BEATLES: White Album UK STEREO 1st PRESS LP TOP LOADER No 323,855 VG/VG+
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Description
THE BEATLES 'White Album'
No. 323,855
A nice copy - Fully play graded - 15 quality photographs below
UK STEREO FIRST PRESS LP ON APPLE; PCS 7067/68
-1 / -1 / -1 / -1 MATRIX
DARK GREEN APPLE LABELS WITH 'SOLD IN THE UK...' TEXT
UNUSUALLY, THE 'KT' TAX CODE IS EMBOSSED ON SIDE FOUR
FULLY LAMINATED TOP LOADING GARROD & LOFTHOUSE SLEEVE
*FULL RELEASE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND BELOW THE PHOTO GALLERY
ALL POSTAGE/SHIPPING TERMS & CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND BELOW THE PHOTO GALLERY; PLEASE READ THESE. COMBINED SHIPPING/DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES. THANK YOU.
CONDITION REPORT & PHOTO GALLERY
AUDIO Overall VERY GOOD; this has been completely play graded from start to finish at volume and all sides played well with the overall clarity of the audio being bright and clear. There is some background in parts, but nothing constant or that I felt was distracting. Occasional pops/clicks. Overall, a more than reasonable listen.Please note that there are two skips/jumps on side four. First in 'Cry Baby Cry' and then again in 'Good Night'.
VINYL (VISUAL): VERY GOOD; the vinyl has retained a nice shine with some noticeable surface marks and scuffing + some hairlines as as expected for this grade. Looks fine overall.
All labels look great with just minimal signs of age and use.
SLEEVE: VERY GOOD(+); the sleeve is a nice example overall. Some age discolouration along the spine and top edges + a little age related wear to the opening edges. Some light isolated creases to the exterior + a mild disc impression. The interior centrefold looks great with little to fault. Some scuffing + laminate loss to the spine which has browned with age but all text remains relatively legible. Very presentable indeed.
Please note that there are no prints, black inners, poster or spacer with this copy.
click to enlarge RELEASE DETAILS
LABEL: Apple
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1968
COUNTRY OF RELEASE: UK
CATALOGUE NUMBER: PCS 7067/68
MATRIX NUMBERS: YEX 709-1 / YEX 710-1 / YEX 711-1 / YEX 712-1
MOTHER/STAMPER CODES: 1 GRR / 1 LP / 4 GOT / 2 GDR
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GRADING
Unless otherwise stated, all of my records have been play tested before listing using a Rega P3-24 turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge & stylus. I describe honestly and accurately but please bear in mind that I am only human and such things are always subjective. I tend to grade records conservatively and believe that my feedback speaks for itself.
Please take confidence from the fact that I have been a collector myself for over 20 years (please check my feedback as a buyer) and know only too well how disappointing it is to receive an inaccurately described record.
I also grade visually using a strong halogen lamp.
I use the Record Collector grading system as shown below.
POSTAGE / SHIPPING
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I post worldwide and pack all records in custom made (stiff) card mailers and add extra packaging inside to ensure a safe delivery. I will provide a protective polythene sleeve and the record and inner will be removed from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits in transit. I want your record to get to you in the condition that it was when it left me.
For any records that come with printed inner sleeves, I will also provide an additional plain inner.
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CUSTOMS DECLARATIONS FOR OVERSEAS ORDERS: Please note that for overseas orders from outside the EU I am obliged to complete a customs declaration and must enter the true value of the package's contents on the declaration. It is the BUYER'S responsibility to ensure that all import duties are known and paid.
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RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM
MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.
VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.
POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.
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