BEATLES Yesterday And Today LP All True Stereo 1978 Capitol Purple Label NM/VG+

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FAB FOUR AUDIOPHILE HOLY GRAIL: The Beatles – Yesterday And Today (1978 US Capitol Los Angeles Pressing – All True Stereo Mixes)

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Attention vinyl enthusiasts, Beatles completists, and audiophile collectors: You are looking at a highly coveted, collector-grade 1978 US reissue pressing of The Beatles’ legendary North American compilation, Yesterday And Today (catalog number ST 2553 / ST-2553).

While original 1966 stereo copies famously contained artificial "duophonic" (fake stereo) mixes for the Revolver preview tracks, this desirable late-1970s Capitol Purple Label reissue is renowned among collectors for featuring ALL TRUE STEREO MIXES—including true stereo versions of "I'm Only Sleeping" (A2), "Dr. Robert" (A4), and "And Your Bird Can Sing" (B1)!

Pressed on quality posterboard stock at Capitol's Los Angeles pressing plant (✲ stamped in dead wax) with Side B lacquers cut by legendary mastering engineer Wally Traugott (Wly), this classic "Trunk Cover" issue is the definitive way to hear this album in authentic, wide analog stereo!

The Technical & Pressing Profile:

• Label & Catalog: Capitol Records – ST 2553 / ST-2553 (US Reissue)

• Format: 12" LP (Album, Compilation, Stereo, True Stereo Version)

• Release Date: 1978

• Genre / Style: Pop Rock, Psychedelic Rock

• Label Variation: Classic Capitol Purple Label with large top logo and upper/lower rim text.

• Audio Mix Distinction: Features True Stereo Mixes on tracks A2, A4, and B1 instead of the standard fake stereo / duophonic cuts.

• Mastering & Cutting Pedigree: Mastered at Capitol Mastering with Side B lacquers cut by Wally Traugott (Wly).

• Pressing Plant: Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Los Angeles (Identified by stamped ✲ star in runout).

• Jacket Details: Original "Trunk Cover" printed on sturdy posterboard stock with Gold Record Award and RIAA logos.

• Matrix / Runout (Side A): ST-1-2553+ H34+ △747 B15374 MASTERED BY CAPITOL (Etched / Stamped)

• Matrix / Runout (Side B): 2-2553-F-25- ✲ + + △728 B 15873 #67 Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOL (Etched / Stamped)

Why This 12" Single Belongs in Your Collection:

For serious Beatles vinyl archivers, tracking down the late-70s Capitol purple label pressing is essential to avoid the muddy duophonic sound processing that plagued early stereo issues. Hearing "I'm Only Sleeping" and "And Your Bird Can Sing" in glorious, discrete stereo cut by Wally Traugott delivers the punch, detail, and sonic presence the recordings truly deserve!

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