone label with sans-serif typesetting, perimeter rim copyright text beginning, 'THE PARLOPHONE CO LTD...', and the text 'RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1964' above the side indicator numeral. There are a number of vari...”

Parlophone

calendar_today1964United Kingdom

“Black & yellow Parlophone labels with sans-serif typesetting. Perimeter rim copyright text beginning with 'THE PARLOPHONE CO LTD. ...'. 'RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1964' above the side indicator numeral. Centred below the song credits: 'M...”

Parlophone

calendar_today1964United Kingdom

“Black & yellow Parlophone label with perimeter rim copyright text beginning, 'THE PARLOPHONE CO LTD...', and the text 'RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1964' above the side indicator numeral. This pressing has embossed tax code on Side A (KT)...”

Parlophone

calendar_today1964United Kingdom

“Black & yellow Parlophone label with sans-serif typesetting, perimeter rim copyright text beginning, 'THE PARLOPHONE CO LTD...', and the text 'RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1964' above the side indicator numeral. No embossed tax code. The...”

Parlophone

calendar_today1964Denmark

“First press purple Parlophone labels. No "Made In Denmark" text on labels”

Parlophone

calendar_today1964South Africa

“The disc: Similar to other very early South Africa releases except for the rim text. "All rights of the Manufacturer...." rather than "Unauthorised public performance...." or "Pressed for..." The sleeve : - front laminated internal pock...”

Odeon

calendar_today1964Uruguay

“Uruguyan version in a unique art-cover. First pressings have a blue and silver Odeon label. The cover is enveloped in a clear plastic outer sleeve. The titles are translated to Spanish, the English ones appear in brackets on the label.”

Odeon del Peru

calendar_today1964Peru

“Peru first MONO PRESSING, with black/silver labels and a paper sleeve wrapped in a special polyethylene cover. The title "Beatles for Sale" appears only on the labels. The cover has the catalogue number in the top right cover instead in...”

Odeon

calendar_today1964Panama

Parlophone

calendar_today1964United Kingdom

“Black & yellow Parlophone label with sans-serif typesetting, perimeter rim copyright text beginning, 'THE PARLOPHONE CO LTD...', and the text 'RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1964' above the side indicator numeral. This variant has the tax c...”

Odeon

calendar_today1964Peru

“Peru first pressing with black/silver labels and a paper sleeve wrapped in a special polyethylene cover. The title "Beatles for Sale" appears only on the labels.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1964Philippines

Parlophone

calendar_today1964Denmark

“Artwork says: E.M.I. Records Limited (Controlled by Electric & Musical Industries Limited). Made and Printed in Great Britain. came in one of the first known appearances of 'gatefold' sleeve record packaging, as with the other releases ...”

Odeon

calendar_today1964Uruguay

“Lp is enveloped in a clear plastic outer sleeve. The titles are translated to Spanish. 1st press violet label. Lennon is misspelled on labels as "Lemon".”

Parlophone

calendar_today1964United Kingdom

“Black & yellow label with sans-serif typesetting, perimeter rim copyright text beginning, 'THE PARLOPHONE CO LTD...', and the text 'RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1964' above the side indicator numeral. -This variant has the tax code MT em...”

Parlophone

calendar_today1964Denmark

“Made and Printed in Great Britain. came in one of the first known appearances of 'gatefold' sleeve record packaging, as with the other releases of this album from 1964. Labels are black Parlophone labels with silver printing. On the l...”

Parlophone

calendar_today1964South Africa

“1964 South African 14-track MONO LP on the dark blue Parlophone label [which has a similar design to the UK black & gold label], front laminated internal pocket flip-back picture sleeve (the inside of gatefold is printed with white backg...”

Parlophone

calendar_today1964United Kingdom

“Black & yellow Parlophone label with sans-serif typesetting, perimeter rim copyright text beginning, 'THE PARLOPHONE CO LTD...', and the text 'RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1964' above the side indicator numeral. The labels on this release...”

Odeon del Peru

calendar_today1964Peru

“Peru first pressing STEREO PRESSING, with black/silver labels and a paper sleeve wrapped in a polyethylene cover. The title "Beatles for Sale" appears only on the labels. A banner appears on top saying "estereofonico" in lowercase lette...”

Parlophone / Parlophone Odeon

calendar_today1964Norway

“Label: Parlophone on cover Label: Parlophone Odeon on label Purple and silver label The Norwegian pressing of this album was released in the UK cover. Digi-pak”

Odeon

calendar_today1964Uruguay

“Uruguayan version in a unique art-cover. The cover is enveloped in a clear plastic outer sleeve. The titles are translated to Spanish.”

Odeon

calendar_today1964Germany

“First German pressing. First cat.# on: sleeve (front), sleeve (back) and labels. Second cat.# on: labels. Relevant features of this release: perimeter printing beginning with: "Alle Rechte Des Plattenherstellers..."; Jerry Leiber misspe...”

Parlophone

calendar_today1987Europe

“[CD] Made in W. Germany [tray-insert] ℗ 1964 Original sound recordings made by EMI Records Ltd © 1964 EMI Records Ltd Printed in Holland by EMI Services Benelux B. V., Uden. This release also exists with AAD on back cover - Beatles For...”

Parlophone

calendar_today1987United States

“℗1964 ORIGINAL SOUND RECORDINGS MADE BY EMI RECORDS LTD ©1964 EMI RECORDS LTD. Made in Japan (disc) Printed in U.S.A. (insert)”

Parlophone

calendar_today1987United States

“mono”

Parlophone

calendar_today1987Europe

“℗ 1964 Original sound recordings made by EMI Records Ltd. © 1964 EMI Records Ltd. On CD: Made In W. Germany On back cover: Printed in Holland This release also exists with AAD on back cover - Beatles For Sale This release also exists ...”

Parlophone

calendar_today1987Europe

“Issued in a standard jewel box with an 8-page booklet. [on front booklet:] No mention of "mono" [on back of booklet:] AAD [on CD:] AAD LC 0299 BIEM/MCPS Made in England ℗1964 original sound recordings made by EMI Records LTD © 1964 EM...”

Parlophone

calendar_today1987Italy

“℗ 1964 Original sound recordings made by EMI Records Ltd. © 1964 EMI Records Ltd. [Disc] Made In Italy”

Parlophone

calendar_today1987United States

“Ⓟ © 1964 EMI Records Ltd. Disc made in West Germany. Printed in U.S.A.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1987Europe

“Released in a standard jewel case with an 8 pp. stapled booklet. ℗ 1964 Original sound recordings made by EMI Records Ltd. © 1964 EMI Records Ltd. On CD: Made In W. Germany On back cover: Printed in Holland by EMI Services Benelux B.V...”

Parlophone

calendar_todayFeb 1987Australia

“This is the original Australian release of this Album on CD. Different from re-releases in that: 1. The SPARS code on the rear cover is incorrectly stated as ADD and not AAD. A sticker was placed on the case to advise of the error. 2. ...”

Apple Records / EMI / Parlophone

calendar_todayFeb 1987Australia

Parlophone

calendar_todayFeb 26, 1987United Kingdom

“mono”

Parlophone

calendar_todayFeb 26, 1987United States

“Similar to Beatles For Sale, except that this version doesn't have the Apple logo on the face of the CD. CD made in U.S.A. Insert printed in U.S.A.”

Parlophone

calendar_todayFeb 26, 1987Europe

“mono”

Parlophone

calendar_todayFeb 26, 1987United States

“mono, long box, made in W‐Germany”

Capitol Records / Parlophone

calendar_todayFeb 26, 1987United States

“Original 1987 US release, packaged in a longbox. CD made in West Germany. Inserts printed in U.S.A.”

Parlophone

calendar_todayFeb 26, 1987Europe

“Originally released in 1964. Made in W. Germany on disc. Printed in Holland on inlay card. Sticker: "ADD should read AAD". Gold sticker price code. This release has no indication of being made by PDO, Germany.”

Parlophone

calendar_todayFeb 26, 1987Europe

“Originally released in 1964. Issued in a standard jewel including 8-page booklet with liner notes, photos and credits. No Apple logo on back cover. [On back of booklet] ADD (misprint) [On CD] Made in Holland”

Parlophone

calendar_todayFeb 26, 1987United States

“Original 1987 US release Disc - Made in W-Germany Inserts - Printed in U.S.A.”

Odeon

calendar_todayFeb 27, 1987Japan

“mono”

Parlophone

calendar_today1988Brazil

“No barcode. No SID codes. ℗ 1964 ORIGINAL SOUND RECORDING MADE BY EMI RECORDS LTD © 1964 EMI RECORDS LTD. ℗ 1988 Issued in a standard jewel case with black CD tray and including a 8-page booklet. 1 to 3, 5, 8, 11 to 13: Northern Songs...”

Apple Records / Parlophone

calendar_today1989Canada

“mono”

Odeon

calendar_today1989Japan

“Made In Japan. repress of Beatles for Sale with cheaper price.”

Daiichi Kikaku / Odeon

calendar_today1991Japan

“℗ 1964 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd © 1964 EMI Records Ltd Made in Japan”

Apple Records / Parlophone

calendar_today1992United Kingdom

“mono, apple”

Parlophone

calendar_todayDec 4, 1964United Kingdom

“Parlophone 3 3/4 ips Twin Track Mono Tape Record”

Parlophone

calendar_today1968United Kingdom

“This version comes in a fold open plastic case”

Parlophone

calendar_today1970United Kingdom

“8 track UK version. Blue plastic cartridge with black printed album cover image and track listing on a white paper label. Gold card inlay with album image above a black 'EMI' logo and the words '8 Track Stereo cartridge' and 'The Biggest...”

Parlophone

calendar_today1970South Africa

“Made and Printed in South Africa. Song Sequence changed. The title on the inside flap has two number 5's for side A and no number 6 (obviously a mistake).”

Parlophone

calendar_today1970United Kingdom

“8 track UK version.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1970Italy

“8 track Italian version. Appears to be the same as Beatles For Sale but with a blue shell”

Parlophone

calendar_today1970Italy

“8 track Italian version.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1970Norway

“Blue shell with red papers, with NO screws Norway NCB Made in EEC P1970”

Odeon

calendar_today1970France

“This is an earlier tape, than this one Beatles For Sale (probably from 1970, maybe it‘s the first cassette release of the album in France?) It has a grey/white tanned shell and pale green paper labels with imprinted “BIEM“ rights society...”

Parlophone

calendar_today1970Norway

“Blue shell with red papers and with 4 screws Norway NCB Made in EEC P1970”

Parlophone

calendar_todayOct 1970United Kingdom

“℗ 1964 Publishers: Tracks A1 / A2 / A3 / A4 / A5 / A6 / B1 / B7 - Northern Music Track A7 - Carlin Music Corp. Track B2 - Knox Music Track B3 - Jewel Music Track B4 - Chappell Track B5 - Southern Music Track B6 - MacMelodies Data Packa...”

Parlophone

calendar_todayOct 1970United Kingdom

“First cassette release (UK) OCT 1970”

Odeon

calendar_today1971Spain

“1st Spanish pressing "Fabricado en España por Compania del Gramofono-Odeon S.A.E." on label Later reissued as Beatles For Sale, on-body printing.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1972Australia

“Similar to this version Beatles For Sale with the main difference being a blurb about stereo & mono playback present on the inlay card here, which is absent from the other version.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1972Australia

“Insert does not contain stereo blurb seen on this version Beatles For Sale. Dolby logo on labels, however the recording may not be stereo Light grey cassette shell with white paper labels (yellowed with age), and black print”

Parlophone

calendar_today1972Italy

“Made in Italy Blue cassette and shell with white text Stereo”

Odeon

calendar_today1973Argentina

EMI Group

calendar_today1973Argentina

Parlophone

calendar_today1973Philippines

“Originally released in 1964, and reissued on cassette in 1973. Single panel J-card inlay printed both sides. Grey cassette shells, with sky blue paper labels, black text in a Permanent font. Manufactured and printed in the Philippines. ...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1975Greece

“Mid-70's cassette.”

Odeon

calendar_today1976France

“Made in Italy”

Jugoton

calendar_today1976Yugoslavia

“Title on cassette is "With The Beatles", which is wrong. Track A7b is not listed on both inlay card and labels. This is the mid seventies Jugoton reissue of their fourth album, which was first published in 1964.”

Odeon

calendar_today1976France

“Made in France Blue Case”

Apple Records / Parlophone

calendar_today1978Netherlands

“Black cassette with white prints track listing on cover is in a wrong order”