Beatles SGT. PEPPER'S 1st UK Stereo Press WIDE SPINE Complete Fools Inner MINT-
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Description
Complete & original 1st UK Mono press of The Beatles eponymous 1968 double album ‘The Beatles’ aka the White Album. Released on the 22nd November 1968, this 1st pressing was issued with the all four sides missing “An EMI Recording” from the labels which was soon corrected on the 2nd press. All four sides have matrix numbers ending in -1 correctly denoting they were pressed from the 1st lacquers and the low mother & stamper codes show this set was very early off the press. The sleeve is an incredibly low sub 4,000 No. 0003878. This set is still complete with all original parts - two delicate black inners, large foldout poster with song lyrics on the flip-side, and 4 portrait photos of the band, also including the original photo spacer used to protect the top photo that was so often discarded.
Serial number: PCS 7027
Matrix number: YEX 637-1, YEX 638-1
Mother & stampers codes: 3 GOG, 1 GOG
Condition: Stunning condition! Vinyl is super-glossy, clean, no marks, no wear when viewed in good natural light and under strong direct halogen spotlight. Beautiful! MINT-! The disc sit completely flat on the turntable with no warping. It sounds as good as it looks, it plays perfectly without background crackle/noise, 'She's Leaving Home' the litmus test for the condition plays perfectly. There are obviously no skips or sticks, no repeat clicks or loud obtrusive pops. Top audio. This set comes with the rarer, earlier wide-spine sleeve which looks great on the shelf compared to the thinner spine later release is also in top condition. The front is super-glossy and clean without ring wear, stains, marks or scuffs. Same for the back and insides. The spine clean and fully readable. No wear to the top, bottom and side edges. MINT-! The set is also still complete with original 'Fools' red swirl inner sleeve which has no splits EXCELLENT PLUS! Original dark green Peter Blake cutouts insert which is unused, MINT-! A top condition full set 1st UK stereo wide spine press of a Beatles classic!
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* PLEASE NOTE * There is an error in the listing description. The description of the White album is there incorrectly. The auction is for the Sgt. Pepper's album and the condition description and serial/stampers/grade/specs/photos/and listing title are all correct and for the Sgt. Pepper's album. Thank you and apologies for the confusion.
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