The Beatles - 1962-1966 "Red Album" (Vinyl 2LP | DE Reissue | 1978)

The Beatles – 1962-1966, the famous “Red Album”, is one of the most beloved Beatles compilations ever. The double LP gathers the Fab Four's early hits – from “Love Me Do” and “She Loves You” to “Yesterday”, “Help!” and “Paperback Writer”. This 1978 German limited edition on red vinyl is a real collector's item.

On offer is the German reissue from 1978 on Apple Records / EMI Electrola (1C 172-05 307/08) as a limited edition on red vinyl in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Apple Records / EMI Electrola – 1C 172-05 307/08
• Format: 2 x Vinyl LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Stereo, Red Vinyl
• Pressing: DE Reissue
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1978
• Genre: Beat, Pop Rock, Rock & Roll – more in Beat / Rock & Roll
• Features: Red vinyl, limited edition, gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG (shelf / edge wear, writing on cover – small pen mark)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Love Me Do (2:18)
2. Please Please Me (1:58)
3. From Me To You (1:56)
4. She Loves You (2:19)
5. I Want To Hold Your Hand (2:23)
6. All My Loving (2:04)
7. Can't Buy Me Love (2:10)

Side B

1. A Hard Day's Night (2:29)
2. And I Love Her (2:28)
3. Eight Days A Week (2:42)
4. I Feel Fine (2:20)
5. Ticket To Ride (3:03)
6. Yesterday (2:04)

Side C

1. Help! (2:33)
2. You've Got To Hide Your Love Away (2:06)
3. We Can Work It Out (2:12)
4. Day Tripper (2:48)
5. Drive My Car (2:27)
6. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (2:02)

Side D

1. Nowhere Man (2:40)
2. Michelle (2:41)
3. In My Life (2:22)
4. Girl (2:27)
5. Paperback Writer (2:15)
6. Eleanor Rigby (2:03)
7. Yellow Submarine (2:46)

Personnel

George Martin (Producer), Lennon-McCartney (Written-By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, according to the listing this is a German reissue from 1978 on Apple Records / EMI Electrola.

Is this coloured vinyl?
Yes, both LPs of this limited edition are pressed on red vinyl.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Beat / Rock & Roll collection.