Beatles LP- Revolver 1966 UK 1st Pressing - WITHDRAWN 606-1

	£		257
	$		340

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Please note that this is a different copy to the one which was auctioned on my site last month.

The Beatles – Revolver 1966 – withdrawn 606-1 UK 1st pressing on the yellow & black Parlophone label. PMC 7009. Comes in its original 1st issue and rarer EJ Day Cover.

20th century collectables is pleased to offer for sale this highly collectable and much sought after 606-1 matrix pressing of The Beatles – Revolver, featuring the alternative mix of ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’, not available anywhere else or on any other format.

 The exact story behind why the wrong track came to be issued on such a seminal record is not entirely clear as its existence only came to light in the 1980’s. However it would appear that John Lennon had decided (with the benefit of hindsight and it would appear without the knowledge of George Martin) to replace ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’ with an altogether different mix. For those collectors who are unaware, the track as it appears on this 606-1 pressing is significantly different to the one was issued on all later copies of the album. The ‘seagull’ sounds are more intense and random, the track is longer and there is piano playing at the end of the track.

The song was seen by Lennon as a ‘ground breaking’ peice of music, so it is understandable why he went to such lengths to have the track replaced on all later versions of the album.

Exactly how many were pressed before the album was withdrawn is not known but judging by the stamping codes, production ceased very early on in the production cycle and certainly before the release date of August 5th 1966. Some rumours suggest that they were pressed only on the first morning of production. The legacy of course is that collectors are left with a very rare pressing and an alternative version to one of the greatest and most seminal Beatles tracks of all time.

Happy bidding and good luck!

Matrix numbers: XEX 605-2 & YEX 606-1

Stamper codes: 5/RR & 1/R0 (First Mother)

Please check out the pictures and read on for further details:-

CONDITION

Disc

Visual: EXCELLENT 

Overall a great looking disc and rare in this condition; due to their rarity most 606-1 copies are usually severely marked and sound awful when played. This copy is significantly better than the vast majority and as such will almost inevitably rise in value. There are no severe marks and nothing on the vinyl which I would call a scratch. On close inspection and in strong daylight there are some small non feelable surface marks, none of which affect play and on side two a light hairline is visible when angled towards the light. Under a halgen desklight nothing much more is revealed other than light whispy sleeve removal marks. The vinyl lies 100% flat on the turntable.

Labels: EXCELLENT+

A superb set of labels with fresh unworn label text. There is evidence of faint spindle trails indicating light use. Side one carries the KT tax code.  There is no writing to either label. As with all 606-1 pressings, side two has the early abbreviated ‘Dr. Robert’ as opposed to the later ‘Doctor Robert’.

Audio: EXC+ to MINT

Superb audio throughout with very little to fault. Easily damaged tracks such as ‘Eleanor Rigby’, ‘Here There & Everywhere’ and ‘For No One’ play without distortion and are free from unwanted surface noise. The all important track of ‘TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS’ grades at MINT and is a superb audio example of this rare and deleted track. The record does not jump or stick. A great listening experience of this rare and discontinued pressing.

Cover

EXCELLENT+

A strong example of this the earliest 1966 EJ Day Revolver cover. The cover shows very little signs of wear. The front panel still retains much of its original freshness. There is a slight bend to the extreme bottom right hand corner but other than this the cover is in remarkable condition for its age. All flipbacks are intact.

Inner-sleeve Excellent

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PLEASE NOTE: 1st class next day Special Delivery to UK addresses will be 8.50 GBP. For worldwide shipments please email me for price.

In the unlikely event that you are not satisfied with your purchase I offer a ‘no quibble’ refund. Buyer to pay return postage.

This record has been strictly and conservatively graded to ‘UK RECORD COLLECTOR' standards.

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