Beatles – Reel Music LP Vinyl 1982 Original Capitol Winchester SV-12199 NM/NM

CINEMATIC BEATLES ANTHOLOGY: The Beatles – Reel Music (Original March 1982 US Capitol First Pressing — Winchester Plant / J. Lemay Master Cut)

Celebrate the cinematic legacy of the Fab Four with this pristine, collector-grade original 1982 US vinyl pressing of The Beatles' dedicated film anthology, Reel Music (Capitol Records – SV-12199).

Issued in the spring of 1982 to accompany the theatrical re-release of A Hard Day's Night, this 14-track collection brings together standout musical moments spanning the group’s landmark motion pictures: A Hard Day's Night, Help!, Magical Mystery Tour, Yellow Submarine, and Let It Be. Featuring timeless anthems such as "A Hard Day's Night," "Help!," "Can't Buy Me Love," "All You Need Is Love," and "Get Back," this release highlights definitive productions by Sir George Martin alongside select tracks reproduced for disc by Phil Spector.

Manufactured at Capitol Records’ renowned Winchester, Virginia pressing plant, this vintage first pressing features precision analog lacquers cut at Capitol Mastering by engineer J. Lemay. Housed in its original jacket with art direction by Roy Kohara and vibrant cover illustrations by David McMacken, this Near Mint copy delivers exceptional stereo depth and historical appeal.

The Technical & Pressing Profile

• Artist: The Beatles

• Title: Reel Music

• Label & Catalog Number: Capitol Records – SV-12199 (US Original First Pressing)

• Format: 12" Vinyl LP, Compilation, Stereo, 33 ⅓ RPM

• Release Date: March 24, 1982

• Country of Origin: United States

• Genre / Style: Rock, Stage & Screen, Soundtrack, Beat, Theme, Pop Rock

• Producers: George Martin; Select tracks reproduced for disc by Phil Spector (Tracks B4–B6)

• Songwriters: John Lennon & Paul McCartney

• Mastering Studio & Lacquer Cut: Capitol Mastering; Master lacquers cut by J. Lemay (J. Lemay)

• Pressing Plant: Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Winchester, Virginia

• Art Direction & Illustration: Roy Kohara, Michael Diehl (Design); David McMacken (Cover Illustrations)

• Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): SV 1-12199

• Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): SV 2-12199

Condition & Grading

Graded conservatively using standard Goldmine parameters:

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

  The vinyl displays flawless, deep factory gloss and delivers clean, dead-quiet playback. J. Lemay's Capitol mastering provides crisp high frequencies, punchy acoustic and electric guitars, and rich, uncompressed stereo separation with zero inner-groove distortion.

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

  The outer jacket featuring David McMacken's illustrated film-strip artwork is crisp, rigid, and immaculate. Retains sharp corners, bright color saturation, fully intact seams, and a perfectly readable spine with no signs of shelf wear.

Why This 12" Single Belongs in Your Collection

Early 1980s Capitol Winchester pressings are highly regarded by vinyl enthusiasts for their clean surfaces, solid physical weight, and dynamic fidelity. Reel Music stands as an essential physical document of The Beatles' filmography, compiling their biggest motion picture themes into a single cohesive listening experience. Preserved in top-tier Near Mint condition inside and out, this authenticated 1982 Winchester first pressing is an indispensable addition to any high-end Beatles vinyl collection.

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Add this premier 1982 Winchester pressing of The Beatles' Reel Music to your turntable rotation today!