Beatles white album UK 1968 MONO LP RARE COMPLETE

	£		215
	$		285

The Beatles White Album

(Mono issue) 

No. 0034529

APPLE: PMC 7067 / 7068

You are bidding on 2 original LP Mono records released by the Beatles on the 7th of December 1968, known as simply "The Beatles" or by its more common name "The White album". The "PMC" code here proves that it is a Mono copy as a Stereo version would start "PCS"

Matrix's for both records;

RECORD 1 = XEX 709 - 1 / XEX 710 - 1

RECORD 2 = XEX 711 - 1 / XEX 712 - 2

EMI Stamping codes for both records;

RECORD 1 = RO 1 / PT 2 
RECORD 2 = RG 1 / LT 7 

Information and grading of the LP;

The cover is numbered 0034529. This is a limited edition Mono record, unlike the normal Stereo used for most apple labeled records of this era.

It is a laminated, top opening cover which proves that it is one of the very first of its kind ever made.

The records both have the "Sold in UK subject to..."etc printed on them from 1968.

The original black inner sleeve's are in near mint condition as graded by the record collectors guide (as all my LP's are).

Included are the 1968 glossy prints of the fab four, still in pristine condition as they have never been put on a wall or really looked at in all these years.

Also with this package is the huge poster which came with the white album and lyrics sheet. This is also in mint condition with no rips, tears or scuffs at all. These have both been with the item since first bought.

The Cover itself is in a very good + condition. It has slight yellowing as the pictures show and about a centimetre of laminate has come off the very edge and is not noticeable unless studied very carefully.

The actual LP's are in a near mint condition. They still sound as great as they did years ago. The only reason this record has not got a mint grading is because there is a scratch along some of side 2 on LP 2. Although this does not impair sound much, only a very faint click is heard over high quality testing equiptment. Other than this they still carry the same sheen they did when I bought them and still sound stunning when played.

Differences between the more common Stereo records to the Mono record and other rare observations about the LP;

The Mono record (as shown in my pictures) does not have the word "Stereo" printed on the top right hand corner of the back. The Mono ones that were printed were just left blank.

There were a few white album's actually produced and created before the official release date of 7th December 1968. This is one of them, and the only way to prove this is because it ommits the "An EMI recording" logo.

This record is in the Mono recording which is much rarer than the Stereo release that most people own. It demands a much higher price because it contains rare versions of songs and themselves talking.

Detailed differences between tracks on Mono/Stereo records;

Back In The U.S.S.R

The airplane overdubs occur in different places on the mono and stereo versions.

Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da

The stereo version has hand-clapping during the intro, the mono version does not.

While My Guitar Gently Weeps

The stereo version has some vocal sounds from George at the end, the mono version does not.

Blackbird

The bird sound effects are quite different between the stereo and the mono release.

Piggies

The pig sound effects are quite different between the stereo and the mono release.

Don't Pass Me By

The mono version is much faster than the stereo, and therefore is shorter.
The violin sounds at the end are markedly different.

Why Don't We Do It In The Road

The stereo version has hand-clapping during the intro, the mono version does not.

I Will

The stereo version has more prominent bongos.

Birthday

The stereo version has extra vocals at the end of the second chorus.

Sexy Sadie

The stereo version has two taps on the tambourine during the intro, the mono version only has one.

Helter Skelter

The stereo version has a fade-out/fade-in dummy ending with Ringo's shout of "I've got blisters on my fingers", the mono version does not ! ... this makes the stereo version almost a minute longer.

Long, Long, Long

The stereo version is fine, but on the mono, George's double-tracked vocal is embarrassingly out of synch.

Honey Pie

The stereo version has a shorter guitar solo than the mono version

If you want a sound clip of the difference between the clapping in Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da then please email me for it and I will send it to you.

I have been trading record's for over 4 years now and deal with every customer with a professional attitude as my feedback shows.

If anyone has any questions about this item please do not hesitate to contact me. I think the picture's say more than words ever can.....

I have had to relist this item due to a non paying bidder. Please only bid if you wish to buy.