The Beatles - Beatles For Sale Japanese Pressing with Obi Vinyl

Artist: The Beatles
Title: Beatles For Sale
Label: Apple Records / Toshiba EMI
Catalogue Number: AP-8442
Country: Japan
Original Release: 1964
Pressing Year: 1970s reissue (Apple “Forever” series)
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Japanese reissue of Beatles For Sale, originally released in 1964. This edition comes from the Apple-era Toshiba EMI pressing series and features the original UK track listing for the Japanese market. The album captures The Beatles during their transitional period, combining original compositions with rock and roll and pop covers.

Pressing Notes

Japanese Apple label pressing issued under catalogue number AP-8442. Part of the Toshiba EMI reissue programme. Includes original style obi strip and Japanese lyric insert depending on issue. High quality domestic pressing typical of late 1970s Japanese manufacture.

Track Listing

Side A
No Reply
I’m A Loser
Baby’s In Black
Rock And Roll Music
I’ll Follow The Sun
Mr. Moonlight
Kansas City / Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!

Side B
Eight Days A Week
Words Of Love
Honey Don’t
Every Little Thing
I Don’t Want To Spoil The Party
What You’re Doing
Everybody’s Trying To Be My Baby

Matrix / Runout

Side A:
AP-8442 A

Side B:
AP-8442 B

Additional Etchings/Stamps

• Japanese Apple Records pressing
• Toshiba EMI manufacture
• Includes obi strip (Slight crease to the lower of the obi) 
• Japanese lyric insert 
• High quality domestic vinyl pressing

Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record: Excellent (EX)
Inner Sleeve: Excellent (EX)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.

Good (G)

Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.

Additional Information

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned vinyl records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

All orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.