Beatles White Album 1968 UK LP 1st press * MONO *

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May 6, 2006 Sold Date

Apr 26, 2006 Start Date

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The Beatles White Album

The original first pressing of this double LP pressed in 1968.

. The much rarer *MONO* version.
. Original top-loading MONO cover.
. A complete set, also with
   photos
   poster
   black inners
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LPs
. Original 1st pressing.
. "Sold in UK...." across all labels.
. MONO
. Label numbers PMC 7067 and 7068.
. All first matrix numbers XEX 709-1, 710-1, 711-1, 712-1
. Mother/stampers 2GAT, 4MA, 3OD, 4MA
. All 4 sides have been listened to right through. All sides play extremely well EX+ to VG+ , with no flaws, no hops or jumps, just occasionally a little quiet crackle can be detected between tracks.

Individual play gradings for each side are listed below.

Black Inner Sleeves
. Both sleeves are original and in Excellent condition
. Matt black paper with the hole diecut on just 1 side
. Sleeve 1 completely intact, no tears, undamaged, 4" seamsplit on one side.
. Sleeve 2 completely intact, no seamsplits, very small 1cm tear on centre hole.

Outer Cover
. Excellent- condition.
. Original laminated cover made by Garrod and Lofthouse.
. Opens at the top.
. The Beatles embossed on the front of the cover.
. Number stamped on the front 0117579
. Rear of cover completely blank ie MONO
. No holes or tears or writing, completely intact and undamaged with just a few v light scuffs on left hand edge and opening edge. Number on the front still very bold and clear.

Photos
. Colour photos of all 4 Beatles.
. Excellent.
. No tears or writing or sellotape residues.
. No pinholes.

Poster
. Original lyrics poster by Garrod and Lofthouse.
. Excellent.
. Complete, undamaged. no tears, no writing, no holes.

I have played the 2 records all the way through and listened to all tracks. All 4 sides had a number of short superficial surface marks and rubbings. Side1 visually VG+, play VG++ no hops/jumps, no ticks or other loud noises, some very faint crackle can be heard in middle tracks. Side2 visually VG, play VG++ , a few quiet clicks in pass me by. Side3 visually EX- , plays an Excellent EX throughout. Side4 visually EX , play VG+ some ticks can be heard in cry baby and Revolution 9.

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