AboutGreeny Expertise I am an expert in Beatles recording anomolies(different mixes on various albums) mono v stereo differences, bootlegs .I have 4000 vinyl albums in my collection by the Beatles and other artistes.
I also have a great interest in Beatles promo videos for their singles and non single tracks
Experience Have been buying Beatles records for over 40 years and have various versions of the same tracks just because they are different.
I come from Liverpool , England so saw the Beatles phenomenon develop from the start and saw them live. I bought every record as it was released
Education/Credentials Liverpool University - English
Question QUESTION: I just came across a BRAND NEW (still sealed) copy of the 'Revolver' album. I tried researching it online but I'm still not sure which version I've got. I have read about different colored labels, but since this LP has never been opened, I'm not about to do it now just to see the color of the label.
At the upper right corner of the back of the album, it says 'SW 2576'. Below that, there's a small logo that says 'FDS' and 'FULL DIMENSIONAL STEREO'. Below that logo, there's a note that states 'ALSO AVAILABLE IN REGULAR MONOPHONIC'. Just to the left of all this, there's a rectangle containing two logos ('Capitol' records on the left and 'EMI' on the right).
Side One has 6 songs and Side Two has 5 songs (I think I remember reading that there are versions with only 10 songs total).
Can you give me some idea of what this LP may be worth? There were also several other Beatles albums in the bunch, but all of them were opened and basically just in good condition. If you need any more info, please do not hesitate to ask.
Thank you.
Greg..
ANSWER: Hi Greg
The label on the record IS important as to the value of the disc and often the info on the sleeve is not enough without opening it - bit I DO understand you not wanting to open it!
If it has EMI anywhere on on a US versiopn of a Beatles album it is a pretty late pressing, so not as valuable as the early versions.
The US version that you have as you say has 11 songs -the British version has 14 (The US didn't have I'm Only Sleeping" "Dr Robert" and "And your Bird Can sing" on the previous US album "Yesterday and Today"
I've not heard of a version with 10 tracks.
Valuing without seeing the sleeve or record is difficult and without seeing the label, but it will be in mint condition so I would make an estimated value at between 80 - 100 dollars -this value will vary from country to country.
Greeny
London, Uk
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QUESTION: Thanks for your quick response! Here are some follow-up questions for you:
How do I even know if this is a U.S. version?
If it says EMI, does that automatically make it a U.S. version?
How many different labels can there possibly be, and what might be their values in Brand New condition?
Thanks again for your time and responses. It's much appreciated!
Greg..
ANSWER: Hi Greg
Sorry for the delay in answering your follow up questions:
1.If it is a US version (as a opposed to say a British version it will usually have Capitol or RIAA somewhere on the label and cover. British versions are on Parlophone - later albums were on Apple everywhere. Any reference to "Monophonic" or "Full dimensional stereo" appeared on US but on British it simply said "Mono" or "Stereo"
2. If it says EMI that doesn't on its own help identify US or otherwise.
3. There were several variations to the label design on Capitol in the US - black, green, orange, rainbow for example. So it depends on which one you have and the condition of course. If you've not opened your album, that makes things difficult of course to value!
Greeny
London,UK
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QUESTION: Thanks again for your responses.
Now one final question:
My guess is that opening this LP would drop its value. Can a special label bring so much more value to the LP that it would be worth opening it to check? My thinking is that if the label ends up being nothing special, then I'd lower the value of the LP if I broke the seal. What are your thoughts?
As always, your time and effort are greatly appreciated.
Greg..
Answer Hi Greg - SEE ADDITION AT BOTTOM OF THIS ANSWER!!!
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Keep those questions coming -I love 'em!
Catch22 - You're probably correct - it would lower the value if you opened it, but then how do you know what you've got?!
Real collectors are fussy about the label, nevertheless
I'd keep it sealed!
If I can find any info on how to get around this I'll let you know!
Being British, I have found out more from a US expert:-
Red Label (with purple "target") is worth about $600.
MONO Black rainbow label ("T" before catalog #, not "ST") is worth about $300.
You'd have to check the current price guide by Perry Cox & Frank Daniels to be sure. I highly recommend it. More than a price guide...it's really a beautiful full color catalog of all the US records. WELL worth the $50 price!
