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Please Please Me
b/w
Ask Me Why
Vee Jay 498, 2/20/63, OSC,
VJ 498.02, Spizer (Colorband & Oval) Thick Font Print
"BEATTLES" (Two-T)

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The first record released in the United States to bear
the Beatles name was VJ 498,
which was released on or about February 20, 1963.

Vee-Jay wasn't quite sure what it had with The Beatles,
and interestingly enough,
Vee-Jay did not even know how to spell the group's name.
All initial issues of the record added an extra "T" to the name.
IT Is the most sought after as collectors are attracted to the
novelty of the misspelled name, and to the record's status
as the first Beatles record issued in the U.S.

It is estimated that less than 7,500 copies in total of
ALL the label variations of VJ498 were pressed. This includes Oval
or Brackets Labels and the Double "T" or One "T" in the group's name.

THERE WERE THREE STOCK COPY LABEL VARIATIONS OF
THE "DOUBLE T" VEE JAY 498. THIS VARIATION WITH THE
"THICK FONT" VERSION OF THE RECORD
HAS BEEN ASSIGNED NUMBER "VJ498.02, SPIZER".
IT HAS SILVER LETTERING ON A BLACK LABEL WITH AN OVAL LOGO
AND OUTER RIM COLORBAND. tHE "mr" SYMBOL MACHINE STAMPED
IN THE TRAIL OFF AREAS INDICATE THAT THIS STYRENE DISC WAS
PRESSED BY MONARCH RECORDS. THE TRAIL OFF AREAS
ALSO CONTAIN THE HAND ETCHED JOB NUMBERS.

The condition of this piece is astonishing and is in
shimmering mint minus unplayed condition. it has never
seen a turntable. virtually flawless and pristine.
The labels grade a wonderful Mint MINUS as well,
with a shiny gloss and clear rich fonts

Accompanied by its own Original VeeJay 1963 Generic Sleeve :

Please Please Me
b/w
Ask Me Why
Vee Jay 498, 2/20/63, OSC,
VJ 498.05, Spizer (Colorband & Oval)
"BEATLES" (One-T)

Shortly after THE RELEASE OF THE "DOUBLE t" ERROR
IN THE GROUP'S NAME, Vee-Jay realized the error
(and soaring sales), corrected the group's name on the labels,
HENCE THIS NEXT LABEL VARIATION WITH THE
CORRECTED SPELLING OF THE "BEATLES" on their first 45 !

(ACTUAL SCANS)

This variation featuring the oval logo" 
has the song titles and the group's name in thicker print
and is much different in appearance than on the
other variations. the "MR" symbol machine stamped in the
trail off areas indicate that this styrene disc
was pressed by monarch records.

This rarity is in tremendous condition,
GRADING A GLEAMING NEAR MINT MINUS ON THE VINYL
RETAINING A DEEP SHEEN TO GROOVES ON BOTH SIDES.
THIS 45 HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF OVER THE YEARS.
THIS RECORD WOULD GRADE A SUPER NEAR MINT IF NOT FOR SOME
LIGHT HAIRLINE SLEEVE PULLS ONLY EVIDENT ON
RUN-OUT DEAD WAX.

THE LABELS ARE A BOLD, VIBRANT NEAR MINT ON BOTH SIDES.

Accompanied by its own Original VeeJay 1963 Generic Sleeve :

Please Please Me
b/w
Ask Me Why
Vee Jay 498, 2/20/63, OSC,
VJ 498.05, Spizer (Colorband & Oval)
"BEATLES" (One-T)

Shortly after THE RELEASE OF THE "DOUBLE t" ERROR
IN THE GROUP'S NAME, Vee-Jay realized the error
(and soaring sales), corrected the group's name on the labels,
HENCE THIS NEXT LABEL VARIATION WITH THE
CORRECTED SPELLING OF THE "BEATLES" on their first 45 !

(ACTUAL SCANS)

This variation featuring the oval logo" 
has the song titles and the group's name in thicker print
and is much different in appearance than on the
other variations. the "MR" symbol machine stamped in the
trail off areas indicate that this styrene disc
was pressed by monarch records.

The condition of this beauty is jUST GREAT,
WITH THE A-SIDE VINYL AND LABELS GRADING A TRUE
NEAR MINT MINUS, RETAINING NICE, SHINY GLEAMING GROOVES.

The B-SIDE condition IS A VERY RESPECTABLE HIGH VG ++,
ALSO RETAINING A BEAUTIFUL LUSTER TO THE VINYL.
THE LABELS ALSO GRADE A VG ++, WITH DARK COLORS, AND ONLY FLAW
COMES FROM THE FACTORY THAT IS COMMON WITH VEE-JAY ON THE
MANNER OF LABEL APPLICATION DISPLAYING THREE SLIGHT WRINKLES.
THESE WRINKLES ARE unobtrusive, YET MENTIONED FOR ACCURACY.

Accompanied by its own Original VeeJay 1963 Generic Sleeve :

Please Please Me
b/w
Ask Me Why
Vee Jay 498, 2/20/63, OSC,
VJ 498.03, Spizer (Colorband & Oval)
"BEATTLES" (Two-T)
Rarest Version : " #498 "

The first record released in the United States to bear
the Beatles name was VJ 498,
which was released on or about February 20, 1963.

Vee-Jay wasn't quite sure what it had with The Beatles,
and interestingly enough, Vee-Jay did not even know how to
spell the group's name. All initial issues of the record
added an extra "T" to the name. IT Is the most sought after
as collectors are attracted to the novelty of the
misspelled name, and to the record's status as the
first Beatles record issued in the U.S.

It is estimated that less than 7,500 copies in total
of ALL the label variations of VJ498 were pressed.
This includes Oval or Brackets Labels and the
Double "T" or One "T" in the group's name.

(ACTUAL SCAN)

THERE WERE THREE LABEL VARIATIONS OF THE "DOUBLE T" VEE JAY 498.
This VARIATION INCLUDES A  " # "  SYMBOL PRECEDING THE RECORD NUMBER,
THE WORDS "VOCAL" AND "TIME" AND THE PUBLISHING INFORMATION
ENTIRELY IN CAPITAL LETTERS, THE SONGWRITER CREDITS IN MICROPRINT
AND THE LACK OF A PRESSING PLANT LOGO IN THE TRAIL-OFF AREAS.
IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THIS VARIATION WAS
MANUFACTURED BY SOUTHERN PLASTICS.

OF THE THREE MISSPELLED LABEL VARIATIONS,
THIS " #498 " VERSION IS THE RAREST.

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The condition of this piece is simply STUNNING.
IF THIS RECORD WAS PLAYED THREE TIMES -
WE'D BE SURPRISED !! IT'S THAT CLEAN !
The labels grade a wonderful Near Mint,
with a shiny HIGH gloss AND
clear rich fonts still intact. ONLY SIGN OF MINIMAL
AND A SOFT TOUCH OF WEAR IS ON THE B-SIDE (SEE SCAN BELOW) ,
WHERE THE HIGH RIDGE OF THE LABEL SHOWS A BIT OF
STACK WEAR. THAT IS THE LIMIT OF WEAR.
THE colorband remains vibrant !

The vinyl on both sides are a VIBRANT NEAR MINT,
AND OBVIOUS THAT THIS RECORD HAD BEEN WELL CARED FOR.
a great sheen remains evident to the grooves.

Accompanied by its own Original VeeJay 1963 Generic Sleeve :

Please Please Me
b/w
Ask Me Why
Vee Jay 498, 2/20/63, OSC,
VJ 498.06, Spizer (Colorband & Brackets)
"BEATLES" (One-T)

(ACTUAL SCANS)

Shortly after THE RELEASE OF THE
"DOUBLE t" ERROR IN THE GROUP'S NAME,
Vee-Jay realized the error (and soaring sales),
corrected the group's name on the labels,
HENCE THIS NEXT LABEL VARIATION
WITH THE CORRECTED SPELLING OF THE "BEATLES" on their first 45 !

It is estimated that less than 7,500 copies in total of
ALL the label variations of VJ498 were pressed.
This includes Oval or Brackets Labels and the Double "T" or
One "T" in the group's name. This "BRACKETS" 498 backdrop
variation were first printed by Ivy Hill Lithograph Corp.
in Great Neck, New York, in January 1964.
The record was pressed by Monarch.

YET, WHAT IS A MOST VITAL STATISTIC is that a review
of invoice summary sheets for the first quarter of
1964 indicates that ONLY 1,650 copies of the BRACKETS Label
variation were pressed and sold in early March 1964 !!!

So it should come by no surprise that all
versions of this record are quite scarce,
and these labels with the CORRECTED spelling of the group's name
are few and much farther between the misspelled labels !!

The condition of this rarity is truly stellar all the way,
SO CLOSE TO PERFECTION and graded at a sparkling MINT MINUS.
IT GLISTENS AND APPEARS THIS RECORD HAS NOT BEEN PLAYED,
AND IF SO, PERHAPS ONCE ! The Labels are equally fantastic,
deep and rich - and the silver print font is clear and crisp !

Accompanied by its own Original VeeJay 1963 Generic Sleeve :

From Me To You
b/w
Thank You Girl
Vee Jay 522, 5/27/63, OSC,
VJ 522.04 (Colorband & BRACKETS)

MEGA RARE "BRACKETS" LOGO LABEL

Although Vee-Jay distributed three times as many copies
of VJ522 than VJ498, one should not draw the conclusion
that this record is easily obtainable. As more and more
collectors have added this record to their
permanent collections, fewer copies are available
for trade or purchase. When one considers
that VJ522.02 (see next record below) is the only variation
of this single to have been pressed in relatively
greater amounts to meet local demand, it is not surprising
that all other variations of this record
are among the RARER Beatles singles !!

(ACTUAL SCAN)

Out of the 21,225 copies sold of VJ522, it is estimated that only 7,500
were pressed with labels having the brackets logo.
This explains why the later 1964 bracket label releases are
rarer and more valuable than the most common
of the three original oval variations.

The condition of this example is STUNNING. The labels are
a glossy Near Mint, and the vinyl is a great Near Mint Minus,
with an incredible gleam to the grooves still evident.
JUST ONE LIGHT SUPERFICIAL SCRATCH ON EACH SIDE
PREVENTS A NEAR MINT GRADING !

(ACTUAL SCAN)

From Me To You
b/w
Thank You Girl
Vee Jay 522, 5/27/63, OSC,
VJ 522.02, Spizer
(Colorband & Oval)

THE OVAL LOGO VARIATION OF THIS RECORD WITH THE
"THICK" PRINT FONT (VJ522.02, SPIZER)
HAS THE "MR" SYMBOL IN THE TRAIL-OFF AREAS, INDICATING THAT
IT WAS PRESSED BY MONARCH RECORDS.
OF THE THREE OVAL VARIATIONS OF VJ522,
THIS STYRENE PRESSING WITH THE "THICK" PRINT IS THE MOST COMMON.

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 THIS IS BECAUSE FROM ME TO YOU ACHIEVED SOME REGIONAL SUCCESS
IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA IN 1963, THUS PROMPTING VEE-JAY TO
HAVE LOS ANGELES BASED MONARCH RECORDS PRESS MORE COPIES
OF THE RECORD THAN THE OTHER REGIONAL
FACTORIES TO MEET THIS LOCAL DEMAND.

CONDITION OF THE VINYL IS A GORGEOUS NEAR MINT. THE LABELS ARE
A BEAUTIFUL AND RICH NEAR MINT ON BOTH SIDES. JUST BEAUTIFUL.

THE GLEAM AND SHEEN TO THE GROOVES ARE STUNNING AND IT
IS OBVIOUS THIS 45 HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF OVER THE YEARS.

Accompanied by its own Original VeeJay 1963 Generic Sleeve :

From Me To You
b/w
Thank You Girl
Vee Jay 522, 5/27/63, OSC,
VJ 522.02, Spizer
(Colorband & Oval)

THE OVAL LOGO VARIATION OF THIS RECORD WITH THE
"THICK" PRINT FONT (VJ522.02, SPIZER)
HAS THE "MR" SYMBOL IN THE TRAIL-OFF AREAS, INDICATING THAT
IT WAS PRESSED BY MONARCH RECORDS.
OF THE THREE OVAL VARIATIONS OF VJ522,
THIS STYRENE PRESSING WITH THE "THICK" PRINT IS THE MOST COMMON.

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 THIS IS BECAUSE FROM ME TO YOU ACHIEVED SOME REGIONAL SUCCESS
IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA IN 1963, THUS PROMPTING VEE-JAY TO
HAVE LOS ANGELES BASED MONARCH RECORDS PRESS MORE COPIES
OF THE RECORD THAN THE OTHER REGIONAL
FACTORIES TO MEET THIS LOCAL DEMAND.

CONDITION IS A STUNNING NEAR MINT, ON THE VINYL. THE LABELS ARE
NEAR MINT ON THE A-SIDE & NEAR MINT MINUS ON THE B-SIDE.

THE GLEAM AND SHEEN TO THE GROOVES ARE GORGEOUS AND IT
APPEARS THIS 45 HAD VERY MINIMAL PLAY TIME.

Accompanied by its own Original VeeJay 1963 Generic Sleeve :

From Me To You
b/w
Thank You Girl
Vee Jay 522, 5/27/63, OSC,
VJ 522.03, Spizer
(Colorband & Oval)

RAREST LABEL VARIATION :
THIN PRINT FONT !!

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THIS OVAL LOGO VARIATION HAS THIN SILVER LETTERING,
AND ALL WORDS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE MICROPRINT NAMES
OF THE SONGWRITERS, ARE IN CAPITAL LETTERS.
THE LACK OF ANY PRESSING PLANT INFORMATION IN THE
TRAIL-OFF AREAS INDICATES THAT THIS RECORD
WAS PRESSED BY SOUTHERN PLASTICS.

ACCORDING TO BRUCE SPIZER IN HIS GREAT
"VEEJAY RECORDS" BOOK,
OF THE THREE ORIGINAL OVAL LOGO PRESSINGS OF VJ522,
THIS VARIATION IS THE RAREST AND
MOST SOUGHT AFTER BY COLLECTORS !

THE CONDITION ON THIS 1963 RELEASE IS AN ASTONISHING
AND SPARKLING NEAR MINT MINUS ON BOTH THE VINYL & LABELS !!
YOU NEVER FIND THEM LIKE THIS !

Accompanied by Original VeeJay 1963 Generic Sleeve :

From Me To You
b/w
Thank You Girl
Vee Jay 522, 5/27/63, OSC,
VJ 522.03, Spizer
(Colorband & Oval)

RARE THIN PRINT FONT VERSION !!

(SEE SCAN FROM LABEL PREVIOUS ITEM FOR REFERENCE)

Please Please Me
b/w
From Me To You
Vee Jay 581, 1/30/64, PS
 

A most incredible Store Stock "AS NEW",
just about PERFECT example of this Sleeve !

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Virtually impeccable from corner to corner. Sensational acquisition !

Please Please Me
b/w
From Me To You
Vee Jay 581, 1/30/64, PS
 

A wonderful and clean example of this picture sleeve, and graded at a Near Mint !

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A very difficult picture sleeve to find clean due to the waxy material
and its White backround, this one is absolutely astonishing !!

Please Please Me
b/w
From Me To You
Vee Jay 581, 1/30/64, OSC

RAREST STOCK COPY :
PURPLE LABEL
WITH SILVER FONT (BRACKETS)

VJ 581.10 (Spizer)

THIS PURPLE LABEL VARIATION IS THE LEAST COMMON VERSION
OF THE VJ581 STOCK COPY SINGLE AND IS THE MOST VALUABLE.

THIS LABEL VARIATION FEATURES THE BRACKETS LOGO
WITH THIN PRINT AND WITHOUT "VJ" BEFORE THE RECORD NUMBER.
IT HAS SILVER PRINT ON A PURPLE LABEL. THIS DISC WAS PRESSED BY
SOUTHERN PLASTICS WITH STAMPERS PREVIOUSLY USED BY
AUDIO MATRIX, HENCE THEIR STAMP IN THE TRAIL-OFF AREA.

FINDING THIS LABEL VARIATION IN THIS CONDITION IS QUITE A FIND,
FOR USUALLY THESE TURN UP IN HORRENDOUS SHAPE. NOT THIS ONE !!!
IT'S VERY CLEAN, WITH LABELS THAT ARE A VIBRANT NEAR MINT.
VINYL IS A GLOSSY NEAR MINT MINUS (BORDERING VG+++)
WITH TREMENDOUS GROOVE SHEEN AND VERY
MINIMAL PLAY TIME EVIDENT. JUST A COUPLE OF HAIRLINE
SUPERFICIAL MARKS KEEP IT FROM BEING NEAR MINT.

A VERY SPECIAL ADDITION FOR THE SERIOUS BEATLES RECORD COLLECTION !!

THIS LABEL VARIATION FEATURES THE "VJ" LETTERS WITH
"VEE JAY RECORDS" PRINTED BELOW IT.
IT HAS BLACK PRINT ON A WHITE LABEL. THIS DISC WAS
MANUFACTURED BY SOUTHERN PLASTICS INDICATED
BY THEIR MARKINGS IN THE TRAIL-OFF AREA.

ACQUIRING THIS LABEL VARIATION IN THIS CONDITION IS QUITE A FIND,
FOR USUALLY THESE TURN UP IN ROUGH SHAPE, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE
OF THE STARK-WHITE LABELS AND THE WEAR THEY GO THROUGH.
THIS ONE IS SO VERY CLEAN, WITH LABELS THAT GRADE NEAR MINT.
VINYL IS A SPARKLING NEAR MINT MINUS WITH JUST A COUPLE OF HAIRLINE
SUPERFICIAL MARKS THAT PREVENT IT FROM BEING A TRUE NEAR MINT.

ANOTHER SPECIAL ADDITION FOR THE
SERIOUS BEATLES RECORD COLLECTION !!

 

 
Please Please Me
b/w
From Me To You
Vee Jay 581, 1/30/64, OSC

THIS EXAMPLE GRADES A VERY RESPECTABLE
VG ++ VINYL WITH NEAR MINT MINUS LABELS. REALLY NICE.

 

Please Please Me / From Me To You, Vee Jay 581, 1/30/64, OSC, 
VJ 581.01A (Spizer)

$135

Please Please Me / From Me To You, Vee Jay 581, 1/30/64, OSC, 
VJ 581.01B (Spizer)

$175

Please Please Me / From Me To You, Vee Jay 581, 1/30/64, OSC, 
VJ 581.01B (Spizer)

$45

Please Please Me / From Me To You, Vee Jay 581, 1/30/64, OSC, 
VJ 581.01C (Spizer)

SOLD

Please Please Me / From Me To You, Vee Jay 581, 1/30/64, OSC, 
VJ 581.01D (Spizer)

$200

Please Please Me / From Me To You, Vee Jay 581, 1/30/64, OSC, 
VJ 581.02A (Spizer)

$200

Please Please Me / From Me To You, Vee Jay 581, 1/30/64, OSC, 
VJ 581.02B (Spizer)

Please Please Me / From Me To You, Vee Jay 581, 1/30/64, OSC, 
VJ 581.02B (Spizer)

Please Please Me / From Me To You, Vee Jay 581, 1/30/64, OSC, 
VJ 581.02C (Spizer)

Please Please Me / From Me To You, Vee Jay 581, 1/30/64, OSC, 
VJ 581.02C (Spizer)

Please Please Me / From Me To You, Vee Jay 581, 1/30/64, OSC, 
VJ 581.03 (Spizer)

Please Please Me / From Me To You, Vee Jay 581, 1/30/64, OSC, 
VJ 581.03 (Spizer)

Please Please Me / From Me To You, Vee Jay 581, 1/30/64, OSC, 
VJ 581.04 (Spizer)

Please Please Me / From Me To You, Vee Jay 581, 1/30/64, OSC, 
VJ 581.05 (Spizer)

Please Please Me / From Me To You, Vee Jay 581, 1/30/64, OSC,
VJ 581.06 (Spizer)

Please Please Me / From Me To You, Vee Jay 581, 1/30/64, OSC,
VJ 581.09A (Spizer)

Manufactured by Southern Plastics, this all Black Label with the Brackets Logo
is in fine VG++ condition, with a great sheen to the vinyl and grooves. Only
wear is evident in the run-out grooves on both sides. A beautiful Rare label variation !

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Please Please Me / From Me To You, Vee Jay 581, 1/30/64, OSC,
VJ 581.09B (Spizer)

This particular label variation (pressed by Silver Plastics in Southhampton,PA) are often found
with a small drill hole through the label. The hole was drilled by the pressing plant to
prevent the record from being returned. This copy does NOT have the drill hole and
is in beautiful Near Mint condition. The Labels are stunning !!

Do You Want To Know A Secret
b/w
Thank You Girl
VJ 587, 3/23/64, PS, TC

DIE-CUT INSERT TAB version.
This is the RARER West Coast variation.

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Do You Want To Know A Secret
b/w
Thank You Girl
VJ 587, 3/23/64, PS, TC

DIE-CUT INSERT TAB version.
This is the RARER West Coast variation.

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Do You Want To Know A Secret
b/w
Thank You Girl
VJ 587, 3/23/64, PS, SC
Straight Cut East Coast version

Absolutely STELLAR !!
STORE STOCK - "AS NEW" CONDITION !

(ACTUAL SCANS)

Best example of this title we have ever seen !!! PERFECT !

Do You Want To Know A Secret
b/w
Thank You Girl
VJ 587, 3/23/64, PS, SC
Straight Cut East Coast version
 

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No ringwear. Sharp straight edges.

Do You Want To Know A Secret
b/w
Thank You Girl
VJ 587, 3/23/64, PS, SC
Straight Cut East Coast version
 

(ACTUAL SCANS)

No ringwear. Sharp straight edges. Just a touch of record impression at bottom.

Do You Want To Know A Secret
b/w
Thank You Girl
VJ 587, 3/23/64, PS, SC
Straight Cut East Coast version
 

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No ringwear. Sharp straight edges. Some minimal handling wear.

Do You Want To Know A Secret / Thank You Girl
VJ 587, 3/23/64, OSC
VJ 587.01 (Spizer)

Only VJ587 Colorband Label Variation that has the OVAL logo.
Also, the thin compressed type font (all Upper Case)
allows the A side's long song title to appear on one line.
This one is a solid Near Mint Minus glimmering beauty,
displaying very minimal play time. Labels are beautiful.

Do You Want To Know A Secret / Thank You Girl
VJ 587, 3/23/64, OSC
VJ 587.02A (Spizer)

$250
SOLD

Do You Want To Know A Secret / Thank You Girl
VJ 587, 3/23/64, OSC
VJ 587.02B (Spizer)

$225

Do You Want To Know A Secret / Thank You Girl
VJ 587, 3/23/64, OSC
VJ 587.02C (Spizer)

$275

Do You Want To Know A Secret / Thank You Girl
VJ 587, 3/23/64, OSC
VJ 587.03  (Spizer)

$75

Do You Want To Know A Secret / Thank You Girl
VJ 587, 3/23/64, OSC
VJ 587.04 (Spizer)

Do You Want To Know A Secret / Thank You Girl
VJ 587, 3/23/64, OSC
VJ 587.05 (Spizer)

Do You Want To Know A Secret / Thank You Girl
VJ 587, 3/23/64, OSC
VJ 587.06 (Spizer)

Do You Want To Know A Secret / Thank You Girl
VJ 587, 3/23/64, OSC
VJ 587.07 (Spizer)

Do You Want To Know A Secret / Thank You Girl
VJ 587, 3/23/64, OSC
VJ 587.09 (Spizer)

Souvenir Of Their Visit To America
VJ EP-1-903, 3/23/64, PS & OSC,
Cardcover Picture Sleeve & Record

COVER REMAINS IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP !

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FIRST LABEL VARIATION
VJEP 903.01(Spizer),
(Colorband & Oval label variation)

MAJESTIC MINT MINUS COVER & STELLAR UN-PLAYED "AS NEW" RECORD !

Souvenir Of Their Visit To America
VJ EP-1-903, 3/23/64, PS & OSC,
Cardcover Picture Sleeve & Record
VJEP 903.06 (Spizer)
ALL BLACK LABEL with
"VEE JAY" Block Letters Logo

THIS IS VEE-JAY'S ONLY RELEASED
EXTENDED PLAY (EP) WITH THE
'ALL BLACK LABEL With
"VEE JAY" Block Letters Logo !!
This Label variation is RARELY FOUND AND WAS ISSUED
IN MUCH FEWER LIMITED NUMBERS than the
Colorband & oval logo label versions. IN OUR
ESTIMATION, IT IS AS RARE AS THE
ALL BLACK LABEL with OVAL LOGO (VJEP 903.04 (Spizer).
(See that Item # EP006, below)

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THIS VERSION (VJEP 903.06, SPIZER) HAS THIN MICROPRINT AND
"SIDE 1" AND "SIDE 2". IT'S TRAIL OFF AREAS INCLUDE THE HAND-ETCHED
JOB NUMBER Δ51772. ALTHOUGH THE MONARCH RECORDS SYMBOL
DOES NOT APPEAR IN THE TRAIL OFF AREAS, THIS STYRENE
PRESSING OF THE EP WAS CLEARLY MANUFACTURED BY MONARCH
CONTEMPORANEOUSLY WITH THE
"DO YOU WANT TO KNOW A SECRET" SINGLE.

ON SIDE 2, TAKE NOTICE THAT THE "ASK ME WHY" PRINT
IS IN SLIGHTLY LARGER PRINT  :

Condition of the vinyl and labels on side 1 is a
solid NEAR MINT MINUS with its only minor flaw being a small scuff
on the trail off area. side two grades a very strong VG++,
bordering near mint minus. the accompanying cardboard
picture sleeve is a terrific near mint minus.

Souvenir Of Their Visit To America
VJ EP-1-903, 3/23/64, PS & OSC,
Cardcover Picture Sleeve & Record
VJEP 903.05B (Spizer)
(Colorband & BRACKETS Logo variation)
and larger "ASK ME WHY"

BEAUTIFUL NEAR MINT COVER &
PHENOMENAL NEAR MINT UNPLAYED
RARER BRACKETS LOGO WITH
LARGER THIN "ASK ME WHY" LABEL  :

(ACTUAL SCAN OF LABEL)

Souvenir Of Their Visit To America
VJ EP-1-903, 3/23/64, PS & OSC,
Cardcover Picture Sleeve & Record
VJEP 903.04 (Spizer)
(ALL BLACK LABEL with OVAL LOGO)

HERE IS VEE-JAY'S ONLY RELEASED EXTENDED PLAY (EP)
WITH THE MEGA-RARE, AND MUCH SCARCER 
'ALL BLACK LABEL WITH THE "OVAL LOGO" LABEL !!
This Label variation is 100 to 1 rarer
than the Colorband & oval logo label versions :

(ACTUAL SCAN OF LABEL)

THIS VERSION OF THE RECORD WAS OFTEN ISSUED IN A CENTER-CUT VEE-JAY COMPANY RECORD SLEEVE, RATHER THAN THE SPECIAL CARDBOARD PICTURE SLEEVE -
BUT IN THIS CASE, THE RECORD IS INDEED ACCOMPANIED BY THE ORIGINAL
PICTURE SLEEVE, IN NEAR MINT CONDITION !!

Condition of the record is a BEAUTIFUL NEAR MINT MINUS on the vinyl
wITH NEAR MINT labels !

Souvenir Of Their Visit To America
VJ EP-1-903, 3/23/64, PS & OSC,
Cardcover Picture Sleeve & Record
VJEP 903.05A (Spizer)
(Colorband & BRACKETS Logo variation)
and larger "ASK ME WHY" .

BEAUTIFUL NEAR MINT COVER &
STRONG NEAR MINT MINUS
RARER BRACKETS LOGO WITH
LARGER THICK "ASK ME WHY" LABEL  :

(ACTUAL SCAN OF LABEL)

Souvenir Of Their Visit To America
VJ EP-1-903, 3/23/64, PS & OSC,
Cardcover Picture Sleeve & Record
VJEP 903.01(Spizer), FIRST LABEL VARIATION
(Colorband & Oval label variation)

(ACTUAL SCAN OF LABEL)

STUNNING COVER & GORGEOUS UN-PLAYED VINYL !

Souvenir Of Their Visit To America
VJ EP-1-903, 3/23/64, PS & OSC,
Cardcover Picture Sleeve & Record
VJEP 903.01(Spizer), FIRST LABEL VARIATION
(Colorband & Oval label variation)

(ACTUAL SCAN OF LABEL)

STUNNING COVER & GORGEOUS UN-PLAYED VINYL !

Twist and Shout
b/w
There's A Place
Tollie 9001,  3/2/64,  OSC

TOL 9001.01 (Spizer)

Twist and Shout
b/w
There's A Place
Tollie 9001,  3/2/64,  OSC

TOL 9001.03A (Spizer)

Please Note : 
On the actual record label, the Box Logo is not cut off by spindle hole.
The image used above is from Mr. Spizer's book.

Twist and Shout
b/w
There's A Place
Tollie 9001,  3/2/64,  OSC

This styrene disc was Pressed by Columbia Records.
TOL 9001.04 (Spizer)

Twist and Shout  b/w  There's A Place
Tollie 9001,  3/2/64,  OSC
TOL 9001.04 (Spizer).

Twist and Shout  b/w  There's A Place
Tollie 9001,  3/2/64,  OSC
TOL 9001.04 (Spizer).

Twist and Shout
b/w
There's A Place
Tollie 9001,  3/2/64,  OSC

TOL 9001.05B (Spizer)

Twist and Shout
b/w
There's A Place
Tollie 9001,  3/2/64,  OSC

TOL 9001.05C (Spizer)

Twist and Shout
b/w
There's A Place
Tollie 9001,  3/2/64,  OSC

TOL 9001.05D (Spizer)

Twist and Shout
b/w
There's A Place
Tollie 9001,  3/2/64,  OSC

TOL 9001.06 (Spizer)

Twist and Shout  b/w  There's A Place
Tollie 9001,  3/2/64,  OSC
TOL 9001.06 (Spizer).

Twist and Shout
b/w
There's A Place
Tollie 9001,  3/2/64,  OSC

TOL 9001.08 (Spizer)

Twist and Shout
b/w
There's A Place
Tollie 9001,  3/2/64,  OSC

TOL 9001.10 (Spizer)

Twist and Shout
b/w
There's A Place
Tollie 9001,  3/2/64,  OSC

TOL 9001.11 (Spizer)

ONE OF THE RAREST LABEL VARIATIONS OF THIS SINGLE !

Twist and Shout  b/w  There's A Place
Tollie 9001,  3/2/64,  OSC
TOL 9001.11 (Spizer).

 Love Me Do
b/w
P.S. I Love You
Tollie 9008, 4/27/64, PS

Lovely, solid VG++ Sleeve all around, with the slightest touch of wear.

(ACTUAL SCANS)

For a tough Sleeve to find perfect due to the paper material used, this example is a beauty !!

$125

Love Me Do / P.S. I Love You
Tollie 9008, 4/27/64, OSC
TOL 9008.01 (Spizer)

 UNPLAYED PRISTINE EXAMPLE ON VINYL & LABELS !!

$375

Love Me Do / P.S. I Love You, Tollie 9008, 4/27/64, OSC
TOL 9008.01 (Spizer)

STUNNING EXAMPLE ON VINYL & LABELS !!

$250

$150

Love Me Do / P.S. I Love You
Tollie 9008, 4/27/64, OSC
TOL 9008.02A (Spizer)

$135

Love Me Do / P.S. I Love You
Tollie 9008, 4/27/64, OSC
TOL 9008.02B (Spizer)

SOLD

Love Me Do / P.S. I Love You
Tollie 9008, 4/27/64, OSC
TOL 9008.04 (Spizer)

$175

Love Me Do / P.S. I Love You, Tollie 9008, 4/27/64, OSC
TOL 9008.04 (Spizer).

$40

Love Me Do / P.S. I Love You
Tollie 9008, 4/27/64, OSC
TOL 9008.05 (Spizer)

SOLD

Original Early 1964 SINGLES MAILER
UNUSED !  NEW FROM SHIPPING BOX !


VEE-JAY USED CUSTOMIZED MAILERS TO SEND PROMOTIONAL COPIES
OF ITS SINGLES TO RADIO STATIONS AND RECORD REVIEWERS.
THE MAILER PICTURED ABOVE, (VJ M.1, SPIZER PAGE 105),
WAS PRINTED AFTER THE COMPANY MOVED ITS
HEADQUARTERS TO CALIFORNIA IN EARLY 1964.

A FEW UNUSED COPIES OF THIS MAILER HAVE SURVIVED -
AND WE HAVE THEM !

THESE MAILERS ARE EXTREMELY RARE TO SAY THE LEAST
AND ARE HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE - ESPECIALLY IN THIS CONDITION !!

 

In the fall of 1962, Vee-Jay established a subsidiary label to issue
oldies 45s containing songs that previously appeared on Vee-Jay
and other independent  labels. To ensure that the public knew that the
releases on the label were oldies, Vee-Jay creatively named the label "Oldies".
The label's logo was the word "OLDIES" typed in old-fashioned
large uppercase letters followed by a stylized "45" 
and the ® registered trade mark all in white print.
While this might sound old hat now, the concept of issuing oldies
singles in the early sixties was relatively unexplored. 
Vee-Jay was clearly a pioneer in this marketing concept.
On August 10, 1964 there were 4 Beatles releases on their "Oldies" label.

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING BEATLES "OLDIES" 45s
ARE ACCOMPANIED BY THE ORIGINAL "OLDIES" SLEEVES

Do You Want To Know A Secret / Thank You Girl, Oldies 45, VJ, OL-149, 8/10/64, OSC, glossy label

$125

Do You Want To Know A Secret / Thank You Girl, Oldies 45, VJ, OL-149, 8/10/64, OSC, glossy label

$100

Please Please Me / From Me To You, Oldies 45,  VJ, OL-150, 8/10/64, OSC, glossy label

$125

Please Please Me / From Me To You, Oldies 45,  VJ, OL-150, 8/10/64, OSC, glossy label

$125

Please Please Me / From Me To You, Oldies 45,  VJ, OL-150, 8/10/64, OSC, glossy label

$100

Please Please Me / From Me To You, Oldies 45,  VJ, OL-150, 8/10/64, OSC, glossy label

$100

Love Me Do / P.S. I Love You, Oldies 45,  VJ, OL-151, 8/10/64, OSC, flat label

$100

Love Me Do / P.S. I Love You, Oldies 45,  VJ, OL-151, 8/10/64, OSC, glossy label

$85

Twist And Shout / There’s A Place, Oldies 45,  VJ, OL-152, 8/10/64, OSC, glossy label

$125

Twist And Shout / There’s A Place, Oldies 45,  VJ, OL-152, 8/10/64, OSC, flat label

$100
SOLD
2/4/10

Beatles Christmas Picture Sleeve
Issued Christmas season December 1964
 VJ RX.S (Spizer)

IN OCTOBER OF 1964, VEE-JAY PREPARED A SPECIAL PICTURE SLEEVE
FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON, PAIRING IT WITH THE FOUR BEATLES SINGLES
ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN EARLY 1964. THE CHRISTMAS SLEEVE WAS CREATED
TO ENCOURAGE DISTRIBUTORS TO PLACE LARGE ORDERS OF
BEATLES SINGLES PRIOR TO VEE-JAY LOSING ITS RIGHTS
TO SELL BEATLES PRODUCT.

CRISP & CLEAN, BRAND NEW !  UNUSED, UN-CIRCULATED.
ACQUIRED FROM FORMER VEE-JAY EMPLOYEE
DIRECTLY FROM SHIPPING BOX OF 25 SLEEVES.

ACTUAL SCANS OF FRONT & BACK OF SLEEVE