Beatles 1st Live Recordings Vol 2 LP 1979 Pickwick Keel Pressing Hamburg NM/VG

HISTORIC 1962 STAR-CLUB RECORDINGS: The Beatles – 1st Live Recordings (Volume Two) (Original 1979 US Pickwick First Pressing — Keel Mfg. Pressing / Trutone Master Cut)

Step directly into the sweat-soaked energy of early rock history with this authentic January 1979 US vinyl pressing of The Beatles' legendary Hamburg tapes, 1st Live Recordings (Volume Two) (Pickwick – SPC-3662).

Recorded live at the famed Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany, in December 1962 by Ted "King Size" Taylor, this essential volume captures John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr blasting through an unvarnished, high-octane set of rock-and-roll standards right on the brink of global superstardom. Electronically rechanneled for stereo, the album showcases the relentless club grit, driving rhythm section, and raw vocal interplay that forged the Fab Four's sound.

Manufactured in the United States by Keel Mfg. Corp. (verified by the stamped rounded ⊂◯⊃ hallmark in the dead wax), this release features master lacquers cut at Trutone Mastering Labs by Steven Rossi (SR) and remastered by Steven Vining. Housed in its classic jacket illustrated by Christine Moore and featuring historical liner notes by Nicholas Schaffner and Steven Rossi, this Near Mint disc provides the ultimate raw look at The Beatles' formative stage power.

The Technical & Pressing Profile

• Artist: The Beatles

• Title: 1st Live Recordings (Volume Two)

• Label & Catalog Number: Pickwick – SPC-3662 (Pickwick International, Inc.)

• Format: 12" Vinyl LP, Album, Electronically Rechanneled for Stereo, 33 ⅓ RPM

• Release Date: January 29, 1979 (Recorded Live in Hamburg, Germany, December 1962)

• Country of Origin: United States (Center labels state: "A Product of Pickwick International, Inc. Minneapolis MN Printed in U.S.A.")

• Genre / Style: Rock, Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, Classic Rock, Beat

• Recording & Remastering: Original tape recorded by King Size Taylor; Remastering engineer: Steven Vining

• Mastering & Lacquer Cutting: Trutone Mastering Labs; Master lacquers cut by Steven Rossi (SR)

• Pressing Plant: Keel Mfg. Corp. (Machine-stamped ⊂◯⊃ symbol in runouts)

• Artwork & Liner Notes: Cover artwork by Christine Moore; Liner notes by Nicholas Schaffner & Steven Rossi

• Matrix / Runout (Side A): B-2 ⊂◯⊃ SPC 3662 A-1 TR SR179 (Etched / Stamped)

• Matrix / Runout (Side B): A-2⊂◯⊃ SPC 3662 B TR SR1278 (Etched / Stamped)

• Collector Tracklist Variations: Track A1 is titled "Ain't Nothing Shakin'" on the label and "Nothin' Shakin' (but the leaves on the trees)" on the sleeve; Track A4 is listed as "Talkin' 'bout You" on the label and "I'm Talkin' About You" on the sleeve.

Condition & Grading

Graded conservatively using standard Goldmine parameters:

• Record Condition: Near Mint (NM / M-)

  The vinyl displays flawless, brilliant factory luster and delivers clean, quiet playback. Steven Rossi's Trutone lathe cut reproduces the band's driving rhythm section, screaming guitars, and unvarnished live vocals with crisp dynamic presence and zero inner-groove distortion.

• Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG)

  The original jacket remains structurally solid and fully intact, showing honest vintage shelf and edge wear consistent with a VG grade, bold cover illustration colors, and clear spine readability.

Why This 12" Single Belongs in Your Collection

The December 1962 Star-Club performances stand as the most important live audio documents in The Beatles' discography, chronicling their final club residency right as their recording career at EMI was starting. Featuring high-energy covers of Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and 1950s rockabilly classics, this original 1979 Keel-pressed Pickwick LP offers a vital glimpse into the raw chemistry that built Beatlemania. Preserved in top-tier Near Mint playing condition, it is an essential historical centerpiece for any serious Fab Four vinyl archive.

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Add this essential 1979 Keel-pressed Pickwick LP of The Beatles' Hamburg Star-Club recordings to your vinyl rotation today!