Beatles White Album * 0010832 * NO EMI * EARLY STAMPERS * UK MONO 1st PRESS
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670
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Description
The Beatles - The Beatles
This fantastic copy of The Beatles eponymous studio album, known widely as 'The White Album', comes with the extremely sought after 1st pressing Apple Record labe with the nol 'An EMI Recording' misprint from all four sides.
This exceptional record is housed within the holy grail of sleeves for most Beatles collectors; a 1st edition top opening sleeve with an extremely low 7 digit serial number: No. 0010832.
This album is complete with all original inner: two die-cut black inner sleeves, 4 photo card images of the Beatles, the photo card spacer, and the large foldout poster with song lyrics on the flip-side.
Serial number: PMC 7067 & PMC 7068
Matrix number: XEX 709 - 1 / XEX 710 - 1 / XEX 711 - 1 / XEX 712 - 1 /
Mother Stampers: 1 RR / 2 RM / 1 GP / 1 GP
Vinyl Weight: 165g
Condition:
Vinyl: EXCELLENT -
Labels: EXCELLENT
The labels are bright and clean without writing. Only very light spindle marks can be seen to all four sides.
Visual: VERY GOOD +
Visually the vinyl surface has a deep gloss factory finish. In bright daylight several light surface marks are present to all sides.
Sound Quality: EXCELLENT -
The audio is superb! There are quiet lead-ins to all sides and only mild dust static in between songs. All tracks play through with the punch and vigour that is noted of the 1st press mono recording. There are no obtrusive pops, no skips and no jumps. A great listen throughout.
Sleeve: VERY GOOD +
The extremely rare sleeve looks great. All four sides are exceptionally clean and retain a deep-gloss finish. There is no sign of ring wear. The spine only shows minor wear and all of the text can be read. The top, bottom and opening edges show only minor wear. The corners are strong with just very mild wear.
Inners: EXCELLENT
The original inner sleeves look great. They both have small rips around the die-cut centre and opening edge. VERY GOOD+. The four photo cards are NEAR MINT. The poster looks great. EXCELLENT. Also included in the sale are two audiophile quality, anti-static inner sleeve to help protect and preserve the fantastic records.
This record will be sent via an insured courier in a padded vinyl mailer.
Please see my other listings. I am gradually selling some rarities from my collection.
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