Beatlemania!
With The Beatles

This variation was released on the second generation orange label in 1975. This pressing is recognized by its black perimeter print and small 24 mm Dynaflex pressing ring, but mostly, by its new ® logo.

Availability

This variation was available in 1975 for a few months. This pressing was available for a relatively short time and has the characteristic of being the last mono pressing of Beatlemania! before it was made only in stereo shortly after (see LP.6051.7.4).

General Information

Second generation orange labels can be identified by the black perimeter print around the label, making it much easier to read than first generation labels with gold text. This pressing was made in small quantities when demand required a new run of pressings to restock the warehouse. Another interesting fact is that this label generation was unique to Canada since Capitol USA opted for the Apple label for their Capitol reissues instead.

Dynaflex pressings are recognizable by their flexible vinyl and small pressing ring similar to Compo pressings (24 mm vs. 25 mm). RCA was experimenting with new vinyl compound, looking to improve durability and lower costs. They used a flexible compound for their new Dynaflex pressings. While Capitol pressings were not identified as "Dynaflex" on the labels like RCA records, the RCA pressing plant did use the new compound on Capitol albums. These "Dynaflex pressings" are therefore really thin, and wobble back and forth when shaken. Pressing rings may look like Compo / Decca pressings, but matrix numbers show they are in fact RCA pressings.

Pressing Information

As was the case for all previous variations, Capitol of Canada subcontracted once again the RCA pressing plant in Smith Falls (Ontario) to manufacture new batches of albums with the new "first generation of orange labels". But this time, RCA used their new flexible Dynaflex compound. Matrix numbers are identical to the previous variation, being made from the same source, and therefore feature the “dash 4” on both sides:

Side 1: XEX-447-4
Side 2: XEX-448-4

Having multiple variations been made from the same plates between 1970 and 1975 can give an indication that demand was much lower than it was in the 60s, having small quantities made at a time, until the plates were worn out.

Cover

The cover of this variation is similar in design to previous variations, and was also manufactured by Modern Graphics. These covers seem to have a slightly shorter inner seam construction (8 mm)

Covers still featured the words PRINTED IN CANADA inside a box at the bottom of the back cover, alongside the monophonic playing instructions.

Covers transitioned to a new construction type around this period. Some copies are still found with older front slick construction, but most copies have been confirmed with a new "wraparound" construction (where front and back slicks are not separate, but one large slick folded over the spine of the jacket, like a book).

Packaging

This edition was shipped in tight shrink wrap, with or without a plain paper LP inner sleeve. These Capitol sleeves are square and have a slight curve at the top.