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Mary Hopkin – Those Were The Days
1968 · UK · Apple Records · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of May 26, 2026
- MMint
- $7.31
- NMNear Mint
- $6.54
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $5
- VGVery Good
- $3.46
- G+Good Plus
- $1.92
- GGood
- $1.15
- FFair
- $0.77
- PPoor
- $0.38
72 copies listed on Discogs from $0.77.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- APPLE.2AAPPLE 2 A-1APPLE 2 A-1 KT 9 ̶1̶0̶0̶2̶ ̶A̷.̶1̶
- Runout — side B
- APPLE.2BAPPLE 2 B-1̶1̶0̶0̶2̶ ̶B.̶1̶ APPLE 2 B-1 KT 4
Specifications
- Artist
- Mary Hopkin
- Genre
- Pop
- Style
- Chanson, Pop Rock
- Year
- 1968
- Label
- Apple Records
- Catalog number
- APPLE 2
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- AThose Were The Days5:11
- BTurn Turn Turn2:50
- Producer
- Paul McCartney
About this record
Catalogue APPLE 2 marks this as the second release on The Beatles' own label, pressed in the UK in 1968 with matrix variants APPLE.2A and APPLE.2B stamped in the dead wax. The 7-inch 45 RPM single carries 2 tracks and trades at 0.77 USD for a Fair copy up to 7.31 USD in Mint condition, with 72 copies currently listed for sale across the market.
What drives its value
This UK pressing on Apple Records commands a steep condition gradient: Mint copies fetch 7.31 USD, while NM drops to 6.54 USD and VG+ settles at 5.00 USD—a spread that reflects the single's age and fragility as a 7-inch 45. The 1968 release date and early Apple catalogue number (APPLE 2) anchor its historical weight, though 1109 collectors own one against only 97 who want it, signalling abundant supply relative to demand.
At 0.77 USD for Fair condition, entry-level copies are cheap; the real premium accrues to VG+ and above, where the chanson-pop hybrid and The Beatles' label imprimatur justify the jump. With 72 copies for sale, this is not rare, but condition-sorted pricing shows collectors still discriminate sharply between playable and collectible examples.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the UK pressing by checking the label: Apple Records with catalogue number APPLE 2 printed on the label itself. Examine the dead wax (runout groove) on both sides—Side A should read APPLE.2A or APPLE 2 A-1, and Side B should read APPLE.2B or APPLE 2 B-1; these matrix variants confirm the original 1968 UK pressing rather than later reissues or other territories.
The 7-inch format is single-sided playable, 45 RPM. No barcode appears on this release.
Grade by visual inspection: look for hairline scratches in the vinyl surface under light, check the label for foxing or water damage, and play-test for crackle and skip. A Mint copy shows no visible wear; NM allows only light surface marks under magnification; VG+ permits light surface noise on play but no skips; VG shows audible surface noise but remains fully playable.
The absence of a barcode is itself a confirmation marker of the original 1968 pressing.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
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Frequently asked
How do I tell this UK pressing from other territories or reissues?
Check the dead wax (runout groove) on both sides of the vinyl. The UK original carries matrix codes APPLE.2A and APPLE.2B, or alternatively APPLE 2 A-1 and APPLE 2 B-1. The label must read Apple Records with catalogue APPLE 2. No barcode appears on the original 1968 UK pressing; later reissues and other territories often added one. These three markers together—matrix, label text, and barcode absence—confirm the UK original.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 5.00 USD. This represents the sweet spot for collectors seeking playable condition without paying Mint premiums; the jump from VG (3.46 USD) to VG+ (5.00 USD) reflects the absence of audible surface noise on play, a meaningful threshold for 1968 singles.
What is the price range from worst to best?
A Poor copy trades at 0.38 USD, while a Mint copy reaches 7.31 USD. Fair copies sit at 0.77 USD, making entry-level acquisition cheap; the real value accrual happens above VG (3.46 USD), where condition-conscious collectors bid up the price.
How many copies are on the market right now?
72 copies are currently listed for sale across the secondary market. Against 1109 collectors who own one, this supply-to-want ratio (97 want it) suggests this is a common single in circulation, not a rarity hunt.
Is this single rare or collectible?
Rarity is low: 1109 have it and only 97 want it, a 11-to-1 ratio that indicates abundant supply. Collectibility, however, is driven by condition and the Apple Records label prestige (catalogue APPLE 2, the second release on The Beatles' imprint in 1968). Mint and NM copies command 7.31 USD and 6.54 USD respectively because they are scarce in high grade, not because the pressing itself is scarce.