BEATLES ABBY ROAD ORIGINAL FIRST STEREO PRESS (APPLE SO-383) IN ORIGINAL SHRINK
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BEATLES “ABBY ROAD”
ORIGINAL FIRST PRESSING (APPLE SO-383)
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This is an original U.S. first pressing of “Abbey Road” on the Apple label (Capitol SO-383), a rare find in this condition. The album comes in its original shrink wrap, preserving its iconic cover art.
Key Features:
Matrix Numbers*:
Side 1: SO-1-383-B30-A27
Side 2: SO-1-383-B30#2
These matrix numbers and traits confirm its status as an early first pressing. The triangles in the dead wax indicate that this copy was not pressed at Capitol's Scranton plant but likely at either the Jacksonville or Los Angeles facility.
Vinyl Condition: The vinyl visually grades as excellent and retains a glossy surface.
Jacket Details: The cover remains in Near Mint condition, with the shrink wrap still intact. The vibrant colors and details of the iconic crosswalk photograph are beautifully preserved. As a first pressing, the back cover track list does not list “Her Majesty," nor does the label on side 2, in keeping with the original U.S. release design.
Historical Production Note: Early U.S. pressings like this one were created with thick vinyl grooves and feature subtle manufacturing differences, such as blank triangles in the dead wax. These traits make first pressings particularly collectible.
This is a must-have for Beatles collectors, featuring not only the groundbreaking music but also the scarcity of its first pressing traits, shrink wrap preservation, and original details.
Don't miss this opportunity to own a rare piece of music history!
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