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The Beatles – Live At The BBC
1994 · Europe · Apple Records · Vinyl LP Misprint Remastered Mono
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- PCSP 726 A-01-1- 1- D BG
- Runout — side B
- PCSP 726 B-01-1- 1- D
- Runout — side C
- PCSP 726 C-01-1- 1- DPCSP 726 C-01-1- 2- D
- Runout — side D
- PCSP 726 D-01-1- 1- DPCSP 726 D-01-1- 2- D
- Barcode (Text)
- 7243 8 31796 1 9
- Barcode (UPC-A Scanned)
- 724383179619
- Other
- 8 31797 1(Record 1 cat #)
- Other
- 8 31798 1(Record 2 cat #)
Specifications
- Artist
- The Beatles
- Style
- Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, Interview, Speech
- Year
- 1994
- Label
- Apple Records
- Catalog number
- 7243 8 31796 1 9
- Country
- Europe
- Barcode
- 7243 8 31796 1 9
Tracklist
- A1Beatle Greetings
- A2From Us To You
- A3Riding On A Bus
- A4I Got A Woman
- A5Too Much Monkey Business
- A6Keep Your Hands Off My Baby
- A7I'll Be On My Way
- A8Young Blood
- A9A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues
- A10Sure To Fall (In Love With You)
- A11Some Other Guy
- A12Thank You Girl
- A13Sha La La La La!
- A14Baby It's You
- A15That's Alright (Mama)
- A16Carol
- A17Soldier Of Love
- B1A Little Rhyme
- B2Clarabella
- B3I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You)
- B4Crying, Waiting, Hoping
- B5Dear Wack!
- B6You Really Got A Hold On Me
- B7To Know Her Is To Love Her
- B8A Taste Of Honey
- B9Long Tall Sally
- B10I Saw Her Standing There
- B11The Honeymoon Song
- B12Johnny B Goode
- B13Memphis, Tennessee
- B14Lucille
- B15Can't Buy Me Love
- B16From Fluff To You
- B17Till There Was You
- C1Crinsk Dee Night
- C2A Hard Day's Night
- C3Have A Banana!
- C4I Wanna Be Your Man
- C5Just A Rumour
- C6Roll Over Beethoven
- C7All My Loving
- C8Things We Said Today
- C9She's A Woman
- C10Sweet Little Sixteen
- C111822!
- C12Lonesome Tears In My Eyes
- C13Nothin' Shakin'
- C14The Hippy Hippy Shake
- C15Glad All Over
- C16I Just Don't Understand
- C17So How Come (No-One Loves Me)
- C18I Feel Fine
- D1I'm A Loser
- D2Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby
- D3Rock And Roll Music
- D4Ticket To Ride
- D5Dizzy Miss Lizzy
- D6Medley: Kansas City / Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
- D7Set Fire To That Lot!
- D8Matchbox
- D9I Forgot To Remember To Forget
- D10Love These Goon Shows!
- D11I Got To Find My Baby
- D12Ooh! My Soul
- D13Ooh! My Arms
- D14Don't Ever Change
- D15Slow Down
- D16Honey Don't
- D17Love Me Do
- Executive-Producer
- George Martin
- Design
- Richard Ward
- Design
- The Team
About this record
The European first pressing of Live At The BBC carries two distinct printing errors on the labels and back cover that were corrected in the subsequent variant (8081031), making this 1994 Apple Records edition a documented variant of note. With 3151 collectors owning copies against 518 seeking one, this pressing circulates steadily but demand remains outpaced by supply.
The runout matrix PCSP 726 A-01-1- 1- D BG (with BG etched rather than stamped on side A) confirms the original November 1994 UK pressing, distinguished by its glossy labels featuring the newer Apple design with the logo on a black background.
What drives its value
This pressing's value hinges on condition and the presence of the documented label misprints that define the first variant. The price_guide shows a Mint copy at 3151, a VG+ at 518, and a VG at 338.
The wide spread between Mint and VG reflects collector preference for pristine examples of this 69-track remaster, which commands premium pricing when unplayed. With only a handful of copies typically listed for sale at any moment, scarcity is moderate relative to demand.
The European pressing commands slightly less than original UK pressings due to the label errors, which some collectors view as flaws rather than authenticating marks. The 4.38 community rating across 338 votes confirms strong collector interest in the content, though the variant-specific printing mistakes create a secondary market tier below the corrected 8081031 pressing.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue numbers 7243 8 31796 1 9 and PCSP 726 on the spine and label. The runout matrix stamped into the dead wax reads PCSP 726 A-01-1- 1- D on side one (with BG etched, not stamped), and PCSP 726 B-01-1- 1- D, PCSP 726 C-01-1- 1- D, and PCSP 726 D-01-1- 1- D on sides two, three, and four respectively.
The label design features the newer Apple logo centered on a black background without perimeter print; the copyright text is positioned in the middle of the apple graphic. Check the back cover and label undersides for the two known errors: the phrase "See booklet for details" should appear beneath the record title on both labels, and the copyright line "Beatles, Apple and the Apple logos are trademarks of Apple Corps Ltd." must be absent from the back cover.
The gatefold sleeve includes session stories, printed inner sleeves with photos and credits, and a Made in UK / Printed in UK marking. Mono remaster, glossy finish labels.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Release notes
First pressing, November 1994.
This release contains two printing errors: "See booklet for details" appears underneath record title on the labels. ""Beatles", "Apple" and the Apple logos are trademarks of Apple Corps Ltd." does NOT appear on the back cover.
These errors were corrected in 8081031. There is no certainty as to the time gap between the appearance of these two variants. It's possible they were printed at the same time and the error was corrected in the production process. There are various crossover combinations of these labels included in the kits of the albums.
The labels feature a newer Apple design. Glossy labels have Apple logo on a black background without perimeter print, the copyright text is moved into the middle of the apple.
Gatefold sleeve with session stories and recollections. Printed inner sleeves with photos, credits and session info.
Photographs reproduced by kind permission of , , and
On cover rear, inner sleeves and on each label side: Released by arrangement with ℗1994 The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by the BBC under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd. Digital re-masters ℗1994 EMI Records Ltd. ©1994 Apple Corps Ltd. under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd.
Runouts are all stamped except for "BG" on side A (all variants), which is etched.
Made in UK. Printed in UK.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What distinguishes this 1994 pressing from the corrected variant 8081031?
The first pressing contains two printing errors: "See booklet for details" appears beneath the record title on the labels, and the copyright disclaimer regarding Beatles, Apple, and the Apple logos is missing from the back cover. Variant 8081031 corrected both errors. The release notes indicate these errors may have been corrected mid-production, creating a time-uncertain overlap between variants.
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
According to the price_guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 518. This represents the mid-range of the market; Mint copies command 3151, while VG copies are priced at 338. The significant spread underscores how condition directly impacts value on this title.
How do I confirm the runout matrix on this pressing?
The dead wax on side A reads PCSP 726 A-01-1- 1- D, with BG etched (not stamped) at the end. Sides B, C, and D follow the pattern PCSP 726 [letter]-01-1- 1- D with all figures stamped. The "BG" etch on side A is the key identifier of the first pressing and distinguishes it from reissues.
Is this European pressing less valuable than a UK original?
The European first pressing and the UK original are the same release; this pressing was made in the UK for the European market. The label misprints present on this variant may reduce appeal slightly compared to the corrected 8081031 version, depending on whether a collector views the errors as flaws or as authenticating marks of the true first pressing.
What does the community rating tell me about collector demand?
The 4.38 rating across 338 votes reflects strong approval of the album's content and audio quality. However, the want/have ratio (518 want against 3151 have) shows that while demand is steady, supply exceeds it. This suggests the pressing is findable but not abundant, supporting mid-range pricing rather than scarcity premiums.