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The Beatles – The Beatles' Greatest
1973 · Germany · Odeon · Vinyl LP Reissue Compilation
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 6, 2026
- MMint
- $22.42
- NMNear Mint
- $20.06
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $15.34
- VGVery Good
- $10.62
- G+Good Plus
- $5.90
- GGood
- $3.54
- FFair
- $2.36
- PPoor
- $1.18
59 copies listed on Discogs from $2.33.
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
- €15ref VA-7NYYDMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇳🇱 Ships from Netherlands — The Beatles Greatest. Emi-Odeon. C062-04 -207. In zeer goede staat. Verzendkosten zijn voor de koper.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 1C 062-04 207 A04 207 A-1
- Runout — side B
- 1C 062-04 207 B1C062-04207-B-2
- Rights society
- GEMA
- Price Code
- n(Next to cat.# on sleeve )
- Other
- O(Big bold circle on Back Cover and small on Labels)
- Printed By
- 4P Nicolaus GMBH
- Record Company
- EMI Electrola GmbH
Specifications
- Artist
- The Beatles
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Beat, Rock & Roll
- Year
- 1973
- Label
- Odeon, EMI Electrola
- Catalog number
- 1C 062-04 207
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- A1I Want To Hold Your Hand2:22
- A2Twist And Shout2:32
- A3A Hard Day's Night2:31
- A4Eight Days A Week2:42
- A5I Should Have Known Better2:40
- A6Long Tall Sally2:02
- A7She Loves You2:20
- A8Please Mister Postman2:32
- B1I Feel Fine2:22
- B2Rock And Roll Music2:30
- B3Ticket To Ride3:07
- B4Please Please Me1:55
- B5It Won't Be Long2:10
- B6From Me To You1:55
- B7Can't Buy Me Love2:10
- B8All My Loving2:09
- Producer [uncredited]
- George Martin
- Written-By
- Bert Russell
- Written-By
- Brian Holland
- Written-By
- Chuck Berry
- Written-By
- Enotris Johnson
- Written-By
- Lennon-McCartney
About this record
Pressed in Germany for the 1973 market under catalogue 1C 062-04 207, this Odeon reissue carries a distinctive "n"-suffix variant marking a later EMI Electrola pressing run. The dead-wax matrix codes (1C 062-04 207 A and 1C 062-04 207 B on the two sides) confirm the pressing plant assignment and distinguish it from the original 1966 Odeon SMO 73991 and the 1975 Netherlands Parlophone edition.
The label typography—ST33 in circles rather than ellipses, GEMA in a single box, and the cover credit split between "EMI Electrola" and the Odeon logo—marks the specific pressing variant within the reissue lineage.
What drives its value
This 1973 German reissue trades on condition spread and availability. Mint copies command 22.42 USD, while VG+ drops to 15.34 USD and VG settles at 10.62 USD—a steep grade-dependent curve that reflects the pressing's susceptibility to wear in the groove.
The lowest asking price sits at 2.33 USD, with 59 copies currently listed for sale, indicating steady but not scarce supply. Community ownership is deep: 1469 collectors have it against 84 who want it, a ratio that underscores its status as a common reissue rather than a sought original.
Against the 1966 first pressing (SMO 73991) and the 1975 Netherlands Parlophone variant (OMHS 3001), this edition occupies the middle ground—more available than the 1966 but less collectable than either, making condition the primary value driver.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 1C 062-04 207 (with or without the "n" suffix on the back cover) and the EMI Electrola / Odeon label combination. Examine the dead-wax runout: Side A should read 1C 062-04 207 A or 04 207 A-1, and Side B should read 1C 062-04 207 B or 1C062-04207-B-2.
The cover must display the "n"-number variant, a black circle on the back under the catalogue number, and ST33 enclosed in circles on both labels (not ovals). The back cover credits "EMI Electrola GmbH" centrally and notes "Printed in Germany by 4P Nicolaus GmbH, Koln." The cover title reads "The Beatles' Greatest" while the labels omit the apostrophe ("The Beatles Greatest").
Grade by vinyl surface cleanliness and groove wear; this pressing's thin EMI Electrola stock is prone to light scratching that drops value quickly from Mint (22.42 USD) through VG+ (15.34 USD).
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Release notes
This Version:
- Cover with "n"-Number (1 C 062-04 207 n ) - Black circle on Cover Backside under Catalog Number - Little circle over ST33 on Label, both sides. - ST33 in circles and NOT in ellipses/ovals (as this release: - GEMA in one box and not in two boxes. - Back cover in the middle "EMI Electrola" and not "Odeon EMI" on the left. - Different stamped Matrix on both sides.
Title on cover appears as "The Beatles' Greatest" but labels have it as "The Beatles Greatest".
On back cover: EMI Electrola GmbH / Printed in Germany by 4P Nicolaus GmbH, Koln. On labels: EMI Odeon logo.
Reissue of Odeon release SMO 83991. Originally released in 1965.
Made in Germany
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How does this 1973 German reissue differ from the original 1966 Odeon SMO 73991?
The 1973 pressing (catalogue 1C 062-04 207) is a reissue manufactured under the EMI Electrola imprint with updated label graphics: ST33 in circles, GEMA in a single box, and revised cover credits. The original 1966 SMO 73991 used different matrix codes and label typography. The 1973 edition was originally released in 1965 but reissued in 1973 for the German market.
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 15.34 USD. This represents a significant drop from Mint (22.42 USD) and NM (20.06 USD), reflecting how condition-sensitive this pressing is to light surface wear and groove damage.
How many copies are currently available, and what is the lowest asking price?
59 copies are listed for sale across the market. The lowest asking price is 2.33 USD, though this likely represents a heavily played or damaged copy. Most dealers price VG and better copies between 10.62 USD and 15.34 USD.
What do the matrix codes tell me about which pressing I own?
The dead-wax runout codes 1C 062-04 207 A (Side A) and 1C 062-04 207 B (Side B) confirm this is the 1973 EMI Electrola German pressing. Variant matrix codes like 04 207 A-1 or 1C062-04207-B-2 indicate different stamper generations within the same pressing run but do not change the pressing plant or release year.
Is this reissue less valuable than the 1975 Netherlands Parlophone edition?
The 1973 German Odeon reissue (1C 062-04 207) is more common: 1469 collectors own it versus only 84 who want it. The 1975 Netherlands Parlophone variant (OMHS 3001) may command a premium due to rarity, but the price guide reflects only this German pressing. Condition remains the primary value determinant for all three editions.