The BEATLES - *WHITE ALBUM* - 1968 - *MONO* - COVER ONLY - #0096764
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The BEATLES
'WHITE ALBUM'
1968 - 1st Pressing - 'MONO' - #0096764
This listing is for the COVER ONLY
VG
Very difficult to grade a 'white album' cover - most are in poor condition (just look at the majority on ebay now) - being plain white they show every imperfection - this one is better than most - it feels firm, has toned fairly evenly to a creamy beige, has a relatively low unique number but it's crowning glory is its near perfect spine (no missing or flaking laminate or browning) - all text is perfectly legible. There are pressure marks, stress bends and edge wrinkles, as well as a thin water stain (top right hand corner) but could probably still be considered VG+/Ex- for its spine alone
I know this is a bit odd, but I will include a pair of discs FREE OF CHARGE and not to be considered as part of this auction (mainly to strengthen the packaging). Due to their condition I would rather throw them out or give them away, to avoid buyer disappointment.
Discs:
GOOD+/GOOD The discs are in average condition and would not win a beauty contest - all four sides play from start to finish without skips or stalls - still a huge mono sound from heavyweight vinyl - the surfaces are slightly dulled, have lines and scuffs and as a result there are random pops as well as clicks through some of the tracks but if you can tolerate some audible intrusion you can still enjoy these original issues. Disc 1 displays a rare stamper error on side 1, which I have photographed. Disc 1: 1/1 matrices: 1/333/10-MG 7-LG Disc 2: 1/1 matrices: 1-GT 7-LL
Labels:
EX
All four sides omit the 'An EMI Recording' in error - undamaged - numerous spindle trails - no embossed tax codes
Inner sleeves:
VG
Original, single die cut - great condition for these fragile items - the beginnings of record seam penetration - small tape repairs
NO PHOTOS OR POSTER
All records are thoroughly cleaned and I will or course, continue with the surreal requirement of separating the disc from the cover, even though they have been together now for over 50 years and have left a lasting impression :-)
Please note: USA, JAPAN & AUSTRALIA: Due to the pandemic, it appears that you may experience severe delays, at present. Also, postal costs have increased and are now above the amount I charge, so you will be underpaying. Hopefully, things will improve but please bear this in mind before you bid. I will post the item the day after you pay, so it will enter the system immediately. Best wishes-John
I will be listing more Beatles records, so please have a look
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