#9745 The Beatles White Album LP Mono UK 1st Press 1968. Very low number
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Started with a very low price. Bid and be one of only a few people in the world to own a below 10,000 White Album!
The Beatles - 1968 UK Top Loading Mono Cover No 0009745
Beatles Memorabilia - Double LP PMC 7067-8
We found this in our attic and it's clearly been there for many years. I'm not a collector so have no knowledge of the value. Looking at others on Ebay, I haven't seen one with a number as low as 9745 so it genuinely looks to be a rare find.
Beatles Memorabilia - The Beatles - Apple PMC 7067-1968 Original UK Top Loading Mono Set - Cover Number - No 0009745. This is a complete set with both black inner sleeves, Original lyric sheet/poster and 4 individual prints of The Beatles. This LP is always said to be the "Crown Jewel" or "Holy Grail" of any Beatle collection and finding an original UK Mono pressing with a cover number under 10,000 is rare.
In summary, this auction includes the following:
- The original 1968 first issue, fully laminated top opening, Mono gate-fold sleeve in fair condition.
- Two original UK Mono first issue (No EMI Text) vinyl LPs both in good condition.
- Four Original, full color glossy photographs, one of each Beatle.
- Original, large format, double sided lyric poster printed by Garrod and Lofthouse. This has previously fallen apart across the fold and then taped back together. The tape has now gone so the bottom third is separate - see photos.
- Two original matte black inner sleeves in fair condition.
Stamped Information: The disc labels are clear in the photos. Just outside the labels on the vinyl, the following is stamped: Disc 1, Side 1: XEX 709-1 Disc 1, Side 2: XEX 710-2. Disc 2, Side 3: XEX 711-1 Disc 2, Side 4: XEX 712-1.
There's also some markings in the same area that I don't understand: Disc 1, Side 1: GGH Disc 1, Side 2: GGL Disc 2, Side 3: LL Disc 1, Side 1: HT These markings may be unique as I've not seen any reference to them on any other White Album
Audio Quality: I haven't played them so I can't comment on their quality. There are scratches present but I don't know how serious they are.
Condition Cover: There has been some aging of the "White" cover but for the most part it looks good for its age. The laminate is intact although there are areas on the spine where it is beginning to loosen and some discoloring along the left side of the front cover next to the spine. There are numerous light crease marks around the cover and overall, it looks grubby. I don't know how to clean or refurbish any of this album - so I haven't! It's sold as I found it. It's possible that with a professional clean up, it will make someone a considerable profit. Some softening along the top opening but no tears or rips. There's a largish superficial scratch on the front cover and a smaller one on the back (see photos). The embossed The Beatles and the record number No 0009745 are very legible.
Records: All four record labels are in VG+ or better condition, with very minor spindle marks that can be seen under close inspection. No writing, no stickers. No tears. The vinyl on all four sides seems to me to be in a fair condition. They need a professional clean but they are flat and not warped.
Photographs: The LP comes with all four photographs which are in VG+ condition. All four prints are 20 x 29 cos and are printed on the original thick card-stock - No tears, no writing, no pin-holes, no glue or sellotape marks. There are some areas of light wear along the tops from removing them from the cover.
Poster/Lyric Sheet: The LP comes with the original Lip Stick poster / lyric sheet 57 x 87 in fair condition overall except that the bottom third had come away at the fold and then taped back. The tape has long since gone but the tape mark remains.
Black Inner Sleeves: Both inner sleeves are matte black and are in good condition for age. Some folds and crinkles as to be expected.
I will post anywhere and I will add tracking etc.
Postage within UK £4.99 Postage within Europe £7.00 Postage Rest of the World £11.00
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