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The Beatles – Love Songs
1977 · US · Capitol Records · Vinyl LP Compilation
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- SKBL 1-11711SKBL-1-11711 F12 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0 KPSKBL-1-11711 MASTERED BY CAPITOL G8 #3 0SKBL-1-11711 MASTERED BY CAPITOL G8 #1 0SKBL-1-11711 G19 x in circle 202)o MASTERED BY CAPITOL Esa #1 0SKBL-1-11711 MASTERED BY CAPITOL G8 #2 0SKBL-1-11711 F12 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP 0SKBL-1-11711 F12 #3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP 0SKBL-1-11711 G7 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0SKBL-1-11711 G6 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0
- Runout — side B
- SKBL 2-11711SUB SKBL-2-11711 F1 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0 KPSKBL-2-11711 F1 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP 0SKBL-2-11711 F1 #3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP 0SKBL-2-11711 G6 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0SUB SKBL-2-11711 F1 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP 0SKBL-2-11711 G7 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0SKBL-2-11711 F1 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP 0SUB SKBL-2-11711 F1 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP 0SKBL-2-11711 F1 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP 0
- Runout — side C
- SKBL 3-11711SKBL-3-11711 F1 #4 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0 KPSKBL-3-1171 G8 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0SKBL-3-11711 G8 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0SKBL-3-11711 F1 #5 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP 0SKBL-3-11711 G8 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0SKBL-3-11711 F1 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP 0SUB SKBL-3-11711 F1 #3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP 0SKBL-3-11711 F1 #4 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP 0SKBL-3-11711 G6 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0
- Runout — side D
- SKBL 4-11711SKBL-4-11711 G6 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0SKBL-4-11711 G8 #3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0SKBL-4-11711 G9 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0SKBL-4-11711 G6 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0SKBL-4-11711 G7 #3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0SKBL-4-11711 F1 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP 0SKBL-4-11711 G9 #4 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0SKBL-4-11711 G6 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0
- Rights society
- BMI
- Pressing Plant ID
- 0(In runouts)
- Record Company
- Capitol Industries-EMI, Inc.
- Manufactured By
- Capitol Records, Inc.
- Pressed By
- Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Jacksonville
Specifications
- Artist
- The Beatles
- Style
- Soft Rock, Pop Rock
- Year
- 1977
- Label
- Capitol Records
- Catalog number
- SKBL-11711
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Yesterday2:04
- A2I'll Follow The Sun1:48
- A3I Need You2:28
- A4Girl2:26
- A5In My Life2:23
- A6Words Of Love2:10
- A7Here, There And Everywhere2:26
- B1Something3:03
- B2And I Love Her2:28
- B3If I Fell2:19
- B4I'll Be Back2:22
- B5Tell Me What You See2:35
- B6Yes It Is2:40
- C1Michelle2:42
- C2It's Only Love1:53
- C3You're Going To Lose That Girl2:18
- C4Every Little Thing2:01
- C5For No One2:00
- C6She's Leaving Home3:36
- D1The Long And Winding Road3:40
- D2This Boy2:11
- D3Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)2:00
- D4You've Got To Hide Your Love Away2:08
- D5I Will1:53
- D6P.S. I Love You2:02
- Producer [Produced By]
- George Martin
- Producer [Produced By]
- Phil Spector
- Mastered By, Lacquer Cut By
- Ken Perry
- Design
- Ken Anderson
- Photography By
- Richard Avedon
About this record
The distinctive "0" stamped in the runouts identifies this as the first pressing of the Beatles' Love Songs on Capitol Records in the US from 1977. This pressing features matrix strings SKBL 1-11711 through SKBL 4-11711 and was pressed at Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Jacksonville.
The embossed brown leather-like textured gatefold jacket and custom inner sleeves with a 26-page lyric booklet further distinguish this edition.
What drives its value
This pressing is held by 4737 collectors with 179 actively wanting it, indicating strong demand. The community rating of 4.27 from 196 votes reflects solid appreciation.
While the original price guide data is absent, the pressing's position as a first pressing from 1977 on Capitol Records boosts its desirability. Its elaborate packaging and the unique runout stamp contribute to its market appeal relative to other Beatles compilations.
How to appraise this pressing
To confirm this exact pressing, verify the catalogue number SKBL-11711 and the matrix/runout inscriptions SKBL 1-11711 through SKBL 4-11711 with the "0" stamp in the dead wax, confirming the first pressing. The embossed brown leather-like gatefold jacket and the inclusion of a 26-page lyric booklet are unique physical identifiers.
Pressing at Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Jacksonville is confirmed by the runout details. Grading should note the condition of the embossed jacket and the integrity of the custom inner sleeves, as well as the clarity of the runout etchings.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Release notes
pressing, as identified by "0" stamped in the runouts.
First pressing, 1977. Gatefold jacket is an embossed, brown leather-like textured cover on both sides.
Labels are custom with art resembling the photo on the cover in brown and gold. Comes with custom inner sleeves and a 26-page lyric booklet.
An oval-shaped hype sticker was also included on the shrink wrap (see photo)
Sides are organized for use with an autochanger player by pairing Sides 1/4 and 2/3.
All tracks published by BMI. Recorded in England.
Tracks A1, A5, B5 to C3, D3, D4 Copyright © 1965 by Northern Songs Limited. All rights for the United States of America, Canada, Mexico and the Philippines controlled by Maclen Music, Inc. c/o ATV Music Corp. International copyright secured. Tracks A2, B2 to B4, C4 Copyright © 1964 by Northern Songs Limited. All rights for the United States of America, Canada, Mexico and the Philippines controlled by Maclen Music, Inc. c/o ATV Music Corp. International copyright secured. Track A3 Copyright © 1965 & 1967 by Northern Songs Limited. All rights for the United States of America, Canada, Mexico and the Philippines controlled by Maclen Music, Inc. c/o ATV Music Corp. International copyright secured. Track A4 Copyright © 1965 & 1966 by Northern Songs Limited. All rights for the United States of America, Canada, Mexico and the Philippines controlled by Maclen Music, Inc. c/o ATV Music Corp. International copyright secured. Track A6 Copyright © 1957 by MPL Communications, Inc. International copyright secured. Track A7, C5 Copyright © 1966 by Northern Songs Limited. All rights for the United States of America, Canada, Mexico and the Philippines controlled by Maclen Music, Inc. c/o ATV Music Corp. International copyright secured. Track B1 Copyright © 1969 by Harrisongs Ltd. International copyright secured. Track C6 Copyright © 1967 by Northern Songs Limited. All rights for the United States of America, Canada, Mexico and the Philippines controlled by Maclen Music, Inc. c/o ATV Music Corp. International copyright secured. Track D1 Copyright © 1970 by Northern Songs Limited. All rights for the United States of America, Canada, Mexico and the Philippines controlled by Maclen Music, Inc. c/o ATV Music Corp. International copyright secured. Track D2 Copyright © 1963 by Northern Songs Limited. All rights for the United States of America, Canada, Mexico and the Philippines controlled by Maclen Music, Inc. c/o ATV Music Corp. This arrangement Copyright © 1965 by Northern Songs, Ltd. International copyright secured. Track D5 Copyright © 1968 by Northern Songs Limited. All rights for the United States of America, Canada, Mexico and the Philippines controlled by Maclen Music, Inc. c/o ATV Music Corp. International copyright secured. Track D6 Copyright © 1962 by Ardmore and Beechwood Ltd., England. Assigned to Beechwood Music Corp. for the U.S.A. and Canada. International copyright secured.
Runouts are etched, except for "MASTERED BY CAPITOL" and the "0" which are stamped.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How can I identify the first pressing of Love Songs by the Beatles on Capitol Records?
Look for the catalogue number SKBL-11711, matrix runouts SKBL 1-11711 to SKBL 4-11711 with a stamped "0" in the dead wax, and the embossed brown leather-like gatefold jacket with a 26-page lyric booklet.
What pressing plant produced this 1977 US Love Songs LP?
This pressing was produced at Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Jacksonville, as indicated by the runout inscriptions.
How many collectors have this pressing, and how many want it?
According to the community data, 4737 collectors have this pressing, while 179 collectors want it.
What is the community rating for this pressing?
The pressing holds a community rating of 4.27 based on 196 ratings.
What physical features distinguish this pressing's packaging?
It features an embossed, brown leather-like textured gatefold jacket on both sides, custom inner sleeves, and a 26-page lyric booklet.