The contributions of George Martin as the Beatles musical director and producer of almost all of the Beatles’ recordings have influenced many to consider him as “the Fifth Beatle” (though others, like Pete Best and Stu Sutcliffe, have also been given that designation, too). His contributions to many songs and his instrumental accompaniments to LPs are beyond measure and too numerous to list here. Martin’s extensive musical training and sophisticated guidance in the studio are often credited as fundamental contributions to the work of the Beatles. 

In this auction: 

·       “George Martin Scores Instrumental Versions of The Hits” LP by George Martin & His Orchestra

·       This LP is United Artists UAL 3420.

·       It was released in April 12, 1965.

·       This is a MONAURAL (MONO) pressing.

·       The LP is a RARE UNITED ARTISTS WHITE LABEL PROMOTIONAL ISSUE.

·       As you probably know, PROMO RECORDS were only released by record companies to the radio stations and DJs for airplay or to music stores/departments for in-store play and were not made available to the general public for purchase. They have become VERY DESIREABLE to vinyl collectors due to their limited production (scarcity) and non-availability to the public.

·       The White Promo Labels have “PROMOTION NOT FOR SALE” printed on them.

·       This LP contains instrumental versions of popular hit songs of the day including 3 Beatles songs: “I Feel Fine”, “P.S. I Love You”, and No Reply”. (Please refer to the images of the rear cover or of the labels for the complete listing of cuts on this LP.)

·       It seems that Promotional Copies of this George Martin LP are QUITE RARE, because Perry Cox states “Promotional copies of this album most likely exist”, but he does NOT provide an estimated value for a promotional copy of this LP as he does for 4 other Beatles instrumental LPs: “HELP!”, “A Hard Day’s Night”, “George Martin Instrumentally Salutes The Beatle Girls” and “Off The Beatle Track”.  

·       The COVER is in VERY NICE VG+ CONDITION. There is light overall wear and light wear on 3 corners. The seams and the spine are very strong with NO flaking, NO cracking, and NO seam splits. The cover image is nice and clean and without wear.    

·       The VINYL is graded STRONG VG+ with just some very light surface hairlines/scuffs. The vinyl has lots of gloss!

·       The United Artists WHITE PROMOTIONAL LABELS ARE CLEAN AND WHITE! 

·       Included is the United Artists tan inner sleeve which I believe is the correct inner sleeve for this LP. The Beatles’ “A HARD DAY’S NIGHT” original motion picture soundtrack LP (also a United Artists’ release) is one of the LPs promoted on the inner sleeve.  

This is a RARE BEATLES-RELATED PROMOTIONAL LP FOR THE HIGH BIDDER TO ADD TO HIS/HER VINYL COLLECTION! (I’m sure you know how really tough these United Artists White Label Promo Issues are to come by!!!)

And please check my other auctions for MORE George Martin White Label Promo LPs!!!

Thanks to the Price Guide for the Beatles American Records by Perry Cox and Frank Daniels for information about this record.