The Beatles Apple PMC 7067/7068 White Album UK Mono Low Number 0006970

$

1,100

No introduction really necessary, since we are talking the Beatles White Album. So we will get to the specifics. This is a "low-number" release, standing at #6970.  Mono, of course.  Do you think The Beatles knew they were creating this number obsession when they decided to sequentially number these albums?  I think it was positively brilliant. Critically, no EMI text on the labels, distinguishing this an early copy. This is a solid copy, complete with the die-cut inners, the individual pictures (another brilliant twist given The Beatles were on their way to breakup), the poster.  Particulars:
Top loading sleeve.  Sleeve grades a strong VG+: the only thing keeping it from at least VG++ is a liquid stain in the lower left corner (looking at the front), carrying through to the inner of the gatefold sleeve and the rear (see photos). The stain is faint, so I presume it is water, and it measures 3 1/2 " up the spine and 1 1/2" along the lower edge. Looking from the front: top edge has soiling where laminate does not come to the edge (common); upper right corner has a crease set in from the corner; the other three corner have small bumps/corner creases. See photos of "The BEATLES" raised title and the stamped No. 0006970.
Rear cover is very clean. Like the front, it has soiling at the top where the laminate does not come to the edge (common). Lower left corner is bumped harder with consequent crease and laminate lifting. Upper left and upper right corners have bumps as well with corner creasing. Lower right has a minor bump.
Inner sleeve: normal soiling at seam where foldover edge ends. Clean (other than water stain soiling as noted above).
Black inner die-cut sleeves: VG++: 1/4" tear at top of one sleeve; side splits: 2", 1", 1 1/2", 1". Flat, clean die-cuts.
Poster: NM.  Clean, no fold tears, looks like it seldom has been opened.
4 individual photos:  Overall grade of VG++: same "event" that caused water stain on cover has caused small rippling in lower right corners of photos - it is not noticeable from the front given the gloss finish; John and Ringo have lower left creases.
Vinyl: play grade is a solid VG++. Visual grade is a strong VG+: there is some clouding in the vinyl that does not affect playback; a few scattered hairlines that cannot be felt and do not affect playback. Excellent gloss. A very fine listen.
Labels: as noted, no EMI text!  Beautiful Apple labels grade NM.
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Note it is not possible for me to play-grade every LP.  Grading is primarily visual; if I have questions about a certain marking or condition on an LP I will play specific sections to supplement the visual review.  Generally, on higher dollar items, I do a full play-grading.
Mint (M): Only if sealed. Near Mint (NM):  Vinyl shows very little evidence of use, retains nearly all of its original gloss, minimal markings, no warping or dishing; Labels are clean and crisp with no writing or sticker residue, no ring wear or rubbing wear, no significant spindle marking; Original sleeves are clean and square, solid spine, no writing, no splits, no ring wear, minimal edge wear. Very Good + (VG+): Vinyl shows use but has been well cared for, surface may have light scuffs or hairline non-feelable scratches that do not significantly affect playback, still has a substantial amount of gloss, may have slight dishing or small edge warp that tracks without significant tonearm bobbing, any feelable marks will be minimal and playback effect described; Labels are clean with only minor ring or rubbing wear, writing or sticker residue is discrete/minor, limited soiling and no significant stains, drill hole is OK if label is otherwise clean, graphics and logos are clear and bright; Original sleeves are clean with no more than light ring wear, light edge wear, corners are square with no more than minor dings, writing or sticker residue is discrete/minor, one small seam split would be tolerated only if rest of sleeve was very clean, light creasing, drill hole would be tolerated only if rest of sleeve was very clean.  Grading is all-encompassing, so multiple flaws of the type described will drop the grade. Very Good (VG):  Vinyl will show significant use with scuffing or hairline scratches but plays through without skipping (or a very minor skip will be noted), any feelable scratches are noted including the effect on playback, may have light noise particularly at the beginning (due to sloppy cueing) or in softer passages, may have slight dishing or edge warp but it will play through, may have diminished or irregular gloss, record will still provide an enjoyable listen; Labels may have significant ring or rubbing wear, lifting damage, more prominent writing or sticker residue, a drill hole, some soiling or staining; Original sleeves may have splits, ring wear or rubbing wear, significant edge wear, writing, corner dings, creasing, soiling, or drill holes. Good (G): A very infrequent grade usually only applied to rare items, or to one aspect (i.e. the sleeve) if another aspect (i.e. the vinyl) is a higher grade.  Vinyl may have significant scuffing or scratching, limited gloss, significant noise on playback but will play through (with any skips noted); Labels may have glaring writing, significant ring or rubbing wear, extensive sticker residue, soiling or staining; Original sleeves (if applicable) may have significant ring wear, multiple seam splits, taping, prominent writing.              I use additional pluses and minuses frequently, to fine tune the ratings.  PLEASE LOOK AT THE PHOTOS - I TRY TO SHOW ALL SIGNIFICANT CONDITIONS!  If you have questions or need additional photos or sound samples, just ask!
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