The Beatles "The White Album" 1968 OZ 1st.Press EX 2x LP + Poster + 4 x Photos
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The Beatles – The Beatles
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Label: Apple Records – PCSO-7067-8 Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Numbered, Stereo Country: Australia Released: 4 Dec 1968 Genre: Rock Style: Psychedelic Rock, Pop Rock, ExperimentalTracklist
Show Credits A1 Back In The U.S.S.R. 2:42 A2 Dear Prudence 3:50 A3 Glass Onion 2:16 A4 Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da 3:07 A5 Wild Honey Pie 0:53 A6 The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill 3:11 A7 While My Guitar Gently Weeps Guitar [Uncredited] – Eric Clapton 4:44 A8 Happiness Is A Warm Gun 2:41 B1 Martha, My Dear 2:26 B2 I'm So Tired 2:03 B3 Blackbird 2:17 B4 Piggies 2:03 B5 Rocky Raccoon 3:31 B6 Don't Pass Me By 3:49 B7 Why Dont We Do It In The Road 1:40 B8 I Will 1:44 B9 Julia 2:52 C1 Birthday 2:41 C2 Yer Blues 3:57 C3 Mother Nature's Son 2:46 C4 Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey 2:24 C5 Sexy Sadie 3:14 C6 Helter Skelter 4:27 C7 Long, Long, Long 3:02 D1 Revolution 1 4:12 D2 Honey Pie 2:40 D3 Savoy Truffle 2:57 D4 Cry, Baby, Cry 3:00 D5 Revolution 9 8:17 D6 Good Night 3:09Condition Description & Other Information
## Very Low Pressing Number A 10772 ##
"Prices on Discogs vary from $120.00 to over $700.00 depending on quality... none are as good as this one before you!! ... (I have included a photo of Discogs prices!!) Background / History
The Beatles, also referred to colloquially as the White Album, is the ninth studio album and only double album by the English rock band the Beatles, released on 22 November 1968. Featuring a plain white sleeve, the cover contains no graphics or text other than the band's name embossed.[a] This was intended as a direct contrast to the vivid cover artwork of the band's previous LP, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967). The Beatles is recognised for its fragmentary style and diverse range of genres, including folk, country rock, British blues, ska, music hall, proto-metal and the avant-garde. It has since been viewed by some critics as a postmodern work, as well as one of the greatest albums of all time.[1] The album was the band's first LP release on their then-recently founded Apple Records after previous albums were released on Parlophone in the United Kingdom and Capitol Records in the United States.
In late May 1968, the Beatles returned to EMI Studios in London to commence recording sessions that lasted until mid-October. During these sessions, arguments broke out among the foursome over creative differences and John Lennon's new partner, Yoko Ono, whose constant presence subverted the Beatles' policy of excluding wives and girlfriends from the studio. After a series of problems, including producer George Martin taking an unannounced holiday and engineer Geoff Emerick suddenly quitting during a session, Ringo Starr left the band for two weeks in August. The same tensions continued throughout the following year and led to the band's break-up.
The album features 30 songs, 19 of which were written during March and April 1968 at a Transcendental Meditation course in Rishikesh, India. There, the only Western instrument available to the band was the acoustic guitar; several of these songs remained acoustic on The Beatles and were recorded solo, or only by part of the group. The production aesthetic ensured that the album's sound was scaled down and less reliant on studio innovation than most of their releases since Revolver (1966). The Beatles also broke with the band's tradition at the time of incorporating several musical styles in one song by keeping each piece of music consistently faithful to a select genre.
The Beatles received favourable reviews from most music critics; detractors found its satirical songs unimportant and apolitical amid the turbulent political and social climate of 1968. It topped record charts in Britain and the United States. No singles were issued in either territory, but "Hey Jude" and "Revolution" originated from the same recording sessions and were issued as a single in August 1968. The album has since been certified 24× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). A remixed and expanded edition of the album was released in 2018 to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Condition Report
Both Vinyls are described as Excellent & today play-tested to a minimum Excellent standard, below average background & no skips or stops. Several spindle marks to all labels. There are a reasonable number of fine hairlines & sleeve marks. The Vinyl has retained nearly all of its rich waxy lustre. This Gatefold Cover is described as VG+ but is in better condition than 99% of jackets. There is some visible edge/spine & corner-wear. There are some fine cracks to spine & edges with associated wrinkles. There is some ring wear to front & verso. There are some colour losses to edges & spine. There are some minor areas of foxing to front & verso. Any seam splits have been expertly taped & repaired. Couple of minor stains here & there. The Poster is VG+ in condition. Some minor tears, minor foxing & a few minor stains here & there. This is the original censored Australian version of the Poster. All 4 photos are described as Excellent. 2 of the photos are the original first issued glossy versions, whilst the other 2 (Paul & John) are from the Australian re-issue and are identical minus the gloss. All 4 photos are in fantastic shape. Please see attached photos...price rating
