What Are The TOP 10 RAREST Beatles Records in 2024 & How Much Are They Worth?

[@Falkpappa]

Always meticulously made, interesting and a real treat to watch. Hats off to you, Andrew! I wish more people would discover this gold mine of Beatles material. Never disappoints.

[@Parlogram]

Thank you, Bo.

[@kennethgerber8363]

Totally agree ...

[@strikerorwell9232]

I wanna come clean with my dads Beatles encounter in Sweden at the Beatles first concert abroad (If you exclude Hamburg in Germany)

[@sethallison5682]

I recently found a stereo second state Butcher album in the shrink wrap at a record store here in Arizona for 10 bucks. They’re still out there! It’s the second one I’ve found in the wild, I found a nice mono copy about 10 years ago at a used bookstore for 4 bucks.

[@beyondobscure]

Lucky you.

[@mendithebeast4851]

Good stuff bro!!!! Congrats!!!

[@clevebaker8399]

Just found a VG second state for free at a thrift store in Arkansas.. just lucky.. but yes they are out there!! Great job

[@davidclaycomb5496]

Yes. A friend has found two butchers at used record stores, and I recently found a fan club Christmas lp ( yes, a real one) still in the shrink for free. The moral of course? These items can and are found.

[@mjphoto45]

Doubt that

[@RavenThom]

I still cry remembering walking into Main Music in Spfld., Ma the day the "butcher cover" was released. I looked at it, told Frank, the owner, I've already got these on singles and lps. Buy it Thom they are going to pull it... nah, they won't pull a beatles lp... GAH HOW DUMB I WAS

[@tomfurgas2844]

My Beatles rarities are not all that rare, but they are still valuable to me. "Twist And Shout" on the Tollie label, and "She Loves You" on the Swan label.

[@frankowalker4662]

My collection is probebly worthless, but has sentimental value as the singles were collected by my mum as they were released. And she bought me some albums for birthdays and christmas growing up. I've continued to collect them ever since. But only for listening pleasure. :)

[@rosschops9509]

Not worthless at all. That’s true value. The rest is just older, richer people drooling and spending. Don’t be fooled. John would probably say something similar.

[@frankowalker4662]

@@rosschops9509 When I said 'worthless', I was referring to the monetary side. As a collection, to me they are priceless. :)

[@chriswest8389]

Best deal I ever made, original Beatles singles , 4 I recall, that I bought off my best friend with the same last name for a buck fifty. He’s in my Will so If I kick it first,I can replay the favour.😊

[@moondogaudiojones1146]

I can’t stop drooling 🤤! All that beautiful vinyl! Great job on the pics and explanations. Makes me sad and euphoric at the same time! Thanks again! Brilliant episode!!

[@Parlogram]

Thank you!

[@147johnwilliams]

As unlikely as it is to happen, it'd be amazing if they did a mass release of That'll Be The Day / In Spite of All the Danger as a 7 inch

[@djhrecordhound4391]

Not only do I agree... Hey EMI, how about an RSD release on 7" 45rpm and 10" 78rpm...? You did an awesome RSD 78 of The Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations". Oh c'mon, Please Please (Me lol), with sugar on top...? #recordstoreday (hey I hear this hashtag thingie works) EDIT: Nowadays there are far more options and advances in digital restoration of the recording itself than there was in 1994/5 when it was done for the Anthology 1 set. Each lacquer (or misnomered "acetate") can be a different restoration animal of its own. If I could work on a new transfer of that disc, cleaned and played properly with an archival 78 stylus (matched to groove size), I'd make it a year long project to remove all scratches 'manually' (sometimes visually reconstructing the soundwave) for best quality, send its remaining surface noise to the basement where it belongs, and retune its frequencies so you could hear more of what that HMV mic picked up in that room.

[@GeorgeCostanzais10.]

I had the rare honor (for someone my age) of listening to REVOLVER for the first time in my life on an original UK pressing from 1966. Being a mere 14 year old brazilian boy with little to no allowance, I then took an old cassete tape from some kids material my sisters didn’t care about anymore and made a copy of that vinyl and listened to it for months on end, until on Christmas that year I was given an original REVOLVER cassete tape from those late 80s reissues. Some purists would say I made a poor choice, for those hisses, wheezes and that stuffy sound are supposed to be part of the experience of listening to a psychedelic album, particularly one from the greatest band ever

[@Fred.pSonic]

How interesting the very first Beatles record is a "McCartney-Harrison" release. I've read that Paul wrote the song and George contributed the solo yet Paul shared songwriting credit, pretty cool that he did that. Thank you Andrew for yet another meticulously researched entertaining video! You are a boon to serious Beatles fans everywhere.

[@Parlogram]

Thanks Fred!

[@juansrecords8097]

I love this channel! It’s is the most complete encyclopedia on the recordings of the beatles! whenever I buy a new record, I go to this channel to find out curious facts. Great work Andrew!

[@Parlogram]

Thanks Juan!

[@ChrisTaylor-sr2sf]

Great video as normal Andrew, speaking of the White Album I think that I'd like to own copy number 9, number 9, number 9! How cool would that be?

[@petersrockvideos]

Your clips are always such a treat to watch, they are so well made and you are really entertaining and engaging. If it hasn't happened already, I am pretty sure you will one day capture the attention of someone from the Beatle's camp who will reach out to to for your knowledge and expertise on the Beatles. Of this, I am positive.

[@dt9344]

Nice video Andrew! Beatles vs the Four Seasons "Stereo" version commands a hefty price too. As well as the "Stereo" version of the Beatles and Frank Iffield on Stage "portrait cover".

[@davidschecter5247]

Beautifully done! Really enjoyed it. My sister wrote "I (HEART) Paul" on the cover of all our original Capitol albums, just like millions of other girls in the U.S. Still, I treasure them, and even the first Apple re-releases, which I bought when they were first issued, seeing as the Capitols had been played to death! It's still fun playing the old, scratched ones -- brings back the joy of first loving The Fab Four's music!

[@Parlogram]

Thanks for watching, David!

[@johnv467]

No rare Beatles for me, but in 1978(aged 18) I bought a copy of the White album from our only local record store for the massive price of £9.70. The young girl shop assistant gave out a large cry at the price, of course very embrassing for myself.

[@craigharmon9494]

Your videos have completely refreshed my excitement over The Beatles. I would like to request a topic- Could you do a comparison of The Beatles and The Monkees? The Monkees were, of course, created to capitalize on The Beatles, but, it turned out GREAT, somehow. I'd like to see you explore the similarities in both the music, and the visual presentation. It sounds like a fun topic ( to me, anyway). Thank you for these shows, they are part of my daily life now, and my stereo is surrounded with all my Beatles CDs right now.

[@anthonypearce2272]

Before I sold my record collection many years ago, I did have a UK mono copy of the two virgins John Lennon album. I later found out via the Apple documentary, that they were withdrawn and destroyed.

[@Larryboy2701]

That Quarrymen 78 might be the most valuable record ever made. Possibly most valuable music recording ever.

[@mkruup]

Always such a treat, Thank you Andrew. Sunday will never be the same without you.

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@djhrecordhound4391]

Sundays are all-oldies days for me, so now I have two songs running through my head..."Sundays Will Never Be The Same" (by Spanky and Our Gang?) and "Without You" (thankfully we're talking Apple here, so it's Badfinger's version).

[@mkruup]

@@djhrecordhound4391 You got it!

[@michaelraiger20]

Thank you Andrew for another enjoyable video. You make this wonderful slice of history come alive!

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it, Michael!

[@TheFlowNetwork]

I have a VeeJay version of "Introducing The Beatles" released in the US a few months before the Capitol release. Fairly rare but didn't make the list.

[@NewFalconerRecords]

I was half-expecting a VeeJay or Swan label disc to pop up in this list. But when even the bloody Royal Family can't keep a single collection complete without losing one, what are you going to do?

[@MichaelWysocki-ks5xt]

Remember getting a copy of that album when I was about 8 years old. I thought they looked like someone cut their hair with a knife. Vee-Jay label. First Beatle record, first any record I got was a Tollie ‘ Love Me Do - PS I Love You

[@arzabael]

While I was watching this, I won an eBay listing of the nicest white album I’ve ever seen, no EMI with three zeros (10,000s literally ten thousand and something). It’s no number 1 but when it’s within a full collection of UK 1st pressings in near mint it will be worth more than it is by itself. And of course like every other great record I’ve bought, it was in pounds not dollars!!!

[@48musicfan]

Thank you, Andrew! Very interesting and informative as usual.

[@2ndshooter688]

Found a VJLP 1085 Beatles & Frank Ifield stereo portrait cover back in the 80's. Think i paid £3........ terrible condition though. Got it in a 2nd hand record shop in Cork, Ireland.....God knows how it got there. I had seen a photo of the back cover slick in a rare records book (with the "copulation" text) though the book had been referring to the Jolly What (old gentleman cover) version. It wasnt until we had entered the interwebs age that i was able to find out all about it. I subsequently had it authenticated as genuine original by a collector in the US. My best find......so far!😊

[@poppinpatty2507]

Great video today Andrew! Very interesting! Can't wait for the questions and answers video! Keep up the great content and keep it Poppin🍾

[@godoyflaviomilano]

Great video, I loved it!! Congrats!! 👏👏👏👏

[@Parlogram]

Thank you, Flavio!

[@KatharineShaw-z8u]

Brian brilliant video from you as usual. An Indian 78 of the Beatles- amazing1

[@malenacombe8739]

ANDREW is his name

[@OuterGalaxyLounge]

Next thing I'm gonna find out is that there are 78s of Nevermind and Edison cylinders of Cardi B's WAP, lol. I had no idea about the 1969 78s of the Beatles.

[@NewFalconerRecords]

Not sure if you're aware of a brilliant KZbin channel called "Techmoan' (he deals with outmoded sound technologies). A current electronic music duo sent him an Edison cylinder of one of their new releases. Pretty cool. The music was crap, but it was great that they did it.

[@joanlorente1974]

Great video as always Andrew! You should have a TV show! Thanks for sharing knowledge and enthusiasm through your channel!

[@Parlogram]

Thanks for watching, Joan!

[@markmoore9486]

I still have my Beatlemania album that I bought in Canada in 1963, 2 months before it was released in USA as Meet the Beatles. First Beatles song I heard was in October, 1963 - She Loves You. Canadian legends tell that Beatle popularity in USA began with Americans in cities close to the border listening to Canadian radio stations. I doubt that Beatlemania is all that rare, but it is worth a lot to me.

[@jpreza]

I bought this album when I was in college - way before the Internet existed as it does today. I had just gotten an email address then...woohoo! Anyway, I always fought the Beatlemania and Twist and Shout covers from Canada intriguing, since I live in the US. I bought them on a whim and had them until the CD craze started in 87-88 and sold them to a record shop for a pittance! As an adult now, I've found myself rebuying some of the same albums I sold when I was a kid.

[@ryeinc]

Yes indeed, Paul still tells that story! Heard in Orlando this past May. It’s actually not a bad little tune and of course it’s so cool to hear it from the man himself.

[@alm5693]

My own rarest Beatle album is the Mono Box, given that most of my individual album copies are not remotely rare or even the best issues. The rarest Beatle album I've seen is a copy of the Butcher cover with the replacement cover on the BACK side of the album. It looked like it had been sitting in a flooded basement, and now I wonder if it could possibly be a third state where the replacement cover was removed intact enough to put it on the back cover. It would seem an impossible feat.

[@colin_d_smith]

Fascinating video once again, Andrew. I doubted very much anything I own would be on the list, but it was interesting to see what was there. Perhaps the biggest revelation I had about rare Beatles discs was how *not* rare original mono pressings are. I learned this from your videos a few years ago, and, as you pointed out, while you'd think they would be rare, of course they wouldn't be since so many were pressed and purchased. It's always the one-off (like your #1 pick) or the limited run pressings that are highly sought.

[@citygirlfarm]

I've read many of the comments below and Andrew I do believe you bring the most joy and fun to old and new Beatles fans. I watch every week and enjoy each and every one. I just want to say thank you. Paul and Ringo both need to acknowledge the great work you are doing and how you and your group are presenting The Beatles and their music. Again, keep it up Laddie and much love and gratitude.

[@Parlogram]

Thank you, Mary.

[@vastariner]

It says quite a lot for Paul's choice of friends, and their loyalty to him, that, in over 40 years, not one of those "In Spite..." replicas has ever officially emerged for sale. Especially when, if any of them did get onto the market, they would certainly fetch six figures.

[@snarfusmaximus]

I can't say I have anything rare by them, but I'm still waiting for the day "Carnival Of Light" is released. I don't care if it ends up not meeting expectations, I'd still be excited.

[@groverbaker6404]

Great job, thanks for intelligent and caring analysis of the most collectable music artists in history..luckily owned a couple on the list..exciting and educational..Thanks Andrew..gold medal presentations

[@Parlogram]

Thank you, Grover!

[@RobertP_1960]

The rarest album I've bid on and lost unfortunately, is the 1971 Yesterday and Today on the US Red Target label. Only 4 copies have surfaced I believe, and I heard even less of a Red Target Revolver US. They started pressing, and immediately stopped because they were supposed to be pressed on the Apple US label instead. They were however pressed on the Red Target label in Canada identical to the US except "made in Canada" on label. I'm guessing worth around $4000 - $6000 US if you can find one.

[@charlessweedler674]

The US red target Y&T is considerably harder to find than Revolver. I have a copy of the latter (and all of the Canadian red target LPs, all of which are far more common than the two US LPs).

[@bigtone1348]

My friend bought Beatles singles on release day and played them once. He then played them again and recorded them on reel to reel. He then stored them away and never played them again. He left me his entire record collection in his will. Including original Artwoods album, singles and ep. all in fantastic condition.

[@anthenning]

My first Beatles record was a single I "inherited" from my mother, "Hard Days Night" c/w "All My Loving", which I can only assume was a combination put together by the pressers in South Africa.

[@johnberkley6942]

I bought 'Wonderwall' when it first came out. I was meticulous with my records, so it stayed in very good condition. Alas, it was stolen along with the rest of my record collection in the early 'Eighties. Some time in the 2000s I discovered that it was quite a rare record and was worth quite a bit. Damn.

[@Stumptonian1]

I bought Wonderwall with my own hard earned cash in 1969. After barely making it through side one I was complaining to 'me Mum' about wasted $$ when she offered to reseal the record with Saran Wrap and her trusty iron. 'me Dad' then took it back to the store saying something to the effect of 'He's already got this one' ... 😁

[@hurkamur1]

it's not that rare

[@mumbles215]

Yeah it’s not that rare. I bought one mint around 2010 for 30$ (US)

[@ZeroZenta]

I found a White album no. 0000076 in a record store some months ago; when I was about to pay the asking price of 30$, the owner of the shop refused to sell it. The condition was poor; the cover was EX-, the records was maybe VG- and was missing the photos, had a rip in the poster and no black sleeves. Some weeks later the owner of the shop contacted me that he's got 3500$ for it, and offered me a mono-release from Argentina, no 0014800 something, complete in NM condition, for free. Maybe that's the rarest I have... Or the re-issue of "Butcher cover" with a red vinyl. Bought it for 17$ some weeks ago.

[@h.gordonkemnitz7736]

You mean the re-issue, released sometime around 2015? Nah, it's not worth anything much; I think I paid maybe $20 for it then, just as a curiosity piece, to go with my original Stage 1 in Stereo. Looks good, though, and it's a good reproduction, including the rainbow labels. That red vinyl, though...

[@ice9snowflake187]

I don't own it, but in Mexico, in 1965, there was a Beatles E.P. that had the song "I'll Be On My Way" on it- something that was apparently recorded at the BBC, and can be found on the first "live At The BBC" CD set, today.

[@花形満-e3q]

Great video, Andrew! I do hope to hear your opinion about Export LPs. I own Abbey Road (yellow and black), White Album (yellow and black), Let it be (black and silver), Hey Jude (Black and Silver) and Yellow Submarine (Odeon). And I have an impression Export LPs are superior in sound quality, especially Hey Jude.

[@David_Hirsh]

Nicd collection! Those export LPs are very coveted, valuable pressings and a wonderful addition to any Beatles collection. Well done!

[@花形満-e3q]

@@David_Hirsh Thank you for kind message, David!

[@mikeh6097]

The rarest I've ever owned was an original mono portrait cover of Beatles and Frank Ifield on stage. I kinda regret selling it but, you know, got to pay the bills. The one I do still have is my copy of Please Please Me signed by George Harrison. Nabbing that was a true "right place, right time" moment!

[@jpreza]

Hey Mike! Do tell the story! When and where did you get GH to sign your album?

[@mikeh6097]

@@jpreza I so, so wish it was personally signed, but sadly not. It was a real find of a lifetime on ebay years ago. Someone had listed a copy of please please me as is and I checked it out. The photos of the cover were really bad but you could make out George's autograph on the back. I offered the seller £20 to buy it now and they accepted. It's 100% genuine, a very nice example of a '64 signature. Sadly it's had a little scribbling over it by a past owner but, for twenty pounds, I'm definitely not complaining!

[@michaellennon13]

Much enjoyable video Andrew! Thank you! Unfortunately, I can't say I own any rare copy. My boyfriend taught me of another British group I had no idea about until last week. Jethro Tull. I'd like your opinion on them as well. I found the music brilliant and I had Wind Up on repeat for hours 😆

[@h.gordonkemnitz7736]

Certainly one of my favorites back in the 60's and 70's. Played a unique blend--after their initial release of bluesy material called "This Was"--of what I would describe as "Renaissance rock/jazz", with an impressive string of ever-evolving records to their credit ("Stand UP", "Benefit", etc); Got a chance to see them, too, at the Fillmore West in S.F., just as "Aqualung" was released. What a stage presence was Ian Anderson--you had to see him to get the full effect! Great band, even with personnel changes. Got lots and lots of air play over the years, practically all of it their own, original music (except for an "only they could do this" version of Bach's of "Bouree"). And you know what? They are, incredibly, shamefully, NOT, in the R&R Hall of Fame, despite their legacy as an original and influential musical group! Instead, we must hold our noses as the Bangles, the Go-Go's, and all that other moronic "talent" out there, have been "enshrined"; What B.S.! Ah well, whoever said "Life's fair"?

[@michaellennon13]

@@h.gordonkemnitz7736 thanks for the reply. I saw them live a few weeks after this comment. My town was in their tour and managed to get tickets on time. It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience. But to be honest, a little disappointing at the same time, regarding Ian's singing. Yeah, I know he's old etc but, I was stupidly expecting more. Most likely, because I tried to catch up with as more of their discography as possible before the live, and most of what I listened to was prior mid 1980s.

[@abbdabs67]

Enjoyed your video about rare beatles records. Yes i have a story about one. I was shopping w mom and dad on a saturday. My dad saw the butcher cover he actually had one in his hands and said it was an ugly cover and wouldnt buy it for me

[@nicknikipediacaulkin5943]

Wonderful video, Andrew! Alas, I don't own any rare Beatles records myself but was fascinated to hear you talk about the ten rarest discs here! Great work, as always!

[@Parlogram]

Cheers Nick!

[@BaccarWozat]

The Beatles' website was wrong then. "Hello Little Girl" is definitely not the first song written by John Lennon. It's merely the first one he wrote that he could *remember* afterwards. The actual first one was called "Calypso Rock". Source: Lewisohn, "All These Years vol. 1".

[@tod3msn]

I have a lead on the Poland release of “I want to hold your hand.” Good stuff.

[@mcarp555]

I have a peeled Butcher cover, as well as a possible _My Bonnie_ 45 on Polydor, although I understand there are counterfeits available of that. I also have a US 45 demo copy of _Penny Lane_ with the extra trumpet notes.

[@63002]

Happiness is a warm gun is the greatest unknown beatles song by genius John. Everybody even Paul said it was the best

[@andyallan2909]

Thanks Andrew, love your videos. I was surprised that the Apple album (that we reviewed as fan club members) "From Then To You," which included all the Christmas flexies, didn't feature. I thought it would have made the top ten.

[@Parlogram]

That is a rare album Andy, but it 'only' worth 2-300 GBP.

[@djhrecordhound4391]

Maybe I've only seen bootleg LPs of the Christmas flexies alone as an Apple album(...?), though I've seen them at record shows with varying price tags over years ($30-$125CDN).

[@robynpotz9914]

Luv the video! Been collecting Beatle records & other items since they first came out. Very informative.

[@christopherkenel4986]

Excellent work, Andrew! Your attention to detail and presentation are informative and professionally presented. Many thanks!

[@billleary5779]

Thanks for another great video Andrew! While none of my Beatles albums are valuable in the collector sense they are are priceless to me…. Thanks for sharing!

[@adrianburn7178]

Fascinating. I had no idea that any Beatles records were pressed in 78rpm. Great video

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it, Adrian.

[@reinaldofavoreto7160]

An LP called "Beatels Forever" ( I am from Brazil) with a white cover similar to "Let it be" but with pictures o the White album. It was the first time i had favorites of mine like "Strawberry fields" , "Yes it is", "Baby youré a rich man" adn "Inner light"

[@maninov4u]

I have two Parlophone black and silver label "Love me do" singles (version with Ringo on drums). The publishing year stated on the label is "1964" and the disc was Made in India.

[@whatsgoingon4815]

I have the mono version of Please Please Me with the rare label, still worth a bit of money but nothing like the stereo version.

[@RussBeatle63]

Thanks Andrew, fascinating video! In summer of 1978 at a major record show I had an opportunity for a "near mint" first state Butcher Cover for $300 USA dollars. It was not mint due to being opened, but other than that.... I had $150 saved from lawn cutting and my ultracool Dad said he would loan me the $150...I debated looking at it and other Butcher Covers the dealer displayed for various amounts, the cheapest a few $75-100 dollar poorly peeled ones. I passed on all and bought some 60 albums in total ranging from a VG Rolling Stones collection (12 in all) with many Who/Kinks/Hendrix/Zep/Sabbath/Yes/Pink Floyd/Robin Trower/Albert King/Allman Bros/Dylan thrown in for good measure. Obviously in 1978 I was pleased as pudding with my haul but in 2022. I SMH and wonder how much that mint minus or "near mint" first state Butcher Cover would be?

[@jpreza]

I know the feeling. Back in 2002, I had the opportunity to buy a decent mono Butcher vinyl in VG condition. The peel job was a 6/10, meaning there were places where the original glue had peeled the original cover in some areas. The store owner offered it to me for $200 and I passed because I had just been laid off from work. I wish I could go back and buy it then. 😀

[@edsong6511]

I do have one records of them rubber soul release on 1965.. Manufactured under license by dyna products inc. in the Philippines

[@capitangorila4899]

In late 1963 in my home Argentina🇦🇷 EMI-Odeon invented a 78 rpm single with a front cover with The Beatles pictures taked by Dezo Hoffman in July 63 . The single had "Twist And Shout" with "I Saw Her Standing There" with yellow and green label from a local label called Odeon Pops 👍

[@charlessweedler674]

That one is insanely hard to find. I've never seen it offered for sale, and I believe only one surviving sleeve has ever been confirmed.

[@Beatles998gamez]

Hello. I’ve been watching for years now . When I was 4 ( I’m 10 now ) I met Percy Phillips and we looked at the in spite of all the danger record .

[@robertdillon6821]

Thanks Andrew. Superb job as usual. The Beatles were really the best in everything they did. This might sound wierd but one of my favourite tracks of theirs is "Revolution 9". Is there any chance you could do a video about it? There's so much going on with it and with today's technology surely there's a chance one could separate the voices and get a clear indication of what's being said. Is there anyone else out there who has a deep appreciation for this piece of art as I do? Please be nice with your comments.🎸

[@davidlockett4207]

I think the track is hilarious and John and George's verbal stuff is entertaining, almost Monty Python like in it's weirdness, especially John's silly noises. Perhaps the running time also puts people off.

[@stephencooke4569]

I'm also a big fan of Revolution #9, from the first time I heard it as a kid, it reminded me a bit of the odder moments of The Goon Show, of which the Beatles were obviously huge fans. I knew a guy who would go to Beatles conventions and do a long acoustic medley of every single Beatles song ever released, which took about 90 minutes to perform, and he would always include a different part of Revolution #9 when he got to that spot on The Beatles double LP, usually just a snippet of dialogue or whatever, but he would mix it up every time he did it.

[@monaural2.988]

One bootleg of White album material out there actually has Revolution 9 BACKWARDS. And no I’m not pulling your leg.

[@stephencooke4569]

@@monaural2.988 Considering some of the dodgy stuff I've seen offered for sale in bootleg form, nothing would surprise me, I swore off buying them decades ago for this very reason.

[@robertdillon6821]

I've heard it backwards and there's always something new to hear every time. I remember spinning the record in reverse in the early 80s hearing John saying "hey Jude" at one point.

[@jameseybhoy1974]

Great video again. Most of these records I’ll never own but always great to see nonetheless. Thanks, James.

[@Parlogram]

Thanks for watching, James.

[@shmooshoohead]

July 10 being my 63rd birthday, this is a VERY special Parlogram Auctions video for me! Thanks Andrew.

[@Parlogram]

Happy birthday, Barry!

[@misterduiglens.fleetwood6610]

Hello, Polygram! Love your auctions!! The Beatles lost Surround recordings podcast has reviews of the new surround sound Yellow Submarine Songtrack, including where they can be bought. The first week of February the podcast will play selections from surround sound Hey Jude and Revolver. In 5.1!!!!!!

[@leamanc]

Fascinating list! Would like to see a video of the top 10 most expensive items Parlogram Auctions has ever sold!

[@Parlogram]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@JamesBlood45]

Great video. I only own common records as my budget doesn't allow me to go big. However it's interesting to listen the story behind most of these and the value they have

[@wesleysexton8774]

My favorite rare piece in my Beatles collection is a Verzyl Multi Color Rainbow Splatter Bootleg of the Decca Tapes from the late 70s. The sound quality is FANTASTIC and it has the whole track listing which was hard to find before this release, and with other Verzyl bootlegs there was only as little as 25 and at most 200 pressed!

[@Bargle5]

My rarest and I suspect it's not very rare is my copy of the US release "Beatles VI". What makes it a little bit rare is that while it's the US track set, it's a Parlophone labeled pressing. I received it as a gift while living in West Germany back in the late 60s. My father was in the USAF and it was purchased from the base BX.

[@christopheriacono9091]

Great video as always. I hope you’ll someday get to do a deep dive into the Butcher Cover. But until then, I look forward to what’s coming next

[@realjaxon]

I recently purchased a VeeJay 'blank back' Introducing The Beatles album. It hasn't arrived yet, but I'll be happy to send you a video and or pics of it once it arrives.

[@ericguy1573]

LOVELY WATCHING THIS, VERY INFORMATIVE

[@ahones2255]

In my opinion, although not an official pressing, one of the rarest is A Hard Day's Night pink vinyl on United Artists. Only one copy is known to exist, and how and why it was pressed is still a mystery.

[@FarrellCapper]

I live around the corner from the house in Kensington where they first recorded. I feel lucky that I get to see it often and casually. I Also heard that John, Paul, George, and Ringo were given the first numbers/presses of the white album, so maybe their families or estate own the other 1's?

[@daveeaglestone548]

Hi Andrew loved the video on the Beatles please keep this up looking to it every Sunday when can we send pictures of hour records dave.

[@Parlogram]

Send the to me anytime, Dave: andrew@parlogramauctions

[@thewenik6876]

Amazing story’s on these records and the history with them. Thanks.

[@Parlogram]

Thanks for watching, Thew.

[@joemartucci4786]

Love this channel. I was aware of some of these but not the 78 acetates. I try much to the chagrin of my wife..to collect different releases of their albums. I have I think 6 different copies of Sgt. Peppers & 5 or 6 different yesterday & today. Mono stereo colored vinyl picture discs etc.

[@coreyfelps4326]

If anybody is interested I got some really old beetle stuff part of my mom's collection she recently passed away she would have been 81 this year but I believe she left this stuff behind for me for a reason 👍

[@rafimakaro8043]

I can imagine The Queen going on discogs looking after a lose mint "Hey Jude" to replace the missing one in her box !

[@NewFalconerRecords]

Love it!

[@gregorymoore2877]

Her Majesty's a pretty nice girl but she don't have a lot to say... 😉

[@andrewhudson8966]

What about the record they made in Hamburg with Ringo replacing Pete Best and Lu Walters on vocals,what would that be worth if it was ever to turn up?

[@jmcortesl80]

Another great video, Andrew! Such a nice job. Cheers!

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it, Juan!

[@leonarddurecki5988]

I had a copy of Beatles Yesterday and Today with the revised picture plastered on the old one.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Well beyond my budget! My not so rare but precious to me albums are original colored vinyl US copies of the Red, White, and Blue albums. Probably as rare as I'll ever get due to budget constraints. Thanks for another great video! I really enjoy watching what you come up with.

[@Parlogram]

Thanks for watching, Souris.

[@ldchappell1]

I know I have something rare that's connected to The Beatles. I don't know if it's worth anything. It's a Beatles Fan Club record made about 9 months before they appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show. It's a telephone conversation with George Harrison made in March 1963, about a week after his 20th birthday. I found this record for 10 cents in a second hand store called _The Better Buy._ either in late 1968 or early 1969. It has the same thing on both sides. Unfortunately, it didn't come with a cover. It was just in a paper shelve. That store smelled so musty it sometimes took your breath away. I think it's the smell of old paperbacks. I also found The Beatles white album there in the early 70s. It was only 50 cents! I quickly realized when I got home that it was missing the second album. I finally bought a brand new copy in 1976. I have nine Beatle albums on vinyl. I went into a record store in 1993 and bought all 13 Beatles CDs at the same time.

[@kevmichael2064]

A German Copy of The Beatles A Doll's House...I..had it in grade school....but I recently got it will the 50th anniversary of the white album... really cool to have it again!!!

[@glennspringthorpe6227]

Hi Andrew. I think the rarest Beatles records I own are: 1. My mums copy of Love Me Do on the red Parlophone label. 2. My brothers 1980`s re issue of Revolver as one side has a black/silver Parlophone label & the other has a black/silver Columbia label. Love your channel. Keep it alive, i love it. Could you do one on either The Beach Boys Pet Sounds or Scott, Scott2, Scott3, Scott4 & Til The Band Comes In. Thanks, best wishes: Glenn Springthorpe

[@Parlogram]

Thanks for telling us about your rare ones, Glenn. I'd love to do videos on the Beach Boys and Scott especially.

[@crunchyfrog555]

I've always wondered if the Portugeuse Yellow Submarine album turned up on Odeon as because it was a film soundatrack.

[@mickavellian]

I have the ORIGINAL My Bonnie as issued in the UK for business jukeboxes.

[@78zappaf]

Would you know if the acetate of Summertime still exists? It’s the first ever recording with John Paul George and Ringo before Ringo joined The Beatles.

[@MichaelTegio]

I’d love to know, too. I don’t think there’s any known to exist in private collections, but maybe Andrew knows more.

[@MrRETEROROB]

well done, Andrew. you seemed to especially enjoy doing this video. I had to laugh as I watched you very carefully put the 78's back in their box. how many times have you played those priceless gems ?

[@Parlogram]

Just once!

[@briankellymusician]

Superb as always Andrew thanks for sharing 👍

[@Parlogram]

Thanks Brian 👍

[@mrsary7868]

I was just looking these up last night in the record collector guide. I love those releases in there that say (existence unconfirmed) next to them.

[@monaural2.988]

The biggest overall problem with the trade of all things Beatles is that everyone who has whatever title from whatever era demands top dollar, no matter the pressing or condition. And there’s just no convincing them otherwise, even with numerous documentations. Doesn’t matter if it’s private sellers or a record shop. Madness abounds.

[@jpreza]

Totally agree! Just because someone has an original T 2047 Meet the Beatles from 1964 doesn't make it rare. Condition, quantity and demand makes a huge difference. I grew up in the 80s and my passion is collecting the Beatles purple and retro rainbow Capitol vinyl from that era. It turns out that these pressings are in extremely high demand, especially in Mint/Near Mint condition. Most likely, it's due to nostalgia as we were the last generation to listen to music purely on vinyl, before CD and eventually streaming took over. Some pressings from Yesterday and Today from 1988-90 are in the $100-$150 range because so quantities are limited.

[@sydneyfewster4205]

In the summer of 1963 I was a student at Manchester University and I was travelling round the USA on Greyhound buses. For a while in August 1963 I worked in a hotel in Estes Park. , Colorado. Like a lot of people at that time I had been in Skiffle groups in Manchester since 1958 and I could strum a tune on a guitar and I was asked to sing! and play for the guests in the evening. My workmates asked me about pop music in England I said most of what we listened to and bought was American but we had this new group called the Beatles who were very popular. I sent an airmail letter to my mother back in Manchester and asked her to buy a copy of the Please Please Me LP and post it over to me. It arrived towards the end of August and I played it on the hotel record player and on some players that other people had with them. and the verdict was that it was OK, but nothing special. The Beach Boys dominated the US charts at that time. When I left the hotel in early September I left the LP with one of the other students who had been working there. Sadly I only kept in touch with these people until the end of 1963 and I have no idea of where it ended up.. Whoever had it would have had a big surprise when the Beatles arrived in the US in 1964!

[@Parlogram]

Great story, Sydney. Thanks for sharing it.

[@kennethlatham3133]

I'd like your opinion on the rarity of a 45 record I once owned but foolishly loaned to somebody in 1976. My first father was a disc jockey in the 1950's and '60's. I was born in '57. Estranged from him since 1960, he visited me in 1966 and presented me with two small wire racks of singles he had played over the years. One was a Disc Jockey-only NOT-FOR-SALE pressing distributed to DJ's at the beginning of Beatlemania. It wasn't music, however. It was a faux Beatles interview that had the four of them giddily answering a series of standard interview questions. There was space between each recorded response for a disc jockey to ask the questions. The overall effect, of course, was to make it sound like the Beatles were giving a live interview to your friendly, local DJ. It was a plain, short single, no photography or artwork. Like I said, I lost it years ago, but the memory of it haunts me. Any idea of its rarity, should it still exist?

[@terrytickler]

Awesome video I did find a nowhere man ep in a collection a few weeks back never seen a real one I will keep it forever

[@cheffrey82]

The rarest Beatles album I own is a mono copy #5 of the White Album signed by all 5 members of the Rolling Stones. Just kidding. I've never acquired anything really rare. Perhaps my nice German copy of Wonderwall Music is a bit unusual, as was a copy of the Get Back sessions bootleg 'Black Album', which I sold for the staggering sum of £80 (cos it had the poster). Very interesting video as ever- I still keep my eyes peeled for Beatles 78s in charity shops but no luck yet.

[@stephencooke4569]

I still have my copy of the "Black Album" with the poster! Good to know it's worth a bit more than the $60 (£30-ish) I paid for it decades ago. I have a couple of other vinyl Beatlegs from that period, Codename: Russia and The Real Case Has Just Begun which, at the time they came out, had material that hadn't been heard by collectors at that point, but I'm sure it's all been issued now. They were taken directly from tapes that had presumably been stolen from the Apple offices and sounded first-rate compared to other boots.