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The Beatles – Meet The Beatles!
1964 · US · Capitol Records · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 17, 2026
- MMint
- $32.78
- NMNear Mint
- $29.33
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $22.43
- VGVery Good
- $15.53
- G+Good Plus
- $8.63
- GGood
- $5.18
- FFair
- $3.45
- PPoor
- $1.73
64 copies listed on Discogs from $3.91.
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
- ST-X-1-2047ST1-2047-A3 [IAM in triangle]ST-1-2047-B2 [IAM in triangle] (backwards & ampersand sign or backwards 3 with diagonal line through it)ST-1-2047-A1 & II [IAM in triangle]
- Runout — side B
- ST-X-2-2047ST-2-2047-B2 [IAM in triangle]ST-2-2047-A3 X2 [IAM in triangle]ST-2-2047-B2 ?2 & [IAM in triangle]ST-2-2047-B4 [IAM in triangle] & II
- Rights society
- BMI, ASCAP
- Pressing Plant ID
- IAM in triangle
- Pressed By
- Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Scranton
- Made By
- Modern Album Finishing Co.
- Manufactured By
- Capitol Records, Inc.
- Printed By
- Keystone Printed Specialties Co., Inc.
- Mastered At
- Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Scranton
Specifications
- Artist
- The Beatles
- Style
- Beat, Rock & Roll, Pop Rock
- Year
- 1964
- Label
- Capitol Records
- Catalog number
- ST 2047
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1I Want To Hold Your Hand2:24
- A2I Saw Her Standing There2:50
- A3This Boy2:11
- A4It Won't Be Long2:11
- A5All I've Got To Do2:05
- A6All My Loving2:04
- B1Don't Bother Me2:28
- B2Little Child1:46
- B3Till There Was You2:12
- B4Hold Me Tight2:30
- B5I Wanna Be Your Man1:59
- B6Not A Second Time2:03
- Photography By [Cover]
- Robert Freeman
About this record
Early Capitol pressings of Meet The Beatles! carry a distinctive label variant—the black rainbow design without 'Subsidiary' rim text—that marks a specific window in 1964 US production. The runout matrix ST-X-1-2047 and ST-X-2-2047 (or the IAM-triangle variants ST1-2047-A3 and ST-2-2047-B2) confirm this pressing came from Capitol's Scranton plant or Modern Album Finishing Co., not a later reissue.
Publishing credits split between BMI for 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' and ASCAP for the remaining 11 tracks further narrow the edition: this is the early variation, before the label design and credit structure shifted.
What drives its value
The stereo ST 2047 commands a price range tied directly to condition. A Mint copy reaches 32.78 USD, while NM drops to 29.33 USD; VG+ settles at 22.43 USD, and VG at 15.53 USD.
The lowest asking price across 62 active listings is 3.87 USD, reflecting heavily played or damaged stock. Demand is modest but real: 1688 collectors want this pressing against 17328 who own one, a ratio that reflects its ubiquity as the first US stereo Beatles album.
The mono T 2047 variant and the 2024 Capitol reissue (catalogue 0602468019718) exist in the market, but the original 1964 stereo pressing—especially early label states with the black rainbow and BMI/ASCAP split—retains the premium. Condition collapse is steep: a Fair copy drops to 3.45 USD, Poor to 1.73 USD.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number ST 2047 (stereo; the mono equivalent is T 2047) and the label design: black rainbow without 'Subsidiary' text on the rim. The dead-wax matrix will read ST-X-1-2047 on side one or ST-X-2-2047 on side two, or the IAM-triangle variants ST1-2047-A3 and ST-2-2047-B2.
Pressing plants include Capitol Records Scranton and Modern Album Finishing Co. Check the rear cover for the numeral 3 in the bottom right, confirming the cover stock. Verify the publishing credits on the label: BMI for 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' and ASCAP for the other eleven tracks identifies the early variation.
The front cover should show 'Beatles' in brown print (later pressings shifted to olive green). Grade by surface noise, groove wear, and label condition; even light play reduces value sharply—a VG copy is worth 15.53 USD, while VG+ is 22.43 USD.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Recorded in England. High Fidelity Recording. Original covers have "Beatles" in a Brown print, later pressings have "Beatles" in an Olive green print.
This version is an early press variation, which gives publishing credits to BMI for 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' and credits ASCAP for all other songs.
This label variation has: Black rainbow label without "Subsidiary" rim text.
Label typesetting by/ printed by
On bottom right back cover the number 3 appears, indicating cover printed/made by
No produced by George Martin on lower left of rear cover.
Stamped runouts
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 this 1964 pressing from the mono T 2047 version?
The catalogue number is the primary marker: ST 2047 is stereo, T 2047 is mono. Both were pressed in 1964 on Capitol, but the stereo pressing carries the 'ST' prefix. Check the label and jacket; stereo editions are labeled 'Stereo' and typically command higher prices. The runout matrix will also differ—stereo matrices begin with ST-X.
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 22.43 USD. This represents a record with light surface noise and minimal groove wear—playable but not pristine. The jump from VG (15.53 USD) to VG+ (22.43 USD) reflects collector preference for records that sound clean on playback.
Why does the label say both BMI and ASCAP?
Early 1964 pressings of this title split publishing credits: BMI is credited for 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' and ASCAP for the remaining eleven tracks. This reflects the different publishing rights holders for each song. Later pressings standardized the credits, making this split a reliable identifier of the first-run variation.
Is there a 2024 reissue I should avoid?
Yes. Capitol released a 2024 reissue worldwide under catalogue 0602468019718. It is a modern pressing, not the original 1964 stereo. Collectors seeking the vintage first pressing should verify the catalogue number (ST 2047) and check the dead-wax matrix for the original Scranton or Modern Album Finishing plant stamps.
What is a Mint copy worth, and how rare is that condition?
A Mint copy is priced at 32.78 USD. Mint condition—unplayed, no surface noise, perfect label and cover—is uncommon for a 1964 pressing that has been in circulation for 60 years. Most copies in the market fall into VG or lower grades; the lowest asking price across 62 listings is 3.87 USD, indicating heavy wear is the norm.