Beatles, White Album: * NO. 0018876 * NO EMI * WIDE SPINE * UK MONO 1st PRESS *
£
595
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Description
For sale is a complete and original MONO UK 1st pressing of The Beatles eponymous studio album, referred to as 'The White Album'.
This copy comes with 1st edition top opening sleeve with an extremely low 7 digit serial number No. 0018876 and a very rare wide spine. Both vinyl come with 1st edition dark green Apple labels with all four sides omitting “An EMI Recording” from the labels. This album is complete with two disc-cut black inners, 4 photo card images of the Beatles and the large foldout poster with song lyrics on the flip-side.
Serial number: PMC 7067 & PMC 7068
Matrix number: XEX 709 - 1 / XEX 710 - 1 / XEX 711 - 1 / XEX 712 - 1 /
Stamper codes: 1 HG / 2 PT / 1 A / 4 OD
Vinyl Weight: 165g
Condition:
Vinyl: VERY GOOD +
Visually the vinyl are glossy and clean. Several light surface marks are present to all sides. The labels are bright and clean. Sides 1 and 3 have a name written in biro. VERY GOOD +. The audio is superb! There are quiet lead-ins to both sides and no noise in between tracks. There is great channel separation, clear vocals and punchy bass. There are no pops, skips or jumps. VERY GOOD +.
Sleeve: EXCELLENT
The extremely rare sleeve looks great. All sides retain a glossy finish with bright colours. There is no sign of ring wear, fully readable wide-spine with only subtle wear, top and bottom edge without wear, and corners with very mild wear.
Inner Sleeve: EXCELLENT
The original inner sleeves look great. They both have small rips around the die-cut centre and opening edge. VERY GOOD+. The four photo cards are NEAR MINT. The poster looks great. EXCELLENT. Also included in the sale is an audiophile quality, anti-static inner sleeve to help protect and preserve the fantastic record.
This record will be sent via an insured courier in a padded vinyl mailer.
Please see my other listings. I am gradually selling some rarities from my collection.
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