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Use the matrix numbers stamped into the run-out groove to identify the specific lacquer cut and pressing plant." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the most expensive Beatles memorabilia ever sold?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The most expensive item ever sold was John Lennon’s Gibson J-160E acoustic guitar, which realized $2.41 million at Julien’s Auctions in 2015. Additionally, the handwritten lyrics for 'A Day in the Life' sold for $1.2 million at Sotheby’s in 2010." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is a Butcher Cover and how much is it worth?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The 'Butcher Cover' is the 1966 US 'Yesterday and Today' album featuring a controversial photo. 'First state' copies were never pasted over; 'second state' copies have a new cover pasted over the original; and 'third state' copies are those where the top layer has been peeled off by collectors." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much are original Beatles records worth today?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Values vary by condition and rarity, with common 1970s reissues typically selling for $20 to $50. However, specific rare variations like the 1964 Vee-Jay 'Introducing... The Beatles' with 'Love Me Do' on the back can exceed $10,000 in near-mint condition." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much does a set of Beatles signatures cost?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Autographs from 1962 to 1963 are more common than those from the touring years of 1964-1966. 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Their 1965 Shea Stadium performance set a record attendance of 55,600 people, while their 1969 rooftop concert marked their final public appearance. A signed 1963 copy of the 'Sgt. Pepper' album sold for $290,500 in 2013, highlighting their dominance in the memorabilia market. ## COLLECTION STATS Works 2 Category Vinyl Records Top Rarity Rare Collectors 2 Latest Addition Jun 2026 Rarity: All RaritiesLegendaryVery RareRareUncommonCommon [ ![The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Parlophone PMC 7027, 1967) Mono UK First Pressing - vinyl collectible](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/8bc1c746-2f77-4eb4-9277-665866a963cd/1-1780316501262.jpg) Uncommon ### The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Parlophone PMC 7027, 1967) Mono UK First Pressing vinyl Jun 1, 2026 $250 - $650 • Jun 2026 ](/archive/vinyl/the-beatles-sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band-parlophone-pmc-7027-1967-mono-uk-first-pressing) [ ![The Beatles - Rubber Soul (Parlophone 3C 062-04115, c. 1970s) Italian Pressing, Blue Cloud Label - vinyl collectible](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/ffa6f0ed-db14-4c03-8ef0-04b394a446af/1-1775231262393.jpg) Ordinary ### The Beatles - Rubber Soul (Parlophone 3C 062-04115, c. 1970s) Italian Pressing, Blue Cloud Label vinyl Apr 3, 2026 $25 - $60 • May 2026 ](/archive/vinyl/the-beatles-rubber-soul-italian-lp-pressing-3c-062-04115) ## Four pressings that define the high-end vinyl market ### Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band UK Mono First Pressing (1967) A UK mono first pressing remains the gold standard for collectors due to the specific fold-down mix and the inclusion of the 'cut-outs' insert and red-and-white inner sleeve. A rare 'factory sample' copy of this pressing sold for £35,000 at auction in 2021. Show 3 more ## Frequently asked questions ### How can I tell if my Beatles vinyl is a first pressing? ### What is the most expensive Beatles memorabilia ever sold? ### What is a Butcher Cover and how much is it worth? ### How much are original Beatles records worth today? ### How much does a set of Beatles signatures cost? 1. [Home ](/) 2. [Artists](/artists) 3. The Beatles [ C CURIOSA ](/) Uncover value, meaning, and story. 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