The Beatles Japanese EP/Original UK Series

The Toshiba EMI Recordings
Nowhere Man (AP-4579)
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#12-1 Toshiba Onko H ¥600 (Red)
#12-2 Toshiba Onko H ¥600
#12-3 Toshiba Onko H ¥700
#12-4 Toshiba EMI H ¥700
#12-5 Toshiba EMI I ¥700 Type-1
#12-6 Toshiba EMI I ¥700 Type-2

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#12-1 Nowhere Man (1st. Press "Toshiba Onko / H ¥600 / Red Vinyl": AP-4579)
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TITLE		Nowhere Man
TRACK LISTING	SIDE 1	Drive My Car (Lennon-McCartney) Michelle (Lennon-McCartney)
	SIDE 2	Nowhere Man (Lennon-McCartney) You Won't See Me (Lennon-McCartney)
RELEASE DATE		25th June.1970 / First Press
FRONT --> Click!		BACK --> Click!	SIDE 1 -->Click!	SIDE 2 -->Click!	DISK -->Click!

LYRIC SHEET (Slip Sheet Type)			OBI -->Click!
		With a lyric sheet (slip type) insert.		1n 1970, "U.K. EP series (the AP-45XX series)" were released, all of which were issued with this "Green Obi". Early pressings have a wide type obi (4.0cm). It has a green background with Apple logo and priced ¥600 on obi strip.
FRONT COVER CLOSE UP				BACK COVER CLOSE UP
			Catalog No. "AP-4579" and the word "STEREO" were printed upper right corner of the front cover.
				"Toshiba Musical Industries Ltd." and "H-¥600" were printed at the bottom of the back cover.
BACK COVER & LABEL CLOSE UP
BACK COVER			LABEL		The song order on the back cover is incorrect.

LABEL CLOSE UP

"33 (r.p.m) STEREO COMPACT" was printed at the top of the label.			The word "EXTENDED PLAY" was printed on the label. "STEREO" was not printed.	The words "MFD. BY TOSHIBA MUSICAL INDUSTRIES LTD. JAPAN" was printed at the bottom of the label.
OTHER ITEM
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CATALOG NUMBER		AP-4579
RECORD LABEL		APPLE type1b
MIX		STEREO
MATRIX No.	SIDE 1	GEP-8952-A 1S 1
	SIDE 2	GEP-8952-B 1S 1
PRESS MARK		1C
VINYL COLOR		RED
DISK EDGE		Groove Guard
LYRIC SHEET		Slip sheet type
SLEEVE TYPE		Wrap-around cover
OBI		Apple green obi (¥600) / Wide type obi (4.0cm)
RECORD COMPANY'S NAME	COVER	Toshiba Ongakukogyo Kabusikigaisha
	LABEL	MFD.BY TOSHIBA MUSICAL INDUSTRIES LTD. JAPAN
SYMBOL/PRICE		H-600YEN
COMMENTS		Using the normal Apple EP label of the time, Japanese Odeon chose to release all twelve of the British EP's which they had not issued before. These too were issued as Compact 33's ‐‐on June 25, 1970. A few of the titles are known to exist on red vinyl. All of the above EP’s were issued at first when the price was 600 Yen. Later these were stickered with the higher price of ¥700. Still later copies simply show the ¥700 price. Even later, they were reissued with a reference to EMI on the label. Japanese 12th. EP in "UK release series". Similar design as the UK EP of the same name. On Apple Records "Made in Japan" with dark green apple label. Stereo: 33 r.p.m. with the small hole , Insert and obi strip. The song order on the back cover is incorrect. This E.P. was manufactured two ways: both Black and Red vinyl. Red vinyl singles that are confirmed to exist: AP-4573: A Hard Day's Night AP-4578: Yesterday AP-4579: Nowhere Man

#12-2 Nowhere Man (1st. Press "Toshiba Onko / H ¥600 / Black Vinyl": AP-4579)
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TITLE		Mowhere Man
TRACK LISTING	SIDE 1	Drive My Car (Lennon-McCartney) Michelle (Lennon-McCartney)
	SIDE 2	Nowhere Man (Lennon-McCartney) You Won't See Me (Lennon-McCartney)
RELEASE DATE		25th June.1970 / First Press
FRONT --> Click!		BACK --> Click!	SIDE 1 -->Click!	SIDE 2 -->Click!	DISK -->Click!

LYRIC SHEET (Slip Sheet Type)			OBI -->Click!
		With a lyric sheet (slip type) insert.		1n 1970, "U.K. EP series (the AP-45XX series)" were released, all of which were issued with this "Green Obi". Early pressings have a wide type obi (4.0cm). It has a green background with Apple logo and priced ¥600 (Pasted sticker ¥700) on obi strip.
FRONT COVER CLOSE UP				BACK COVER CLOSE UP
			Catalog No. "AP-4579" and the word "STEREO" were printed upper right corner of the front cover.
				"Toshiba Musical Industries Ltd." and "H-¥600 (stickered ¥700)" were printed at the bottom of the back cover.
BACK COVER & LABEL CLOSE UP
BACK COVER			LABEL		The song order on the back cover is incorrect.

LABEL CLOSE UP

"33 (r.p.m) STEREO COMPACT" was printed at the top of the label.			The word "EXTENDED PLAY" was printed on the label. "STEREO" was not printed.	The words "MFD. BY TOSHIBA MUSICAL INDUSTRIES LTD. JAPAN" was printed at the bottom of the label.
OTHER ITEM
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CATALOG NUMBER		AP-4579
RECORD LABEL		APPLE type1b
MIX		STEREO
MATRIX No.	SIDE 1	GEP-8952-A 1S 3
	SIDE 2	GEP-8952-B 1S 3
PRESS MARK		0T56
VINYL COLOR		BLACK
DISK EDGE		Knife Edge
LYRIC SHEET		Slip sheet type
SLEEVE TYPE		Wrap-around cover
OBI		Apple green obi (¥600/stickered ¥700) / Wide type obi (4.0cm)
RECORD COMPANY'S NAME	COVER	Toshiba Ongakukogyo Kabusikigaisha
	LABEL	MFD.BY TOSHIBA MUSICAL INDUSTRIES LTD. JAPAN
SYMBOL/PRICE		H-600YEN (stickered 700 YEN)
COMMENTS		Using the normal Apple EP label of the time, Japanese Odeon chose to release all twelve of the British EP's which they had not issued before. These too were issued as Compact 33's ‐‐on June 25, 1970. A few of the titles are known to exist on red vinyl. All of the above EP’s were issued at first when the price was 600 Yen. Later these were stickered with the higher price of ¥700. Still later copies simply show the ¥700 price. Even later, they were reissued with a reference to EMI on the label. Japanese 12th. EP in "UK release series". Similar design as the UK EP of the same name. On Apple Records "Made in Japan" with dark green apple label. Stereo: 33 r.p.m. with the small hole , Insert and obi strip. The song order on the back cover is incorrect. This E.P. was manufactured two ways: both Black and Red vinyl. Red vinyl singles that are confirmed to exist: AP-4573: A Hard Day's Night AP-4578: Yesterday AP-4579: Nowhere Man

#12-3 Nowhere Man (2nd. Press "Toshiba Onko / H ¥700": AP-4579)
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#12-4 Nowhere Man (3rd. Press "Toshiba EMI / H ¥700": AP-4579)
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TITLE		Nowhere Man
TRACK LISTING	SIDE 1	Drive My Car (Lennon-McCartney) Michelle (Lennon-McCartney)
	SIDE 2	Nowhere Man (Lennon-McCartney) You Won't See Me (Lennon-McCartney)
RELEASE DATE		February 1974? / 3rd. Press
FRONT --> Click!		BACK --> Click!	SIDE 1 -->Click!	SIDE 2 -->Click!	DISK -->Click!

LYRIC SHEET (Slip Sheet Type)
FRONT --> Click!		BACK --> Click!	With a lyric sheet (slip type) insert.	LYRIC SHEET CLOSE UP

				The company name "Toshiba EMI Ltd." were printed on the lyric sheet.
Apple Green Obi
OBI: FRONT				OBI: BACK	1n 1970, "U.K. EP series" were released, all of which were issued with this "Green Obi". Has a wide type obi (3.8cm). It has a green background with Apple logo and priced ¥700 on obi strip.

FRONT COVER CLOSE UP			BACK COVER CLOSE UP
		Catalog No. "AP-4579" and the word "STEREO" were printed upper right corner of the front cover.			"Toshiba EMI Ltd." and "H ¥700" were printed at the bottom of the back cover.
BACK COVER & LABEL CLOSE UP
BACK COVER			LABEL		The song order on the back cover is incorrect yet.

LABEL CLOSE UP

"33 (r.p.m) STEREO COMPACT" was printed at the top of the label.			The word "EXTENDED PLAY" was printed on the label. "STEREO" was not printed.	The words "MFD. BY TOSHIBA MUSICAL INDUSTRIES LTD. JAPAN" was printed at the bottom of the label.
OTHER ITEM
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CATALOG NUMBER		AP-4579
RECORD LABEL		APPLE type2-1b
MIX		STEREO
MATRIX No.	SIDE 1	GEP-8952-A 1S 4
	SIDE 2	GEP-8952-B 1S 5
PRESS MARK		4 - 2 (?)
VINYL COLOR		BLACK
DISK EDGE		Groove Guard
LYRIC SHEET		Slip sheet type
SLEEVE TYPE		Wrap-around cover
OBI		Apple green obi (¥700) / Wide type obi (3.8cm)
RECORD COMPANY'S NAME	COVER	Toshiba EMI Kabusikigaisha
	LABEL	MFD.BY TOSHIBA MUSICAL INDUSTRIES LTD. JAPAN
SYMBOL/PRICE		H-700YEN
COMMENTS		Using the normal Apple EP label of the time, Japanese Odeon chose to release all twelve of the British EP's which they had not issued before. These too were issued as Compact 33's ‐‐on June 25, 1970. A few of the titles are known to exist on red vinyl. All of the above EP’s were issued at first when the price was 600 Yen. Later these were stickered with the higher price of ¥700. Still later copies simply show the ¥700 price. Even later, they were reissued with a reference to EMI on the label. Japanese 12th. EP in "UK release series". Similar design as the UK EP of the same name. On Apple Records "Made in Japan" with light green apple label. Stereo: 33 r.p.m. with the small hole , Insert and obi strip. The song order on the back cover is incorrect yet.

#12-5 Nowhere Man (4th. Press "Toshiba EMI / I ¥700 Type-1": AP-4579)
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TITLE		Nowhere Man
TRACK LISTING	SIDE 1	Drive My Car (Lennon-McCartney) Michelle (Lennon-McCartney)
	SIDE 2	Nowhere Man (Lennon-McCartney) You Won't See Me (Lennon-McCartney)
RELEASE DATE		December 1975? / 4th. Press
FRONT --> Click!		BACK --> Click!	SIDE 1 -->Click!	SIDE 2 -->Click!	DISK -->Click!

LYRIC SHEET (Slip Sheet Type)			OBI
		With a lyric sheet (slip type) insert.	Sorry, I don't have it.	1n 1970, "U.K. EP series (the AP-45XX series)" were released, all of which were issued with this "Green Obi". It has a green background with Apple logo and priced ¥700 on obi strip.
FRONT COVER CLOSE UP				BACK COVER CLOSE UP
			Catalog No. "AP-4579" and the word "STEREO" were printed upper right corner of the front cover.
				"Toshiba EMI Ltd." and "I-¥700 were printed at the bottom of the back cover.
BACK COVER & LABEL CLOSE UP
BACK COVER			LABEL		The song order on the back cover is incorrect yet.

LABEL CLOSE UP

"33 (r.p.m) STEREO COMPACT" was printed at the top of the label.			The word "EXTENDED PLAY" was printed on the label. "STEREO" was not printed.	The words "MFD. BY TOSHIBA-EMI LTD. JAPAN" was printed at the bottom of the label.
OTHER ITEM
-

CATALOG NUMBER		AP-4579
RECORD LABEL		APPLE type2-1b
MIX		STEREO
MATRIX No.	SIDE 1	GEP-8952-A 1S 5
	SIDE 2	GEP-8952-B 1S 6
PRESS MARK		5 Z (?)
VINYL COLOR		BLACK
DISK EDGE		Groove Guard
LYRIC SHEET		Slip sheet type
SLEEVE TYPE		Wrap-around cover
OBI		Apple green obi (¥700)
RECORD COMPANY'S NAME	COVER	Toshiba EMI Kabusikigaisha
	LABEL	MFD.BY TOSHIBA-EMI LTD. JAPAN
SYMBOL/PRICE		I-700YEN
COMMENTS		Using the normal Apple EP label of the time, Japanese Odeon chose to release all twelve of the British EP's which they had not issued before. These too were issued as Compact 33's ‐‐on June 25, 1970. A few of the titles are known to exist on red vinyl. All of the above EP’s were issued at first when the price was 600 Yen. Later these were stickered with the higher price of ¥700. Still later copies simply show the ¥700 price. Even later, they were reissued with a reference to EMI on the label. Japanese 12th. EP in "UK release series". Similar design as the UK EP of the same name. On Apple Records "Made in Japan" with light green apple label. Stereo: 33 r.p.m. with the small hole , Insert and obi strip. The song order on the back cover is incorrect yet.

#12-6 Nowhere Man (4th. Press "Toshiba EMI / I ¥700 / Type-2": AP-4579)
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TITLE		Nowhere Man
TRACK LISTING	SIDE 1	Drive My Car (Lennon-McCartney) Michelle (Lennon-McCartney)
	SIDE 2	Nowhere Man (Lennon-McCartney) You Won't See Me (Lennon-McCartney)
RELEASE DATE		May 1979? / 4th. Press
FRONT --> Click!		BACK --> Click!	SIDE 1 -->Click!	SIDE 2 -->Click!	DISK -->Click!

LYRIC SHEET (Slip Sheet Type)
FRONT --> Click!		BACK --> Click!	With a lyric sheet (slip type) insert.	LYRIC SHEET CLOSE UP

				The company name "Toshiba EMI Ltd." were printed on the lyric sheet.
Apple Green OBI
OBI: FRONT				OBI: BACK	1n 1970, "U.K. EP series" were released, all of which were issued with this "Green Obi". Has a narrow type obi (3.6cm). It has a green background with Apple logo and priced ¥700 on obi strip.

FRONT COVER CLOSE UP			BACK COVER CLOSE UP
		Catalog No. "AP-4579" and the word "STEREO" were printed upper right corner of the front cover.			"Toshiba EMI Ltd." and "I-¥700" were printed at the bottom of the back cover.
BACK COVER & LABEL CLOSE UP
BACK COVER			LABEL		The song order on the back cover is incorrect yet.

LABEL CLOSE UP
				The phrase "Apple Records - All Rights of the Manufacturer and of the Owner of the Recorded work Reserved." was printed at the perimeter. "33 (r.p.m) STEREO COMPACT" was printed at the top of the label. The ridge (double line) is approximately 8mm from the center hole.
LABEL CLOSE UP
					The words "MFD. BY TOSHIBA-EMI LTD. JAPAN" was printed at the bottom of the label.The word "EXTENDED PLAY" was printed on the label.
OTHER ITEM
-

CATALOG NUMBER		AP-4579
RECORD LABEL		APPLE type2-2b
MIX		STEREO
MATRIX No.	SIDE 1	GEP-8952-A 1S 6
	SIDE 2	GEP-8952-B 1S 7
PRESS MARK		9-5 G
VINYL COLOR		BLACK
DISK EDGE		Groove Guard
LYRIC SHEET		Slip sheet type
SLEEVE TYPE		Wrap-around cover
OBI		Apple green obi (¥700) / Narrow type obi (3.6cm)
RECORD COMPANY'S NAME	COVER	Toshiba EMI Kabusikigaisha
	LABEL	MFD.BY TOSHIBA-EMI LTD. JAPAN
SYMBOL/PRICE		I-700YEN
COMMENTS		Using the normal Apple EP label of the time, Japanese Odeon chose to release all twelve of the British EP's which they had not issued before. These too were issued as Compact 33's ‐‐on June 25, 1970. A few of the titles are known to exist on red vinyl. All of the above EP’s were issued at first when the price was 600 Yen. Later these were stickered with the higher price of ¥700. Still later copies simply show the ¥700 price. Even later, they were reissued with a reference to EMI on the label. Japanese 12th. EP in "UK release series". Similar design as the UK EP of the same name. On Apple Records "Made in Japan" with light green apple label. Stereo: 33 r.p.m. with the small hole , Insert and obi strip. The song order on the back cover is incorrect yet. On both labels, the ridge (double line) is approximately 8mm from the center hole. In January 1977, the master production department moved to the Gotemba Factory, and in August 1977, a fully automatic 17cm single pressing machine was installed (Gotemba Factory). As a result, the shape of the record grooves changed.