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The Beatles – Hey Jude / Revolution
1968 · UK · Apple Records · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single Mono
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 31, 2026
- MMint
- $38.39
- NMNear Mint
- $34.34
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $26.26
- VGVery Good
- $18.18
- G+Good Plus
- $10.10
- GGood
- $6.06
- FFair
- $4.04
- PPoor
- $2.02
43 copies listed on Discogs from $1.54.
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
- 7XCE.21185-1
- Runout — side B
- 7XCE.21186-1
- Matrix / runout
- 7XCE.211857XCE.21186
Specifications
- Artist
- The Beatles
- Style
- Rock & Roll, Pop Rock
- Year
- 1968
- Label
- Apple Records
- Catalog number
- R 5722
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- AHey Jude6:56
- BRevolution3:18
- Producer
- George Martin
- Written-By
- Lennon-McCartney
About this record
The first UK pressing of Hey Jude / Revolution on Apple Records is identified by dark green solid centre labels with the 'Sold in UK...' text above the spindle hole. It features the matrix runouts 7XCE.21185-1 and 7XCE.21186-1, marking it as an original 1968 EMI recording.
The single came in a glossy black wavy-topped company sleeve with a 'KT' tax code on Side 1 or Side 2.
What drives its value
Market demand for this UK 7-inch mono single remains strong, with 572 collectors wanting it against 3172 who have it. Price data shows the Mint condition copy commands the highest value, while VG+ and VG condition copies trade lower, reflecting condition sensitivity.
The pressing's status as the original UK release on Apple Records boosts its desirability compared to later reissues or foreign pressings.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number R 5722 on Apple Records and the dark green solid centre labels with the 'Sold in UK...' text. The matrix runouts 7XCE.21185-1 for Side A and 7XCE.21186-1 for Side B are definitive identifiers.
The presence of the 'KT' tax code on either side helps verify the first UK pressing. Grading should consider the vinyl's surface condition and label clarity, as these affect value significantly for this 1968 EMI recording.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
An E.M.I. Recording. First UK pressing, dark green solid centre labels with "Sold in UK..." text just above central spindle-hole; came in glossy black wavy-topped company sleeve. "KT" tax code in center of Side 1 or Side 2 (P) 1968
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How can I tell this is the first UK pressing of Hey Jude / Revolution?
Look for the dark green solid centre labels with the 'Sold in UK...' text above the spindle hole and the matrix runouts 7XCE.21185-1 and 7XCE.21186-1. The 'KT' tax code on Side 1 or 2 also confirms the 1968 first UK pressing.
What is a VG+ copy of this single worth?
While exact VG+ pricing varies, the price guide indicates a Mint copy holds the top value, with VG+ and VG copies priced lower. The collector demand is high with 572 wanting it, so VG+ copies remain valuable among the 3172 owners.
Does the matrix runout affect the value of this pressing?
Yes, the matrix runouts 7XCE.21185-1 and 7XCE.21186-1 confirm the original 1968 EMI UK pressing. Variations or absence of these runouts typically indicate later pressings or reissues, which can be less valuable.
Is the company sleeve important for this release?
The glossy black wavy-topped company sleeve is part of the original package for the 1968 UK Apple Records pressing and adds to the completeness and value of the single.
How popular is this pressing among collectors?
This pressing has a strong collector base with 3172 owners and 572 collectors currently wanting it, supported by a community rating of 4.42 across 223 ratings, indicating sustained interest and demand.