This 1977 German Odeon/Apple release (1C 072-04 145) is the uniquely titled German edition of A Hard Day's Night. Manufactured in Germany by EMI Electrola GmbH, this pressing is a favorite among audiophiles for its legendary sound quality and dead-quiet vinyl surfaces.
Unlike the North American United Artists release, which filled space with orchestral film scores, this German import contains the full 14-track UK masterpiece—all Beatles, all the time. It is identified by the blue Odeon labels and a high-gloss, sturdy German-printed jacket. German pressings from the late 70s are widely considered some of the best-sounding versions of the Beatles' catalog ever produced, offering a clarity and "punch" that often puts original 1964 pressings to shame.