Beatles Revolver LP Rare 1966 Original First Pressing 606-1
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Revolver, Parlophone, PMC 7009, August 5, 1966, mono. Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd, front laminated flipback cover with small “mono” on the front and with “Dr. Robert” (early variation) song credit on the back side.
This is a rare first pressing, August 5, 1966. “Remix 11? mispressing. Side 2 matrix no.: XEX 606-1 have “Remix 11? of “Tomorrow Never Knows”. When “Revolver” was initially mixed a different master for “Tomorrow Never Knows” was sent off to be pressed. This mix is known as ‘Remix 11?. Although subtle, it is different to the standard ‘Remix 8? which was ultimately to replace it. The story goes that each group member was given the first copies from the production line and John went to listen to it. But, it turned out that he was unhappy with the mix or that the wrong one had been used and he informed George Martin. Production was then stopped as the new masters were cut and the pressing plates were replaced. First presses have a side 2 matrix number of XEX 606-1 whereas the standard presses have XEX 606-2 and beyond.
Black label with yellow logo and silver print. “The Gramophone Co. Ltd.” printed at the start perimeter print and “Sold in U.K. subject…” text. Plain white or sepia “LP advertising” inner sleeves. With or without KT tax code on the label. Matrix numbers: Side 1: XEX 605-1 or -2; Side 2: XEX 606-1.
This is how the labels first appeared on the shelves. Still using the sans serif Arial typeset. Also, these early labels misprint the side 2 track Doctor Robert as “Dr. Robert”. These early Sans-serif labels have each song title starting on a new line with the first line purely for “Taxman” and have “Eleanor Rigby” starting on the second line down. Also something to note on these original labels is that each song title was followed by song credits and then lead vocalist.
This is an extremely rare copy of the Beatles "Revolver" album and a must have in any serious Beatles collection.
The condition of the cover shows the signs of its 47 years with the laminate yellowing and the edges showing the signs of wear. The vinyl is in a good condition with a couple of surface scratches (I'm unable to confirm whether these effect the sound quality) and the labels are in excellent condition.
Please note that if purchased outside the UK the buyer is responsible for any import duties (if applicable) and I am unable to take any responsibility for any customs decisions.
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