Original A-28 Matrix Pressing Of The Beatles White Album LP VG-
$
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Extremely Rare Original A-28 Matrix Pressing Of The Beatles White Album LP (Apple Records) VG-
Here's a rare opportunity to own the record that George Harrison didn't want you to hear! A record so rare, there are fewer than two dozen confirmed copies in existence. As the story goes, just prior to the release of 'The Beatles' self-titled double LP (which is now universally known as "The White Album"), George Harrison flew out to Los Angeles. While there, he visited Capitol Records LA plant to listen to advance pressings of the record. He was horrified by what he heard. The album had compression and limitation added which altered the sound of what The Beatles' had intended and George set about remastering the entire album. The first set of lacquers (33 in total) that were used to press the albums were ordered to be destroyed along with any records that may have been pressed. That, it would seem, was that...except…
A few copies of the rejected album DID mistakenly get released! The way to tell is by checking the matrix in the run-out groove for a number lower than 34. No copies of this pressing were known to exist prior to 2007. A handful have been discovered in the intervening years. Here's your chance to own one of them. The album up for auction has the following matrix numbers: B-29 / B-28 / A-28 / A-28.
Both records grade VG- and play great with no skips. It should be noted that the labels (which are VG+) have the errors associated with first pressings ("Bungalow Bill" + "Revolution No. 1" instead of "The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill" + "Revolution 1" respectively). Side four has what would appear to be a pencil trail that spirals into the run-out groove which does not affect play.
The cover is a real beaut and would grade NM- except for the signature and date of the original owner, neatly signed in ballpoint pen on the inside cover, below the four individual black and white photos of the Beatles. The cover exhibits no seam splits, ringwear or any noticeable wear to speak of.
Serial number on this copy is A1960898 The poster and four insert photos are included and they grade NM-. See attached photos and happy bidding!
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