The Beatles were among the most prolific rock and roll bands, releasing over a dozen LP albums between 1964 and 1970 (in addition to countless 45 rpm singles). They may also have produced the most collectible discs, with prices for their rarest records ranging as high as $40,000.
In addition to well known items like the 'butcher cover' version of the Yesterday and Today album, there are numerous variations of vintage vinyl Beatles records to collect. The Fab Four had dual releases in England and America, and some of their albums and singles were released in both mono and stereo in different countries.
Furthermore, especially in their early years, demand for Beatles music was so high that their label (Capitol Records) had to hurredly outsource record pressing and packaging to other companies (Decca Records, RCA Custom records, etc), resulting in mistakes and numerous label and sleeve variations.
About 12 years ago a coworker told me that they saw a picture sleeve on eBay from The Beatles selling for 500… [more]
Jesse Barron's collection of Beatles 45s, picture sleeves, magazines, books, and memorabilia. Browse singles and al… [more]
Ted Staunton's fabulous record label collection spanning six decades (1900-1960). Browsable by decade or label name… [more]
A quick tour of 45rpm label designs from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Do the whole slide show or use the alphabetical in… [more]
Even more compelling than Adam Miller’s collection of 78 rpm record labels from New Zealand and Australia are hi… [more]
David Greenfield's gallery of rare Asian Pop record covers from the 1960s and 1970s. Browse the groovy graphics one… [more]
A great place to learn the history of Vogue picture records, what it is about them that makes them collectible, wha… [more]
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