New Zealand "Present The Beatles" (SHM 742)
This New Zealand edition of the Beatles Golden Hits LP appeared on the Maestro label.
It may be the first of two or more editions, since it is called "Present The Beatles..." but we believe the LP also appeared in New Zealand with the Sing & Play title. In any case, the image above shows the first cover design. The catalogue number is SHM 742, the same as in the UK. This dates it to summer 1971. We also have part of a scan of the back (above), which shows it to be essentially identical to the UK press.
Later on, New Zealand saw a similarly themed release on the Music World label which was essentially this album plus some extra tracks to make the listing up to 20. See separate page for details.
It may be the first of two or more editions, since it is called "Present The Beatles..." but we believe the LP also appeared in New Zealand with the Sing & Play title. In any case, the image above shows the first cover design. The catalogue number is SHM 742, the same as in the UK. This dates it to summer 1971. We also have part of a scan of the back (above), which shows it to be essentially identical to the UK press.
Later on, New Zealand saw a similarly themed release on the Music World label which was essentially this album plus some extra tracks to make the listing up to 20. See separate page for details.