THE BEATLES' Aka ' WHITE ALBUM ' RAREST OF ALL VARIANTS OF THE U.S. 1968 ISSUE
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This is a very rare opportunity for a Serious Collector of The Beatles U.S. Albums to aquire what I believe to be possibly a unique example ( In this condition ) of this iconic Album Note: It is estimated by Spizer that overall approx 3200000 copies of this Album were pressed by Capitol Records that carry an embossed front " THE BEATLES " logo together with an individual unique number to each Album Currently there are less than 10 of this the rarest of all sleeve variants that carry this Black / Orange Sticker. that have appeared on the open market for sale in the past several years. To find one in any condition is very very rare indeed but to find one in this Stunning and complete all round condition is near impossible and represents a near unique opportunity. DETAILS ALBUM ALBUM No, A1687626 SUPERB QUEENS LITHO FIRST PRINT RUN with the embossed ' THE BEATLES ' printed on the front slick (APP 101-SC 1 ) together with the Album Number and the Rarest of all Black / Orange Stickered Titile / Songtrack Sticker to the ( Spizer ) front slick, measures approx 6" x 5 " which is in the same font as the text on the inner left gatefold ( The last Sleeve Variant to have surfaced, UNCATALOGUED until Bruce Spizer's publication The Beatles Swan Song ' ( APP 101.S6.Spizer ) DISCS SCRANTON SUPERB MATCHED PAIR OF FIRST PRESSING SCRANTON DISCS WITH THE ULTRA RARE LABEL ERRORS, ie, BUNGALOW BILL instead of THE CONTINUING STORY OF BUNGALOW BILL & OBLADI OBLADA instead of OBL ADI, OBL ADA and carry the following First Press lacquer Numbers. DISC 1, SIDE 1, J 48 SIDE 2, J.45, DISC 2, SIDE 3, J 46, SIDE 4, J 45. Capitol Logo Rim Text on both Sliced Apple Sides, 2 & 4. All four Disc labels are in Superb Condition as is the Audio. All four disc surfaces still retain there superb deep black gloss sheen. UNDER MY HALOGEN DESK LAMP, The discs show just a couple of tiny needle marks together with some light wispy hairlines which are consistent with the discs removal from the inner sleeves ( APP 101.SR1 ( c ) Spizer PORTRAITS ALL FOUR PORTRAITS are the rare very first print run on heavy stock with very vivid and deeper colours They Measure Approx 7.5 " x 10.75" all four are in STUNNING VERY NEAR MINT CONDITION and come complete with an original White Glossy Spacer. ( Impossible to improve on this condition ) ( APP 101.CP1 ) ( Spizer ) POSTER This is the Original First Print Run known as the LIPSTICK POSTER and is in EXCELLENT CONDITION shows just a couple of small edge splits on two of the folded seams ( APP 100 - AP 1 ) ( Spizer ) INNER BAGS Both Original Die Cut inner bags are in EX- condition and show no seam splits or repairs
There are two small nicks to each of the Die cut circles and light signs if age toning
Postage will be signed for on delivery.
All questions answered,thanks and good luck.
On Jan-20-13 at 12:30:56 PST, seller added the following information:Have i ommited to mention the cover condition,the cover is excellent condition throughout, bright, fresh, clean with The Beatles embossed into the front cover, you would never know it 45 years old. Tremendous, inside the gatefold its clean very bright and unmarked, the photos look as like new.The cover is in my opinion its overall excellent plus condition.
