Artist page · 04/07/2026

The Beatles

LiverpoolFormed in 1960Brit Pop20 vinyl albums
Formed in 1960 in Liverpool, The Beatles transformed British rock and pop during the 1960s. Over a decade, they released 12 studio albums and composed more than 200 songs, spanning genres from beat and pop to psychedelic rock.
20Albums on Vinyles.com
36241Discogs releases
6.6MLast.fm listeners

About

The Beatles, Liverpool's Fab Four redefined 60s rock and pop.

Over 50 vinyl records, including original 1969 Abbey Road pressings from Germany and US, tracked in real-time.

The Beatles emerged at the dawn of the 1960s in Liverpool, quickly becoming a defining act of the British Invasion and global pop culture. Their line-up—John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr—crafted a diverse catalog that evolved from early beat music to complex studio creations influencing countless genres. With 50 vinyl editions tracked on Vinyles.com, original and reissued pressings from labels like Apple Records and Universal Music illustrate their lasting appeal among collectors and audiophiles.

Iconic albums such as "Abbey Road" showcase advanced studio techniques for their era, including pioneering multi-track recording and innovative sound effects.

Discography

The Beatles — Discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Get Back - The Rooftop PerformanceCalderstone Productions Limited · 2022
2022
Get Back - The Rooftop Performance
File, FLAC, Album, Stereo
Studio
Live At The Hollywood BowlApple Records · 2016
2016
Live At The Hollywood Bowl
Vinyl, LP, Album, Remastered
Live
Bootleg Recordings 1963Apple Records · 2013
2013
Bootleg Recordings 1963
File, AAC, Album
Studio
On Air - Live At The BBC Volume 2Apple Records · 2013
2013
On Air - Live At The BBC Volume 2
Vinyl, LP, Album, Remastered, Mono
Live
LoveParlophone · 2006
2006
Love
CD, Album, Partially Mixed
Studio
Let It Be... NakedParlophone · 2003
2003
Let It Be... Naked
Vinyl, LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono
Studio
Live! At The Star-Club In Hamburg, Germany; 1962 (Vol. 1)Sony Music Special Products · 1991
1991
Live! At The Star-Club In Hamburg, Germany; 1962 (Vol. 1)
CD, Album, Remastered
Studio
Talk Downunder (And All Over) = トーク・ダウンアンダーOverseas Records · 1986
1986
Talk Downunder (And All Over) = トーク・ダウンアンダー
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Mono
Studio
Live! At The Star Club, Hamburg, Germany 1962 (Volume 2)Showcase · 1985
1985
Live! At The Star Club, Hamburg, Germany 1962 (Volume 2)
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Live! At The Star Club, Hamburg, Germany 1962 (Volume 1)Showcase · 1985
1985
Live! At The Star Club, Hamburg, Germany 1962 (Volume 1)
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
1st Live Recordings (Volume One)Pickwick · 1979
1979
1st Live Recordings (Volume One)
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
The Beatles At The Hollywood BowlParlophone · 1977
1977
The Beatles At The Hollywood Bowl
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Let It BeApple Records · 1970
1970
Let It Be
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Yellow SubmarineApple Records · 1969
1969
Yellow Submarine
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Abbey RoadApple Records · 1969
1969
Abbey Road
Vinyl, LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo
Studio
The Beatles Vol. IIApple Records · 1969
1969
The Beatles Vol. II
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The Beatles Volume OneApple Records · 1968
1968
The Beatles Volume One
Reel-To-Reel, 7 ½ ips, ¼", 4-Track Stereo, 7" Cine Reel, Album
Studio
The BeatlesApple Records · 1968
1968
The Beatles
Vinyl, LP, Album, Misprint, Numbered, Mono
Studio
Magical Mystery TourCapitol Records · 1967
1967
Magical Mystery Tour
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up The Beatles's career.

01
Here Comes the Sun - Remastered 2009
·
02
Hey Jude
Hey Jude
Love · 2006
03
Eleanor Rigby
·
04
Come Together
Come Together
Abbey Road · 1969
05
Let It Be
·
06
Yellow Submarine
·
07
Come Together - Remastered 2009
·
08
Yesterday
·

The essentials

The 3 The Beatles albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1969
LP, Album
Abbey Road

A landmark album recorded on 8-track tape, featuring the famous medley and pioneering sound techniques including the use of a Moog synthesizer.

17 tracksStereo mixReleased on Apple RecordsOriginal German pressing catno: 1 C 062-04 243
#2 · 2022
LP, Unofficial Release
Get Back - The Rooftop Performance

Captures the Beatles' final live public performance on the rooftop of their Apple Corps headquarters in January 1969.

10 tracksStereoUnofficial worldwide release
#3 · 2016
LP, Album, Remastered
Live At The Hollywood Bowl

Live album recorded in Los Angeles in 1964-65, remastered with 18 tracks including classic hits performed with energetic rock sensibilities.

18 tracksRemastered editionReleased on Apple Records

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Collectors

For vinyl die-hards

The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.

Market values (source: Discogs)

For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.

Abbey Road
Master release · LP · 1969
Market position i
8,47 €
Min price 5 €Max price 21 €
Average price 8,47 €
Only 138 copies for sale on Discogs
9 002 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Get Back - The Rooftop Performance
Master release · LP · 2022
Market position i
30,27 €
Min price 26 €Max price 35 €
Average price 30,27 €
Only 4 copies for sale on Discogs
43 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Live At The Hollywood Bowl
Master release · LP · 2016
Market position i
22,95 €
Min price 17 €Max price 28 €
Average price 22,95 €
Only 125 copies for sale on Discogs
604 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
On Air - Live At The BBC Volume 2
Master release · LP · 2013
Market position i
45,00 €
Min price 38 €Max price 99 €
Average price 45,00 €
Only 107 copies for sale on Discogs
750 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Love
Master release · LP · 2006
Market position i
29,81 €
Min price 17 €Max price 35 €
Average price 29,81 €
Only 153 copies for sale on Discogs
167 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
Get Back - The Rooftop PerformanceLP, Unofficial Release
Not On Label (The Beatles) Worldwide · 2022 none 🔥 Standard edition
43 want · 61 have · ratio 0,7
34,79 €
Get Back - The Rooftop PerformanceLP, Unofficial Release
Calderstone Productions Limited Worldwide · 2022 none Original pressing
43 want · 61 have · ratio 0,7
Live At The Hollywood BowlLP, Limited Edition, Remastered
Apple Records Japan · 2016 UIJY-75067 Japanese pressing
604 want · 6 603 have · ratio 0,1
28,50 €
Live At The Hollywood BowlLP, Album, Remastered
Apple Records Worldwide · 2016 5705499, 0602557054996 Original pressing
604 want · 6 603 have · ratio 0,1
17,40 €
On Air - Live At The BBC Volume 2LP, Album, Remastered, Mono
Apple Records Worldwide · 2013 3750506, 0602537505067 🔥 Standard edition
750 want · 4 670 have · ratio 0,2
49,99 €
On Air - Live At The BBC Volume 2LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Mono
Apple Records Japan · 2013 TYJP-6001/3, 3750506, 0602537505067 Original pressing
750 want · 4 670 have · ratio 0,2
99,44 €
Abbey RoadLP, Album, Stereo
Apple Records US · 1969 SO-383 🔥 Standard edition
9 002 want · 14 717 have · ratio 0,6
6,96 €
Abbey RoadLP, Album
Apple Records Germany · 1969 1 C 062-04 243 Original pressing
9 002 want · 14 717 have · ratio 0,6
5,21 €

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of The Beatles

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

"At Candlestick Park, we thought it might be the last show," said Ringo Starr about their final US concert in 1966.
— Ringo Starr
01Live Performance

Final rooftop concert, January 30, 1969

The Beatles gave their last live public performance on the rooftop of the Apple Corps building in London, playing 42 minutes of music interrupted by the police due to noise complaints.

1969London
02Studio Innovation

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band recording techniques

From December 1966 to April 1967, The Beatles used advanced multi-track recording, vari-speed, and reduction mixdown techniques to create layered sounds, spending over five months in the studio for this album.

1967Abbey Road Studios, London
03Original Pressing

German pressing of Abbey Road from 1969

An original German vinyl pressing of Abbey Road from 1969 (Apple Records, catno: 1 C 062-04 243) remains highly sought after among collectors and can be tracked with live pricing.

1969Germany
04Live Broadcast

Beatles’ first US TV performance, Ed Sullivan Show, 1964

Televised live to over 70 million viewers, this February 9, 1964 show at CBS marked a seminal breakthrough in American pop music and propelled Beatlemania in the US.

1964New York, USA

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FAQ

FAQ: The Beatles on physical formats

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

When and where was The Beatles band formed?

The Beatles formed in Liverpool, England, in March 1960, originally consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.

What are the most iconic Beatles albums on vinyl?

Key albums include "Abbey Road" (1969), "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (1967), and "The Beatles" (White Album, 1968), all widely released on vinyl worldwide.

How many studio albums did The Beatles release?

The Beatles released 12 studio albums between 1962 and 1970, spanning genres from early rock and roll to psychedelic and experimental sounds.

What are some rare vinyl pressings of The Beatles?

Original German and US pressings of "Abbey Road" from 1969 are notable rarities. Collectors also seek limited edition releases from Japan and live albums like "Live At The Hollywood Bowl."

How did The Beatles end their live touring career?

The Beatles ceased live tours after their final concert at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, in August 1966, due to poor sound conditions and rising tensions.

When was The Beatles’ last public live performance?

Their last live public performance was the rooftop concert on January 30, 1969, at Apple Corps headquarters in London.

What genres describe The Beatles' music?

The Beatles' genres include Brit Pop, rock, psychedelic rock, and pop, reflecting their evolving sound during the 1960s.

Where can I find real-time prices for Beatles vinyl records in France?

Vinyles.com tracks live market prices for Beatles vinyl, including French and European pressings, helping collectors identify current asking prices.

Transparency

Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 04/07/2026