BEATLES WHITE ALBUM, FIRST PRESS, MONO UK ‘Top Loader’

$

203

This is the Very Limited, Low Number, Original 1968 FIRST pressing MONO only released in the UK. MONO editions are the way the albums were originally mixed by the Beatles and George Martin. This was the last album mixed in MONO by the Beatles, and due to the many differences, is said to be “the album that every fan should own both versions of.” MONO editions of the White Album are extremely rare, and have many fun and noticeable differences from their Stereo counterparts. The US did not receive any MONO editions, and only FIRST Pressings from the UK had this unique TOP LOADING sleeve.

CONDITION:

Vinyl: VG+, Play Tested. Sounds rich and beautiful! Surface marks that do not effect playback. Side three has a larger mark that does not effect playback. Plays EX or better. Great labels with NO spindle wear.

Cover: VG+, Beautiful Garrod & Lofthouse laminated cover. Moderate creasing that is typical with Garrod & Lofthouse laminated covers. Fraying on the spine but no spits. Typical corner wear.

Prints: NM, NO pin holes, NO tears, NO creases. Missing the “Paul” print.

Poster: NM, NO pin holes, NO tears, NO creases

Happy to answer ANY questions on condition. Plays BEAUTIFULLY!

PRESSING & MATRIX INFORMATION:

Apple Records PMC 7067/68 UK Mono 2LP 1968. ORIGINAL NUMBERED "No. 0290598" (Matrix:  YEX 709-1 / YEX 710-1 / YEX 711-1 / XEX 712-1) ON DARK GREEN/BLACK "Sold in U.K." / "An E.M.I. Recording" above "33 1/3" APPLE LABELS, FULLY LAMINATED "Garrod & Lofthouse International Ltd" TOP-OPENING GATEFOLD SLEEVE, GIANT FOLD-OUT POSTER INSERT, 3 x COLOR PHOTO STILL.

INCLUDED: Vinyl will be shipped in MoFi Original Master Sleeves (what the Library of Congress uses), and the cover will be shipped in a high-quality Mylar outer sleeve.

I am not a dealer. I am just a big Beatles fan and a fan of great Vinyl. When I upgrade something in my personal collection, I sell my previous pieces for what I paid for them. I use JPGR.co.uk for all my UK pressing information. Please feel free to reference http://www.jpgr.co.uk/pcs7067.html to cross check information on Matrix Numbers, Pressing information, and Mono/Stereo differences.

GRADING:

Sealed: Record and cover has never been touched. Mint Condition.

Near Mint: Vinyl may show a minor cosmetic sign of use, or two. Each track will play through perfectly. Cover will only show the faintest signs of use, there will be no writing, tape, noticeable wear, corner wear, etc.

Excellent: Vinyl may show signs of use, but only light surface marks. Record will play near perfect, with only an occasional faint or crackle during softer passages. Cover may have a minor seam split, some wear, some very light ring wear, but not all the above. 

Very Good +: Has some marks, scuffs and light scratches on the vinyl. Will play through without any skipping or major constant "ticks". Fidelity and Dynamics are still good, but maybe some light background noise between songs. Some shine to the vinyl still. Cover has ring wear and bruised corners, but overall front and back are in good shape.

Very Good: Well-worn record, has scratches, "ticks" and surface noise, but will play all the way through. Cover may have ring wear, corner wear, shelf wear, seam splits, or writing. A VG cover will have two or more defects described above, but will overall still be a nice piece.

GOOD: Lots of wear to the record, skips and scratches are certain. Deeper scuffs are present. A record that has seen better days! Record still plays, but gone is the fidelity and dynamics that make vinyl magical. Cover has ring wear, seam splits, and writing sometimes. Not a cover you would want to frame. Only to be bought to sustain a need until a better example is found.

FAIR: Almost ready for the trash, but has some redeeming quality that allows it to be sold here.

100% GUARANTEE

Contact me within 7 days of receipt of your item, if you are not satisfied. Then just return it to me and I will refund your FULL payment, plus original shipping. Buyer to pay return shipping. I must receive the item back within 14 days. Item must be in the same condition, as you received it.

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