The Beatles – 1962-1966 (Vinyl 2LP | UK Reissue | 1973)

The Beatles – 1962-1966 is the double LP compilation released by Apple in 1973, known as the “Red Album” because of its red cover. It gathers 26 songs from the early years – from “Love Me Do” via “She Loves You” and “Yesterday” to “Paperback Writer” – all produced by George Martin. On offer is a UK edition on Apple (PCSP 717) in a gatefold sleeve with inner sleeves.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Apple Records – PCSP 717
• Format: 2x Vinyl LP, Compilation, Reissue, Gatefold
• Pressing: UK Reissue
• Country: UK
• Year: 1973
• Genre: Beat, Rock & Roll, Pop Rock
• Inserts: Inner sleeves

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Sleeve: VG+

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. Please Please Me
3. From Me To You
4. She Loves You
5. I Want To Hold Your Hand
6. All My Loving
7. Can't Buy Me Love

Side B

1. A Hard Day's Night
2. And I Love Her
3. Eight Days A Week
4. I Feel Fine
5. Ticket To Ride
6. Yesterday

Side C

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

Side D

1. Nowhere Man
2. Michelle
3. In My Life
4. Girl
5. Paperback Writer
6. Eleanor Rigby
7. Yellow Submarine

Personnel

All songs written by Lennon–McCartney. Produced by George Martin.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
This is a UK edition on Apple, cat. no. PCSP 717, dated 1973 and marked as a reissue.

Why is it called the “Red Album”?
Because of its red cover – as opposed to the sister compilation “1967-1970” with its blue cover.

What does Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that do not significantly affect playback. See our Vinyl Grading guide.

Do you have more beat and rock & roll?
Yes – browse our Beat & Rock 'n' Roll collection.