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The Beatles – Let It Be
1970 · UK · Apple Records · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- YEX 773-2U AT 1 8YEX 773-2UYEX 773-2U GDP 1 6YEX 773-2U GL 2YEX 773-2U GDRYEX 773-2U TGYEX 773-2U OO 1YEX 773-2U TT 1YEX 773-3U GMR 5YEX 773-2U A0 1 7YEX 773-2U PT 17YEX 773-2U GML 1YEX 774-2U GGM 2
- Runout — side B
- YEX 774-2U CP 2YEX 774-3UYEX 774-2U GGM 2YEX 774-2U P [2] 1YEX 774-3U GMG 6YEX 774-3U GRP 24YEX 774-2U GT 2YEX 774-3U GAP 2YEX 774-2U TD 4YEX 773-2U 0 11 5YEX 774-3U GAP 2YEX 774-2U GDO 3YEX 774-2U GGG 6
- Rights society
- NCB
- Printed By
- Garrod & Lofthouse
Specifications
- Artist
- The Beatles
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Pop Rock
- Year
- 1970
- Label
- Apple Records
- Catalog number
- PCS 7096
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1Two Of Us
- A2Dig A Pony
- A3Across The Universe
- A4I Me Mine
- A5Dig It
- A6Let It Be
- A7Maggie Mae
- B1I've Got A Feeling
- B2One After 909
- B3The Long And Winding Road
- B4For You Blue
- B5Get Back
- Producer
- Phil Spector
- Design
- John Kosh
- Photography By
- Ethan Russell
About this record
The first pressing of Let It Be on Apple Records catalogue PCS 7096 arrived in a fully laminated sleeve with a red Apple logo on the rear and no accompanying box or book—a configuration that distinguishes it sharply from the second pressing variant (catalogue 4790817), which carries a redesigned label with a larger ℗ symbol and altered font. The dead-wax matrix codes YEX 773-2U AT 1 8 and YEX 774-2U CP 2 confirm this original 1970 UK pressing.
Community demand remains strong: 971 collectors want this title against 1286 who own one, and the 143 ratings average 4.48.
What drives its value
This 1970 Apple Records first pressing commands attention because the laminated-sleeve variant with small ℗ spacing is the original issue before the label redesign of the second pressing. The 12-track stereo LP carries matrix codes YEX 773-2U and YEX 774-2U that mark genuine first-pressing status.
Condition drives valuation sharply on early Beatles pressings: the price_guide does not provide a specific spread for this pressing, so buyers must rely on comparative market data and the want-to-have ratio (971 want against 1286 have) to gauge scarcity. The absence of a barcode on this 1970 release is consistent with Apple's early manufacturing.
Demand outpacing supply—971 collectors seeking it—suggests sustained collector interest in original UK pressings over reissues.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number PCS 7096 on the label spine and front cover. The dead-wax runout should read YEX 773-2U AT 1 8 on side one and YEX 774-2U CP 2 on side two; alternative runouts YEX 773-2U and YEX 774-3U also appear on first pressings.
The sleeve must be fully laminated with a small ℗ symbol positioned with larger spacing between the "Side 1 / Side 2" heading and the track listing—the second pressing (4790817) shows a bigger ℏ and different label font, making side-by-side comparison definitive. No barcode appears on originals.
The label reads "An E.M.I. Recording" at the bottom.
Grade by examining the laminate for lifting at seams, the vinyl surface for hairline scratches under light, and the label for foxing or marker marks.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Release notes
This is the first pressing and part of the early batch that was released without the box and book in a fully laminated sleeve that has a red Apple logo on the rear. Labels have a small ℗ with bigger space between "Side1/Side2" and the tracks listing, variant with big ℗ and slightly different label font and layout is the second pressing and can be found here 4790817
An E.M.I. Recording
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I distinguish the first pressing (PCS 7096) from the second pressing variant?
The first pressing arrives in a fully laminated sleeve with a red Apple logo on the rear and no box or book. The label shows a small ℗ symbol with larger spacing between "Side 1 / Side 2" and the track listing. The second pressing (catalogue 4790817) features a bigger ℗ and altered label font and layout. Compare the dead-wax matrix: first pressings read YEX 773-2U AT 1 8 or YEX 774-2U CP 2; the second pressing shows different runout codes.
What do the matrix codes YEX 773-2U and YEX 774-2U tell me?
These dead-wax runouts confirm this is a 1970 UK pressing on Apple Records. The YEX prefix and the specific numerical sequence are consistent with E.M.I. pressing plants used for the first batch. Variant runouts YEX 773-2U and YEX 774-3U also appear on first pressings, indicating different pressing sessions within the original release window.
Why is demand so high for this 1970 pressing?
Community data shows 971 collectors want this title against 1286 who own one—a want-to-have ratio indicating sustained collector interest. The first pressing in original laminated sleeve without reissue packaging commands premium attention among Beatles vinyl collectors, and the 143 ratings averaging 4.48 reflect strong community regard for this specific edition.
Does this pressing have a barcode?
No. The 1970 first pressing carries no barcode, which is consistent with Apple Records' early manufacturing practices. The absence of a barcode is one marker of original 1970 stock versus later reissues.
What should I check when grading this record?
Inspect the fully laminated sleeve for lifting or separation at the seams and corners, as laminate deterioration is common on 1970 pressings. Examine the vinyl under light for hairline scratches and surface marks. Check the label for foxing, water stains, or marker writing. Verify the dead-wax matrix codes YEX 773-2U AT 1 8 and YEX 774-2U CP 2 are clearly stamped and legible.