THE BEATLES Hey Jude Vinyl Record 7 Inch Apple 1968 Original Single R 5722 4-Prong Dark Green Label

The Beatles - Hey Jude
(Original UK Pressing with Dark Green Apple Label with 'Sold In U.K.' Label Text. 4-Pronged Label Design. KT Tax Code embossed on side 2 label. -1/-1 Matrix)

Format: Vinyl Record - 7 Inch Single (45 rpm)
Country: UK
Year: 1968
Label: Apple
Catalogue No. R 5722

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): 7XCE 21185-1 KT 17 RRA
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): 7XCE 21186-1 KT 5 ROG

Condition: VG (The vinyl has a number of surface marks)

Side A: Hey Jude
Side B: Revolution

An absolute cornerstone of British rock history is available with this genuine 1968 UK first pressing of The Beatles' dual-masterpiece single, "Hey Jude". Issued on the iconic Apple Records label, this 7-inch, 45 rpm vinyl record represents a monumental era in popular music, making it an essential acquisition for Fab Four collectors and vintage audiophiles alike. Finding an authentic 1960s debut run allows you to experience the exact analogue punch and acoustic warmth intended when these legendary tracks first hit the airwaves.

This specific initial release is easily identified by its signature dark green Apple label, which features the prominent "Sold in U.K." structural text alongside a classic 4-pronged centre design. For the discerning collector tracking definitive production markers, this copy proudly displays the KT tax code embossed directly onto the side 2 label. Furthermore, the runout grooves carry the stamped authentic EMI master codes, catalogued under the matrix numbers 7XCE 21185-1 for Side A and 7XCE 21186-1 for Side B.

Musically, the single pairs two of the band's most potent creations: Paul McCartney's soaring, universally celebrated anthem "Hey Jude" on the primary side, backed by John Lennon's raw, fuzzy, and politically charged masterpiece, "Revolution". This particular copy is graded at VG condition, with the physical vinyl showing a number of surface marks from honest, historic play. It remains a fantastic, highly playable artefact from the peak of 1960s pop culture that will make a great addition to your turntable rotation.