Beatles "Yellow Submarine" - rare original UK 'MONO' LP

	£		183
	$		242

The Beatles "Yellow Submarine" - rare original UK MONO LP -Excellent!

• This is an excellent copy of the very rare original issue 1969 Apple Mono album, with "Sold in UK ..." text on the label, black Apple single die-cut inner sleeve, no references to a manufacturer (Garrod & Lofthouse) on the laminated flip-back sleeve, no "Patent Pending" in the rear lower right-hand corner, and with the sleeve liner notes enclosed top and bottom by red lines
• Matrix numbers on the inner run-off grooves are "XEX 715-1" on side one, and "XEX 716-1" on side two
• Stamper numbers on side one inner run-off are "1" at the left/9 o'clock position and "O" at the right/3 o'clock position. On side two they are "1" at left, and "GD" at right
• I use the 'Record Collector' grading system when listing vinyl, and adhere strictly to this criteria. This album falls within the accepted description of an Excellent item. ["The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear or creasing"]
• The vinyl has retained a bright black glossy appearance and bright label colouring. Very close examination shows that the vinyl displays some very light stylus skip markings and inner sleeve scuff marks, none of which have any effect on the audio reproduction
• The disc lies flat and unwarped on the turntable. The lead-in band to The Beatles tracks on side one is almost silent, and between-track bandings have occasional pops & crackles but are generally very quiet, evidencing that there is very little surface noise present on the album. The audio displays full frequency responses from very bright trebles to a rich bass sound (that burbles along very nicely on "Hey Bulldog"!!). The side two lead-in banding to the George Martin original film score orchestral soundtrack displays marginally more surface noise, but again the audio reproduction is excellent and displays the richness and variety of the full orchestral sound
• The front of the laminated sleeve retains a glossy appearance, with slight aging discolouration apparent on the upper white background. There is evidence of a partial rim-mark, and some small laminate creases, particularly towards the opening edge that also displays slight feathering. The spine has retained its original thickness with the Beatles and album title credit undamaged, with the exception of a small half-inch horizontal split mark across the outside of the flip-back fold (see pix). The matt back of the sleeve is surpisingly clean for its age and predominately white background; there are some small 'browning' marks in the top left area (again towards the sleeve opening) and a small blue biro mark on the bottom right flipback (see pix). The inner sleeve is the original black Apple die-cut which is a little worn on the opening edge but otherwise in excellent condition (see pix)



• The attached post and packaging notes are my 'standard draft' guidance for buyers. Due to the rarity and value of this album I strongly recommend that the winning bidder opts for the Insured postal rates. (In the UK this would be £5 for Special Delivery; a successful overseas bidder will need to check mailing rates with me at the conclusion of the auction before making payment). I ensure that albums are securely packaged in quality mailers and customer feedback to date assures me of the success of this policy. Please note that should a buyer decide to opt for standard mailing rates the Post Office will not provide compensation in the event of problems arising out of mail handling and I can accept no further liabilty for loss or damage after mailing

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