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The Beatles – Hey Jude (The Beatles Again)
1970 · US · Apple Records · Vinyl LP Compilation Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 18, 2026
- MMint
- $132.87
- NMNear Mint
- $118.89
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $90.91
- VGVery Good
- $62.94
- G+Good Plus
- $34.97
- GGood
- $20.98
- FFair
- $13.99
- PPoor
- $6.99
57 copies listed on Discogs from $5.21.
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
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- Runout — side A
- SO1-385SO-1-385 Z18 #2 𝑠𝑓SO1-385 Z14 #1 𝑠𝑓SO-1-385 Z16 #1 𝑠𝑓SO-1-385 Z20 #1 𝑠𝑓SO-1-385 Z19 #1 𝑠𝑓SO-1-385 Z13 #2SO-1-385 Z16 #2 𝑠𝑓SO-1-385 Z12 #2 𝑠𝑓 ("..." etched under 12)SO-2-385 Z20 #2 𝑠𝑓 ("..." etched under 20)SO-1-385 Z34 𝑠𝑓SO-1-385 Z-19 #3 𝑠𝑓 ("..." etched under 19)S02-385 Z-12 #3 𝑠𝑓 (“…” etched under Z-12)SO1-385 Z-11 #1 𝑠𝑓 (“…” etched under Z-11)SO1-383 Z15 #1 sf ("..." etched under Z15)SO1-383 Z-17 #3 sf ("..." etched under Z-17)
- Runout — side B
- SO2-385SO-2-385 Z-14 #2 𝑠𝑓SO1-385 Z12 #3 𝑠𝑓SO-1-385 Z16 #2 𝑠𝑓SO-2-385 Z15 #3 𝑠𝑓SO1-385 Z12 #3SO2-385 Z12 #2 𝑠𝑓SO-2-385 Z36 #2 𝑠𝑓SO2-385 Z12 𝑠𝑓 ("..." etched under 12)S02-385 Z-12 𝑠𝑓 (“…” etched under Z-12)SO2-385 Z-18 #3 𝑠𝑓 (“…” etched under Z-18)SO2-385 Z16 #2 sf ("..." etched under Z16)SO2-385 Z-18 #2 sf ("..." etched under Z-18)
- Matrix / runout
- Bell Sound 0
- Rights society
- BMI
- Pressing Plant ID
- 0(Runouts)
- Manufactured By
- Apple Records, Inc.
- Lacquer Cut At
- Bell Sound Studios
- Pressed By
- Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Jacksonville
Specifications
- Artist
- The Beatles
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, Psychedelic Rock
- Year
- 1970
- Label
- Apple Records
- Catalog number
- SO-385
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Can't Buy Me Love2:19
- A2I Should Have Known Better2:39
- A3Paperback Writer2:14
- A4Rain2:58
- A5Lady Madonna2:14
- A6Revolution3:21
- B1Hey Jude7:06
- B2Old Brown Shoe3:16
- B3Don't Let Me Down3:30
- B4Ballad Of John & Yoko2:55
- Producer
- George Martin
- Written-By
- Lennon-McCartney
About this record
The Jacksonville pressing of Hey Jude (The Beatles Again) carries a distinctive runout code—SO-1-385 Z18 #2 on side one and SO-2-385 Z-14 #2 on side two—that marks it as a Capitol Records Pressing Plant product from 1970, not an Apple Records facility pressing. This US stereo compilation arrived with catalogue number SO-385 on the label itself but SW-385 printed on the spine and back cover, a labeling quirk that has made condition-driven pricing critical to its market position.
What drives its value
The price spread on this pressing is steep: a Mint copy trades at 132.87 USD, while a VG+ example sits at 90.91 USD and a VG at 62.94 USD. The lowest asking price across 60 active listings stands at 8.6 USD, indicating a wide range of condition stock in circulation.
Community demand is modest relative to ownership—790 collectors want it against 9667 who have it—suggesting this is a well-distributed reissue rather than a scarcity. As the earliest SO-385 pressing variant from Jacksonville, it commands a premium over later pressings, but the 1970 German Apple pressing (catalogue 1 C 062-04 348) offers collectors a lower-cost alternative if the US plant origin is not essential.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number SO-385 on both labels (not SW-385 alone, which appears only on cover stock). Examine the dead-wax runout on each side: side one should read SO-1-385 Z18 #2, and side two SO-2-385 Z-14 #2; the "0" in the runout prefix confirms the Capitol Jacksonville plant.
On the label, verify that THE BEATLES AGAIN is split across two lines and positioned to the left, that artist and title fonts are not bold and match between sides, and that track 1 sits directly above the spindle hole. Check side two only for the perimeter text "Mfd By Apple Records, Inc."—this detail distinguishes the Jacksonville variant from other SO/SW pressings.
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Release notes
Earliest pressings catalog number is SW-385 on spine and back, SO-385 on labels with title HEY JUDE on spine, THE BEATLES AGAIN on labels. Pressed at Capitol's Jacksonville plant, as identified by "0" in the run-outs.
Differentiations of this Jacksonville label variation includes: -"THE BEATLES AGAIN" on side 2 label is spelled out in two lines and off to the left -Artist/title not in bold font with matching fonts on both sides -Side 1 track 1 above spindle hole -Producer/Recorded text is italicized -"Mfd By Apple Records, Inc." perimeter text on side 2 only -No "Manufactured by Apple Records, Inc." text in the bottom credits
Manufactured by Apple Records, Inc.
Recorded in England
Other Jacksonville SO/SW pressing variations: 3517183 448642 9649814
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 Jacksonville SO-385 from other early US pressings?
The runout code is the definitive marker. Jacksonville pressings carry a "0" as the first digit after SO or SW in the dead wax (e.g., SO-1-385 or SO-2-385), whereas other plants use different prefixes. Additionally, on the label, THE BEATLES AGAIN should be printed in two lines offset to the left, and the artist/title should not be in bold. The perimeter text "Mfd By Apple Records, Inc." appears on side two only on this variant.
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ example is valued at 90.91 USD. This represents an estimate based on recorded sales and market data; actual realized prices vary by seller, auction platform, and exact condition assessment.
Why is there such a big price gap between Mint and VG copies?
A Mint copy is priced at 132.87 USD, while a VG sits at 62.94 USD. The difference reflects how vinyl collectors weight originality and playability: Mint copies show minimal wear and preserve the original pressing plant's print quality, whereas VG copies exhibit light surface marks and label wear that signal use. On a 1970 reissue, even light play can reduce appeal to purists seeking an unplayed example.
How many copies are currently for sale?
Across major marketplaces, 60 copies are listed for sale. The lowest asking price among them is 8.6 USD, indicating that heavily played or damaged stock is available for budget buyers, while the price guide's higher grades reflect the premium for better-preserved examples.
Is the German pressing a cheaper alternative?
Yes. A 1970 German Apple pressing exists under catalogue number 1 C 062-04 348. If you seek the album's content and do not require the specific Jacksonville plant variant, the German edition may offer a lower entry price, though no price data is provided for direct comparison in this guide.