The Beatles - Ballad Of John & Yoko - UK 1969 1st Press Apple 45 *1/G Stamper*
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'THE BALLAD OF JOHN & YOKO'/'OLD BROWN SHOE'
This early UK 1st stereo pressing dates from from initial May 1969 release on the Apple Records label: R 5786
Matrix numbers: 7XCE 21306-1U & 7XCE 21186-1U
Stamper codes: 1/G & 4/AR (earliest possible stamper for 'The Ballad Of John & Yoko')
Housed in its original glossy black Apple company sleeve
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: EXCELLENT
Some light spindle trails around each and a faint turntable ring mark on the 'B' side
Visual: EXCELLENT
Clean & unworn playing surfaces with some light wispy marks beneath halogen light, but nothing I would call a scratch
Sound Quality: EXCELLENT +
Clean & full copy of their 1st stereo 45 in the UK, with no audible distractions or wear either side
Cover: VERY GOOD
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