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The Beatles – Beatles '65
1964 · US · Capitol Records · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- ST1-2228-A5-P2ST1-2228-X2ST1-2228-A1ST 1-2228-B2 &ST1-2228-A1 [AIM Triangle] &ST1-2228-X2 [AIM Triangle] &
- Runout — side B
- ST2-2228-W1ST2-2228-B4ST2-2228-B6ST 2-2228-A5 #2 [etched] &ST2-2228-A1 [AIM Triangle] &ST2-2228-W3 [AIM Triangle] &
- Matrix / runout
- ST-X-1-2228ST-X-2-2228
- Rights society
- BMI
- Pressed By
- Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Scranton
- Manufactured By
- Capitol Records, Inc.
Specifications
- Artist
- The Beatles
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Beat, Rock & Roll, Pop Rock
- Year
- 1964
- Label
- Capitol Records
- Catalog number
- ST 2228
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1No Reply2:51
- A2I'm A Loser2:31
- A3Baby's In Black2:02
- A4Rock And Roll Music2:02
- A5I'll Follow The Sun1:46
- A6Mr. Moonlight2:35
- B1Honey Don't2:56
- B2I'll Be Back2:22
- B3She's A Woman2:57
- B4I Feel Fine2:20
- B5Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby2:24
- Producer
- George Martin
- Producer [Assistant]
- Dave Dexter, Jr.
About this record
Beatles '65 is a US Capitol Records compilation LP released in late 1964, capturing the band at the height of Beatlemania. This stereo album collects 11 tracks spanning their early recordings and represents one of the key American releases during their initial chart dominance.
Collectors and Beatles enthusiasts seek out this pressing for its historical significance as a domestic Capitol release and its role in introducing American audiences to the group's catalogue during their most commercially vital period. The album remains a foundational piece of any serious Beatles vinyl collection.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Capitol Records label and catalogue number ST 2228 (or ST-2228). Check the dead-wax runout etchings on each side: Side A typically reads ST-X-1-2228 or ST1-2228-A5-P2, and Side B typically reads ST-X-2-2228 or ST2-2228-W1.
Some copies were pressed at the Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Scranton; others carry Capitol, Inc. plant markings. Note that this pressing has no barcode.
Evaluate the vinyl for surface noise, warping, and groove wear; examine the sleeve for foxing, seam splits, and print fading. Stereo copies in strong condition command higher collector interest than mono variants.
Demand is sustained by the album's cultural weight and the scarcity of well-preserved original pressings.
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Listen
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Release notes
"IAM" in a triangle stamped in runouts denotes a pressing. No number on back of album jacket near RIAA symbol.
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 verify this is the correct US Capitol pressing and not a reissue?
Check the catalogue number printed on the label: it should read ST 2228 or ST-2228. Examine the dead-wax etchings in the runout area of each side. Original pressings show matrix codes such as ST-X-1-2228 (Side A) and ST-X-2-2228 (Side B), or variants like ST1-2228-A5-P2 and ST2-2228-W1. Confirm the pressing plant marking—original copies often cite the Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Scranton or Capitol, Inc. Reissues typically have different matrix strings and later plant codes.
Does this pressing have a barcode?
No. Original 1964 Capitol pressings of Beatles '65 do not carry a barcode. The absence of a barcode is consistent with the era and format.
Is this a stereo or mono pressing, and does it matter?
This is a stereo pressing, as indicated by the ST catalogue prefix. Stereo copies are generally more sought after by collectors than mono variants, and condition-for-condition stereo examples typically hold stronger collector value.
What should I look for when grading the vinyl and sleeve?
Inspect the vinyl for surface noise, scratches, and warping. Play-test if possible to assess groove condition. Check the sleeve for foxing (brown spots), seam splits, creasing, and fading of the printed artwork and text. Original 1964 sleeves often show age-related wear; pristine examples are uncommon and command premium interest.
How many tracks are on this album?
Beatles '65 contains 11 tracks across the two sides of the LP.