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The Beatles – Yellow Submarine
1969 · UK · Apple Records · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 10, 2026
- MMint
- $462.71
- NMNear Mint
- $414
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $316.59
- VGVery Good
- $219.18
- G+Good Plus
- $121.76
- GGood
- $73.06
- FFair
- $48.71
- PPoor
- $24.35
50 copies listed on Discogs from $21.51.
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
- YEX.715YEX 715-1YEX 715-3YEX 715-1 GMYEX 715-1 RR 2YEX 715-1 AP 1YEX 715-1 GL 24YEX 716-1 GTYEX 715-1 AO
- Runout — side B
- YEX.716YEX 716-1YEX 716-1 GHYEX 716-1 AH 3YEX 716-1 AR 3YEX 716-1 OP 3YEX 716-1 AA
- Rights society
- NCB
- Record Company
- E.M.I. Records
- Record Company
- The Gramophone Co. Ltd.
- Pressed By
- The Gramophone Co. Ltd.
Specifications
- Artist
- The Beatles
- Genre
- Rock, Pop, Stage & Screen
- Style
- Pop Rock, Soundtrack, Psychedelic Rock, Score
- Year
- 1969
- Label
- Apple Records
- Catalog number
- PCS 7070
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- The Beatles
- A1Yellow Submarine
- A2Only A Northern Song
- A3All Together Now
- A4Hey Bulldog
- A5It's All Too Much
- A6All You Need Is Love
- Original Film Score Composed & Orchestrated By George Martin
- B1Pepperland
- B2Sea Of Time
- B3Sea Of Holes
- B4Sea Of Monsters
- B5March Of The Meanies
- B6Pepperland Laid Waste
- B7Yellow Submarine In Pepperland
- Producer [Produced By]
- George Martin
About this record
The 1969 UK stereo pressing on Apple Records (PCS 7070) was manufactured by The Gramophone Co. Ltd. and carries stamped matrix runouts YEX 715-1 and YEX 716-1 in the dead wax—a detail that distinguishes it from later reissues and the concurrent French edition (2C 062 04002). The original front-laminated flipback cover features red lines framing the sleeve notes and blank flipbacks with no printer credit, a hallmark of the earliest pressing before EMI added production details to subsequent printings.
Demand remains strong: 3680 collectors want this title against 6976 who own one, yet only 43 copies are listed for sale, with the lowest asking price at 40.7 USD.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market for this 1969 UK pressing. A Mint copy commands 465.07 USD, while NM drops to 416.12 USD—a gap that reflects the rarity of unplayed stock.
VG+ copies trade at 318.21 USD, VG at 220.30 USD, and G+ at 122.39 USD, illustrating how wear erodes value steeply once the record leaves near-mint territory. The lowest current asking price of 40.7 USD reflects heavily played or damaged stock.
With 43 copies available and 3680 want-list entries against 6976 have-list entries, this pressing sits in the middle of the Beatles discography's demand hierarchy—less scarce than mono originals but more coveted than the 2012 reissues (Europe and US editions). The original UK pressing commands premiums over the French 1969 variant because the Gramophone Co. pressing plant and the specific label variant with 'Sold in U.K.' text carry stronger collector authentication.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number PCS 7070 on the Apple Records label, which must read 'Sold in U.K.' and '(An E.M.I. Recording)' on two lines.
The dead-wax matrix stamped into both sides—YEX 715-1 (Side One) and YEX 716-1 (Side Two)—confirms The Gramophone Co. Ltd. manufacture. The front-laminated flipback cover should display red lines above and below the sleeve notes on the back, with blank flipbacks and no printer credit visible; later pressings added printer information to the bottom right of the flip.
The black paper inner sleeve and the absence of a barcode are standard. Copyright marks on the label read ℗ 1966 for track A1, ℗ 1969 for A2–A5 and B1–B7, and ℗ 1967 for A6, with 'Mfd. in U.K.' printed below.
Grading should account for the laminate's tendency to separate and the label's susceptibility to ring-wear; even light play can drop a copy from NM (416.12 USD) to VG+ (318.21 USD) if the laminate shows lifting or the label shows wear.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Release notes
Original UK stereo release in front-laminated flipback cover with red lines above and below the sleeve notes on cover back. Black paper inner sleeve. Standard Apple labels with 'Sold in U.K.' text and '("An E.M.I. Recording")' on two lines.
There is no printer credit yet anywhere on the back cover; the flipbacks are blank. On later covers the printer credit appears on the bottom right on the flip.
A1: ℗ 1966 A2 to A5, B1 to B7: ℗ 1969 A6: ℗ 1967 Mfd. in U.K.
Back of cover: • Side One: THE BEATLES • Side Two: Original film score composed & Orchestrated by George Martin
• Apple Records • An EMI Recording • E.M.I Records (The Gramophone Company Ltd) Hayes · Middlesex · England • Made and Printed in Great Britain.
Runouts are stamped. Matrix# on labels in parentheses.
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 confirm this is the original 1969 UK pressing and not a later reissue?
Check the catalogue number on the spine and label: it must read PCS 7070. Examine the dead-wax matrix stamped into the vinyl on both sides—look for YEX 715-1 and YEX 716-1. The label must state 'Sold in U.K.' and '(An E.M.I. Recording)' on two lines, and the pressing plant credit should read The Gramophone Co. Ltd. The 2012 reissues carry different catalogue numbers (0094638246718 for Europe, 094638246718 for US) and do not have these matrix codes. The French 1969 pressing is catalogued 2C 062 04002 and was pressed elsewhere.
What is a VG+ copy worth, and how does it compare to lower grades?
A VG+ copy is estimated at 318.21 USD according to the price guide. This represents a significant drop from NM at 416.12 USD but commands a substantial premium over VG at 220.30 USD. The difference between VG+ and VG reflects visible surface wear, light scratches, or minor label damage that does not affect playback but is evident under normal light. Most copies on the market fall into VG or VG+ territory; truly NM examples are uncommon.
Why does the flipback cover matter for value?
The original 1969 pressing features blank flipbacks with no printer credit—a production detail that changed on later printings when EMI added printer information to the bottom right of the flip. This absence is a reliable marker of the earliest pressing and is noted in the release documentation. Collectors verify authenticity partly by this detail because it is difficult to replicate in later reproductions. Covers with printer credits visible are later pressings and command lower prices.
What is the lowest price I can expect to pay for any copy?
The lowest asking price currently listed is 40.7 USD, which reflects heavily played, damaged, or Poor-graded stock. According to the price guide, a Poor copy is estimated at 24.48 USD, so the 40.7 USD floor suggests the cheapest available copy is in Fair (48.96 USD) or slightly better condition. With 43 copies for sale, options exist across the price spectrum, but most will fall between 220.30 USD (VG) and 318.21 USD (VG+).
How many collectors want this pressing, and is it rare?
3680 collectors have this title on their want list, while 6976 own a copy—a want-to-have ratio of roughly 1:2, indicating sustained but not extreme scarcity. Only 43 copies are currently listed for sale across all platforms, which is modest inventory for a 1969 Beatles pressing. The rating of 4.11 out of 5 from 514 community votes reflects strong approval. This pressing is neither a common reissue nor a holy grail; it occupies the middle tier of Beatles Yellow Submarine availability.