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The Beatles – Magical Mystery Tour
1967 · US · Capitol Records · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 20, 2026
- MMint
- $491.63
- NMNear Mint
- $439.88
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $336.38
- VGVery Good
- $232.88
- G+Good Plus
- $129.38
- GGood
- $77.63
- FFair
- $51.75
- PPoor
- $25.88
44 copies listed on Discogs from $12.90.
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.
- Matrix / runout
- SMAL1-2835SMAL2-2835SMAL-1-2835-B-2• 1 ✲SMAL-2-2835-B-4• 1 ✲SMAL-1-2835-B-4• 3 ✲SMAL-2-2835-B-4: 2 ✲
- Rights society
- ASCAP, BMI
- Pressed By
- Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Los Angeles
- Manufactured By
- Capitol Records, Inc.
Specifications
- Artist
- The Beatles
- Style
- Psychedelic Rock, Pop Rock
- Year
- 1967
- Label
- Capitol Records
- Catalog number
- SMAL-2835
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Magical Mystery Tour2:48
- A2The Fool On The Hill3:00
- A3Flying2:16
- A4Blue Jay Way3:50
- A5Your Mother Should Know2:33
- A6I Am The Walrus4:35
- B1Hello Goodbye3:24
- B2Strawberry Fields Forever4:05
- B3Penny Lane2:57
- B4Baby You're A Rich Man3:07
- B5All You Need Is Love3:57
- Producer
- George Martin
- Illustration [Drawings]
- Bob Gibson
- Photography By
- John Kelly
About this record
The Capitol Records pressing plant in Los Angeles stamped this 1967 US stereo edition with the ✲ mark in the dead wax—a hallmark of first pressings that distinguishes it from later reissues and the concurrent Canadian release. The rainbow label reads 'Mfd. by Capitol Records, Inc.' in the rimtext with no 'Subsidiary Of' attribution, a detail that vanishes on subsequent pressings.
With 6503 collectors actively seeking it against 33834 who own one, this original remains the most pursued of six known editions spanning from 1967 through 2013.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market here. A Mint copy commands 491.63 USD, while the same album in VG+ grade falls to 336.38 USD—a steep drop that reflects how few first pressings survive unplayed.
The spread from Mint down to Poor (25.88 USD) is severe because even played copies of a 1967 gatefold retain collector value; however, 48 copies currently for sale at prices as low as 7.06 USD show that damaged or well-worn examples flood the market. The original 1967 US pressing on Capitol (SMAL-2835) commands premiums over the 1976 UK Parlophone reissue and 2012–2013 reissues because it includes the factory-sealed gatefold with the 24-page booklet.
The ✲ runout stamp confirms authenticity and first-pressing status, making grading and dead-wax verification essential before purchase.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this 1967 Capitol pressing by the catalogue number SMAL-2835 on the label and SMAL 2835 on the back cover; the spine reads 2835. Examine the dead wax (runout groove) on both sides: Side A should read SMAL-1-2835-B-2• 1 ✲ and Side B SMAL-2-2835-B-4• 1 ✲.
The ✲ stamp is the definitive first-pressing marker. The label must be rainbow-colored with 'Mfd. by Capitol Records, Inc.' printed in the rimtext—no 'A Subsidiary Of EMI Industries' text should appear.
The pressing plant attribution confirms Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Los Angeles. The album must arrive in a gatefold cover with the original 24-page booklet stapled inside; missing or separated booklets significantly reduce value.
No barcode exists on originals; its presence indicates a reissue. Grade based on vinyl surface condition, cover wear, and booklet integrity.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Release notes
pressing denoted by ✲ stamp in runouts.
First pressing: Rainbow label with ''Mfd. by Capitol Records, Inc.'' in rimtext - no "A Subsidiary Of..." text. Issued in a gatefold cover with a 24-page booklet stapled inside.
Catalogue numbers: SMAL-2835 - Labels SMAL 2835 - Back cover artwork 2835 - Spine
All selections are published by Maclen Music, Inc, BMI.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the ✲ stamp in the runout, and why does it matter?
The ✲ symbol stamped in the dead wax on both sides (SMAL-1-2835-B-2• 1 ✲ and SMAL-2-2835-B-4• 1 ✲) is the factory mark of the Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Los Angeles and denotes a first pressing from 1967. Its presence is the quickest way to confirm you hold an original rather than a reissue, which lack this mark. Counterfeiters sometimes attempt to replicate it, so cross-check it against the rainbow label and the 'Mfd. by Capitol Records, Inc.' rimtext attribution.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 336.38 USD. This represents a significant drop from the Mint price of 491.63 USD, reflecting the sensitivity of the 1967 first pressing to wear. Note that this is an estimate; actual sales vary based on whether the gatefold and booklet are intact and whether the ✲ runout is clearly visible.
Is the Canadian pressing the same as the US original?
Both the 1967 US and 1967 Canadian pressings carry the catalogue number SMAL-2835 and were manufactured by Capitol Records, but they are distinct pressings. The Canadian edition was pressed separately and may exhibit different dead-wax markings or label variations. The US pressing with the ✲ runout stamp is the more widely collected original.
What should I look for to avoid a 2012 or 2013 reissue?
Reissues from 2012 onward carry different catalogue numbers (2835 for UK & Europe, 0094638246510 for US, or 05099962831307 for Spain) and will have a barcode on the back cover—the original 1967 pressing has none. The dead wax will not display the ✲ stamp. The label design and rimtext will differ from the original rainbow label with 'Mfd. by Capitol Records, Inc.' text.
Why do copies sell for as low as 7.06 USD when the guide values a Poor copy at 25.88 USD?
The lowest price of 7.06 USD reflects heavily damaged, unplayable, or incomplete copies currently listed across the market—records missing the booklet, warped, or with severe surface damage. The price guide figure of 25.88 USD for Poor grade assumes the record is structurally intact and playable; copies below that threshold are often sold as-is for parts or restoration. The 48 copies for sale show wide variation in condition and completeness.