The Beatles White Album 1969 Yugoslavia Parlophone Top Loader YEX -1 Rare

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The Beatles – The Beatles (“White Album”) | 1969 Yugoslavia First Press | Top Loader | Complete UK YEX -1 Matrices | Numbered Sleeve

Offered here is an exceptionally scarce 1969 Yugoslavian first pressing of The Beatles (White Album), manufactured by Jugoton under license from Parlophone. This highly collectible edition was pressed using the original UK EMI YEX -1 stamped master matrices (709-1 / 710-1 / 711-1 / 712-1), preserving the same all-analog mastering found on the earliest UK stereo pressings.

This copy also features its original numbered top-loading sleeve (No. 0546166), adding another desirable characteristic for collectors. While the numbering on Yugoslavian pressings does not indicate rarity by sequence, original numbered sleeves are an important feature of these early editions and are preferred over later unnumbered issues.

Why This Parlophone Label Pressing Is Special

While nearly all original 1968–1969 editions of The Beatles (White Album) were issued on the familiar green Apple Records label, this licensed Yugoslavian first pressing was released on the iconic black-and-yellow Parlophone label.

The combination of:

* Original black-and-yellow Parlophone labels

* Early 1969 Jugoton manufacture

* Original numbered top-loading sleeve

* Complete UK YEX -1 stamped matrices on all four sides

makes this one of the most desirable international White Album pressings. These rarely appear for sale, particularly in complete form with the original poster and inner sleeves.

For collectors of Beatles pressings from around the world, this is a fascinating example that combines authentic UK mastering with one of the rarest label variations produced during the album’s original era.

Item Details

* Artist: The Beatles

* Title: The Beatles (“White Album”)

* Year: 1969

* Country: Yugoslavia

* Manufacturer: Jugoton (under license from Parlophone)

* Label: Parlophone (Black & Yellow)

* Catalog Numbers: LPSV-P-367 / LPSV-P-368

* Format: 2 × LP, 33⅓ RPM Stereo

* Cover: Original Top-Loading Gatefold

* Numbered Sleeve: No. 0546166

Matrix Numbers (Stamped)

* Side 1: YEX 709-1

* Side 2: YEX 710-1

* Side 3: YEX 711-1

* Side 4: YEX 712-1

These are the desirable original UK stereo -1 matrix stampers used to manufacture this pressing.

Condition

Vinyl: VG+

Both records retain an attractive gloss with only light sleeve marks and minor hairlines visible under strong light. Labels are clean with no writing or stickers. Overall, an excellent collector-grade set.

Cover: VG

Original numbered top-loading gatefold sleeve showing honest age-related wear, light discoloration, and minor corner wear consistent with a 56-year-old album. No seam splits or tape repairs. Structurally sound and displays very well.

Included

* Original fold-out lyric poster (VG)

* Two original black die-cut inner sleeves

* Four Beatles portrait photo reproductions (included for completeness; not original)

Shipping

The records will be removed from the jacket before shipping to help prevent seam splits during transit. The set will be professionally packed in a heavy-duty LP mailer with additional protective padding to ensure safe delivery.

Please examine all photographs carefully, including the labels, sleeve number, and deadwax matrix inscriptions, as they form an important part of the description. Feel free to contact me with any questions before purchasing.