John Lennon Wedding Album - Original Apple LP SMAX3361

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For sale one copy of John Lennon's Wedding Album LP on Apple Records, SMAX3361. Included is everything that originally came with it, which seems to be a rarity these days. I bought this around 1982, played it a few times, and then have kept it in perfect places for albums. No basements or water or anything like that, and I assume it plays as well as when I first bought it. To cover everything, it includes the original box, the marriage certificate attached to the lid, the gatefold LP cover, the original Apple record, the photo strip, the postcard, Wedding Cake with Bag, THE WEDDING foldout poster, THE PRESS booklet, and the tri-fold cartoon poster. All are labeled SMAX3361.

Everything is here and is in mint or near mint condition, with the exception of the box, itself. When I bought this the box corners were taped, and they remain that way, with one corner having become separated. I've seen a number of these over the years and it's rare to see an intact box. Since it was only 12 or 13 years old when I got it, I'm sure it's a common problem. As previously mentioned, the album played perfectly when I last played it, but I've not put a stylus to it in well over 20 years. The gatefold cover is in mint condition, as is the cartoon poster, the photo strip, the marriage certificate, Wedding Cake and its "Bag", and THE PRESS booklet. The postcard has just a slight crease on the back corner that I'd never noticed since it isn't a bend or anything, and I wasn't even able to photograph the problem, since it's so slight. It is not noticeable at all from the front.  THE WEDDING foldout seems to be in very good shape, and I've included three pictures of it. There's one thing that I'm unclear on, though. When it's folded it looks perfect, somewhat like a wedding album; but when it's unfolded it almost looks like there's a picture missing. But I don't believe there's a picture missing, because it looks like a factory-clean cut and has the SMAX3361 labeled on the edge. I think it was made this way, and it has just a slight tear (pictured) from where it was first unfolded. If anyone out there knows I'd sure love to hear from you.

Shipping will be First Class USPS. Insurance is optional, but cheap and highly recommended. I will pack it very well, but can't accept the risk of what happens once it's in the hands of the postal service. I'm requesting no returns on this album since any or all of it could be so easily damaged in someone's else's hands, but have done my best with photos and description. Please let me know if you have any questions and I'll gladly answer. Also, please take a look at my other auctions as I'm selling a rare and nice LP of Lennon's Unfinished Music No. 2: Life With The Lions, and will gladly combine shipping if you buy both records. Thanks!