Are Beatles vinyl records worth anything?
When The Beatles’ debut album was released in 1963, stereo records were only introduced to the market in limited quantities. Therefore, mint stereo copies with the gold/black label are worth in the region of $4,250. Those in the more “plentiful” mono are worth $1,020.
Which Beatles albums are worth the most money?
The Beatles – The Beatles (the “White Album”) (Parlophone UK album, 1968) – Ringo Starr’s personal copy (No. 0000001) was sold for $790,000 in December 2015, according to Rolling Stone. This is the highest price ever paid for an album that has been commercially released.
How many songs are in the Beatles collection?
| The Beatles Collection | |
|---|---|
| Length | 533:40 |
| Label | Parlophone |
| Producer | George Martin, Phil Spector (Let It Be) |
| The Beatles British chronology |
What albums are in the Beatles mono Box Set?
Disc listing
- Please Please Me (1963)
- With the Beatles (1963)
- A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
- Beatles for Sale (1964)
- Help! ( 1965)
- Rubber Soul (1965)
- Revolver (1966)
- Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
How can you tell if a Beatles record is real?
The sleeve for the original pressing of the “White Album” is a gatefold with the openings on the top of the sleeve, not on the sides. Later pressings have the openings on the sides. The text “The Beatles” should be embossed, not printed, on the front cover. The sleeve should also have a number stamped on it.
Are vinyl records better than digital?
Vinyl is far more high-quality. No audio data is lost when pressing a record. It sounds just as great as the producer or band intended. There’s another, far superior reason why vinyl is better than lossy digital formats.
What is the rarest Beatles LP?
The rarest Beatles Album is the White Album. Specifically, the White Album that sold in 2015 was Ringo Starr’s personal copy, the first ever produced, of this famous album. This Julien’s Live auction also sold the Beatle’s Ludwig drum kit for a couple million.
What is the most expensive Beatles vinyl?
Ringo Starr’s copy of The Beatles’ self-titled 1968 album has been confirmed to be the most expensive vinyl record ever sold. The first-ever pressed copy of the record was sold at auction last December for $790,000 (£522,438).
When did the Beatles box set come out?
September 9, 2009
The Beatles Box Set/Release date
When was the Beatles collection released?
November 2, 1978
The Beatles Collection/Release date
Why is The Beatles mono Box Set so expensive?
They’re expensive because these were the closest equivalent to getting an original mono copy in mint condition, which is pretty much impossible. Obviously, they were a more limited run than most people expected when they came out, and now that they’re gone, the prices have appreciated accordingly.
Are the Beatles better in mono or stereo?
So what do Beatles records sound like in mono? Different and mostly better: more gripping and exciting. There is an intensity to mono because it was mixed to blast straight into you from that one speaker. By contrast, the stereo separation diffuses the atmosphere in some songs and distracts in others.
Who is the author of the Beatles in stereo?
The book, exclusive to the boxed edition, is authored by award-winning radio producer Kevin Howlett and features a dedicated chapter for each of the albums, as well as insight into the creation of the remasters and how the vinyl albums were prepared.
How big is the Book of the Beatles?
The 12″x12″ book showcases a wealth of photographs spanning The Beatles’ recording career, including many images which were not included in the 2009 CD booklets.
Why are the early Beatles albums so good?
The lack of production, the lack of studio trickery, the lack of ‘bouncing down’ from track to track and the lower risk of tape azimuth inaccuracies, all means that the early albums are more direct. The group is there, in the room with you.
When did the Beatles past masters come out?
Past Masters (2LP) The Beatles’ acclaimed original studio album remasters, released on CD in 2009, make their long-awaited stereo vinyl debut.