SWAN  RELEASES

ITEM#

 TITLE        RECORD CAT.#        RELEASE DATE        FORMAT

She Loves You
b/w 
I’ll Get You
Swan 4152, September 1963

ULTRA-RARE 1963 VERY FIRST ISSUE

BRIGHT RED TITLES ON WHITE LABELS, OSC
(SWAN 4152.01C, Spizer)

Because She Loves You did not sell well upon its initial release,
the original Red Print on White Label pressings of the disc from September 1963
are very rare and highly collectible. While Swan 4152 will never attain the
legendary status of the Vee-Jay 498 single, dealers and Collectors are beginning
to realize that the original 1963 White Label pressings of
She Loves You are EXTREMELY RARE.
In addition, some 1964 pressings, such as the
White Label with Blue print variation and the
one-sided I'll Get You promotional 45, are also very scarce.
(Both items are currently available from Fab 4 Collectibles).

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This mega-rare single being offered here was pressed
by RCA Records in Rockaway, New Jersey, and was the first of the
Swan Beatles singles to have "DON'T DROP OUT" printed on the
upper left side of the label. This was Swan's contribution to the national
campaign encouraging high school students to remain in school and graduate.

The 45s pressed by RCA in Rockaway can be indentified by the
bright red print, and the tall thin letters used for the song titles and the
group's name. Additionally, there is a hand etched "R" appearing in the trail off
areas. All initial pressings of this single were manufactured with
metal parts originating from lacquers prepared by Reco-Art in
Philadelphia. Therefore, this 45 single does have the "A1" Stamper and
"MASTERING RECO-ART PHILA" machine stamped markings in the
trail off, defining it as the true and authentic first pressing.

The condition of this ultra-rarity rates a stupendous Near Mint,
with very bright, clean "white" Labels, and the Vinyl is
astonishing, with a "newly pressed" shimmer.

Finding this rarity in this condition, is quite an achievement, and would
be a vital addition to the serious Beatles Record Collection.

She Loves You
b/w 
I’ll Get You
Swan 4152, Early 1964 Issue

RARE BLUE PRINT ON WHITE LABELS

BLUE PRINT TITLES ON WHITE LABELS, OSC
(SWAN 4152.04C, Spizer)

Dealers and Collectors are beginning to realize that not only is
the original 1963 White Label with Red Print pressing of
She Loves You extremely rare, but the early 1964
White Label with Blue print variation is also very scarce -
much sought after due to its novel appearance and rarity .

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This is indeed the RCA, Rockaway New Jersey pressing with
the blue print that includes the "Produced by George Martin" credit
on both sides. The "MASTERING RECO-ART PHILA" machine
stamped markings is found in the trail off on the A-Side, and the
"VIRTUE STUDIO" hand etching on the B-Side.

The condition of this rarity is a great Near Mint Minus on the A-Side
and the a VG++ on the B-Side, retaining a glorious sheen
and displays only a few superficial, light marks.
The Labels, also grade a Near Mint Minus, with sporadic minimal wear.

This example of the Swan Blue print is a real find, for this
variation is always found in horrendous condition.

She Loves You
b/w
I’ll Get You
Swan 4152, 3/1/64, PS

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Most STUNNING and GORGEOUS. Bright, sparkling white and NO Ringwear !
Nice crisp, straight edges. So close to mere perfection, and in all probability the very
best example we have ever offered. Scans don't do justice. An absolute beauty !

She Loves You
b/w
I'll Get You,
Swan 4152, 3/1/64,PS

A very respectable VG++ example, bordering VG+ on one side,
with minimal handling wear. NO Ringwear !

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$350

THE SWAN 1964 BLACK LABEL & SILVER PRINT 45 SINGLE RELEASES

She Loves You / I’ll Get You
Swan 4152, 3/1/64, OSC,
(SWAN 4152.02A, Spizer)
Thick print  w/quotations, with "Don't Drop Out".

She Loves You / I’ll Get You
Swan 4152, 3/1/64, OSC,
(SWAN 4152.02B(i), Spizer)
Thick print, with "Don't Drop Out".

Monarch pressing of the initial black label issue, with same
font and typesetting as the 1963 white label discs. This is the
first issue that has the gap between the lines listing the
song publishing company (Gil Music Corp.) and the performance
rights organizations on both sides (BMI on A-Side and ASCAP on B-Side).

She Loves You / I’ll Get You
Swan 4152, 3/1/64, OSC,
(SWAN 4152.02B(ii), Spizer)
Thick print, with "Don't Drop Out".

Monarch pressing of the initial black label issue, with same
font and typesetting as the 1963 white label discs. This is the
revised label that has eliminated the gap between the lines listing the
song publishing company (Gil Music Corp.) and the performance
rights organizations on both sides (BMI on A-Side and ASCAP on B-Side).

She Loves You / I’ll Get You
Swan 4152, 3/1/64, OSC,
(SWAN 4152.02C, Spizer)
Thin print with "Don't Drop Out".

She Loves You / I’ll Get You
Swan 4152, 3/1/64, OSC,
(SWAN 4152.02D, Spizer)
Thick print  w/quotations, WITHOUT "Don't Drop Out".
STORE STOCK - UNPLAYED, MINT

She Loves You / I’ll Get You
Swan 4152, 3/1/64, OSC,
(SWAN 4152.03A, Spizer)
With "Produced by George Martin" lower right side of labels, both sides.
Thick font, WITH quotations, with "Don't Drop Out".
UNPLAYED, LIKE NEW !

She Loves You / I’ll Get You
Swan 4152, 3/1/64, OSC,
(SWAN 4152.03C, Spizer)
with "Produced by George Martin" lower right side of labels, both sides.
Thin font, with "Don't Drop Out".

She Loves You / I’ll Get You,
Swan 4152, 3/1/64, OSC,
(SWAN 4152.03E, Spizer)
with "Produced by George Martin" lower right side of labels, both sides.
Thin tall loosely spaced font w/ quotations, With "Don't Drop Out".

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Song titles and group's name are in tall thin print. The song titles are in quotes and spread loosely.
The George Martin production credit appears on both sides below then running time.
The trail off areas have the record numbers and Virtue Studios hand etched markings.
In addition, the trail off areas appear to have machine stamped Audio Matrix and script ARP logos,
which appear on the Vee-jay Beatles discs.

The labels on this beautiful example are an impeccable Mint, and the vinyl is a brilliant Near Mint Minus !

 

Sie Liebt Dich
(She Loves You)
b/w
I’ll Get You
Swan 4182, 5/21/64, OSC
(SWAN 4182.01A, Spizer)
“Bold” print with same line translation.

The German-lyric recording of Sie Liebt Dich was recorded
by the Beatles on January 29, 1964 and was issued in Germany
on the Odeon label in mid March 1964.
On or about May 21, 1964, Swan released a single pairing
Sie Liebt Dich (She Loves You) with the same master recording
of I'll Get You that served as the B-side to She Loves You.
The record lists the group as "DIE BEATLES" on its A-side label.

Swan was hoping that the novelty of hearing the Beatles sing in German
would be enough to obtain radio air play and sales. It wasn't, for it dipped to
number 97 before disappearing from the Billboard charts.
Furthermore, Swan had the rights to the specific master recordings,
but not the songs themselves and were sued by Capitol Records.
Swan settled the lawsuit, and the settlement killed any chance
of Sie Liebt Dich becoming a hit in the U.S.
This explains the record's relative scarcity.

Unbelievable STUNNING Near Mint Condition ! UNPLAYED, LIKE NEW !!

Sie Liebt Dich
(She Loves You)
b/w
I’ll Get You
Swan 4182, 5/21/64, OSC
(SWAN 4182.01B, Spizer)
“Thin” print with translation under Song Title.

This is the RARER Monarch Records pressing that has the German title on one line
in loose spaced letters and (SHE LOVES YOU) in micro print below.
Also, this is the Monarch pressing with the ORANGE print letters,
rather than the standard red ink.

Unbelievable STUNNING Mint Minus Condition ! UNPLAYED, LIKE NEW !!

ATCO  RELEASES

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 TITLE        RECORD CAT.#      RELEASE DATE            FORMAT

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The fonts on the Monarch labels are quite different than those
of the other two variations and have "THE BEATLES" in mid-sized tightly
spaced letters and "with TONY SHERIDAN" below the group's name.

What makes this Monarch variation quite unique is that the B-Side title song
is printed on one line, rather than separated :

The condition of this beauty is a gorgeous Near Mint,
bordering Near Mint Minus due to one superficial light mark on the A-side only.
The sheen of the grooves are sparkling, and the Labels are flawless and bright.

Because this Atco 45 did not sell well, it is relatively scarce and worth more
than the million-selling discs issued by Capitol. Finding one in this stunning
condition is a true find and a great addition to one's Collection !

ACCOMPANIED BY IT'S ORIGINAL WEST COAST
"ATCO" GENERIC TITLE SLEEVE.

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Ain’t She Sweet
b/w
Nobody’s Child
Atco 6308, 6/26/64, PS

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THIS IS A SENSATIONAL NEAR MINT MINUS EXAMPLE -
WITH ONLY SOME VERY LIGHT HANDLING WEAR.
THE WHITES ARE BRILLIANT AND THE GRAPHICS ARE BOLD & CRISP.
EASY TO STATE THAT THIS IS THE VERY BEST SLEEVE OF
THIS TITLE THAT WE HAVE ACQUIRED ! NO RINGWEAR, NO SPLITS, NO WRITING !

Ain’t She Sweet
b/w
Nobody’s Child
Atco 6308, 6/26/64, OSC

"Vocal by John Lennon"  UNDER "THE BEATLES" - RARER VARIATION !!
"Milene, ASCAP" Publishing credits. UNPLAYED !!!

Ain’t She Sweet
b/w
Nobody’s Child
Atco 6308, 6/26/64, OSC

"Vocal by John Lennon" on left side of play hole

AIN'T SHE SWEET
LP ALBUM
Atco 6308, Mono, 10/5/64

This LP is a 1964 compilation LP from ATCO which has four tracks
by The Beatles with Tony Sheridan and eight additional tracks by the Swallows
(six of the Swallows songs are Lennon-McCartney compositions).
This is the revised MONO Cover and Blue & Gold Label that reads
"The Beatles with Tony Sheridan"
on Tracks 2, 3, and 4 on back cover & disc label.
Cover is a brilliant Like New NEAR MINT and the Record is UNPLAYED MINT !!

AIN'T SHE SWEET
LP ALBUM
Atco 6308, STEREO, 10/5/64

RARER 1969 'WHITE BORDER'
STEREO ONLY REISSUE, YELLOW LABEL !!

This LP is a 1964 compilation LP from ATCO which has four tracks by
The Beatles with Tony Sheridan and eight additional tracks by the Swallows
(six of the Swallows songs are Lennon-McCartney compositions).

This is the RARER 1969 STEREO ONLY REISSUE,
with the white border Cover (the reissue does not have spine print),
and the Yellow Label.

All known issues of this LP with the white border covers have a cut-out notch
in the cover (which this one has), therefore there is no
deduction from the value for this issue (Cox, 1999 Price Guide).

Cover is a solid Near Mint Minus and the record is UNPLAYED MINT.
Accompanied by its original 1969 Atco inner "Ad" sleeve.

THE AMAZING BEATLES
& OTHER GREAT ENGLISH GROUP SOUNDS
LP ALBUM
Clarion 601, Mono, 10/11/66

This 1966 Release is an ATCO reissue of the "AIN'T SHE SWEET" LP.
The back Cover lists the song titles and has
21 mini-LP photo ads including the Cover for this Album.