THE BEATLES Abbey Road 1969 Original UK Vinyl LP PCS 7088 -2 Matrix Early Press
£
450
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# The Beatles – Abbey Road (1969 UK Original 1st Pressing)
**Catalog Number:** Apple Records / PCS 7088
**Matrix / Runout Side A:** YEX 749-2 (Mother: 2 "r" | Stamper: 30 "ad")
**Matrix / Runout Side B:** YEX 750-1 (Mother: 2 "r" | Stamper: 27 "rh")
Up for auction is a highly collectible, genuine 1969 UK first pressing of The Beatles' masterpiece, 'Abbey Road'. This is the definitive "first state" production run utilizing the historic -2/-1 lacquer cuts pressed at the EMI Hayes plant.
### Key Collector Identifiers:
* **The Rare Side B Label Error:** This copy features the true first label variant completely omitting the "Her Majesty" credit on Side 2.
* **Label Layout:** "An E.M.I. Recording" text on the left with the early "33 1/3" typography alignment.
* **Original Sleeve:** Genuine 1969 Garrod & Lofthouse laminated sleeve with the corrected, aligned Apple logo on the rear and the full street drainage grate visible on the front.
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### Detailed Condition Grading (Strict UK Record Collector Magazine Standards)
**Vinyl Condition: near mint*
* **Visual:** The vinyl retains a beautiful, deep glossy mirror sheen. Under strong direct light, there are a few faint, superficial paper hairlines / zero deep feelable scratches]. Both labels are clean with [mention if any spindle marks or writing].
* **Audio:**Plays beautifully and powerfully with great depth. Only minor, faint surface quietness in the run-ins/between tracks. No skips or loud pops."]
**Sleeve Condition: near mint
* **Front/Back:** Fully laminated front and rear panels look bright and vibrant. Outstanding color preservation.
* **Edges/Spine:** The spine is solid and completely legible. Edges show [mention if sharp or have minor rubbing].
* **Flaws:** Minor corner creasing on the top left, zero splits or ink writing].
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### Professional Shipping & Packaging
As a collector's item, this record will be treated with the utmost care:
* The vinyl vinyl will be removed from the outer sleeve prior to packing to prevent spine splits during transit.
* Shipped securely inside a heavy-duty, professional cardboard record mailer with stiffener inserts.
* Sent via tracked and fully insured postage for your peace of mind.
*Please review the high-resolution images closely. Feel free to ask any questions before bidding!*
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