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The Beatles – 1967-1970
1973 · UK · Apple Records · Vinyl LP Compilation Stereo
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- YEX 909YEX 909-1YEX 909-2YEX 909-5YEX 909-4 DTO ж5YEX 909-4 MAP 2YEX 909-4 MOL 1YEX 909-1 GHO 2YEX 909-4 MHD 2YEX 909-1 ATD 3YEX 909-2 AGR 1YEX 909-1 GOO 3YEX 909-4 MTR 2YEX 909-4 MPT 2YEX 909-1 GOG 3YEX 909-2 RAR 1YEX 909-2 ROG 3YEX 909-2 GLR 3YEX 909-2 RLM 1
- Runout — side B
- YEX 910YEX 910-3YEX 910-2YEX 910-5YEX 910-5 PPO 1YEX 910-2 MMA 1YEX 910-3 MOM 1YEX 910-3 GHD 2YEX 910-3 MAG 8YEX 910-3 MDG 1YEX 910-3 ARD 5YEX 910-3 RDH 2YEX 910-3 MHP 3YEX 910-3 DPM 3YEX 910-3 RDL 1YEX 910-3 RRT 1YEX 910-3 RPGDG 5YEX 910-2 GOL 1YEX 910-3 RML 1
- Runout — side C
- YEX 911YEX 911-3YEX 911-2YEX 911-5YEX 911-6 DH 1YEX 911-3 MRH 51YEX 911-3 MMT 5 1YEX 911-2 GNR 4YEX 911-3 MMM 5 1YEX 911-3 AHH 5 1YEX 911-3 RPR 5 1YEX 911-3 GOD 1YEX 911-3 MHG 5YEX 911-2 OPM 6YEX 911-2 GGG 2YEX 911-2 RHO 4YEX 911-2 GAD 3YEX 911-2 GRR 3
- Runout — side D
- YEX 912YEX 912-1YEX 912-3YEX 912-3 PDH 1YEX 912-1 MLR 8YEX 912-1 ORT 8YEX 912-1 RDT 4YEX 912-1 OMG 5YEX 912-1 MMM 8YEX 912-1 AHR 5YEX 912-1 RDO 4YEX 912-1 OPG 8YEX 912-1 AAO 5YEX 912-1 GPD 1YEX 912-1 RDO 1YEX 912-1 ALD 6YEX 912-1 GPL 1YEX 912-1 ADA 1
- Other
- PCS 7181(Record 1 Cat #)
- Other
- PCS 7182(Record 2 Cat #)
- Printed By
- Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
- Made By
- Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
- Pressed By
- The Gramophone Co. Ltd.
Specifications
- Artist
- The Beatles
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Pop Rock, Psychedelic Rock
- Year
- 1973
- Label
- Apple Records
- Catalog number
- PCSP 718
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1Strawberry Fields Forever
- A2Penny Lane
- A3Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
- A4With A Little Help From My Friends
- A5Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
- A6A Day In The Life
- A7All You Need Is Love
- B1I Am The Walrus
- B2Hello Goodbye
- B3The Fool On The Hill
- B4Magical Mystery Tour
- B5Lady Madonna
- B6Hey Jude
- B7Revolution
- C1Back In The U.S.S.R.
- C2While My Guitar Gently Weeps
- C3Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
- C4Get Back
- C5Don't Let Me Down
- C6The Ballad Of John & Yoko
- C7Old Brown Shoe
- D1Here Comes The Sun
- D2Come Together
- D3Something
- D4Octopus's Garden
- D5Let It Be
- D6Across The Universe
- D7The Long And Winding Road
- Producer
- George Martin
- Producer
- Phil Spector
- Written-By
- George Harrison
- Written-By
- Lennon-McCartney
- Written-By
- Richard Starkey
About this record
The UK pressing of 1967-1970 carries catalogue number PCSP 718 and bears the matrix runouts YEX 909, YEX 910, YEX 911, and YEX 912 — identifiers that distinguish it from simultaneous 1973 releases in Germany (1 C 188-05 309/10), the Netherlands (5C 184-05 309/10), the US (SKBO 3404), and Japan (EAP-9034B). Stamped runouts and the credit "Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd." on the gatefold confirm this pressing plant assignment.
The blue inner sleeves with angle-cropped top corners and laminated gatefold containing full lyrics are hallmarks of this UK edition.
What drives its value
A Mint copy of this UK pressing commands 160.66 USD, while a VG+ example trades at 109.93 USD and a VG copy at 76.10 USD — a steep condition-dependent spread reflecting the compilation's age and the wear typical of 1973 stock. The lowest asking price across 218 active listings stands at 5.81 USD, indicating a wide availability range from heavily played copies to near-mint stock.
Community ownership is deep: 18369 collectors have this pressing against 1915 who want it, a ratio that underscores its status as a canonical compilation rather than a hunt. The UK pressing holds value above the German, Dutch, and Japanese 1973 variants, which command lower secondary-market prices; only the US pressing (SKBO 3404) approaches parity in collector demand.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number PCSP 718 printed on the spine and center label. The four-disc set carries the stamped matrix runouts YEX 909 (Side A), YEX 910 (Side B), YEX 911 (Side C), and YEX 912 (Side D).
The center labels state "Mfd. in U.K." and credit The Gramophone Company Limited with copyright dates spanning 1967, 1968, 1969, and 1970 across the four sides. The gatefold interior includes the production note "Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd." and credits George Martin as producer except for 'Across the Universe' and 'The Long and Winding Road' (Phil Spector).
The blue inner sleeves have angle-cropped top corners and contain printed lyrics with copyright notices from Northern Songs Ltd., Harrisongs Ltd., and Startling Music Ltd. Grade by examining lamination integrity on the gatefold, vinyl surface noise under magnification, and label print sharpness; the 28-track compilation's four-disc format means all four sides must be assessed.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Release notes
Blue inner sleeves with top corners angle cropped. Inside gatefold lower right includes the text: "All titles produced by George Martin with the exception of 'Across the Universe' and 'The Long and Winding Road' which were produced by Phil Spector
Laminated gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves containing lyrics. Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
Center labels: Mfd. in U.K. An Apple Record. An E.M.I. Recording. ℗ 1967 The Gramophone Company Limited (A-side). ℗ 1967, ℗ 1968 The Gramophone Company Limited (B-side). ℗ 1968, ℗ 1969 The Gramophone Company Limited (C-side). ℗ 1969, ℗ 1970 The Gramophone Company Limited (D-side).
Inners: A1 to B4: © 1967 Northern Songs Ltd. B5 to B7, C1, C3: © 1968 Northern Songs Ltd. C4 to C6, D2: © 1969 Northern Songs Ltd. C2, C7, D1, D3: © 1969 Harrisongs Ltd. D4: © 1969 Startling Music Ltd. D5 to D7: © 1970 Northern Songs Ltd.
All lyrics reproduced with the permission of the respective owners on inner.
G & L
Runouts are stamped.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell the UK pressing (PCSP 718) from the US edition (SKBO 3404)?
Check the catalogue number on the spine and center label. The UK pressing reads PCSP 718; the US pressing is SKBO 3404. The UK pressing also carries the credit "Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd." on the gatefold, whereas the US pressing uses different printing plants. The matrix runouts YEX 909–912 are specific to the UK pressing.
What is a VG+ copy of this UK pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ example is valued at 109.93 USD. This represents a significant step down from a Mint copy at 160.66 USD, reflecting the sensitivity of this 1973 compilation to wear and storage conditions over five decades.
Why is there such a wide price range between Mint and VG copies?
A Mint copy is priced at 160.66 USD while a VG copy drops to 76.10 USD — a substantial gap driven by the laminated gatefold's susceptibility to edge wear, seam splitting, and label print fading. The four-disc format compounds grading difficulty: all four sides must grade consistently, and any single side in lower condition pulls the overall value down sharply.
What do the blue inner sleeves and angle-cropped corners tell me about authenticity?
The release notes specify that this UK pressing includes blue inner sleeves with top corners angle-cropped and printed lyrics inside. These details are unique to the UK PCSP 718 edition and do not appear on the German, Dutch, US, or Japanese 1973 pressings, making them a reliable authentication marker.
How many copies of this pressing are currently for sale, and what is the lowest asking price?
218 copies are listed across the market, with the lowest asking price at 5.81 USD — typically a heavily played or damaged example. The median asking price is much higher; most dealers price VG and better copies between 76.10 and 160.66 USD depending on condition.