Beatles ’65 – Capitol ST-2228 Stereo LP, Rainbow Label – NM Vinyl

An original vintage stereo pressing of Beatles ’65, released by Capitol Records (catalog no. ST-2228) in late 1964. This U.S. edition features the sought-after black label with Capitol’s colorband rim — a telltale sign of original or early pressing. The album includes 11 standout tracks from The Beatles' early American period, blending rock covers with introspective originals like No Reply, I’m a Loser, and I’ll Follow the Sun.

Produced in England by George Martin and issued in the U.S. with assistance from Dave Dexter, Jr., Beatles ’65 captures the Fab Four at a transitional peak — bridging Beatlemania and their more mature mid-’60s work. The vivid front cover art, showing the group in whimsical umbrella poses, remains iconic in Beatles visual history.

Condition

Vinyl: Visually graded as Near Mint (NM). Both sides are clean and glossy with no visible scratches, spindle marks, or scuffs — suggesting little to no prior play.

Labels: Bright and unblemished, retaining full Capitol colorband vibrancy. No writing, stains, or fading.

Sleeve: Excellent (EX). Color saturation on the front is crisp, with only light shelf wear along the edges and faint corner softening. Reverse jacket is clean, with fully legible liner notes and minimal aging.

Inner Sleeve: Generic Capitol paper sleeve present, in very good condition with only slight creasing.

Format & Pressing Info

• 12" Vinyl LP
• Capitol Records ST-2228
• Stereo
• Rainbow Label with perimeter text (indicates early to mid-1960s pressing)
• Recorded in England
• Matrix/etchings not shown — recommended to verify pressing plant (e.g., Scranton, LA) from runout groove for collectors

Track Listing

Side One

1. No Reply
2. I’m a Loser
3. Baby’s in Black
4. Rock and Roll Music
5. I’ll Follow the Sun
6. Mr. Moonlight

Side Two

1. Honey Don’t
2. I’ll Be Back
3. She’s a Woman
4. I Feel Fine
5. Everybody’s Trying to Be My Baby