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The Beatles – Meet The Beatles!
1964 · US · Capitol Records · Vinyl LP Album Mono
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 7, 2026
- MMint
- $257.06
- NMNear Mint
- $230
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $175.88
- VGVery Good
- $121.76
- G+Good Plus
- $67.65
- GGood
- $40.59
- FFair
- $27.06
- PPoor
- $13.53
56 copies listed on Discogs from $2.61.
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.
Offers · 1
- $250ref VA-NEGA7Media NM · Near MintSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States — in very good condition. this is the 1964 rare mono version. Vinyl is in almost mint condition and innersleave is perfect condition.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- T-X-1-2047T1-2047-P34PT1-2047-P 33
- Runout — side B
- T-X-2-2047T2-2047-T37PT2-2047-P 35 II
- Rights society
- BMI, ASCAP
- Manufactured By
- Capitol Records, Inc.
- Pressed By
- Decca Records Pressing Plant, Pinckneyville
Specifications
- Artist
- The Beatles
- Style
- Beat, Rock & Roll, Pop Rock
- Year
- 1964
- Label
- Capitol Records
- Catalog number
- T 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
- Written-By
- Lennon-McCartney
About this record
This 1964 Capitol mono pressing exists in two distinct manufacturing variants: one stamped at Capitol Records' own facility and another contracted to Decca Records' Pinckneyville plant, identifiable by the pressing ring size and matrix suffix codes ("P" or "2" in the runout). The dead-wax codes T-X-1-2047, T-X-2-2047, T1-2047-P34P, and T2-2047-T37P mark these separate production runs, each with subtle label and packaging differences that collectors use to pinpoint provenance.
Condition-driven pricing spans from 257.06 USD (Mint) down to 13.53 USD (Poor), reflecting the record's age and the tight supply of high-grade copies.
What drives its value
The first American Beatles LP commands a steep condition premium: a Mint copy reaches 257.06 USD, while a VG+ drops to 175.88 USD and a VG further to 121.76 USD. Currently 56 copies are listed for sale, with the lowest asking just 2.61 USD, though that floor price reflects heavily played or damaged stock.
Against this supply, 744 collectors actively want the record while 11,404 own one, signaling mature but persistent demand. The mono T 2047 (this pressing) sits below the stereo ST 2047 variant in the collector hierarchy, yet retains value because early Capitol mono pressings are historically documented and the Decca Pinckneyville plant variant carries pressing-plant provenance that stereo reissues lack.
Original 1964 US first pressings command multiples over the 2024 reissue.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number T 2047 (or T-2047) on the front cover and label. Examine the dead-wax matrix on the runout groove—Capitol's own pressing yields T-X-1-2047 or T-X-2-2047, while Decca Pinckneyville pressings show T1-2047-P34P or T2-2047-T37P with a distinctive 1-inch pressing ring.
Check the back cover for the absence of a producer credit in the lower left corner and verify that ASCAP appears after every title except A1, A2, and B5. The cover should display "Beatles" in tan to brown print.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under bright light for hairline scratches, scuffs, and play wear; listen for surface noise during quiet passages. A Mint copy shows no visible marks; NM allows only the faintest signs of handling.
VG+ permits light surface marks audible only on loud cuts. The mono mix and pressing plant variant do not affect grading, only identification.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Release notes
pressings denoted by "P" at the end of matrix # or a "2" in runouts and a 1" pressing ring..
Capitol contracted out to Decca and supplied the labels, same labels as this Scranton pressing note different pressing ring size.
Recorded in England. High Fidelity Recording.
This pressing has: -"Beatles" on cover in tan to brown print -ASCAP after every title except A1, A2 & B5 -No producer credit in lower left corner on back.
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 if I have the Capitol or Decca pressing?
Look at the dead-wax matrix etched into the runout groove on the vinyl. Capitol's own plant produced T-X-1-2047 or T-X-2-2047. Decca's Pinckneyville facility stamped T1-2047-P34P or T2-2047-T37P. The Decca variant also features a 1-inch pressing ring, visibly smaller than the Capitol pressing ring. Both are legitimate 1964 first pressings; the plant variant affects collectibility and documentation but not the musical content.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy of this pressing is valued at 175.88 USD. This estimate reflects the record's age, scarcity in high grades, and demand among collectors. A Mint copy commands 257.06 USD, while a VG drops to 121.76 USD, so condition is the primary driver of value at this level of rarity.
Why is the mono version worth more than the stereo?
The mono T 2047 is the original 1964 pressing and represents the first American release. The stereo ST 2047 variant came later and was pressed in larger quantities. Collectors prioritize original mono pressings for their historical authenticity and the documented pressing-plant variants (Capitol vs. Decca Pinckneyville), making the mono more desirable and valuable despite both being from the same year and label.
What does the release note about ASCAP mean?
This pressing includes an ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) credit after every track title except A1, A2, and B5. This detail distinguishes early 1964 Capitol pressings from later reissues and variants that either omit ASCAP entirely or apply it inconsistently. It is a marker of the original pressing and helps confirm authenticity when combined with the cover print color and absence of producer credit.
How many copies are typically available at any given time?
Currently 56 copies are listed for sale across the market, ranging from 2.61 USD (heavily damaged or unplayable stock) to the guide prices for graded examples. This modest supply against 744 active collectors seeking the record indicates steady but not acute scarcity. Most available copies are likely in lower grades; Mint and NM examples are significantly harder to locate and command the 230–257.06 USD range.