Beatles LP - Revolver - Mono - UK 1st Pressing WITHDRAWN 606-1 matrix

	£		410
	$		543

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The Beatles – Revolver 1966 – withdrawn 606-1 UK 1st pressing on the yellow & black Parlophone label. PMC 7009. Comes in its original 1st issue E J Day sleeve.

20th century collectables is pleased to offer for sale this highly collectable and much sought after 606-1 matrix pressing of The Beatles – Revolver, featuring the alternative mix of ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’, not available anywhere else or on any other format.

The exact story behind why the incorrect track came to be issued on such a seminal record is not entirely clear as its existence only came to light in the 1980’s. However it would appear that John Lennon had decided (with the benefit of hindsight and it would appear without the knowledge of George Martin) to replace ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’ with an altogether different mix. For those collectors who are unaware, the track as it appears on this 606-1 pressing is significantly different to the one issued on all later copies of the album. The ‘seagull’ sounds are more intense and random, the track is longer and there is piano playing at the end of the track.

The song was seen by Lennon as a ‘ground breaking’, so it is understandable why he may have gone to such lengths to have the track replaced on subsequent versions of the album.

Exactly how many were pressed before the album was withdrawn is not known but judging by the stamping codes, production ceased very early on in the production cycle and certainly before the release date of August 5th 1966. It has been suggested that they were pressed only on the first morning of production.

Whether EMI destroyed copies of the album and released some by error is not known but the inconsistency in the stamping codes on the records that have survived would suggest that many copies were destroyed and never found their way into the shops. The legacy of course is that collectors are left with a very rare pressing and an alternative version to one of the greatest and most seminal Beatles tracks of all time.

Happy bidding and good luck!

Matrix numbers: XEX 605-2 & YEX 606-1 (withdrawn matrix)

Stamper codes: 2/0 & 3/T (early single digit stampers)

Please check out the pictures and read on for further details:-

CONDITION

Disc

Visual:  Side 1 EXC to EXC+ Side 2 EXC+ to MINT-

A superb looking disc of this ultra rare pressing.  Side one has a some ultra faint handling marks but these are superficial and are the kind which disappear when the record is rotated during inspection; grades at or around excellent+ Side two is in stunning condition with only one small faint mark which appears and disappears according to the angle in which the record is held, even under a harsh halogen desklight nothing much more is revealed – side two has clearly received only a handful of plays in its 53 year history and grades at or around near MINT. Side two carries the ‘magic’ numbers; the ultra rare 606-1 matrix code. A stunning copy and the finest I have seen. The vinyl lies 100% flat on the turntable.

Audio: Side 1 EXCELLENT+ Side 2 MINT-

Superb audio with no distortion or groovewear. Ultra rich analogue sound throughout consistant with these very early pressing. There is some occasional surface on side one. The easily damaged tracks Eleanor Rigby and For No One play superbly. The all important track ‘TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS’ grades at MINT and is a superb audio example of this rare and deleted track only available on these pressings. The record does not jump or stick.

Labels: Label 1 EXC+ Label 2 EXC+ to MINT-

A superb set of labels showing minimal signs of use. Side one carries the KT tax code.  As with all XEX 606-1 pressings, side two has the early abbreviated ‘Dr. Robert’ as opposed to the later ‘Doctor Robert’.

Cover

EXC+ to MINT-

A superbly preserved example of this the earliest 1966 E J Day cover. Showing virtually no signs of wear; storage or otherwise. Very difficult to fault other than some slight disclouration and ageing to the front panel. All corners are sharp and all flipbacks remain intact and strong. Spine is undamaged. Original opening edge is still razor sharp. Extremely tough to find in this condition.

Inner-sleeve MINT-

Original inner.

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This record has been strictly and conservatively graded to ‘UK RECORD COLLECTOR' standards.

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