Beatles - Collector's Items - Capitol Promo LP

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 The Beatles

Collector’s Items

Capitol Promotional LP

Capitol SPRO-9462 – 1979

Collector’s Items is identical in concept to the Capitol Rarities album, but surfaced on the American collectors market several months prior to the official release of Rarities. The limited edition sixteen-track record gained quite a reputation among collectors for its surprisingly well-conceived sleeve design and graphics. The back of the jacket offered concise liner notes on the origin of each track along with black and white photos of all the Beatles' previous Capitol Albums. 1000 copies were initially pressed, with no expense being spared in the graphics design and printing of the jackets and labels.

In September 1979 Collector's Items was re-packaged in a limited edition box set (shown). The box featured the same cover slicks as the original album. Included were the LP and a small badge with the cover picture on it. Only five (!) copies were made, with the label color being changed to yellow.

In December 1979, a second pressing of 2000 copies was issued that for some unknown reason replaced the true stereo version of I’m Down with Paperback Writer.

In 1982, Collector's Items was re-issued in a numbered, limited edition of fifty copies, pressed on blue vinyl. Today, any of the versions are very difficult to find. Mint copies have sold for well over $100.00.

Track Listing:

Side One:

1.   Love Me Do (UK/Mono) (2:20)
2.   From Me To You (Mono) (1:54)
3.   Thank You Girl (Mono) (1:59)
4.   All My Loving (With Intro) (2:06)
5.   This Boy (Stereo) (2:11)
6.   Sie Liebt Dich (Mono) (2:16)
7.   I Feel Fine (Stereo) (2:15)
8.   She's A Woman (Stereo) (2:57)
9.   Help! (UK Single/Mono) (2:16)
10. I'm Down (Stereo) (2:”30)

Side Two:

1.  Penny Lane (With Trumpet Ending) (2:57)
2.  Baby, You're A Rich Man (Stereo) (2:57)
3.  I Am The Walrus ("No you're not!" said Little Nicola)(Combined Long Intro & Extra Middle) (4:35)
4.   The Inner Light (Mono) (2:30)
5.   Across The Universe ("World Wide life Fund" Version) (3:44)
6.   You Know My Name (Look Up My Number) (Mono) (4:15)

This auction is for the Promo LP, Collector’s Items. The record and cover are in Very Good+/Near Mint condition.

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