The Rarest & Most Valuable Beatles Records in 2024

In this video we look at the rarest UK Beatles records and find how much they are worth today. Featuring: demos, test pressings, acetates, exports, signed albums & more.

0:00 - Opening sequence & titles
1:09 - Introduction & values of regular pressings
2:14 - Demo 45s
4:25 - Factory Sample 45s
5:06 - Test Pressings
5:50 - Acetates
8:41 - Please, Please Me 1st press LPs
9:42 - White Album numbers
10:43 - Export pressings
12:28 - Mispressings
13:07 - Signed albums
13:48 - Conclusion & outro

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[davehoward]

Told my dad this recently when he dug his beatles singles out to sell and he was shocked at what they were worth...Simply, the beatles were the biggest band in the world because they sold A LOT of records.

[RUFITNESS]

I swear this channel only gets better and better, and loved the video!

[jeffsa]

This channel has become a soothing and friendly space to spend time every week. I just checked, and I’ve logged 107 Beatles records in my collection, so I enjoy watching these videos, of course....sometimes more than a few times!

[royrice]

A true Beatle record collector doesn’t care about the money. He will keep his records.

[RobertNicholson]

I watched this video with interest, then it came to the chapter on the Please, Please Me album. I'd purchased a Please Please Me album from a Sydney Australia second hand store in the mid sixties. Being a low paid apprentice at the time I grabbed this cheap way of obtaining this album. It was a UK release and I paid no attention until I saw this video. I dug it out from my long forgotten vinyl collection and low and below I have a first pressing. Thank you.

[tonyfox]

You are so right about the misconception that many collectors have that original Beatles vinyl is worth a fortune. One only needs to peruse ebay and see countless records in trashed quality asking for astronomical prices. I personally saw listings for albums such as Magical Mystery Tour in poor condition for $1000. Don't people realize that millions of copies were pressed and unless it's in excellent to mint condition it isn't worth more than $10?

[johnaston]

I won a Signed copy of Rubber Soul from Bill Harry who started a magazine called Idols. Somewhere there's a picture of me in Vol 2 with my prize. Unfortunately I had my wallet stolen shortly after and so sold it. It was the 90's and so a record shop bought it for about £500. It was nice to hold an album signed by all four, so you win some, lose some. Love watching the series and keep up the great work.

[cliffordadams]

Great guy
Can’t believe there’s still an honest guy in the world

[drums]

This channel has become a goldmine of information. Thank you, Andrew !

[clevebaker]

Totally enjoyed the excellent content and analysis! Thanks again Andrew! The best Beatles channel anywhere!🥳😘

[moondogaudiojones]

I loved that lacquer smell! Glad you mentioned that! Brilliant show again!
I restore old recordings and a lot have been lacquers ...death when you sniffed it was a sneaky smile from me because most folks don’t find that, interesting. It’s all part of the process isn’t it.?! Any brilliant again...always looking forward to new episodes!

[pauldaviesantiques]

Superb content as always. Amazing how values have risen over the last twenty years or so.

[mondegreen]

5:17 "Baby said to me she's as happy as can because she said so. BEATLES possibly." 🤣🤣🤣

[ronmartin]

Great video, as usual, Andrew.Here in the states, there are some scarcities, for sure.Jack Parr VJ PPM sleeve, WMCA Hold Your Hand sleeve, Butchers, of course, Green swirl Capitol Starline run(Oct'65), Oldies 45 Burnt Orange glossy label foursome(Aug '64, with black label-based sleeves, We Can Work it Out red/white Starline 45, The 3 juke Ep's on Capitol, KFWB red label interview 45, The 2 Capitol interview ones, for MEET and the SECOND ALBUM, and there are other scarce pieces, such as acetates. The Canadians are the green swirls, and the tan/yellow swirl numbers, 72159(Secret/Thank You Girl, which didn't chart)and Sie Liebt Dich(72162)

[tomedwards]

Great YouTube channel. I love The Beatles they are the best band in the world and they always will be.

[jdmack]

First pressing stereo gold label copies of "Please Please Me" always sell for a lot of money on eBay. And there are *always* multiple copies on eBay any time I check (I'm speaking of originals and not the reissues). It seems like this is one of the the most common valuable records ever.

[itz.jxms_]

Hi Andrew, I'm back again watching this video because I just managed to pick up a lady madonna demo for £200. Managed to jump in and purchase it on a buy it now on ebay. Absolutely over the moon. Hope you're well!

[tyroneepps]

Hi. Program I have your channel when it come to album I am a collector of albums too so that is why I want this channel so keep this up your no.1 fan

[terrytickler]

Awesome video. Finally someone telling the truth I have bought piles of danset condition beatles lps for 50p to £1.

[tyronerodgers]

Nice one Andrew. Look forward to the possible video on rare acetates...