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The Beatles – A Hard Day's Night (Original Motion Picture Sound Track)
1964 · US · United Artists Records · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 17, 2026
- MMint
- $224.93
- NMNear Mint
- $201.25
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $153.90
- VGVery Good
- $106.54
- G+Good Plus
- $59.19
- GGood
- $35.51
- FFair
- $23.68
- PPoor
- $11.84
59 copies listed on Discogs from $3.86.
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
- UAS 6366A-1DUAS 6366A-1BUAS 6366A-1KUAS 6366A-CLB-1UAS 6336A-1C Λ11ↄUAS 6366A-1C B/T
- Runout — side B
- UAS 6366B-1DUAS 6366B-CLB-1UAS 6366B-1FUAS 6366B-1GUAS 6366B-1CUAS 6336B-1C T̶ Λ11UAS 6366B-1H○UAS6366B-1D D1 ⌐
- Matrix / runout
- UAS 6366 AUAS 6366 B
- Rights society
- BMI
Specifications
- Artist
- The Beatles
- Genre
- Rock, Stage & Screen
- Style
- Soundtrack, Rock & Roll, Pop Rock
- Year
- 1964
- Label
- United Artists Records
- Catalog number
- UAS 6366
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1A Hard Day's Night2:28
- A2Tell Me Why2:04
- A3I Cry Instead2:06
- A4I Should Have Known Better (Instrumental)2:16
- A5I'm Happy Just To Dance With You1:59
- A6And I Love Her (Instrumental)3:42
- B1I Should Have Known Better2:42
- B2If I Fell2:16
- B3And I Love Her2:27
- B4Ringo's Theme (This Boy) (Instrumental)3:06
- B5Can't Buy Me Love2:15
- B6A Hard Day's Night (Instrumental)2:00
- Producer
- George Martin
- Written-By
- Lennon-McCartney
About this record
The runout matrix UAS 6366A-1D or UAS 6366B-1D identifies this as a first-issue United Artists stereo pressing from 1964, distinguished by the black label with circles at top and a label typo that reads "I Cry Instead" instead of the correct "I'll Cry Instead". The Beatles vocal tracks on this US pressing are in mono, not stereo—only the instrumental cuts achieve true stereo separation, a quirk specific to United Artists' mastering of the soundtrack.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market here. A Mint copy commands 224.93 USD, while Near Mint drops to 201.25 USD; the gap widens sharply at VG+ (153.90 USD) and VG (106.54 USD).
With 57 copies currently for sale and a lowest asking price of 4.30 USD, the market is flooded at the bottom end, yet demand remains steady—1,095 collectors want it against 10,715 who own one. The first-issue status and the label typo variant elevate appeal among Beatles completists, but the mono-vocal limitation and wide availability keep this original below the premium tier.
Graded copies in VG condition or better hold collector value; anything lower trades on bulk-lot pricing.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the catalogue number UAS 6366 on the spine and label. Examine the runout groove for the matrix string UAS 6366A-1D (Side A) or UAS 6366B-1D (Side B); these confirm a first pressing.
The label must be black with circles printed at the top—later pressings used different label designs. Check the label text for "I Cry Instead" (the typo variant, more common on first issues) or "I'll Cry Instead" (less common first-issue variant); the cover artwork will show the incorrect title on all copies regardless.
Play both sides: the instrumental tracks (notably the title theme and "Ringo's Theme") will exhibit stereo separation, while The Beatles' vocals remain in mono. The presence of a "Ringo's Theme" hype sticker, if present, does not indicate a later reissue—some original copies carried it.
Grade by surface noise, groove wear, and label condition; original first pressings show predictable wear patterns consistent with 1964 manufacture.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Release notes
STEREO Black label with circles at top. First issue. This, the more common release lists "I Cry Instead" (incorrect title) on the label of the record. Less common copies have the title correct ("I'll Cry Instead") on the label. All copies have the title incorrect on the cover. Later cover, credits "This Boy" and "I Cry Instead" to Maclen Music. Some copies have "Ringo's Theme" hype sticker.
NOTE: The Beatles tracks are not in true stereo on ALL UA stereo pressings, only the instrumentals are.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
Why is this pressing worth less than the UK original?
The US United Artists pressing is a licensed soundtrack compilation, not the original EMI Parlophone release. The mono-vocal limitation (only instrumentals are true stereo) and the label typo reduce collector priority compared to the UK stereo original. Additionally, 10,715 collectors own this pressing, making it far more common than early UK copies.
What should I expect to pay for a VG+ copy?
The price guide lists a VG+ copy at 153.90 USD as of the guide's last update. This represents the mid-range collector market; actual sales vary based on pressing variant (typo vs. corrected label), sleeve condition, and whether a hype sticker is present.
Is the mono-vocal issue a defect or intentional?
It is intentional to the United Artists mastering. The Beatles' vocal recordings were sourced from mono masters, while United Artists added stereo instrumental arrangements for the soundtrack. No UA stereo pressing of this album contains true stereo Beatles vocals; only the instrumental cuts (title theme, "Ringo's Theme", etc.) were recorded in stereo.
How do I tell a first pressing from a reissue?
First pressings carry the matrix UAS 6366A-1D and UAS 6366B-1D in the runout and feature the black label with circles at the top. The label typo ("I Cry Instead") appears on most first issues; later pressings corrected this and used different label designs. The cover artwork remains unchanged across all pressings, always showing the incorrect title.
What is the realistic floor price for a poor copy?
The price guide floor is 11.84 USD for a Poor-graded copy. However, the lowest asking price across all 57 copies currently for sale is 4.30 USD, indicating that heavily played or damaged copies trade well below guide estimates in bulk or clearance scenarios.