The Beatles "The Beatles" (White Album) Apple SWBO 101 w/Capitol Logo w/Inserts

$

200

This is John, Paul, George and Ringo, The Beatles, singing "The Beatles" (AKA The White Album) on Apple SWBO-101 from 1968. These stereo records look NM but play in MINT condition with no audio defects. Side 1, Track 6 has the shortened title "Bungalow Bill". Both records have the Capitol Records logo along the bottom of the labels. The gatefold jacket is in VG++ with what looks like coffee or water stains along the bottom. Also one spot on the front cover. Noticeably absent is any ring wear on the jacket which many copies of this album have. The album has a very low number of 400,335. Most copies I've seen the number is in the millions. All 4 photos are in NM condition. The fold-out poster is also in NM condition. This album comes in a clear, resealable, poly-vinyl protective sleeve. Price guides suggest a valuation of $400 to $600 for a NM copy. You can own this excellent copy for 50% of the low end of that range. Also included is a 5-page magazine article which discusses the great debate concerning this album.

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Definitions:

Mint = 10 = Just like it came from the factory. May still be factory sealed. These will generally be priced close to collector value.

NM = 9 = Near Mint = Very minor surface markings that do not interfere with the audio playback. These will generally be priced at 80% to 90% of collector value.

VG++ = 7.5 = Very Good++ = The surface markings are more noticeable and may or may not affect the audio playback. Sometimes a record can look VG++ but still play in NM condition. These will generally be priced at 60% to 75% of collector value.

VG+ = 5 = Very Good+ = Now the surface markings are quite noticeable and they will generally be heard during audio playback. These will generally be priced at 40% to 50% of collector value.

Generally, I will not list records below VG+ unless it is a rare record of importance to collectors.