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The Beatles – The Beatles' First
1964 · Germany · Polydor · Vinyl LP Compilation Mono
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 15, 2026
- MMint
- $88.63
- NMNear Mint
- $79.30
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $60.64
- VGVery Good
- $41.98
- G+Good Plus
- $23.32
- GGood
- $13.99
- FFair
- $9.33
- PPoor
- $4.66
12 copies listed on Discogs from $5.18.
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.
- Runout — side A
- 46432 A 04 -V H Made in Germany46432 A 04 -V 2 L Made in Germany
- Runout — side B
- 46432 B 04 -V 2 H Made in Germany
- Rights society
- GEMA / BIEM
- Record Company
- Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
Specifications
- Artist
- The Beatles
- Style
- Rock & Roll, Beat
- Year
- 1964
- Label
- Polydor
- Catalog number
- LPHM 46432
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- A1Ain't She Sweet2:10
- A2Cry For A Shadow2:25
- A3Let's Dance2:35
- A4My Bonnie2:08
- A5If You Love Me, Baby (Take Out Some Insurance On Me, Baby)2:56
- A6What 'd I Say2:40
- B1Sweet Georgia Brown2:07
- B2The Saints (When The Saints Go Marching In)3:21
- B3Ruby Baby2:54
- B4Why3:00
- B5Nobody's Child3:57
- B6Ya Ya5:09
About this record
The 1964 German Polydor pressing LPHM 46432 is the earliest authorized European edition of this Beatles-and-Sheridan compilation, predating the 1969 UK reissue by five years. Dead-wax stamps reading '46432 A 04 -V H Made in Germany', '46432 B 04 -V 2 H Made in Germany', and '46432 A 04 -V 2 L Made in Germany' confirm the pressing plant origin and matrix variants across the run.
With 224 collectors actively seeking it against 343 who own one, scarcity is real but not extreme—yet the condition-dependent price spread from 90.71 USD (Mint) down to 4.77 USD (Poor) means grading precision determines whether a sale yields a premium or a bargain-bin result.
What drives its value
This German original commands a steep premium over later reissues because it was the first Polydor compilation to circulate the Sheridan-era recordings outside the UK and US markets. A Mint copy reaches 90.71 USD, while a NM specimen settles at 81.16 USD; at VG+ the price drops to 62.07 USD, and by VG it falls to 42.97 USD—a trajectory that reflects collector preference for unplayed stock.
The lowest asking price across 15 active listings is 5.31 USD, indicating heavily played copies flood the secondary market. Demand (224 want) outpaces supply slightly, but the 1969 UK Polydor reissue (236 201), 1970 US Polydor (24-4504), and later Contour and Triumph reissues dilute urgency.
The 1964 German pressing retains value chiefly as a first pressing and territorial variant; condition is the sole lever for differentiation.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number LPHM 46432 on the front cover and spine label. The three matrix variants—46432 A 04 -V H, 46432 B 04 -V 2 H, and 46432 A 04 -V 2 L—appear stamped in the dead wax of sides A and B respectively; all carry the 'Made in Germany' attribution.
The label itself will read Polydor with the LPHM prefix and four-digit number. No barcode is present on this edition.
Grading requires close attention: examine the vinyl surface under strong light for hairline scratches and groove wear, which dramatically affect the price trajectory (Mint at 90.71 USD versus VG at 42.97 USD). Check the jacket for foxing, seam splits, and spine creasing; German pressings of this era often show yellowing on the back cover.
Play-test a few grooves at low volume to confirm the pressing does not skip or crackle excessively.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
Is this the rarest Beatles compilation pressing?
No. The 1964 German Polydor LPHM 46432 is the earliest European edition, but it is not exceptionally scarce—343 community members own one. Later reissues on Contour (1976) and Triumph (1976) are far rarer. This pressing's value stems from its status as a first pressing and territorial variant rather than absolute rarity.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ specimen is valued at 62.07 USD. This represents a record that shows light surface marks and minor wear but plays cleanly without distortion. The estimate reflects typical market conditions and is not a guarantee of sale price.
How do I tell this 1964 pressing apart from the 1969 UK reissue?
The catalogue number is the quickest check: this German pressing is LPHM 46432, while the 1969 UK reissue carries Polydor 236 201. The dead-wax matrix strings also differ—this pressing shows '46432 A 04 -V H Made in Germany' on side A. The 1969 reissue will have a different matrix code. The German original also predates the UK reissue by five years.
Why does a Mint copy command 90.71 USD when the lowest listing is only 5.31 USD?
The 5.31 USD figure represents a single heavily played copy—likely graded Poor or Fair—currently for sale among 15 listings. A Mint specimen, unplayed and pristine, reaches 90.71 USD because original 1964 German pressings in that condition are uncommon. Most copies in circulation show wear from decades of play, which is why the median asking price is far lower than the Mint valuation.
Should I buy this pressing or wait for a reissue?
This 1964 German pressing commands higher resale value than the 1969 UK, 1970 US, or 1976 Contour reissues because it is the earliest authorized European edition. If you seek the original pressing for its historical significance and are willing to pay a premium for condition, this is the target. If budget is tight, later reissues are cheaper but lack the first-pressing status. The community rating of 3.76 stars across 33 votes suggests moderate collector enthusiasm rather than universal acclaim.