General Information Artist: The Beatles Title: Beatles '65 Label: Capitol Records Catalog number: T 2228 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono Year: 1964 Country: USA Edition: First Pressing, Mono Genre: Rock, Pop Description Beatles '65 was released by Capitol Records in the United States in December 1964 to capitalize on the holiday season. While the title suggests the upcoming year, the album reached the top of the charts almost immediately upon release. The tracklist primarily draws from the UK album Beatles for Sale, but famously includes the hit single "I Feel Fine" and its B-side "She's a Woman," which were not included on the British counterpart. The iconic cover photo, taken by Robert Whitaker, features the "Fab Four" holding umbrellas amid various props, capturing the band's playful energy during their peak "Beatlemania" years. The album was produced in England by George Martin and prepared for the US market by Dave Dexter, Jr., who famously added extra reverb to the Capitol masters to suit American radio tastes. Condition Vinyl: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Excellent Minus (EX-) Notes for collectors This is the original monophonic US pressing, identified by the "T 2228" prefix. Unlike the stereo versions, the mono mix provides a punchier, more authentic 1960s listening experience as intended by the band and George Martin. This copy features the classic "Rainbow" (colorband) Capitol label used during the mid-60s. A key detail for collectors is the small number "2" printed on the lower right of the back cover near the RIAA logo, which typically indicates the cover was fabricated at the Scranton, Pennsylvania plant. It also includes the original "Join the Teen Set on Capitol" inner sleeve, which is often missing from used copies. Matrix/Labels Label Side 1: T 2228 (T-X-1-2228) Label Side 2: T 2228 (T-X-2-2228) Matrix Side 1 (Hand-etched): T1-2228-T12 Matrix Side 2 (Hand-etched): T2-2228-P11 Manufacturing Details: "MFD. BY CAPITOL RECORDS, INC. U.S.A. T.M. Capitol MARCA REG. U.S. PAT. NO. 2.631.859".