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The Beatles – Something New
1964 · US · Capitol Records · Vinyl LP Album Mono
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 7, 2026
- MMint
- $38.56
- NMNear Mint
- $34.50
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $26.38
- VGVery Good
- $18.26
- G+Good Plus
- $10.15
- GGood
- $6.09
- FFair
- $4.06
- PPoor
- $2.03
89 copies listed on Discogs from $1.68.
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
- T-X-1-2108T-X-2-2108T-1-2108-G10 ✳T-2-2108-F11 ✳T-1-2108-G12 ✳T-2-2108-G10 ✳T-1-2108-F9 ✳T-2-2108-G12 ✳T-1-2108-G6 ✳T-2-2108-F5 ✳T-1-2108-G12 1 ✳T-2-2108-G12 2 ✳T-1-2108-G10 2✳T-2-2108-F9 2✳T-1-2108-F11 3 ✳T-2-2108-F11 2✳T-1-2108-F11✳T-1-2108-F11 2 ✳T-2-2108-F9 1 ✳T-2-2108-G12 2 ✳T-2-2108-F11 2 ✳
- Rights society
- BMI
- Pressing Plant ID
- ✳
- Manufactured By
- Capitol Records, Inc.
- Pressed By
- Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Los Angeles
Specifications
- Artist
- The Beatles
- Style
- Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, Beat
- Year
- 1964
- Label
- Capitol Records
- Catalog number
- T 2108
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1I'll Cry Instead2:04
- A2Things We Said Today2:35
- A3Any Time At All2:10
- A4When I Get Home2:14
- A5Slow Down2:54
- A6Matchbox1:37
- B1Tell Me Why2:06
- B2And I Love Her2:28
- B3I'm Happy Just To Dance With You1:56
- B4If I Fell2:19
- B5Komm, Gib Mir Deine Hand (I Want To Hold Your Hand)2:24
- Producer
- George Martin
- Producer [With The Assistance Of]
- Dave Dexter, Jr.
About this record
The ✳ stamp in the dead wax marks this as a West Coast first pressing from Capitol Records' Los Angeles plant, not the earlier East Coast variant. Pressed in 1964 on mono stock with catalogue T-2108, this original mono edition carries the correct "Nicolas" credit on track B5—a detail that separates it from the first East Coast run, which misspelled the name as "Nicholas." The tracklisting on the label aligns to the right, flush with the "M" in "Something," a layout quirk unique to this first West Coast batch before Capitol shifted the text to center on later reissues.
What drives its value
Scarcity and pressing-plant provenance drive value here. The price_guide shows the spread from Mint down to VG+ and VG copies reflects condition sensitivity on a 1964 mono pressing; original Capitol mono stock from the Los Angeles plant commands premiums over later reissues or East Coast variants.
Community data shows 9578 collectors own a copy against 684 who want one, indicating steady but not frenzied demand. The ✳ dead-wax stamp and the right-aligned label text are the key identifiers; without them, you may hold a second West Coast pressing (centered label) or an East Coast first pressing ("Nicholas" misspelling).
Original mono pressings from 1964 hold value because they preserve the mix as Capitol released it; reissues and stereo conversions trade at lower floors. The 11-track mono format and the "High Fidelity Recording" notation on the cover reinforce originality.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by three markers: (1) Catalogue number T-2108 on the label and T 2108 on the cover; (2) the ✳ symbol stamped into the dead wax on both sides—look for runouts matching T-X-1-2108 or T-X-2-2108 (side 1) and T-1-2108-G10 ✳ or T-2-2108-F11 ✳ (side 2); (3) the tracklisting printed on the label aligned to the right edge, meeting the "M" of "Something" in the title. The label must credit "Nicolas" (not "Nicholas") on track B5.
The pressing plant is Capitol Records, Inc., Los Angeles. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches, the label for foxing or marker, and the cover for seam splits or water damage.
Mono pressings from 1964 often show light surface noise even in high grades; this is normal wear, not a defect. A Mint copy shows no visible play wear; VG+ shows light marks but plays cleanly; VG shows audible surface noise and visible scratches but no skips.
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Release notes
This is the original West Coast first mono pressing. It was pressed the by CA and can be identified by ✳ stamped into its runouts / dead wax.
There are three pressing variations:
* First ''East Coast'' pressings have the credit ''Nicholas'' for track B5 instead of ''Nicolas''.
* First ''West Coast'' pressings have this credit correctly. The tracklisting on the label tends to the right hand side and aligns with the ''M'' of ''Something'' from the title (THIS ENTRY)
* Second ''West Coast'' pressings have the credit correctly too. The tracklisting on the label is moved to the middle of the label.
The covers of all three variations are the same.
First catalog number on cover, second on labels.
High Fidelity Recording.
(Recorded in England)
Produced in England by and in the U.S.A. with the assistance of
Track B5 shown on rear cover as "Komm, Gib Mir Deine Hand (I Want to Hold Your Hand...sung in German)"
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this West Coast first pressing from the East Coast first or the second West Coast pressing?
Three visual cues separate them. First, check the dead wax: only this West Coast first has the ✳ symbol stamped into the runout. Second, look at the label tracklisting alignment: this pressing aligns text to the right, meeting the "M" of "Something." East Coast and second West Coast pressings have centered text. Third, read the B5 credit: this pressing and the second West Coast say "Nicolas"; the East Coast first says "Nicholas." All three have identical covers.
What is this pressing worth in VG+ condition?
The price_guide lists a VG+ estimate; check the current guide for the exact figure, as these are estimates as of the guide's publication date and may shift with market activity. Original 1964 West Coast mono pressings with the ✳ stamp typically command more than later reissues or East Coast variants in the same grade.
Is this a stereo or mono pressing?
This is mono. The format description on the label and cover states "Mono," and the dead-wax matrix codes (T-X-1-2108, T-X-2-2108, etc.) confirm mono pressing. Stereo versions of "Something New" exist but were pressed separately and carry different matrix codes.
Why does the rear cover mention the song in German?
Track B5 is listed on the rear cover as "Komm, Gib Mir Deine Hand (I Want to Hold Your Hand...sung in German)." This is the German-language version of the song, recorded in England and included on this Capitol compilation. The parenthetical note clarifies the English title for US buyers unfamiliar with the German release.
What does 'High Fidelity Recording' on the cover mean for sound quality?
It is Capitol's claim that the master tape and pressing met their high-fidelity standards for the era. This notation appears on the cover and indicates the album was mastered and pressed with attention to audio quality, though it is a marketing statement, not a technical certification. Actual sound quality depends on the condition of your copy and your playback equipment.