THE BEATLES' HITS
Parlophone GEPO 8880
Released 6 February 1964
Original recommended retail price: 15/6
An Australian adaptation of the British EP, featuring locally redesigned sleeve artwork and a mixture of British and Australian mastering.
Tracks
Side 1: From Me To You / Thank You Girl
Side 2: Please Please Me / Love Me Do

Matrix Information
Side 1: (mono) 7TCE760-2N KT
Side 2: (mono) 7TCE761-1N MT

1964
Side 1: (mono) 7TCE760 7AXPA656

Overview
While containing the same tracks as the UK release, here EMI (Australia) went for a different photo from the same Angus McBean session. For the rear cover, EMI (Australia) jettisoned the UK-centric chart information, replacing it with the (now) ubiquitous Dezo Hoffman photo of the four walking down Russell Square, London, in July 1963.

Initial copies were pressed from mothers supplied by EMI UK, however, at some point soon after pressing commenced, EMI (Australia) reverted to a local cut for side 1 (from vinyl), while continuing to use the UK cut for side 2. The reason for this change is unknown, but is usually the result of faulty or damaged metal parts.

The EP remained in print until December 1978.
Chart Performance

Brisbane

(QLD)

Sydney

(NSW)

Melbourne

(VIC)

Hobart

(TAS)

Adelaide

(SA)

Perth

(WA)

Chart Entry

-

21-Feb-64

-

-

07-Mar-64

-

Highest Position

 

34

 

 

5

 

Weeks In

 

4

 

 

13

 
Listed as "The Beatles Hits (EP)"
Green
AUEP8880G.a

S1: ESSEX fac - LEEDS MUSIC
S2: LEEDS MUSIC - CASTLE MUSIC

Vinyl matrices: 7TCE760-2N (KT) / 7TCE761-1N (MT)
AUEP8880G.b

S1: ESSEX fac - LEEDS MUSIC
S2: LEEDS MUSIC - CASTLE MUSIC

Vinyl matrices: 7TCE760 7AXPA 656 / 7TCE761-1N
Yellow/Black Style 'A'
AUEP8880YBA.a

S1: ESSEX fac - LEEDS MUSIC
S2: LEEDS MUSIC - CASTLE MUSIC
AUEP8880YBA.b

S1: ESSEX fac - LEEDS MUSIC
S2: LEEDS MUSIC - CASTLE MUSIC

Side 1 label layout identical to AUEP8880YBA.a
Smaller "THE BEATLES" on side 2 label
AUEP8880YBA.c

As per AUEP8880YBA.b except:
- different line placement around royalty stamps (both labels)
- smaller "THE BEATLES" (both labels)
AUEP8880YBA.d

S1: ESSEX fac - LEEDS MUSIC
S2: LEEDS MUSIC - CASTLE MUSIC
AUEP8880YBA.e

S1: ESSEX fac - NORTHERN SONGS
S2: LEEDS MUSIC - CASTLE MUSIC

Italicised tracklist (both labels)
'Northern Songs' publ. credit for track 1.2
AUEP8880YBA.f

S1: ESSEX fac - NORTHERN SONGS
S2: Dick James Music - CASTLE MUSIC fac

Numerous font/spacing differences from e.g. 'EXTENDED PLAY' text on side 1 label
AUEP8880YBA.g

S1: ESSEX fac - NORTHERN SONGS
S2: DICK JAMES - CASTLE MUSIC fac

As per AUEP8880YBA.f except numerous 'obvious' differences
AUEP8880YBA.h

Variation coming soon!
AUEP8880YBA.i

Variation coming soon!
AUEP8880YBA.j

Variation coming soon!
Yellow/Black Style 'B'
AUEP8880YBB.a

Italicised tracklists
AUEP8880YBB.b

Different font of non-templated text elements
AUEP8880YBB.c

Variation coming soon!