Beatles 7460 LOW NUMBER White Album 1ST UK MONO PRESS No EMI label Spacer EX/EX+
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Description
Complete & original 1st UK Mono press of The Beatles eponymous 1968 double album ‘The Beatles’ also known as the White Album. Released on the 22nd November 1968, this 1st pressing was issued with the all four sides missing “An EMI Recording” from the labels which was soon corrected on the 2nd press. All four sides have matrix numbers ending in -1 correctly denoting they were pressed from the 1st lacquers and the low mother & stamper codes show this set was very early off the press. The sleeve is an incredibly low No. 0007460 and equally importantly is in exceptional condition. This set is still complete with all original parts - two delicate black inners, large foldout poster with song lyrics on the flip-side, and 4 portrait photos of the band. The set even comes with the original photo spacer used to protect the top photo that was so often discarded or lost. A stunning condition, complete, very low-numbered 1st UK pressing of a Beatles classic.
Serial number: PMC 7067/8
Matrix number: XEX 709-1 / XEX 710-1 / XEX 711-1 / XEX 712-1
Mother & stampers codes: 1 HR / 3 HH / 2 PT / 3 PA
Condition:Superb condition! Both discs are glossy and clean with only light signs of use when viewed in natural light and direct halogen spotlight. Both discs sit completely flat on the turntable with no warping, EXCELLENT! They play through without issue, with that full, punchy first-press audio, obviously no skips or sticks, repeat clicks or loud obtrusive pops throughout the whole double album. Quiet tracks or tracks with quiet parts like ‘Dear Prudence’, ‘Martha’, ‘Mother Nature’s Son’, or ‘Blackbird’ which are the litmus test for the white album all play beautifully without issue. EXCELLENT! The very low numbered 0007460 sleeve is in exceptional condition. It really stands out due to the bright creamy-white shade that doesn’t have the discolouration that most suffer from. The front face is glossy and clean without ring wear. Same for the back and insides. The spine is fully readable and the very low 4-digit number is nice and clear without fading, EXCELLENT PLUS! It would be a great condition sleeve regardless of number but being so low its a real pleasure that this is in such good condition and really makes it stand out as a collectible. It is also still complete with both original black inners tat remarkably do not have any splits, EXCELLENT! All four photos are MINT-! plus original rare photo spacer. The large fold out lyrics poster has no tears, pen, stains, tape or pin marks, EXCELLENT PLUS! Really standout condition overall and on a remarkably low sleeve, No. 7460!
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