Post-Beatles Apple/Capitol Eight Tracks

1970 - 1987

Revised 27 Se 07

For the story of the Beatles on eight track prior to 1971, click here.

The eight track format gained dominance in the late 1960's, and by the early 1970's even the LP was being rivaled. In the magazines, record clubs were advertising the eight track tape in preference over any other format. But after the advent and acceptance of Dolby Noise Reduction, the cassette tape began to gain in popularity, eventually eclipsing the eight track. By 1982, the major record companies decided that the eight track tape was too expensive to produce, given the amount of revenue then being generated. In a sweeping decision, the eight track tape was eliminated from record stores. By 1987, even the major record clubs were no longer offering the eight track option.

During the decade of the 70's, the former Beatles still held a leading place among members of the music industry. Consequently, nearly every one of their individual releases and most releases on their record label, Apple, was issued in all available formats. Here is a (complete?) listing of Apple and Beatles-related Capitol eight tracks released after the band's breakup.

Terminology

"Grips" refer to the method of contstruction of the eight track shell. Specifically, the left and right sides of the shell contained a means for extracting the tape from a player. On Capitol/Apple tapes, these can be found in three styles:

"Raised grips" are single pieces of plastic about 1cm across that stick out from the tape approximately 1mm from the rest of the tape. These grip styles are reasonably common throughout Capitol/Apple history but are less common in 1969-70 and after about 1977.
"Holes" are intentations that jut into the sides of the tape. At most, they go about 7mm into the tape shell. These are relatively common from early 1969 through 1970.
"Ribs" are a series of vertical, stripe-like, raised sections. Although common at other companies prior to their use by Capitol, these become common after 1976 and were usually manufactured by the factory at Winchester, Virginia.

The Tapes

The following Apple tapes have black shells with front cover slicks. The address of the record company is shown as "Hollywood and Vine Streets, Hollywood, Calif.," which is the address of Capitol Records. This addressing continued until early-mid 1970.

Post Card Mary Hopkin Apple 8XT 3351

This tape probably exists in the earlier "white shell" style.
This tape may exist in a Capitol Record Club issue.
James Taylor James Taylor Apple 8XT 3352

Under the Jasmin Tree Modern Jazz Quartet Apple 8XT 3353

According to Capitol's "Apple Album Label Series" from March, 1975, this LP was not issued on eight track.
Is This What You Want? Jackie Lomax Apple 8XT 3354

The two Zapple tapes, which are dealt with on the previous page, fall into this category.
That's the Way God Planned It Billy Preston Apple 8XT 3359

There are two white apples on the cover.
Space Modern Jazz Quartet Apple 8XT 3360

The Wedding Album, by John and Yoko, was released on 8 track and is discussed on the previous page.
The Plastic Ono Band's LP, Live Peace in Toronto, is also discussed on the previous page.
McCartney Paul McCartney Apple 8XT 3363

First issues of this record on 8 track have the California address on the cover label. There are two apples on the cover, one in white and one in green.

The following Apple tapes have black shells with front cover slicks. Capitol's four factories are listed on the cover. This continued until the middle of 1970. In addition to those tapes listed below, the Beatles' Hey Jude! tape was also issued in this style.

McCartney Paul McCartney Apple 8XT 3363

Second issues of this record on 8 track feature the four factories of Capitol Records. There are two apples on the cover, one in white and one in green.
Magic Christian Music Badfinger Apple 8XT 3364

There are two apples on the cover, one in white and one in green.
Sentimental Journey Ringo Starr Apple 8XT 3365

The following Apple tapes have black shells with front cover slicks. The address of Apple Records is shown as 1700 Broadway in New York City. The Apple logo(s) on the cover is/are also smaller, and the word "apple" was added to the logo. The change in style took place in October, 1970. Oddly, the Beatles Let it Be displays the later "small logo" style.

By 1971, most of the shells depict a Capitol logo on the back with a "TM" beside it. Prior to that time, the Capitol trademark, "audiopak," was more common.

Beaucoups of Blues Ringo Starr Apple 8XT 3368

features the earlier "large logo," with apple" underneath. Released 9/70.
No Dice Badfinger Apple 8XT 3367

There are two Apple logos on the cover, one in white and the other in green. Underneath the address is written "An abkco Managed Company." Released 11/70.
All Things Must Pass George Harrison Apple 8XWB 639

Contains two tapes, numbered 8XW 663 and 8XW 664.
First issues were shipped in a grayscale outer cover with orange apple and featured front cover/label slicks that show the LP cover. The Apple logos are orange.
All Things Must Pass George Harrison Apple 8XWB 639

Contains two tapes, numbered 8XW 663 and 8XW 664.
Second issues were shipped in a grayscale outer cover with orange apple and featured front cover/label slicks that show the poster which came with the LP. The Apple logos are orange, with diagonal stripes. This pressing continued past the official end of the "Apple period."
The Whale John Tavener Apple 8XT 3369

According to Capitol's "Apple Album Label Series" from March, 1975, this LP was not issued on eight track.
Encouraging Words Billy Preston Apple 8XT 3370

Doris Troy Doris Troy Apple 8XT 3371

Plastic Ono Band John Lennon Apple 8XW 3372

The Apple logos on this 8 track are solid white.
Plastic Ono Band Yoko Ono Apple 8XW 3373

The Apple logos on this 8 track are solid white.
Hard Day's Night The Beatles United Artists U-3006
Contains an extended version of "Hard Day's Night." This tape corresponds to the "tan label" copies of the LP. Issued from c. 1971-2 to c. 1977. This tape has a copyright date of 1967 on the back, but it was not issued in '67.
Ram Paul and Linda McCartney Apple 8XW 3375

There is no Apple logo on the cover slick. "© McCartney Productions, Inc 1971" is written below the address.
Radha Krishna Temple Radha Krishna Temple Apple 8XW 3376

Come Together soundtrack Apple 8XW 3377

Imagine John Lennon Apple 8XW 3379

There are two white Apple logos on the cover.
Imagine John Lennon Apple Q8W 3379

The first "Quadrasonic" eight track from Apple, and the only one to have been issued with a green shell. The outer case is also green.
Imagine John Lennon Apple Q8W 3379

Second issue. Later Quadraphonic eight tracks have purple shells and were housed in gold outer cases.
Fly Yoko Ono Apple 8XVV 3380

This set consists of two tapes, numbered 8XC 3382 and 8XC 3383, housed in an outer box.
Earth Song; Ocean Song Mary Hopkin Apple 8XW 3381

There are two solid white Apple logos on the cover.
Raga soundtrack Apple 8XW 3384

Harder to find.
Concert for Bangla Desh soundtrack Apple ZA 31231/2

Manufactured by Columbia and numbered as part of their series. The tape shells are orange. The apple logos on the back cover slick and spine are in the same (dark brown) color as the print. The logos are solid, not shaded.
Wild Life Wings Apple 8XW 3386

Straight Up Badfinger Apple 8XW 3387

One Apple logo on cover.
El Topo soundtrack Apple 8XW 3388

One Apple logo on cover.
Elephant's Memory Elephant's Memory Apple 8XW 3389

Brother Lon and Derrek Van Eaton Apple 8XW 3390

The Pope Smokes Dope David Peel Apple 8XW 3391

Not easy to find.
Some Time in New York City John Lennon and Yoko Ono Apple 8XAB 3392

The set consists of two tapes, numbered 8XW 3393 and 8XW 3394, housed in a yellow and black outer box.
Those Were the Days Mary Hopkin Apple 8XW 3395

One Apple logo on cover.
In Concert 1972 Ravi Shankar Apple 8XVV 3396

The set consists of two tapes, numbered 8XC 3397 and 8XC 3398, housed in an outer box. Not easy to find.
Approximately Infinite Universe Yoko Ono Apple 8XVV 3399

The set consists of two tapes, numbered 8XC 3401 and 8XC 3402, housed in an outer box. The Apple logo is solid white with a cross under it.
Phil Spector's Christmas Album Various Artists Apple 8XW 3400

According to Capitol's "Apple Album Label Series" from March, 1975, this LP was not issued on eight track.
1962-1966 The Beatles Apple 8XWB 3403

The set consists of two tapes, numbered 8XC 3405 and 8XC 3406. The set is very common. Usually, copies pressed after 1975 are found. The Apple logo was NOT removed at the end of 1975.
1967-1970 The Beatles Apple 8XWB 3404

The set consists of two tapes, numbered 8XC 3407 and 8XC 3408. The set is very common, with copies pressed after 1975 being most common. The Apple logo was NOT removed on later copies.

The following Apple tapes were made during the transition between the two New York addresses. The address is simply shown as "New York, New York."

Original copies of these tapes depict a Capitol logo on the back of the shell with a "TM" beside it. Mid-1973 appears to have seen the change to the registered trademark symbol.

Red Rose Speedway Paul McCartney and Wings Apple 8XW 3409

There are two white Apple logos on the cover.
Living in the Material World George Harrison Apple 8XW 3410

The following Apple tapes list the address of Apple Records as "1370 Avenue of the Americas" in New York City. The back side of the black Apple Records housing (still) shows a warranty.

Original copies of these tapes depict a Capitol logo on the back of the shell with a "TM" beside it. Mid-1973 appears to have seen the change to the registered trademark symbol.

Ass Badfinger Apple 8XW 3411

Yellow Submarine The Beatles Apple 8XW 153

This eight track is listed separately because not only does the cover feature the 1370 address, but also the song selections have been reordered so that they appear in the same order as on the LP. Contains the additional selection, "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds."
Feeling the Space Yoko Ono Apple 8XW 3412

Ringo Ringo Starr Apple 8XW 3413

Contains an extended version of "Six O'Clock," which is found only on promotional copies of the LP and on other tapes.
Ringo Ringo Starr Apple Q8W 3413

The LP was going to be issued in quad, but that never happened. A few original quad slicks survived. It is not currently known what became of the quad mix of the album; maybe it's sitting in the vaults waiting for an eventual release.
Mind Games John Lennon Apple 8XW 3414

Band on the Run Paul McCartney and Wings Apple 8XZ 3415

Two white apple logos are shown on the cover.
Band on the Run Paul McCartney and Wings Apple Q8W 3415

The quadraphonic issue has a purple shell and was housed in a gold "Apple" outer cover.
Walls and Bridges John Lennon Apple 8XW 3416

Walls and Bridges John Lennon Apple Q8W 3416

The quadraphonic issue has a purple shell and was housed in a gold "Apple" outer cover.
Goodnight Vienna Ringo Starr Apple 8XW 3417

Goodnight Vienna Ringo Starr Apple Q8W 3417

The quadraphonic issue has a purple shell and was housed in a gold "Apple" outer cover.
Dark Horse George Harrison Apple 8XW 3418

The Apple logo has "apple records from capitol records."
Rock N Roll John Lennon Apple 8XK 3419

Venus and Mars Paul McCartney & Wings Capitol 8XT 11419

The manufacturer is shown as "McCartney Music," whose address on 54th Street in New York is given. NO "All rights reserved" statement, although the quad release (see below) has it.

The following Apple and Capitol tapes have the additional slogan "All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws," printed on both the tape cover and the outer housing. The warranty for the tapes was removed. In the case of Apple tapes, the 1370 address is now shown on the back of the outer box.

An "original" and 1975 issue box.
Click for larger size.

Original copies of these tapes depict a Capitol logo on the back of the shell with a registered trademark symbol beside it. There is NO Capitol Records factory symbol to the right of the words "Pat Pending".

Venus and Mars Paul McCartney & Wings Capitol Q8W 11419

The quadraphonic issue of this tape features a purple shell and is housed in a gold "Capitol" outer box. The manufacturer is shown as "McCartney Music," whose address on 54th Street in New York is given. "All rights reserved" statement on cover.
Extra Texture George Harrison Apple 8XW 3420

"Apple core" logo.
Shaved Fish John Lennon Apple 8XW 3421

Blast From Your Past Ringo Starr Apple 8XW 3422

Wings at the Speed of Sound Wings Capitol 8XW 11525

The manufacturer is shown as "MPL Communications, Inc." The address is shown as "34 W. 54th St." in New York. The actual address is 39 W. 54th St..
Rock and Roll Music The Beatles Capitol 8X2K 11537

Two LP's on one tape. Later reissued onto two eight tracks.
McCartney Paul McCartney Capitol 8XT 3363

The "All rights" slogan has been added and the Apple logos removed from the cover.
Ram Paul McCartney Capitol 8XW 3375

The "All rights" slogan has been added and the Apple statement removed from the cover.
Red Rose Speedway Paul McCartney and Wings Capitol 8XW 3409

The "All rights" slogan has been added and the Apple logo removed from the cover.
Band on the Run Paul McCartney and Wings Capitol 8XZ 3415

The "All rights" slogan has been added and the Apple logo has been replaced by the Capitol logo.

The Capitol eight tracks made after mid-1976 indicate the factory of manufacture. The symbol is depicted on the back of the shell and uses the same factory symbols as Capitol's vinyl records used. Copies pressed in Winchester, Virginia, in 1976 tend to have AUDIOPAK on the back instead of the Capitol logo. Additionally, Winchester copies have "rib" style grips.

Best of George Harrison George Harrison Capitol 8XT 11578

Wings Over America Wings Capitol 8X3C 11593

The set consists of two tapes, numbered 8XK 11594 and 8XK 11595.
At the Hollywood Bowl The Beatles Capitol 8XW 11638

At the Hollywood Bowl The Beatles Capitol SMAS 11638

Advance promotional copy, with the same prefix as the LP.
Thrillington Paul McCartney (as Percy Thrillington) Capitol 8XT 11642

Not easy to find.
Love Songs The Beatles Capitol 8X2B 11711

London Town Wings Capitol 8XW 11777

Wings Greatest Wings Capitol 8XOO 11905

The catalog number prefix is incorrectly shown on the cover as 8X00 instead of 8XOO. The manufacturer is shown as MPL Communications, Inc.. Their address on 54th Street in New York is given.
A Hard Day's Night The Beatles Capitol 8XW 11921

Capitol's reissue of the United Artists record.
Let it Be The Beatles Capitol 8XW 11922

Capitol's reissue of the earlier Apple record, which had been released in conjunction with United Artists.

Capitol tapes from this point on feature the UPC "bar code". Otherwise they are similar to the tapes shown above (1976-1982).

Rarities The Beatles Capitol 8XA 12060

Reel Music The Beatles Capitol 8XV 12199

A Note About Reissues of Earlier Capitol/Apple Tapes:

The entire Beatles catalog prior to Abbey Road was first available on "white shell" eight track cartridges, as detailed in the previous article. One can distinguish "black shell" tapes made after that time as follows:

front and back covers on black shell -- transitional, 1969
back of shell has large "audiopak^TM" -- c. 1969 - 1971
- "hole" style grips are more common in 1969-1970 than in 1971
- "raised grips" are more common from 1971 on
back of shell has Capitol logo and "TM" -- c. 1971 - 1974
back of shell has Capitol logo and the registered trademark symbol ("R" in circle); there is NO factory symbol -- 1974 - 1975
no warranty on outer box -- 1975 on
back of shell has Capitol logo and the registered trademark symbol; a Capitol Records factory symbol is shown -- 1976 - 1982.

NOTES: The prefixes on Rubber Soul and Revolver changed from 8XT to 8XW in 1976.
The Capitol logo replaced the Apple logo on Hey Jude, The Beatles, and Abbey Road in 1976.

Non-Capitol/Apple Eight Tracks

Although there were many "pirate" and "bootleg" eight tracks of Beatles/solo material released in the 1970's and 1980's, the only legitimate releases before the end of the Apple period were the soundtrack to Live and Let Die and the (extremely rare) John Lennon Sings the Great Rock and Roll Hits.

After the close of Apple, the ex-Beatles went to various record companies. The "discovery" of the Star Club tapes also led to the release of several eight tracks during the period 1977-1982. Although 1982 brought with it the end of the commercially-available eight track, certain tapes were available as late as 1987 through record clubs.

In the Beginning (Circa 1960) The Beatles Polydor 8F 4504

with title sleeve
In the Beginning (Circa 1960) The Beatles Polydor TA 60360?

Capitol Record Club issue
Live and Let Die Paul McCartney United Artists EA-100

Black shell copies are normal UA copies.
Live and Let Die Paul McCartney United Artists EA-100

Some copies of this tape have red shells, indicating that they were manufactured by Columbia. These may be record club copies.
Live and Let Die Paul McCartney United Artists UA-DA-100-H

Copies of this tape have white shells.
John Lennon Sings the Great Rock and Roll Hits John Lennon Adam VIII 8018

Lear Jet shell. Probably fewer than 500 copies were released. A copy sold for $612 in Summer, 2002.

The post-Apple period saw John Lennon retire for five years before signing up with Geffen Records. Paul McCartney remained with Capitol (see above) through 1978, then spending approximately five years with Columbia. George Harrison migrated to his own label, Dark Horse. Ringo Starr spent time with Atlantic, then Portrait (CBS), then Boardwalk Records.

Ringo's Rotogravure Ringo Starr Atlantic TP 18193

Tape was housed in a black outer box on which was glued cover graphics and song titles.
Thirty-Three and 1/3 George Harrison Dark Horse DAH M8-3005

Ringo the 4^th Ringo Starr Atlantic TP 19108

Live at the Star Club The Beatles Lingasong TP-2-7001

Tape is housed in a custom outer box.
Bad Boy Ringo Starr Portrait JRA 35378

(The Historic) First Live Recordings The Beatles Pickwick 8T2P-2098

Equivalent to the Two-Record Set
George Harrison George Harrison DAH M8-3255

Extremely common.
Back to the Egg Paul McCartney & Wings Columbia FCA 36057

Beatles Live Vol. 1 The Beatles Pickwick P8-3661

Beatles Live Vol. 2 The Beatles Pickwick P8-3662

McCartney Paul McCartney Columbia JCA 36478

Reissue of the Apple tape. "MCCARTNEY" is written across the front cover in white.
Ram Paul McCartney Columbia JCA 36479

Reissue of the Apple tape.
Wildlife Wings Columbia JCA 36480

Reissue of the Apple tape.
Red Rose Speedway Paul McCartney & Wings JCA 36481

Reissue of the Apple tape.
Band on the Run Paul McCartney & Wings Columbia JCA 36482

Reissue of the Apple tape. Supposedly, Columbia's deal allowed them to immediately reissue material that was at least five years old.
McCartney II Paul McCartney Columbia FCA 36511

Venus and Mars Paul McCartney and Wings Columbia JCA 36801

Reissued after the fifth anniversary of the original release.
Double Fantasy John Lennon & Yoko Ono Geffen GEF W8-2001

Two early copies of the tape exist. The first has the Geffen Records address information in a small font. The last line of information is "Made in U.S.A." The second style has the font size increased. The last line of information is "A Warner Communications Company".
Somewhere in England George Harrison Dark Horse DH8 M8-3492

Wings at the Speed of Sound Wings Columbia JCA 37409

Stop and Smell the Roses Ringo Starr Boardwalk NB8-33246

A copy of this eight track recently sold for over $100.
Tug of War Paul McCartney Columbia TCA 37462

Gone Troppo George Harrison Dark Horse W8-23734

Theoretically, this tape could exist, although I know of no copies.
Wings Over America Wings Columbia ??? 37990

Theoretically, this tape set could exist, although I know of no copies.
John Lennon Collection John Lennon Geffen GEF-L8-2023

The last commercially-released Beatles-related eight track tape.

Some of the tapes above were available through the RCA or Columbia record clubs. In addition, two later tapes, listed below, were available ONLY through record clubs (as eight tracks waned in popularity).

20 Greatest Hits Beatles Capitol Special Markets 8XL-8336

The purpose for this Capitol Special Markets eight track is not known. It is dated 1983, although the LP was released in 1982. Only two copies have been confirmed.
John Lennon Live in NYC John Lennon Capitol S-144497

Available through the RCA Record Club
John Lennon Live in NYC John Lennon Capitol 8XV-512451

Available through the Columbia Record Club
Cloud Nine George Harrison Dark Horse W8-25643

Available through the Columbia Record Club

Value Guide: Most 8 tracks you see are mid- to late-70's black shell issues. These commonly sell from $10 to $20 each. The more common Apple releases also fall into this range. Scarcer releases sell for $25 to $35 each.
The quad tapes go for $35 to $50. The price range for Thrillington and John Lennon Collection is around $100. The truly "rare" eight tracks sell for considerably more. Consult Perry Cox's price guide series for more detailed information.

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Post-Beatles Eight Tracks
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Post Card	Mary Hopkin	Apple 8XT 3351
This tape probably exists in the earlier "white shell" style. This tape may exist in a Capitol Record Club issue.
James Taylor	James Taylor	Apple 8XT 3352

Under the Jasmin Tree	Modern Jazz Quartet	Apple 8XT 3353
According to Capitol's "Apple Album Label Series" from March, 1975, this LP was not issued on eight track.
Is This What You Want?	Jackie Lomax	Apple 8XT 3354

The two Zapple tapes, which are dealt with on the previous page, fall into this category.
That's the Way God Planned It	Billy Preston	Apple 8XT 3359
There are two white apples on the cover.
Space	Modern Jazz Quartet	Apple 8XT 3360

The Wedding Album, by John and Yoko, was released on 8 track and is discussed on the previous page. The Plastic Ono Band's LP, Live Peace in Toronto, is also discussed on the previous page.
McCartney	Paul McCartney	Apple 8XT 3363
First issues of this record on 8 track have the California address on the cover label. There are two apples on the cover, one in white and one in green.

Beaucoups of Blues	Ringo Starr	Apple 8XT 3368
features the earlier "large logo," with apple" underneath. Released 9/70.
No Dice	Badfinger	Apple 8XT 3367
There are two Apple logos on the cover, one in white and the other in green. Underneath the address is written "An abkco Managed Company." Released 11/70.
All Things Must Pass	George Harrison	Apple 8XWB 639
Contains two tapes, numbered 8XW 663 and 8XW 664. First issues were shipped in a grayscale outer cover with orange apple and featured front cover/label slicks that show the LP cover. The Apple logos are orange.
All Things Must Pass	George Harrison	Apple 8XWB 639
Contains two tapes, numbered 8XW 663 and 8XW 664. Second issues were shipped in a grayscale outer cover with orange apple and featured front cover/label slicks that show the poster which came with the LP. The Apple logos are orange, with diagonal stripes. This pressing continued past the official end of the "Apple period."
The Whale	John Tavener	Apple 8XT 3369
According to Capitol's "Apple Album Label Series" from March, 1975, this LP was not issued on eight track.
Encouraging Words	Billy Preston	Apple 8XT 3370

Doris Troy	Doris Troy	Apple 8XT 3371

Plastic Ono Band	John Lennon	Apple 8XW 3372
The Apple logos on this 8 track are solid white.
Plastic Ono Band	Yoko Ono	Apple 8XW 3373
The Apple logos on this 8 track are solid white.
Hard Day's Night	The Beatles	United Artists U-3006
Contains an extended version of "Hard Day's Night." This tape corresponds to the "tan label" copies of the LP. Issued from c. 1971-2 to c. 1977. This tape has a copyright date of 1967 on the back, but it was not issued in '67.
Ram	Paul and Linda McCartney	Apple 8XW 3375
There is no Apple logo on the cover slick. "© McCartney Productions, Inc 1971" is written below the address.
Radha Krishna Temple	Radha Krishna Temple	Apple 8XW 3376

Come Together	soundtrack	Apple 8XW 3377

Imagine	John Lennon	Apple 8XW 3379
There are two white Apple logos on the cover.
Imagine	John Lennon	Apple Q8W 3379
The first "Quadrasonic" eight track from Apple, and the only one to have been issued with a green shell. The outer case is also green.
Imagine	John Lennon	Apple Q8W 3379
Second issue. Later Quadraphonic eight tracks have purple shells and were housed in gold outer cases.
Fly	Yoko Ono	Apple 8XVV 3380
This set consists of two tapes, numbered 8XC 3382 and 8XC 3383, housed in an outer box.
Earth Song; Ocean Song	Mary Hopkin	Apple 8XW 3381
There are two solid white Apple logos on the cover.
Raga	soundtrack	Apple 8XW 3384
Harder to find.
Concert for Bangla Desh	soundtrack	Apple ZA 31231/2
Manufactured by Columbia and numbered as part of their series. The tape shells are orange. The apple logos on the back cover slick and spine are in the same (dark brown) color as the print. The logos are solid, not shaded.
Wild Life	Wings	Apple 8XW 3386

Straight Up	Badfinger	Apple 8XW 3387
One Apple logo on cover.
El Topo	soundtrack	Apple 8XW 3388
One Apple logo on cover.
Elephant's Memory	Elephant's Memory	Apple 8XW 3389

Brother	Lon and Derrek Van Eaton	Apple 8XW 3390

The Pope Smokes Dope	David Peel	Apple 8XW 3391
Not easy to find.
Some Time in New York City	John Lennon and Yoko Ono	Apple 8XAB 3392
The set consists of two tapes, numbered 8XW 3393 and 8XW 3394, housed in a yellow and black outer box.
Those Were the Days	Mary Hopkin	Apple 8XW 3395
One Apple logo on cover.
In Concert 1972	Ravi Shankar	Apple 8XVV 3396
The set consists of two tapes, numbered 8XC 3397 and 8XC 3398, housed in an outer box. Not easy to find.
Approximately Infinite Universe	Yoko Ono	Apple 8XVV 3399
The set consists of two tapes, numbered 8XC 3401 and 8XC 3402, housed in an outer box. The Apple logo is solid white with a cross under it.
Phil Spector's Christmas Album	Various Artists	Apple 8XW 3400
According to Capitol's "Apple Album Label Series" from March, 1975, this LP was not issued on eight track.
1962-1966	The Beatles	Apple 8XWB 3403
The set consists of two tapes, numbered 8XC 3405 and 8XC 3406. The set is very common. Usually, copies pressed after 1975 are found. The Apple logo was NOT removed at the end of 1975.
1967-1970	The Beatles	Apple 8XWB 3404
The set consists of two tapes, numbered 8XC 3407 and 8XC 3408. The set is very common, with copies pressed after 1975 being most common. The Apple logo was NOT removed on later copies.

Red Rose Speedway	Paul McCartney and Wings	Apple 8XW 3409
There are two white Apple logos on the cover.
Living in the Material World	George Harrison	Apple 8XW 3410

Ass	Badfinger	Apple 8XW 3411

Yellow Submarine	The Beatles	Apple 8XW 153
This eight track is listed separately because not only does the cover feature the 1370 address, but also the song selections have been reordered so that they appear in the same order as on the LP. Contains the additional selection, "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds."
Feeling the Space	Yoko Ono	Apple 8XW 3412

Ringo	Ringo Starr	Apple 8XW 3413
Contains an extended version of "Six O'Clock," which is found only on promotional copies of the LP and on other tapes.
Ringo	Ringo Starr	Apple Q8W 3413
The LP was going to be issued in quad, but that never happened. A few original quad slicks survived. It is not currently known what became of the quad mix of the album; maybe it's sitting in the vaults waiting for an eventual release.
Mind Games	John Lennon	Apple 8XW 3414

Band on the Run	Paul McCartney and Wings	Apple 8XZ 3415
Two white apple logos are shown on the cover.
Band on the Run	Paul McCartney and Wings	Apple Q8W 3415
The quadraphonic issue has a purple shell and was housed in a gold "Apple" outer cover.
Walls and Bridges	John Lennon	Apple 8XW 3416

Walls and Bridges	John Lennon	Apple Q8W 3416
The quadraphonic issue has a purple shell and was housed in a gold "Apple" outer cover.
Goodnight Vienna	Ringo Starr	Apple 8XW 3417

Goodnight Vienna	Ringo Starr	Apple Q8W 3417
The quadraphonic issue has a purple shell and was housed in a gold "Apple" outer cover.
Dark Horse	George Harrison	Apple 8XW 3418
The Apple logo has "apple records from capitol records."
Rock N Roll	John Lennon	Apple 8XK 3419

Venus and Mars	Paul McCartney & Wings	Capitol 8XT 11419
The manufacturer is shown as "McCartney Music," whose address on 54th Street in New York is given. NO "All rights reserved" statement, although the quad release (see below) has it.

Venus and Mars	Paul McCartney & Wings	Capitol Q8W 11419
The quadraphonic issue of this tape features a purple shell and is housed in a gold "Capitol" outer box. The manufacturer is shown as "McCartney Music," whose address on 54th Street in New York is given. "All rights reserved" statement on cover.
Extra Texture	George Harrison	Apple 8XW 3420
"Apple core" logo.
Shaved Fish	John Lennon	Apple 8XW 3421

Blast From Your Past	Ringo Starr	Apple 8XW 3422

Wings at the Speed of Sound	Wings	Capitol 8XW 11525
The manufacturer is shown as "MPL Communications, Inc." The address is shown as "34 W. 54th St." in New York. The actual address is 39 W. 54th St..
Rock and Roll Music	The Beatles	Capitol 8X2K 11537
Two LP's on one tape. Later reissued onto two eight tracks.
McCartney	Paul McCartney	Capitol 8XT 3363
The "All rights" slogan has been added and the Apple logos removed from the cover.
Ram	Paul McCartney	Capitol 8XW 3375
The "All rights" slogan has been added and the Apple statement removed from the cover.
Red Rose Speedway	Paul McCartney and Wings	Capitol 8XW 3409
The "All rights" slogan has been added and the Apple logo removed from the cover.
Band on the Run	Paul McCartney and Wings	Capitol 8XZ 3415
The "All rights" slogan has been added and the Apple logo has been replaced by the Capitol logo.

Best of George Harrison	George Harrison	Capitol 8XT 11578

Wings Over America	Wings	Capitol 8X3C 11593
The set consists of two tapes, numbered 8XK 11594 and 8XK 11595.
At the Hollywood Bowl	The Beatles	Capitol 8XW 11638

At the Hollywood Bowl	The Beatles	Capitol SMAS 11638
Advance promotional copy, with the same prefix as the LP.
Thrillington	Paul McCartney (as Percy Thrillington)	Capitol 8XT 11642
Not easy to find.
Love Songs	The Beatles	Capitol 8X2B 11711

London Town	Wings	Capitol 8XW 11777

Wings Greatest	Wings	Capitol 8XOO 11905
The catalog number prefix is incorrectly shown on the cover as 8X00 instead of 8XOO. The manufacturer is shown as MPL Communications, Inc.. Their address on 54th Street in New York is given.
A Hard Day's Night	The Beatles	Capitol 8XW 11921
Capitol's reissue of the United Artists record.
Let it Be	The Beatles	Capitol 8XW 11922
Capitol's reissue of the earlier Apple record, which had been released in conjunction with United Artists.

Rarities	The Beatles	Capitol 8XA 12060

Reel Music	The Beatles	Capitol 8XV 12199

In the Beginning (Circa 1960)	The Beatles	Polydor 8F 4504
with title sleeve
In the Beginning (Circa 1960)	The Beatles	Polydor TA 60360?
Capitol Record Club issue
Live and Let Die	Paul McCartney	United Artists EA-100
Black shell copies are normal UA copies.
Live and Let Die	Paul McCartney	United Artists EA-100
Some copies of this tape have red shells, indicating that they were manufactured by Columbia. These may be record club copies.
Live and Let Die	Paul McCartney	United Artists UA-DA-100-H
Copies of this tape have white shells.
John Lennon Sings the Great Rock and Roll Hits	John Lennon	Adam VIII 8018
Lear Jet shell. Probably fewer than 500 copies were released. A copy sold for $612 in Summer, 2002.

Ringo's Rotogravure	Ringo Starr	Atlantic TP 18193
Tape was housed in a black outer box on which was glued cover graphics and song titles.
Thirty-Three and 1/3	George Harrison	Dark Horse DAH M8-3005

Ringo the 4^th	Ringo Starr	Atlantic TP 19108

Live at the Star Club	The Beatles	Lingasong TP-2-7001
Tape is housed in a custom outer box.
Bad Boy	Ringo Starr	Portrait JRA 35378

(The Historic) First Live Recordings	The Beatles	Pickwick 8T2P-2098
Equivalent to the Two-Record Set
George Harrison	George Harrison	DAH M8-3255
Extremely common.
Back to the Egg	Paul McCartney & Wings	Columbia FCA 36057

Beatles Live Vol. 1	The Beatles	Pickwick P8-3661

Beatles Live Vol. 2	The Beatles	Pickwick P8-3662

McCartney	Paul McCartney	Columbia JCA 36478
Reissue of the Apple tape. "MCCARTNEY" is written across the front cover in white.
Ram	Paul McCartney	Columbia JCA 36479
Reissue of the Apple tape.
Wildlife	Wings	Columbia JCA 36480
Reissue of the Apple tape.
Red Rose Speedway	Paul McCartney & Wings	JCA 36481
Reissue of the Apple tape.
Band on the Run	Paul McCartney & Wings	Columbia JCA 36482
Reissue of the Apple tape. Supposedly, Columbia's deal allowed them to immediately reissue material that was at least five years old.
McCartney II	Paul McCartney	Columbia FCA 36511

Venus and Mars	Paul McCartney and Wings	Columbia JCA 36801
Reissued after the fifth anniversary of the original release.
Double Fantasy	John Lennon & Yoko Ono	Geffen GEF W8-2001
Two early copies of the tape exist. The first has the Geffen Records address information in a small font. The last line of information is "Made in U.S.A." The second style has the font size increased. The last line of information is "A Warner Communications Company".
Somewhere in England	George Harrison	Dark Horse DH8 M8-3492

Wings at the Speed of Sound	Wings	Columbia JCA 37409

Stop and Smell the Roses	Ringo Starr	Boardwalk NB8-33246
A copy of this eight track recently sold for over $100.
Tug of War	Paul McCartney	Columbia TCA 37462

Gone Troppo	George Harrison	Dark Horse W8-23734
Theoretically, this tape could exist, although I know of no copies.
Wings Over America	Wings	Columbia ??? 37990
Theoretically, this tape set could exist, although I know of no copies.
John Lennon Collection	John Lennon	Geffen GEF-L8-2023
The last commercially-released Beatles-related eight track tape.

20 Greatest Hits	Beatles	Capitol Special Markets 8XL-8336
The purpose for this Capitol Special Markets eight track is not known. It is dated 1983, although the LP was released in 1982. Only two copies have been confirmed.
John Lennon Live in NYC	John Lennon	Capitol S-144497
Available through the RCA Record Club
John Lennon Live in NYC	John Lennon	Capitol 8XV-512451
Available through the Columbia Record Club
Cloud Nine	George Harrison	Dark Horse W8-25643
Available through the Columbia Record Club