THE BEATLES-WHITE ALBUM-ORIG.UK 1968 STEREO TOP LOADER

	£		114
	$		151

THE BEATLES - 'WHITE ALBUM'  (Stereo - Top Loader Gatefold - Complete)

**** ORIGINAL UK 1968 PARLOPHONE PCS 7067/68 (Stereo) (APPLE) 1st PRESSING ****

***** Original 1st Issue Stereo Vinyl 2 x LP Set (100% Complete with all Inserts) *****

***** Near Perfect on the Audio Performance Playback *****

***** Vinyls/Covers/Inserts are all EXCEPTIONAL EX to Nr. MINT *****

1968 Stereo Beatles 'White Album' 1st Press - Check list regarding this LP

This LP has : 1. First Press 1968 Issue Garrod & Lofthouse TOP OPENING NUMBERED 0534167 'THE BEATLES' text  Embossed on White Internal Flipback Gatefold Sleeve Cover (EX-Nr.MINT)

2. The 'ALL RIGHTS OF THE MANUFACTURER' Message around the perimeter edge of label that Starts with ''APPLE RECORDS------'' on all sides of LP

3. The Label HAS 'SOLD IN THE UK....' Statement Printed across the Top of Dark Green Apples On All 4 Sides of Labels

4. Has 'An E.M.I. Recording Statement'  text Above the '331/3' rpm Numbers on the left hand side of each label at 9 o'clock 

5. Has 'Mfd. in U.K.'  Underneath '331/3' Numbers on each label

6. THE ORIGINAL DARK GREEN APPLE LABELS all four Label Sides (NR MINT)

7. Also has the Original 4 Portrait Photos of each Beatle (EX+) 

8. Also has the Original Factory folded 'Kiss' Colour Poster with Lyrics(EX+)  

9. Also has the Original Two Matt 'BLACK' Die-Cut Texured  Inner Sleeves (VG to EX)

 7. And Finally has the  Very '1ST MATRIX ENDINGS -1 -1 -1 -1  (Stamped on the dead wax on all 4 sides)  

A Rare Original Parlophone 1968 UK 30-Track Stereo Vinyl LP Album which ranges from Excellent to Near Mint Condition overall with Incredibaly Heavy Thick Vinyl in this Amazing and Unbelievable condition for 43 years of age -  This Viny has all the Correct 1ST PRESS Stereo features as listed above with all 4 discs having the -1 Matrix endings - In the Original printed & Made Garrod &  Lofthouse Ltd  Laminated internal flipback Gatefold Picture Sleeve Cover and the Original Record company Matt Black texured inner Sleeves - Cover & Sleeves are all in remarkable condition being clean and virtually Unblemished in superb intact condition and again all looking from excellent to near Mint condition!!! - Just so scarce and probably near impossible these days to find a Copy of this Iconic Beatles sleeve that usually is torn,split,written on, worn and grubby looking - Your probably thinking will I ever find that elusive copy where the Cover sleeve is in half decent order and Vinyl surfaces that still looks half Respectable and haven't been played to Death and Destruction at wild drunken parties in the late 60s!!! - WELL YOU HAVE NOW!!!

All parts of this Original Album are Outstanding and well Preserved  - Well cared for and Hardly touched and have Barely been played over the years - You will not be Disappointed!!! - So now here is your chance to own a Superb Stereo 1st Pressing of one of the Rarest & Iconic pieces of Beatles History!!!

Matrix Stampers Nos: Side 1: YEX 709 - 1  Mother Stampers: 2  O

                                        Side 2: YEX 710 - 1  Mother Stampers: 3  RL 

                                          Side 3: YEX 711 - 1  Mother Stampers: 3  GGR

                                       Side 4: YEX 712 - 1  Mother Stampers: 1  RO

ARTIST: THE BEATLES

TITLE:  WHITE ALBUM

YEAR: 1968

CAT NO: PCS  7067/68

LABEL & COLOUR: APPLE  'DARK GREEN APPLES'

COUNTRY: UK

MATRIX Nos: 1st PRESS ENDINGS: -1 -1 -1 -1 ON ALL 4 SIDES   

All of my records That I'm selling are from my own personal collection that I have collected and cherished for over 45 years and which have been generally kept and looked after to the highest standard. All Records that I do offer will have NO Warps,Jumps,sticks,writing on covers or labels unless clearly stated in descriptions.

Vinyl Condition: EX to Nr Mint Visually the vinyl is virtually in a Unmarked condition on all 4 disc sides that have Barely been played in 43 years and are in exceptional condition - These 1st Press Vinyl discs at least have not been played to destruction like most - Has been carefully played only a minimal amount of times over the early years and probably hasn't been played for over 40 years and shows nothing but only light use for its 43 years of its age - With NO bad/scratches or marks that I can visually see or detect of all vinyl sides it only shows nothing more than the odd very faint light hairlines across the surface - On examination under a strong halogen bulb I did discover a light stylus needle scratch mark of a few inches long running along the track grooves of the *1st track on side 2 of 'MARTHA MY DEAR'  when tested for Audio play quality performance it unfortunately started to stick a few times half way through during playback - Unfortunately this 1 track is abit faulty out of 30 tracks but the other 29 tracks play NEAR MINT with virtually perfect playback as you will find!!! - The rest of the 4 vinyl surfaces show nothing more than some usual and insignificant very faint wispy light lines here and there from disc removal from the inner sleeves but this absolutely dosen't affect the virtually near perfect audio playback sound (this doesn't in anyway detract from the overall exceptional condition of all 4 disc vinyl surfaces) - The vinyl's still retains all their original jet black shiny gloss mirror like sheen and lustre - It would be still very hard to find better vinyl copies of this 1st Stereo Pressing -  Records are still a Superb Example!!!  

Please Note: This record has been stored away and not touched or cleaned for most of it's 43 years it would obviously benefit from a professional clean  before play as to reduce further any light dust static crackle that is still present

AUDIO PLAYBACK ASSESSMENT:  - SUPERB UNINTERRUPTED CRYSTAL CLEAR CLARITY AND POWER ON AUDIO PLAYBACK END TO END - Audio is Graded as Near Mint  - This vinyl visually looks like its not been played that much and appears to have very few light and minor blemishes across the vinyl surfaces and shows NO heavy marks or scratches still looks a Superb example - There are No Clicks,pops,skips,jumps or repeats and shows No other annoying  audio noise distortions during playback (apart from the 1 track described under vinyl condition*) If I'm going to be Ultra Critical whilst listening through the playback you may get occasionally when the very quiet tracks begin to play or on the start of run ins and inbetween tracks and the very quieter elements of audio playback or if at all  you may get some very light static crackle for a second or two and then it just fades away  but absolutely nothing of any consequence that will spoil your overall enjoyment on this 43 year old outstanding and exceptional Iconic Classic Album - Overall  its just a Fantastic listening Experience that comes from this near Perfect Dynanmic 1st pressed Stereo Audio performance!!! 

 Labels Condition: EX+  The labels being the Original Apple Dark Green labels that are very clean and virtually unmarked condition being a strong excellent or more with very little wear around the spindle hole Under a bright Halogen light it shows some mild feint spider trail traces near the spindle hole of side 1 & 2 on both sides But is evident that sides 3 & 4 have barely been played maybe (2-3 times) and a lot less than the other disc Its certainly very obvious that when it was ever played the discs were handled with care and well looked after and they certainly have never been overplayed in their 43 year life span 

Cover Condition: EX to Nr.MINT  An Original UK made and printed Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd 'TOP' opening internal Flipback Laminated Gatefold sleeve with 'THE BEATLES' Embossed on the front side and with the Unique stamped Number - This superb Cover is just exceptional and an amazing example of a well preserved cover showing hardly any Handling wear over 43 years in all its original vibrant Creamy White colour like its near on Perfect Unblemished in appearance - That's totally intact with nice sharp straight edges and very good pointed corners - The cover looks to be virtually Unmarked - Flat crisp and incredibly clean and showing all it's original warm white colour  across the entire Cover outside and inside on opening the gatefold sleeve it creaks when opening as it's never really been opened that many times over the years and looks virtually untouched and shows just a few light laminate crease blemishes in some places - But with NO major and that noticable Laminate creasing,Laminate lifting or Bubbles,With No real noticable edge wear and No Colour lifting or other bad blemishes etc - I'm really struggling to find much fault that's worth while to mention on this Superb and Stunning looking cover - If i'm going to be Ultra Critical and I look very closely and hard there is some mild and very light storage scuff wear along the opening edges and two very small and minimal edge wear rub marks also a little rub wear on the corner tips and a few very mild light and small laminate edge creases in places around the cover and that's it! and I do mean light! is not that noticable (this doesn't in anyway detract from the overall Exceptional and Superb condition of cover) - I'm Confident to state it's one of the best Iv'e ever seen that's not falling apart and it would be very hard to improve or better this cover for its age!!! 

Spine Condition: EX+ The Laminated Spine is incredibily intact and in well preserved condition - Shows NO Laminate lifting,bubbles,Edge wear or any other noticable wear - With all written text still originally showing to be perfectly worded clear and legible!!!  Only blemishes down the spine are the usual yellowing ageing process 

4 Portrait Original Photos of the Beatles: EX+ Original intact condition and hardly touched and Unused never really been handled has just been housed inside the gatefold cover for the last 43 years (Showing only one small minor blemish on the John Lennon photo it has a mild crease across the top at some point has got probably folded in the gatefold by accident - really not that noticable  

Factory folded 'Kiss' Poster: NR.MINT This Original Gigantic sized Colour Poster has never been fully unfolded since NEW!!!  hardly ever touched or handled and is unused has been housed inside the gatefold cover since purchase in 1968!!!

Inner Sleeves: EX The ORIGINAL Black matt record company sleeves are both are in very respectable looking condition - Both are in an original very clean intact condition and shows only minimal evidence of light handling wear over it's lifetime - Apart from One cover has a seam split running from the top going down covering approx.a 1/3 of the cover and a few paper nicks along the top of cover - Second cover has NO Tears or Splits but has been repaired really well from inside of cover where 2 paper tears were from the center hole has a few paper nicks running along the top edge with NO other bad wear or blemishes to be seen - These 2 inner sleeves are some of the better ones that I have seen over the years - They usually look like they are in shreds and badly falling apart all over the place and generally you find the vinyl is not housed in them anymore or have been replaced with replica copies because they have deteriorated so badly over the years!!!(To protect the original sleeves from any more possible wear all 4 vinyls will be housed in New top quality polyliner sleeves)

 The overall Brilliant Pristine condition of this Album is mainly due to the superb dry storage conditions and thick plastic cover protection on this LP Record over it's Lifetime!!!

 Thanks for Looking and Happy Bidding!!!

I'm currently sorting through some of my other Rarer vinyl records that have been played only a few times which are mainly UK 1st  PRESSINGS - Which are all in Excellent to Mint Condition - Mainly due to Covers/Vinyl have been kept in plastic covers and Stored in a Cupboard for all of their Life Span and this is one of them

Track List:

 1. Back In The U.S.S.R.
 2. Dear Prudence
 3. Glass Onion
 4. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
 5. Wild Honey Pie
 6. The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill
 7. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
 8. Happiness Is A Warm Gun
 9. Martha My Dear
10. Im So Tired
11. Blackbird
12. Piggies
13. Rocky Raccoon
14. Don't Pass Me By
15. Why Don't We Do It In The Road
16. I Will
17. Julia
18. Birthday
19. Yer Blues
20. Mother Nature's Son
21. Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me & My Monkey
22. Sexy Sadie
23. Helter Skelter
24. Long Long Long
25. Revolution 1
26. Honey Pie
27. Savoy Truffle
28. Cry Baby Cry
29. Revolution 9
30. Good Night

  I will Grade LP to RECORD COLLECTORS 'RARE RECORDS' UK Grading system guide

 This will give any interested bidders a good indication of the quality and overall  standard of my LPs 

Record Collector's Grading System:

MINT: The Record is in Brand New Condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The Cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet,booklet or poster are in Perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be MINT.  

EXCELLENT: The Record shows some signs of having been played,but there is very little lessing in sound quality. The Cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or Creasing.

VERY GOOD: The Record has obviously been played many times,but displays no major deterioration in sound quality,despite noticable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the Cover or extra items, without any major defects is acceptable.

        If there are any questions you would like to ask that I may not have covered Please email

YOU CAN BID WITH CONFIDENCE - I PROVIDE A SERVICE THAT YOU CAN TRUST - I OFFER QUALITY VINYL FOR SALE THAT IS ASSURED - ALL MY SOLD ITEMS HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM VERY HAPPY CUSTOMERS - I OFFER VERY FAST NEXT DAY POSTAL DESPATCH AFTER AUCTION ENDS AND AFTER RECEIPT OF PAYPAL PAYMENT - WITH PROMPT EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE WINNING BIDDER AT ALL TIMES

Album Covers will be separated from vinyl in there inner sleeves and will be Protected in new high quality Polylined inner sleeves and thick Plastic Covers over the Album Cover - Bubble Wrapped - Packed Securely in the Highest  Quality Cardboard Record Box Mailers - With Fragile/Handle With Care Labels Stuck on to Help Prevent Any Damage - I Have Never Had Any Buyers Complain of Damage to any of my Records on Arrival so far - This can be proven on any of my Record Sales to date at any time by checking my 100% Positive Feedback!!! 

Postal Charges (Buyers Guide) - Next Day Despatch after Auction ends after Receipt of Paypal Payment

I Will Still Endeavour to keep my Postal Charges for all Buyers down to the Bare Minium 

My Postal Charges for the U K, Europe and Rest of World (USA, Australia, Japan etc) are one of the Cheapest on Ebay for despatch of Vinyl LPs - Ensuring that all LP's are Packed to the very highest Standards in the Best Quality Toughened Cardboard Boxes that Exsist and always arrive to destination in one piece. (I don't use these flimsy thin cardboard mailers that generally arrive falling apart)  I will always obtain proof of posting but cannot be held responsible for any postal systems around the world that may go and lose any of the parcels. However, I will always aim to resolve any problems to the satisfaction of all parties. I do not believe in taking Liberties with postal Charges for any potential buyers as some Sellers seem to do (See Below for New Price Guide).  

POSTAGE: UK Royal Mail 1st Class £2.99 (Double LP's £3.50) / EUROPE £3.99 / REST OF WORLD £6.49 

ADDITIONAL LP's: UK £1.50 / EUROPE £2.00 / REST OF WORLD £3.00 

UK BUYERS PLEASE  NOTE: IF THE FINAL WINNING BID FROM A BUYER ON A RARER LP RECORD EXCEEDS £46 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR RECORDED DELIVERY SIGNED FOR PACKAGE OF £1.00 WILL BE ADDED TO PAYMENT INVOICE - I WILL ALWAYS OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING BUT I CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR POSTAL LOSS  OR DAMAGE OF PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT.

INTERNATIONAL/OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: IF THE FINAL WINNING BID FROM A BUYER ON A RARER LP RECORD EXCEEDS £46 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR 'INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR PACKAGE' DELIVERY OF £4.95 WILL BE ADDED TO PAYMENT INVOICE -  I WILL ALWAYS OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING BUT I CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY POSTAL SYSTEMS AROUND THE WORLD FOR POSTAL LOSS OR DAMAGE OF PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT   

UK

1st Class Royal Mail Delivery Cost to Buyers

EUROPE

1st Class Airmail

REST OF WORLD

1st Class Airmail  USA,Australia, Japan,etc

1 x LP

£2.99

1 x LP

£3.99

1 x LP

£6.49

2 x LP

£3.50

2 x LP

£5.99

2 x LP

£9.49