Beatles Abbey Road LP | 70s UK Press | NM in Original Shrink | No Her Majesty

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Beatles Abbey Road LP | UK 1970s Press | Mint w/ Original Shrink | Her Majesty Missing

Offered here is a stunning near mint example of Abbey Road — the third UK pressing cut issued between 1975 and 1976 on Apple Records. This copy still retains its original factory shrink wrap, opened only to confirm the pressing details and play test the vinyl (only once). The vinyl is in brand new condition, with flawless surfaces and labels. Likewise, the laminated jacket is exceptionally well-preserved, showing virtually no signs of handling or age (see high-resolution images).

Like the earliest 1969 issues, “Her Majesty” is not listed on the back cover — a first-year sleeve feature that remained in use for a few years, making this jacket the same as the original 1969 covers (except for the limited very first batch that displayed a misaligned Apple logo).

Additional Collector Notes

This 1975–1976 Abbey Road pressing represents the final analog-era Apple production before the 1980s reissues, featuring engineer Harry T. Moss’ (HTM) highly regarded mastering — known for its balanced tonality and natural warmth.

The combination of a mint disc, original shrink, and a first-year style sleeve (without “Her Majesty”) makes this copy a near impossible find. Very few survived in this level of preservation.

Release Details

• Artist: The Beatles
• Title: Abbey Road
• Label: Apple Records – PCS 7088
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
• Country: UK
• Released: 1975–1976 (3rd UK Issue)

Condition

• Vinyl: Mint (M) – Flawless. Played only once. Beautiful clean, rich analog sound.
• Jacket: Near Mint (NM) – Fully laminated and still in its original (opened) shrink; sharp edges, minimal handling wear.
• Inner Sleeve: Plain white EMI inner sleeve included, excellent condition.

Matrix / Runouts

• Side 1: YEX 749-4 P II 3
• Side 2: YEX 750-3 DC HTM 2

Label & Pressing Characteristics

• Light green Apple label
• “An E.M.I. Recording” printed in two lines
• Large Ⓟ 1969 copyright symbol
• “33 1/3” centered beneath “An EMI Recording” (not on the left side)

Shipping & Handling

Vinyl will be shipped in a protective poly sleeve and packed securely for safe transit.

Selling from a personal collection.