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THE BEATLES - THE WHITE ABUM

Great Original UK TOP LOADING COMPLETE RARE 1st MONO PRESS with great AUDIO and UNIQUE NUMBERED COVER. 

It comes complete with;

- Original Lipstick poster

- Original Black inners

- Original Four photos of the individual members

- Ultra rare Original Photo Spacer

- Original Laminated Numbered Cover

- Original UK Vinyls

All originals, making this a true collectors item.

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LABEL PRESS DETAILS: 

This is the UK 1st Pressing on the 1st Press DARK Green Apple Labels. With 'Mfd in the UK' text and the 'EMI Recording' text on the record labels. 

ALL VERY FIRST ISSUES OF THE WHITE ALBUM CAME WITH TOP OPENING, GARROD AND LOFTHOUSE GATEFOLD SLEEVES WITH  BLACK INNERS, POSTER AND FOUR COLOUR PRINTS. THE VINYL HAD DARK GREEN LABELS, WITH A SMALL CIRCLED "P" NEXT TO THE DATE (SEE PICTURES) 

MATRIX NOs. ON RUN-OUT GROOVE 

MOTHER STAMPERS: Rare Crossed Stampers

Side 1. " 1 G  R G     "  

Side 2. '' 7 G  G  T  '' 

Side 3. '' 1 H  T ''  

Side 4. '' 5 M  P ''  

TRACK LISTING… 

SIDE 1: BACK IN THE U.S.S.R. / DEAR PRUDENCE / GLASS ONION / OB-LA-DI, OB-LA-DA / WILD HONEY PIE / THE CONTINUING STORY OF BUNGALOW BILL / WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS / HAPPINESS IS A WARM GUN 

SIDE 2: MARTHA MY DEAR / I’M SO TIRED / BLACKBIRD / PIGGIES / ROCKY RACOON / DON’T PASS ME BY / WHY DON’T WE DO IT IN THE ROAD / I WILL / JULIA 

SIDE 3: BIRTHDAY / YER BLUES / MOTHER NATURE’S SON / EVERYBODY’S GOT SOMETHING TO HIDE EXCEPT FOR ME AND MY MONKEY / SEXY SADIE / HELTER SKELTER / LONG LONG LONG 

SIDE 4: REVOLUTION 1 / HONEY PIE / SAVOY TRUFFLE / CRY BABY CRY / REVOLUTION 9 / GOOD NIGHT

THIS IS A COMPLETE GENUINE RARE UK ORIGINAL AND IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A COMPLETE EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE and VALUABLE VINYL ALBUMS OF ALL TIME.

The Beatles, later known as the White Album, had over a quarter of a million advance orders, and of course went straight to number 1. This was the first double album EVER to get to the top slot where it stayed for 7 weeks in a row. It sold so many, that once again The Beatles also made the singles chart, consequently the ONLY double album to ever enter that chart. By the end of the year, just over a month later, the white album had sold over 4,000,000 copies worldwide, and by the end of 1970 global sales were around 6.5 million. At that time this was the biggest selling double album of all time.

The sleeve design was by Richard Hamilton, who suggested the minimalistic approach and the consecutively numbered sleeves which would give a limited edition feel to it. Richard also came up with the montage idea for the large free poster, which included the lyrics on it's rear. The four free colour prints were taken by John Kelly. Every single original pressing was unique, and came with a great collection of additional material. Also a ground breaking album, THE WHITE ALBUM is one of the great vinyl collectables of all time. 

ALBUM PLAYED FOR GRADING:

Yes – Great sound quality from this 1st pressing, with incredible clear MONO sound, that can only be found on these rare 1st pressings.

The White Album is a complex and varied collection of music, and is also a relatively sensitive piece of vinyl, and hard to find in clear audio condition. Worn copies can have a lot of surface sound even on musically complex and busy tracks like 'Helter Skelter.' This pressing has bright sound with strong undistorted audio throughout.  It really sounds great and plays with great sound separation and clarity!

Superb sound, every track has been tested. Some occasional static, a few light pops and clicks, the majority of the album sounds fresh and clean. There are obviously NO sticks or jumps what so ever and NO distortion.  I will give a detailed account below:

Bursting in with 'Back in the USSR' this great track often plays with lots of loud static and at times with a jump, that came as a pressing fault on some early editions. Not here, bright audio, some background static, and certainly not any jumps or faults. The opening run in grooves have static and two clicks which fade when the music comes in. 'Dear Prudence', such a hard track for the White Album, nearly always prone to heavy wear being the first quiet track on the record, here sounds great. It is crisp and clear and does play with light  and a couple of tics. There are five dull clicks during the outro. 'Glass Onion' sounds crisp and clear, there are  three clicks at the start but not a hint of blurring or distortion. 

'Obla Di Obla Da' sounds great, playing with some light occasional background static and no loud pops or clicks. 'Honey Pie' plays very clearly with still no loud pops, clicks. Leading into 'Bungalow Bill' which plays really well. Still no loud pops or clicks, some static and bright clear sound. 'My Guitar Gently Weeps' also plays really well, some very light static at all, and no loud pops or clicks during the music. 'Happiness' rounds off side 1. again with bright clear sound. No loud pops or clicks, just bright sound. 

Side 2. of the White Album virtually always starts off with heavy static. Here there is some static at the start of 'Martha My Dear' and background clicks for the first minute of the track. 'So Tired' plays really well with with some light background static and two very light pops only. Leading into 'Blackbird', of course one of the quietest tracks on the record. Here it plays with clear, bright sound, no loud pops, and just some light static. 'Piggies' sounds great, nice clear sound with no obvious tics or static. 'Rocky Racoon', another sparse track plays superbly, with great clear sound. Leading into 'Don't Pass Me By', which plays with bright clear sound. Some occassional static and no loud pops or clicks. 'Why Don't We Do It in The Road' also plays great with no loud pops, no clicks. There are  three tics at the very start and some light occasional background static.  'I Will' and the beautiful 'Julia', always a major test for the White Album, being such a tender and sparse track. Both tracks sounds bright and clear, with no distortion and little background static. An incredible performance of Julia.  No loud pops or clicks. Amazing. 

Side 3. begins with the rockous 'Birthday', which sounds great, bright loud audio. There is not a single loud pop or click during the music, and little background static. Moving into the paired down 'Yer Blues' which also plays with little background static, no loud pops or clicks. The sound is bright and clear.  

'Mother Natures Son', another extremely delicate track usually blighted by heavy static and loud pops here sounds great. Some light background static at the very start, and a couple of occasional static tics, and not a single loud pop or click throughout. 'Take it Easy' and 'Sexy Sadie' continue with no loud pops or clicks, just some light background static. 'Helter Skelter', plays with bright clear audio. 'Long Long Time', another of the quietest tracks on The White Album, plays with no loud pops clicks. A few tics and some static to be found.  

Side 4. begins with 'Revolution' and plays with nice clear runs ins and great clear audio. A bit of static at the start, but no loud pops or clicks. There are a few light tics in the middle of the track. 'Honey Pie', sounds great, with some light static and no loud pops or clicks. A few random static tics near the start. 'Savoy Truffle' plays with bright clear sound. 'Cry Baby Cry' and 'Can you Take Me Back', which plays clear and bright, with occasional static and a few tics. The long abstract 'Revolution 9', a track that can be plagued by unwanted noise, sounds bright, with no a couple of light pops and clicks, some light static and some faint background tics. Leading into the final track of this Beatles masterpiece, 'Good Night', again a quiet track, so often playing with poor distorted sound, but on this press sounding great. Some background static but no loud pops or clicks. 

This White Album has some static and clicks but is a really enjoyable listen. The music jumps out, with definition and clarity, the vocals which come through with tremendous power. Its the same with the bass guitar and drums, whilst the guitars come through crisp and clear. With the clear and extra loud First cut engineering giving the audio a vibrant sound which cannot be beaten.

Great first MONO mix, unlike the re-issues which lack the impact. I would give the Audio a strict grading of VERY GOOD to VERY GOOD PLUS.

THE RECORD - Visual Grading 

A thick pressed set of glossy vinyls. Deep clear grooves that can only be found on the original early pressings. They have some faint hairlines, scuffs, light scratches and handling marks. 

This record has been played carefully and shows no groove wear. Unbelievable to think this vinyl is over 40 years old! 

Graded at VERY GOOD PLUS. 

VINYL TESTED FOR ANY SIGNS OF WARPING:

Yes, NONE visible what so ever, when tested be sight and on a moving turntable.

THE LABELS 

Famous Apple labels are in great condition. There are doe light spindle traces and light spindle wear. Great all round examples, with some slight toning down of the white areas and a couple of very light age spots. Great examples. 

Grades at EXCELLENT 

THE COVER 

Comes with the original TOP Loading NUMBERED Gatefold Sleeve by GARROD & LOFTHOUSE. 

A great example, it is made in the medium thick card and is fully laminated with the title THE BEATLES embossed under the laminate. Low Number 0192392.

This really is  a great cover, with little to fault it, other than some very light handling marks, a few small scuffs on the rear, some corner wear and a few light creases. 

The cover has maintained its creamish white sheen, and light wear only.  There is no feathering to the Top openings, which is very rare. 

Grades as VERY GOOD PLUS!

THE INNERS

THE POSTER

Large original 1st press Lip Stick PHOTO-MONTAGE and LYRIC SHEET, 57 x 87 cms in great condition. Again, not to be confused with posters from later pressings, there 1st press posters are unique. 

This complete example comes with NO slight tears to the seams, juts a couple of tiny splits to the centres, slight wear on the edges and barely any light discolouration. No writing, no pin-holes, no glue or sellotape marks. 

Graded at VERY GOOD PLUS to EXCELLENT.

THE PRINTS

Comes with all Four Photos which are in EXCELLENT condition. All Four Prints, 20 x 29 cms, on the original Thick Card. - No tears, no writing, no pin-holes, no glue or sellotape marks. Some light scratches and creasing only. A great and rare original set. Guaranteed!

THE PHOTO SPACER

Also comes with the ULTRA RARE PHOTO SPACER. These were included in the original 1st pressings only, as an aid to hang the four prints. As the four prints were nearly always stuck to peoples walls, this thin paper guide was nearly always lost or discarded. So incredibly rare to have one in EXCELLENT condition, light creasing only.

RARITY

FINDING A COMPLETE TOP OPENING 1st PRESS MONO WHITE ALBUM SET IN GREAT ALL ROUND CONDITION IS VERY RARE. AN ORIGINAL COMPLETE WHITE ALBUM WITH THIS TYPE OF AUDIO MAKES THIS A RARITY.

ONE IN THIS GREAT ALL ROUND CONDITION, WITH ALL THE ORIGINAL INSERTS IS RARE INDEED!!! WITH VINYL’S THAT LOOK AND SOUND GREAT, CLEAR AUDIO AND A RARE NUMBERED COVER, WITH THE ORIGINAL PHOTO SPACER, MAKING THIS A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY RARE PIECE OF MUSICAL HISTORY!

COMPLETE MONO UK ORIGINALS THAT SOUND GREAT ARE GETTING RARER BY THE DAY.

RARE COMPLETE CLASSIC ORIGINAL VINYLS WITH TOP AUDIO AND GREAT CONDITION THROUGHOUT

WE SPECIALISE IN RARE COLLECTABLE PRESSINGS - WITH GREAT SOUND UNINTERRUPTED BY INTERFERENCE. NO LOUD POPS OR CLICKS, JUMPS OR REPEATS - GUARANTEED!

GREAT ORIGINAL COVERS WITH NO SEAM SPLITS, TEARS, WRITING OR STICKERS!

VINYL

We sell the highest quality examples of Classic Vinyl. Large format art work covers with the original sound and mix unique to the best original pieces, giving the highest audio depth and performance. Vinyl prices have soared over the last ten years, making classic examples a great financial and cultural investment.  

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SCRUPULOUS EXAMINATION and TESTING:

All our records are play tested on highly sensitive equipment to ensure the sound quality and accuracy of description. We aim to give a precise and concise description of the sound, pointing out the slightest defect so that you know exactly what you are buying. We aim to describe all records as accurately as possible, and offer a full refund on return if for any reason you are not completely happy with the item description.

VINYL SOUND - PLEASE NOTE:

Highest quality vinyl with clear sound is rare, and what we always aim for. We only sell records that play with TOP AUDIO performance; super clear sound uninterrupted by hiss or other interference. Even with the cleanest pressing you will find occasional static or occasional light tics during playback, caused by a build of dust in the grooves. This is clearly different from the distortion, loud pops, repeating tics or clicks that are found on heavily played and worn pieces of vinyl. Any static build up will reduce when played, and we advise a light clean between plays for optimal performance. 

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IMAGES and INFORMATION

We only use photographs of the item for sale taken with professional digital cameras. The images are designed to be as clear as possible, giving an exact representation of the item. We aim to give sufficient and accurate detail as possible, so that you know exactly what you are buying. Please let us know if you need any further information and we will be happy to oblige.

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SOME EXAMPLES OF FEEDBACK –

BRILLIANT LP MINT CONDITION, AWESOME SELLAR, 1ST CLASS PACKAGING, NO PROBLEMS A+

Absolutely fantastic! Worth every single penny! Trust you are in careful hands!

ITEM RECEIVED.. AS DESCRIBED... PACKED GREAT...MANY THANKS..RECOMMENDED.. A*******

Great LP from a great seller. Thanks !! Very well packaged. AAA+++

Item arrived quickly, well packaged and in excellent condition. Very pleased.

fast delivery, superb communication, good item, great ebayer AAAAA+++++

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RETURN POLICY:

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed ; - returns accepted with out question. If you are not happy then any item can be returned, we cant say fairer that that!

WE ONLY SELL RARE RECORDS THAT ARE IN GREAT CONDITION. IF THERE IS ANY SLIGHT DEFECT, IT WILL BE CLEARLY STATED.

If in the unlikely event that you may want to return an item, or that we have missed something in the listing, we offer a no quibble return policy. Items must be returned within 12 Days of receipt, and returned in the same condition that they were sent out in. Return postage must be paid by buyer, unless there is a particular fault with the item, and then we will pay the full postage costs!

RECORD GRADING SYSTEM IS AS FOLLOWS - ( BASED ON RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE U.K. )

MINT: Virtually unplayed. The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Cover is pristine.

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

V.G PLUS: The record will still be nice and shiny, but may have a few light marks, and will play well. Slight wear and tear on the cover.

V.G: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items.

GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, etc.

FAIR: Fair. It is noticeable that the record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated very noticeably. The cover and contents are showing signs of folding, scuffing of edges etc.

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POSTAGE AND PAYMENT DETAILS : -

Items will be extremely well sealed and securely wrapped using the best possible packaging for safe handling and delivery. We send items all round the globe with 100% success! We sell top quality rare records to discerning buyers. We do not make money from the postage costs and aim to keep the prices at a reasonable rate, while never offering a cheap or second rate service. 

IT IS AN ABSOLUTE PRIORITY THAT THE RECORDS YOU BUY GET TO YOU IN PERFECT CONDITION. All RECORDS ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR MAIN COVER AND PLACED IN A BRAND NEW REPLACEMENT INNER SLEEVES TO AVOID ANY CHANCE OF EDGE SPLITS OR KNIFING. THEY ARE HELD SAFELY IN EXTRA THICK PLASTIC SLEEVES, AND THEN SECURED WITH SEVERAL EXTRA LAYERS OF REINFORCED CARD BOARD AND PADDING, DOUBLE BOXED IN EXTRA STRONG PROFESSIONAL RECORD CONTAINERS TO ENSURE SAFE ARRIVAL. WE HAVE A 100% SUCCESS RATE AND AIM TO KEEP IT THAT WAY.

Example of packaging used

UK - First Class Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £5.00

UK Special Signed For Next Day Delivery with Insurance : = £8.90

EUROPE - International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £11.95

INTERNATIONAL, Non-Europe e.g. USA, Japan, Russia, Australia etc. International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £18.95

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MULTIPLE PURCHASE REDUCTION

Reduced postage for multiple records up to 30% off extra items.

POSTAGE WILL BE FIRST CLASS OR THE FASTEST AND SAFEST POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE, - RECORDED WITH TRACKING AND INSURANCE. ALL ITEMS ARE FULLY INSURED AND COVERED FOR THE SAFEST DELIVERY POSSIBLE, AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU. GUARANTEED!

POSTAGE RECEIPTS AND PROOF OF POSTAGE IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE. 

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PAYMENTS 

Payments must be made within 3 days of purchasing unless an alternative arrangement has been agreed upon. 

Pay Pal or bank transfers are accepted for International buyers. We accept Pay Pal, bank transfers or postal orders within the UK. Records will be sent out immediately on receipt of payment.

Please Note: If no contact is made by the winning bidder following the mandatory Ebay 3 days, we will reserve the right to offer the item to the next highest bidder, unless prior notice of any delay is arranged beforehand.  Any bidder who has missed the chance to purchase a record can still email to make a priority second chance offer.