James Taylor - s/t - *NEAR MINT* UK 1968 *MONO* Press Apple APCOR 3 LP - Beatles
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£ 310 Sold For
Jun 25, 2017 Sold Date
Jun 15, 2017 Start Date
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JAMES TAYLOR - 'JAMES TAYLOR'


This, his debut solo album, was the first released by Apple Records of a non-British artist, and would be his only on the label.

Recorded at Trident studios at the same time as The Beatles were recording the 'White Album' at Abbey Road, it was produced by Peter Asher and includes performances from Paul McCartney & an uncredited George Harrison on the track 'Carolina On My Mind'. 


This rare MONO 1st pressing dates from its initial December 1968 release as on Apple Records: APCOR 3

A 'KT' purchase tax code is visible in the centre of the side 2 label.


Matrix numbers: APCOR 3 A-1 & APCOR 3 B-1

Stamper codes: 1/R & 1/G

Vinyl weight: 146g


Housed in a heavy card stock outer-laminated UK printed gatefold mono cover ('APCOR 3' is printed on the leading edge).

Complete with its original Apple matt black inner-sleeve.


CONDITION

Disc

Labels: NEAR MINT

A beautifully clean & unworn pair showing no visible spindle wear on either label.

Visual/Audio: NEAR MINT

Immaculate deep-gloss playing surfaces bearing no scuffs or scratches whatsoever. Close examination beneath halogen light reveals just a couple of faint paper marks made by the once or twice the disc has been removed from the inner. Audibly, the rare mono mix is clean, clear & totally unworn throughout, with just a trace of low-level vinyl background between tracks. There are no clicks, pops or anything to distract from the beauty and charm of this LP.

Cover: EXCELLENT +

This cover is strong and clean feels 'new' and bears just a couple of minor storagewear issues. The delicate front leaf glossy and unscratched with two wrinkles in the upper right corner and some laminate lift along the upper part of the area next to the spine - a common occurrence for these covers. The edges are sharp and unworn and the other 3 corners are strong and undamaged. Both panels inside the gatefold are totally clean & unblemished. The rear panel has some wrinkling to the upper left corner and a small 1cm diagonal tear to the lower right corner (shown in one of the images above). The text on the front edge is clean & clear and all seams and the spine are smooth, unstressed & unsplit.

Inner-sleeve: EXCELLENT +

Clean & flat with just small splits to the side seams but no damage or wear to the upper edges or central window.


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