THE EARLY BEATLES, CAPITOL RECORDS ST 2309, STEREO LP, RELEASED 1965 12 1/4*12 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate. The Early Beatles C Capitol Records ST-2309, Apple label stereo reissue (circa 1971C75). This classic compilation brings together eleven of the groups formative recordings, including Love Me Do, Please Please Me, and Twist and Shout, first released in the United States in 1965. Issued here on the distinctive green Apple label, the album captures the youthful rawness and vitality of the Beatles early studio sessions, which laid the foundation for their meteoric rise to international fame. The front cover, showing the iconic autumn leaves portrait of the band, bears handwritten signatures, adding a unique collectors dimension to this copy. With both the original printed sleeve and vinyl record present, this pressing represents not only a cornerstone of the Beatles American discography but also a piece of memorabilia that reflects the enduring appeal of the bands earliest hits.