FRENCH "BEATLES 1962-1966" 'RED' ALBUM 2-LP RARE 1973 FRENCH PRESSING NICE

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"BEATLES 1962-1966" 'RED' ALBUM ~ EMI/PATHE MARCONI ~ FRENCH PRESSING
ARTIST: THE BEATLES TITLE: 1962-1966 (THE 'RED' ALBUM) FRENCH 1973 PRESSING LABEL: APPLE (EMI ~ PATHE MARCONI) 2C 156-05307/8 FORMAT: 2-LP BLACK VINYL 33-RPM RELEASED: APRIL 1973  MASTERED: PATHE MARCONI (From EMI Masters)  MATRIX: (Side D example) M6 292544 05308  PRESSING: Pathé Marconi EMI, Chatou, France
I've been going thru my massive vinyl record collection this summer and pulling out some LPs that I thought that someone else would want for their collection. I've been collecting records for over 40 years and it's time to pass some of them on to the next generation of collectors. This week on EBay I am offering up this very cool French pressing of the classic Beatles 1962-1966 'Red' Greatest Hits album.
This is my original French Pressing copy on Apple, pressed by EMI Pathe Marconi that I've had for many many years.
Condition is a strong VG+, Not perfect, but no significant issues. It does have some light, expected play wear and a few very light, superficial scratches. Nothing major and it still sounds terrific. I'm sure you'll be happy with it! (The 'white' spots on my pics of the vinyl are artifacts from lighting).
This is one of those albums that deserves to be in every collection, so why not have a cool French pressing instead of the much more common USA version.
This copy still has the red, thick stock, inner lyric sleeves but one of them has a 'notch' missing out of a top corner. (Don't remember how that happened?!). These French inner sleeves are much nicer than the flimsy American ones.
The gatefold jacket still looks very nice. Clean, bright, square, with no ring wear. It is slightly different looking than the American jacket, but still has the classic 'before and after' balcony shots on the front and back.
It has the Pathe Marconi and EMI logos and is clearly stamped 'Made in France'. This is the early, original 1973 French pressing with the '156...' catalog number, not the later '162...' number. It has the 1973 price code on the back, 2xC, in a circle. (See pics).  
The outside of the jacket is beautifully laminated, so still looks great. Clean, bright, shiny. The inside of the gatefold was not laminated and shows some mild 'foxing' acquired over time. Not bad, just thought it should be mentioned. Seam and Spine, internally and externally, look fine with very little wear.
The record labels look great. Very cool looking French 'Apple' labels, with the sliced Apple. Spindle holes are relatively clean and the labels look pristine. Very different label layout and font compared to the US version.
Overall, a very nice copy and a great record to add to your collection. If you only have a few Beatles albums in your collection, this 'Red' 1962-1966 Greatest hits album should be one of them, along with Pepper and Revolver. A true classic.
~~~~ This album documents the band at the height of their 'Beatlemania' period. The song selection is fantastic, considering how hard it is to compile a record of the 'best' Beatle songs.
Not only are the key album tracks and singles well represented, but attention is paid to lesser known tracks and B-sides such as “Nowhere Man,” “In My Life,” "Drive My Car," "Norwegian Wood," "Girl" and "In My Life."
Of course, no Beatles compilation will ever tell a complete story, but this works as a great sampler of their best known early material and an essential overview of the band's rapid ascent to Stardom.
Beatles 1962-1966 is simply one of the best 'greatest hits' compilations ever assembled. It's a great listen. One long continuous ride, each song a masterpiece.
~~~~~~ These 'Red' and 'Blue' albums were actually the brainchild of Beatle villain, and onetime manager, Allen Klein who put these classic albums together and released them in the Spring of 1973, while all the individual Beatles were busy with their own Solo projects.
I'm old enough to remember clearly when these first came out, buying them with saved 'lunch' money, and how great they sounded compared to our beat up copies of the Capitol LPs and our scratchy 45s. These 'Red' and 'Blue' albums were amazing sonic masterpieces at the time, blew our little minds, and they still sound great today.
This is an original Apple release, pressed in France by Pathe Marconi, using EMI plates. This EMI/Marconi pressing sounds MUCH better than the US pressing, which actually sounds quite good itself.
~~~~~ Add this classic, 'Beatles 1962-1966' album to your collection today. It would make a great addition to any vinyl record collection. 
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