Beatles Mono White Album No.0004784 8mm Wide Spine FuLLy Complete Top Opening

	£		485
	$		643

Beatles Mono White Album No.0004768 FuLLy Complete Top Opening

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The Beatles

PMC 7068

22nd November 1968

Mono

The Beatles (The White Album)

No. 0004784

Top Opening "WIDE SPINE" Garrod and Lofthouse Ltd. outer Sleeve.

Dark Green/ White Apple Label

EX+ 2 x Original Black Matt Paper Inners (no splits or tears)

Ex+ Four Photo Portraits

Ex+ 1 Spacer

Ex+ Textured Lip-stick Kiss Poster

Recorded in England

2 x UK 12" inch Vinyl LP

Made in GT Britain

Issued as an early 1st Pressing in the United Kingdom in 1968, I offer you this Ultra rare 12 inch Mono LP called "The Beatles (White Album)" by "The Beatles" on the Green and White Apple record labels. The Original Top-opening Garrod and Lofthouse 8mm WIDE SPINE outer sleeve has the embossed title on the front with the extremely low number of 0004784, making it one of the very 1st sleeves which would have been sold on the day of release. The Catalogue no. is PMC 7068. 

This pressing retains the earlier heavyweight Vinyl which weighs approximately 160g compared to the later lightwieght vinyls which were lacking in quality and density throughout the 1970's.

The vinyl holds the matrix numbers within the run off groove area;

Side 1. XEX 709-1 with mothers of; 4 PL.

Side 2. XEX 110-1 mothers of; 3 AP.

Side 3. XEX 711-1 with mothers of; 1RR

Side 4. XEX 712-1 with mothers of 7TT

Vinyl and Labels:

Side 1; Starting with the label, it shows the dark Green Apple labels with "Sold in the Uk" text and "an EMI recording". There is very little wear to these very nice labels, a few light spider trails but that's about it in terms of noticability = Excellent. The Vinyl shows no deep scratches only light hairlines and rub scuffing. I grade this side VG+

Side 2: The labels again shows the same text as to that of side 1 but with "KT" embossed into the centre of the label, either side of the spindle hole where there are again light spider trails present. No cracks, no writing = Excellent. The Vinyl on side 2 again shows light hairlines and light extraction scuffing with none deep and meaningful. I also grade visually grade side 2 as VG+.

 Side 3: The label on side 3 does not state "an EMI recording" but does state "sold in the UK", the condition is excellent with light wear only. The vinyl shows an excellent shine (as do all the other sides) with hairlines which may affect play. VG+

Side 4: The Label again does not state "an EMI recording" but does state "Sold in the UK", the condition is excellent with no major wear or print deterioration, only a minor amount of wear around the spindle hole. The vinyl shows a wonderful shine with light hairlines and the odd light scuff which shouldn't affect play too detrimentally. Unfortunately play grading is not possible as my record player is out of action awaiting a service.

The Garrod and Lofthouse "Wide Spine" outer sleeve with the low number of 0004784 is in Very Good Plus condition with evidence of light indentations. The laminate remains intact but with light creasing and cracking which is most evident to the corners.

The four portraits are in Excellent plus condition with extremely light wear only.

The rare "textured" Lip-stick poster is in Excellent plus condition also as there are no tears or writing. This textured poster was placed to re-inforce early posters.

The Original Black Matt inners are in Excellent Plus with no tears, no writing and no seam splits. A great full package with no reserve and starting at 99p.                               

Please take a look at the picture section as this will hopefully clarify it's authentic condition.

I shall dispatch items by registered post following a safe deposit through Paypal and shall be posted with appropriate protection. I thank you for looking and wish you luck.

As a foreword regarding grading,

I have to admit there's just something unique and special about Vinyl records. I appreciate that the modern download industry facilitates easy access to our most beloved tracks and compact discs are "compact" and slim-lined to minimize storage space. However, what is missing from them forms of media only a record enthusiast will appreciate. If we could possibly disregard the amazing sound reproduction attained only by vinyl records, in terms of value for money, there's just no comparison. If we rationalise it as "what you get for your money", i'll pick records anyday. I don't get any real "consumerable satisfaction" when buying tracks that are then stored in cyber-space and all that you see is a picture of the band pop up. It's a shame what is lost is the atmosphere, originality and imagination of sleeve artwork with the added extras sometimes thrown in, such as limited edition inserts and posters. I believe that a quality vinyl record is it's own form of art, incomparable to that "file" we have downloaded from cyber-space.

Therefore, when buying records I want to obtain a record which I know is what I want, ie condition. In the past, I have had many encounters where I didn't receive what I thought I was bidding on. For example, my experience would suggest that some sellers over grade their stock, whether it be through inexperience or unscrupulous members who believe they can get away with it. When I grade vinyl condition, I emphasize its strong points and weak points in as much detail as possible in addition to a detailed image section to assist in determining its approximate condition. I want you to be informed on what you are bidding on without the presence of over grading / undergrading. I hope my grading system will help with comparing your needs with what is on offer. Thanks and good luck.

Mint = Brand new in shrink wrap with no seal breaks or damage.

Near Mint = removed from shrink wrap but no damage, no discolouration or scratches to the sleeve, vinyl or inserts, etc. Near Flawless, the odd light background crackle between tracks for example.

Excellent plus = Full gloss vinyl shows only light extraction whisps or a few light hairlines. May have may have light background noice through quieter sections but does not intrude into general play. Light spider trails or wear to labels, sleeve may have light wear only.

Excellent = Full gloss vinyl may show light hairlines and extraction whisps or scuffs. May have increasing amounts of light background noise which may start to intrude into general play with the odd pop or click. Minor wear to labels/ inserts, etc, outer sleeve may have light creasing or light laminate rubbing.

Very Good Plus = Full gloss but may have discolouration and moderate wear to the vinyl, sleeve and/or inserts, etc. May have a scratch or two which you can feel but plays without a skip. Background noise with the odd pop or click but no skips.

Very Good = A few more scuffs or scratches to the above, sleeve shows signs of noticable damage ie split margin or laminate penetrations. Inserts, show noticable wear. Background noise with the odd pop or click. May skip once only.

Good = Vinyl shows many noticable scratches with some you can feel, discolouration and/or damage present to most contents. playable but may have more than one skip and extensive pops and/or clicks. Skips no more than 3 times or is graded as poor.

Poor = Unplayable due to fundamental damage. Extensive heavy scratches or wear. For framing purposes only.