(2) Mexico Ringo Vinyl Albums / Long Six O’clock 5:26 1st Pressing (+re) Beatles

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Offering (2) pressings of Ringo Starr’s “Ringo” album, both being Mexican issues.

One copy is a first pressing that used the original USA Promo masters that includes the rare vinyl edition of Paul McCartney’s track, “Six O’clock” timing in at 5:26.

The other copy is the corrected pressing with the standard 4:05 “Six O’clock” track.

***A side note: All the pressings from countries around the world show the timing of “Six O’clock” at 5:26 but play the standard 4:05 version. The only pressings that do actually play the long version are the original USA Promos and the first pressings from Mexico. The second and future Mexican pressings play the standard version. First pressings were manufactured by Discos Capitol de México with later pressings being made by EMI Capitol de México. Just some trivial Beatles history.***

Both records play VG to VG+ with the first pressing playing slightly better than the repress. No bad scratches with both surfaces smooth. There are no flaws that can be felt when running your fingers over the surfaces.

The included Klaus Voormann illustration booklets are virtually the same with one having a small amount of writing on one corner of one page.

The cover of the Discos Capitol de México album still has around 85% of the shrink still intact with the gatefold having never been opened. The cover of the EMI Capitol de México version is a bit tattered in places with a few flaws (please examine and expand the provided photos for a better look as far as condition).

Of the two copies the first pressing is in better shape all around. Both copies’ covers have general wear here and there.

Both copies feature great “hype” stickers announcing the inclusion of all four Beatles being on this album. If you were around at the time of this album being released I’m sure you remember all the excitement surrounding it. It was the very first time all four Beatles could be found on one album which only fueled the Beatle reunion rumors.

Thank you for stopping by and considering these additions to your record shelves. Both play fine with the highlight being the rare 5:26 Six O’clock on vinyl but the rest of this album isn’t forgotten at all. A great release from’73. Neither copy is perfect but neither is that bad either.