甲壳虫乐队 - Meet The Beatles! - 黑胶唱片 - 1st Mono pressing - 1964

General Information

Artist: The Beatles
Album: Meet The Beatles!
Label: Capitol Records
Catalog Number: T 2047
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Country: US
Released: 1964
Edition: First Edition (Scranton Pressing)

Description

This is the legendary first Capitol album by The Beatles, "Meet The Beatles!", released in January 1964. This copy is a genuine first mono pressing (High Fidelity) from the Scranton, PA plant. It features the original "East Coast" cover printed by Imperial Paper Box Corp. (indicated by the number "2" on the back near the RIAA logo). The labels are the classic black with a rainbow color band. Most importantly, this is the earliest label variation which does not credit George Martin as producer, a credit that was added to later pressings in 1964.

Condition

Vinyl: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Cover: Excellent (EX), still in original shrink wrap
Inner Sleeve: Original blue "Music — Every Way You Like It" Capitol inner sleeve included.

Notes for collectors

First Edition Identification: This copy is confirmed as a first pressing because the labels lack the "Produced by George Martin" credit on both sides. This credit was only introduced on subsequent 1964 runs.
Scranton Pressing: The "IAM" in a triangle stamp in the runout indicates this was manufactured at Capitol’s main plant in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Cover Variant: The small digit "2" on the lower right of the back cover identifies the cover manufacturer as Imperial Paper Box Corp.
Historical Significance: This album ignited Beatlemania in the United States, reaching #1 on the Billboard charts and staying there for 11 consecutive weeks.

Matrix/Labels

Matrix Side 1: T-1-2047-P9 #3 [IAM triangle symbol]
Matrix Side 2: T-2-2047-P9 #4 [IAM triangle symbol]
Labels: Rainbow color band. No producer credit. Tracks 1 & 2 on Side 1 credited to BMI; all others ASCAP.