Beatles valuable label errors Get 6 mistakes and 5 fixed labels in FAB 45s lot

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Beatles valuable label errors! Get 6 boo-boos and 5 fixed labels in FAB 45s lot!

We all know about VJ-498, the “Please Please Me” 45 with the group’s name spelled “BEATTLES.” Sorry—that one's not here.

But there were other errors on labels of Beatles singles, made for a variety of reasons. One was never even corrected.

This very unique 11-disc package—with the mistakes and the fixes—will add both worth and individuality to your collection.

And here’s what’s in it:

A HARD DAY’S NIGHT / I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER

The lawyers made Capitol press this disc three times before they were

happy. The first edition credited the songs to "Unart Music Corporation &

Maclen Music, Inc." (Unart is short for United Artists and Maclen is short

for McCartney-Lennon.) Apparently the Beatles wanted sole credit, and

on pressing #2, they got it. But the movie studio wasn’t done, and got

them to share credit on a third pressing, with Maclen getting top billing.

You get the first two pressings here.

Nowhere Man / What Goes On

When the record came out, it credited John and Paul with writing “What

Goes On.” Not so fast. Turns out, Ringo had a hand in its creation besides

his lead vocals. The label got fixed, and today the Starkey credit disc is

by far the rarer of the two--and you get both!

Penny Lane / Strawberry Fields Forever

The promo version of Penny Lane sent to Capitol before the record’s

release ran exactly three minutes, including a 7-note trumpet solo at the

end. Labels were printed. However, the Beatles opted to release a mix

without the trumpet, which ran 2:57. By the time the correctly labeled

disc came out, millions of 45s had been sold with the wrong running

time. Thus, the 2:57 label is by far rarer--and you get both!

Lady Madonna / The Inner Light

Get Back / Don’t Let Me Down

In their haste to get the latest Beatles 45s out to American teens, Capitol

didn’t wait to be told the actual running times of these songs. The

closeup photos show each disc without running times, which were put on

in later pressings, once initial sales died down. As a result, labels with

running times are way fewer. And fewer means more valuable in your

collection. You get both labels of each record!

Let It Be / You Know My Name (Look Up My Number)

On the B side, the Beatles NEVER SING “Look up MY number.” It’s “Look

up THE number.” Some wannabe songwriter at Apple apparently thought

it made more sense the first way. A half-century later, the mistake has

never been changed.

All records were play-tested with no negative results other than

occasional surface noise, mostly in the openings. The labels may have

names or other owner marks, and/or wear that’s normal for their age.

Please see photos. Space will not allow for specific descriptions of each

record, but feel free to ask questions.

PLEASE NOTE: All net proceeds from this sale will be placed in a Special Needs Trust Fund for my son, who suffers from a Traumatic Brain Injury as a result of being hit by a motor vehicle. Your bid is appreciated. However, it is not a charity and there are no tax benefits.

This item will be packed securely, and once payment is transferred from eBay, will be shipped to USA only! Payment must be submitted within 3 days of closing, or buyer forfeits all rights to purchase.

DISCLAIMER: Beatles records are fragile and more than a half-century old. Each side has been inspected, dusted and play-tested once on a newer Sony turntable used only for that purpose. They are being described here in complete, honest and accurate detail, and are sold “as is.” I don’t use letter ratings—one person’s VG+ is another person’s G-. I cannot, therefore, be responsible for different results due to the buyer’s own equipment. Your satisfaction, along with my 100% Feedback, are very important.