RARE The Beatles Revolver 12" Vinyl LP 1966 Sleeve Misspelling 2nd Mono Pressing
£
25
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33
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Description
Rare UK pressing.
Track B4 is printed as Doctor Robert on the label and Dr. Robert on the sleeve.
Having looked into this online, the following seems to be the story as to why this occured...
'The first British pressings of Revolver in both mono and stereo had Track 4 on Side 2 spelt as 'Doctor Robert' on the labels only, the covers however listed 'Dr. Robert', which was not how John Lennon submitted the correct spelling as he wrote the title.
Due to using the wrong, or unintended, alternative mix of 'Tomorrow Never Knows', a second mono pressing was made. When the labels were re-printed the wrong abbreviated spelling of 'Dr. Robert' was used. John was checking out the second pressing to make sure it had the correct mix this time and although he accepted the cover track listing with 'Dr. Robert', he did not accept the label being wrongly spelt.
A third set of labels were printed for a third pressing.
The mono misspelling is unique to the second mono pressing. Identifiable by the mismatched spelling of Doctor/Dr. Robert on label and sleeve and the matrix ending with '-2' on both sides.'
Aside from my own (I'm also listing this on Discogs) there's one other listing on Discogs priced at £468 which seems a bit high in my opinion.
The median price of copies which have actually sold is £65. So given this records imperfections (which I'll come on to) I feel £25 is a fair price.
The record is slightly warped, visibly scuffed and scratched.
I've played both sides and pops and crackles are evident. I would have graded it 'Good' but it skips once during 'I'm Only Sleeping' and a couple of times during 'Here, There and Everywhere'.
I've included a short video so that you can see the warp and hear some playback. Selected Eleanor Rigby for no other reason than I like the song. If you'd like to hear clips of other tracks, or the skips, please feel free to ask.
The sleeve is in very good condition. Slightly discoloured from age and a few creases, but intact all the way round.
This rarity makes a great collectors item and/or display piece. I'm not a collector myself, hence listing it for sale.
Side 1 matrix: XEX 605-2 G PT 5 Side 2 matrix: XEX 606-2 G MR
If you have any questions, or want to see any more pictures, please feel free to ask. I'm always happy to help.
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