Original Sheet Music
#074 "Hey Jude (Lennon-McCartney)"
(Update: 29th April 2026)

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First Issue

INDEX #074-1 Northern Songs Limited/ Campbell, Connelly/ West Central Printing/ 3/- #074-2 Northern Songs Limited/ West Central Printing/ 20p 4/- #074-3 Yellow Cover Type/ Northern Songs Limited/ Music Sales Limited/ West Central Printing/ 20p

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#074-1 Hey Jude (1st. Issue: Northern Songs Limited / Campbell, Connelly / West Central Printing / Price: 3 shillings)
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TRACK LISTING	HEY JUDE
RELEASE DATE	30th August. 1968 / First Issue
SONG WRITER'S CREDIT	BY JOHN LENNON & PAUL McCARTNEY
PUBLISHER'S CREDIT	NORTHERN SONGS LIMITED		PRICE	3/- (three shillings)
PRINT COMPANY'S NAME	sole selling agents: CAMPBELL, CONNELLY & CO. LTD., Printed in England by WEST CENTRAL PRINTING CO. LTD.
COVER DESIGN/ PHOTO/ NOTES	Photograph by John Kelly / Stephen Goldblatt
INCLUDED:	LP	Past Masters Vol.2
	EP	-
	SINGLE	Hey Jude / Revolution (R 5722)

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Composer's credt  "BY JOHN LENNON & PAUL McCARTNEY" was printed in black.
Publisher's credit "NORTHERN SONGS LIMITED" was printed at the front of the sheet. Price: 3/-=three shillings. Photographer's credit "Photograph by John Kelly / Stephen Goldblatt" was printed on the flont sheet.
sole selling agents credit "Campbell, Connelly & Co. Ltd.," was printed at the back of the sheet (P4).

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Publisher's credit and address were printed at the bottom of the inside of the sheet. (P2)
	Printer's credit was printed at the bottom of the inside of the sheet.(P3)

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#074-2 Hey Jude (2nd. Issue: Northern Songs Limited / West Central Printing / Price: 20 pence/4 shillings)
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TRACK LISTING	HEY JUDE
RELEASE DATE	1970? / Second Issue?
SONG WRITER'S CREDIT	BY JOHN LENNON & PAUL McCARTNEY
PUBLISHER'S CREDIT	NORTHERN SONGS LIMITED		PRICE	20p 4/- (Dual pricing)
PRINT COMPANY'S NAME	Printed in England by WEST CENTRAL PRINTING CO. LTD.
COVER DESIGN/ PHOTO/ NOTES	Photograph by John Kelly / Stephen Goldblatt
INCLUDED:	LP	Past Masters Vol.2
	EP	-
	SINGLE	Hey Jude / Revolution (R 5722)

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The paper used is glossy paper.
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Composer's credt  "BY JOHN LENNON & PAUL McCARTNEY" was printed in black.
Publisher's credit "NORTHERN SONGS LIMITED" was printed at the front of the sheet. Price: 4 shillings 20 pence. Photographer's credit "Photograph by John Kelly / Stephen Goldblatt" was printed on the flont sheet. The price was increased from '2/6' in 1963 to '3/-' in late 1964. This was followed by the '20p 4/-' dual pricing during the 1971 decimalization, eventually leading to the '25p' revision sticker during the mid-70s inflation crisis. In the following years of 1976-1977, the price likely rose to 30p due to the impact of further inflation. Period (Approx.) Price Marking Economic Context / Background 1962 – Mid-1964 2/6 Early 1960s Standard: The common price during the rise of the Beatles. Late 1964 – 1969 3/- Stable Era: A slight increase as the music industry matured. 1970 – 1971 20p 4/- Decimalization Transition: Dual pricing used during the currency change. 1972 – 1973 20p Post-Decimal Standard: New pence became the sole currency. 1974 – 1975 25p (Sticker) Initial Inflation Spike: First major price jump after decimalization. 1976 – 1977 30p Persistent High Inflation: Updated price printed directly on new batches.
sole selling agents credit "Campbell, Connelly & Co. Ltd.," was removed at the back of the sheet (P4).

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Publisher's credit and address were printed at the bottom of the inside of the sheet. (P2)
	Printer's credit was printed at the bottom of the inside of the sheet.(P3)

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#074-3 Hey Jude (3rd. Issue: Yellow Cover Type / Northern Songs Limited / Music Sales Limited / West Central Printing / Price: 20 pence)
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TRACK LISTING	HEY JUDE
RELEASE DATE	1970s? / Third Issue?
SONG WRITER'S CREDIT	BY JOHN LENNON & PAUL McCARTNEY
PUBLISHER'S CREDIT	NORTHERN SONGS LIMITED		PRICE	20 pence
PRINT COMPANY'S NAME	Sole Selling Agents: MUSIC SALES LIMITED. Printed in England by WEST CENTRAL PRINTING CO. LTD.
COVER DESIGN/ PHOTO/ NOTES	Photograph by John Kelly / Stephen Goldblatt
INCLUDED:	LP	Past Masters Vol.2
	EP	-
	SINGLE	Hey Jude / Revolution (R 5722)

FRONT AND BACK: --> Click!
The paper used is glossy paper.
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Composer's credt  "BY JOHN LENNON & PAUL McCARTNEY" was printed in black.
Publisher's credit "NORTHERN SONGS LIMITED" was printed at the front of the sheet. Price: 20 pence. Photographer's credit "Photograph by John Kelly / Stephen Goldblatt" was printed on the flont sheet. "Sole Selling Agents: MUSIC SALES LIMITED." credit was added. The price was increased from '2/6' in 1963 to '3/-' in late 1964. This was followed by the '20p 4/-' dual pricing during the 1971 decimalization, eventually leading to the '25p' revision sticker during the mid-70s inflation crisis. In the following years of 1976-1977, the price likely rose to 30p due to the impact of further inflation. Period (Approx.) Price Marking Economic Context / Background 1962 – Mid-1964 2/6 Early 1960s Standard: The common price during the rise of the Beatles. Late 1964 – 1969 3/- Stable Era: A slight increase as the music industry matured. 1970 – 1971 20p 4/- Decimalization Transition: Dual pricing used during the currency change. 1972 – 1973 20p Post-Decimal Standard: New pence became the sole currency. 1974 – 1975 25p (Sticker) Initial Inflation Spike: First major price jump after decimalization. 1976 – 1977 30p Persistent High Inflation: Updated price printed directly on new batches.
Printer's credit "WEST CENTRAL PRINTING" was added at the back of the sheet (P4).

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Publisher's credit and address were printed at the bottom of the inside of the sheet. (P2)
	Printer's credit was removed at the bottom of the inside of the sheet.(P3)

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