"SGT. PEPPER" - BEATLES CASSETTE - 1ST UK RELEASE 1968-1971 - EXCELLENT
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Description
Few Beatles first UK release cassettes have I seen in this condition. An excellent example of the first UK cassette release from 1968 to end of 1971, of "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts club Band" by The Beatles.
It has the "Sold in the UK Subject To Resale Price Conditions" printed on the inner inlay - a notation that was discontinued by EMI in Spring 1969.
Distinguished by its front album cover and four heads inlay artwork design, the circular 1 &7/8 ips mark on the spine (along with the catalogue number) , this first release design was produced from 1968 until the end of 1971, when the different "all gold" designs for the REissues were introduced in January 1972. These early first release Beatles cassette albums were essentially marketing experimental releases, at a time when EMI were warily testing the cassette market when the public had not been made fully aware of, or tried the new format. (EMI had their enormous Beatles vinyl LP sales at stake.)
There is very minor bubbling to the lime green paper labels, but this does not detract from the overall excellent condition as can be seen from the photos.
"Sold In The UK Subject to Resale Price Conditions" is printed on the reverse of the inlay, confirming that the design artwork was produced before Spring 1969, at which time the statement was omitted from all EMI products.
There are no pen marks or scuffing/tearing of the inlay. I have run it through my Sony Music Centre and it plays perfectly. Complete with its original black plastic and clear Norelco case. See photo.
If you want to know more detail about these rare Beatles gems, please see my other items for "A Guide To UK First Release Beatles Cassettes - 1968-1971"
Because it is in the excellent condition it is, I have placed a reasonable Buy It Now price on it, which reflects its extraordinarily condition for a first release Beatles cassette. If you want one of the best - this is it.......
Please see my other Beatles first release cassettes for sale under my "other items".
Posting in the UK and worldwide.
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