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The Beatles vs. The Four Seasons LP - Stereo (Vee-Jay DXS-30, 1964). In an effort to capitalize on the Beatles’ skyrocketing popularity before losing their rights to the group’s recordings, Vee Jay Records swiftly repackaged Introducing… The Beatles into a distinctive two-record gatefold set titled The Beatles vs. The Four Seasons. However, it quickly became apparent to the public that this was simply a reissue of the earlier album—an inventive way for Vee Jay to clear out their remaining stock of stereo pressings.
This set pairs a Version 2 stereo copy of Introducing… The Beatles (SR 1062) with The Golden Hits of The Four Seasons (SR 1065), housed together in a striking gatefold sleeve. The cover bills the set as "The International Battle of the Century," to be adjudicated by the listener with a "Scorecard" for each group's greatest hits imprinted on the reverse.
With an estimated 750 copies produced, and very few surviving today, this release remains one of the rarest Beatles albums ever issued.
Most copies of this album are in very poor condition with splits, writing, and aggressively played discs. This copy, in comparison, is a gem given its strong condition. Both records are in VG+ condition; the only thing holding the Beatles record from being graded closer to VG++ is a needle mark on both sides not affecting play. The labels on both are beautiful and bright. The double album cover is strong with most of the vivid, bold colors intact with some light yellowing. The corners have minor tip wear and slight splitting. The rest of the cover has no splits, tears or major defects. The scorecard on the rear is unmarked. The spine is solid and fully legible. This example lacks the scarce bonus poster.
From the Mark Erbach Collection.
