General Information Artist: The Beatles Title: The Beatles' Second Album Label: Capitol Records Catalog number: T 2080 Format: Vinyl, LP, Mono, High Fidelity Year: 1964 Country: USA Edition: First Edition (Los Angeles Pressing) Genre: Rock / Pop / Beat Description Released in April 1964, The Beatles' Second Album was the band's second Capitol Records release in the United States. Unlike their UK counterparts, Capitol created unique album configurations for the American market. This album primarily consists of high-energy R&B covers and tracks from the UK With The Beatles LP that were left off Meet The Beatles!, alongside hit singles like "She Loves You." It made history by being the first album to ever reach the #1 spot on the Billboard Top LPs chart in only its second week of release, displacing Meet The Beatles! Condition Vinyl: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Notes for collectors This is a First Edition Mono Pressing (T 2080). A key identifier for this specific copy is the small numeral "5" printed on the back cover near the RIAA logo. This number indicates that the jacket was fabricated in Los Angeles (Modern Album of California). Collectors highly value these West Coast variations. The "High Fidelity" mono mix is renowned for its "wall of sound" production, which differs significantly from the later stereo reissues. Being an original 1964 pressing, it features the iconic Capitol "Rainbow" label without the "subsidiary" rim text, confirming its early status. Matrix/Labels Side 1 Matrix (etched): T-1-2080-G-10 Side 2 Matrix (etched): T-2-2080-F-7 Label Details: Black label with color band (rainbow). "MFD. BY CAPITOL RECORDS, INC. U.S.A." text at the bottom. "High Fidelity" branding present. Jacket Factory Code: 5 (Los Angeles) RIAA Logo: Present on the bottom right of the back cover.