The album 'Beatles for Sale' was the bands fourth studio album, released on the 4th of December 1964. The album featured some of the Beatles most well know track including 'Eight Days a Week', 'Baby's in Black' and 'I'm a loser' and was noted for its shift away from the upbeat feels of their previous work.

The album is celebrated by Hornby on this goods van featuring specially designed artwork inspired by the album.