#814 Beatles V LOW NUMBER White Album 1ST UK PRESS Mono -1-1-1-1 No 'EMI' Labels

	£		6,100
	$		8,083

The Beatles "White Album" 1st UK Press Mono Vinyl 2LP -1-1-1-1 Matrix Endings, 22nd November 1968, ultra low No. 0000814 sleeve.

Description:

A complete set of The Beatles ”The Beatles” (The White Album) in all its original mono glory, housed in an ultra-low No.0000814 numbered 1st press top-loading sleeve. This set is a real treasure for collectors and listeners alike.

Key Features:

• Matrix numbers: -1-1-1-1: Side 1: XEX 709-1; Side 2: XEX 710-1; Side 3: XEX 711-1; Side 4: XEX 712-1. (-1 matrix endings on all sides) 
• Labels: The labels are printed with a dark green and “Sold In U.K. subject to resale price conditions, see price lists” text is printed at the top and have the credits "Production by GEORGE MARTIN"  and "Orchestrations by GEORGE MARTIN" below the group's name.
• Sleeve: The stamped seven-digit number appears in grey on a slight downward angle towards the lower right corner. Later issues featured went down to a six-digit format.
• Low Number:  Collectable low numbered 814 sleeve makes this a highly sought-after collectors item. 
• Stampers:  Very Low Mother & Stampers 1RM; 7GT; 3HR; 2HG
• Extras: Foldout Poster, 4 Portrait Photos, 2 Black Die-Cut Inners, All Original 

Sleeve: VERY GOOD

The front is glossy and clean with mild edge/corner wear with some crease lines in the laminate. The spine is fully readable. The back has a patch of wear at the top. There are no stains or pen. Fully intact with no splits. The low number still retains its original print contrast.

Side One: VERY GOOD PLUS

Graded under direct halogen spotlight the record is clean with a deep-gloss and some light surface marks visible. It plays with light background crackle in some quiet places, some light repeat clicks during 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da' and absolutely no skips or sticks throughout. The disc sits completely flat on the turntable with no warping or dishing. The labels are clean and unworn at the spindle hole.

Side Two: EXCELLENT

Under direct halogen spotlight the surface has a deep-gloss with one light surface mark visible. Clean and unworn labels. It plays through nicely without skips, sticks, clicks or loud obtrusive pops.  

Side Three: EXCELLENT

Under direct halogen spotlight the surface has a deep-gloss without scratches. Clean and unworn labels. It plays through nicely without skips, sticks, clicks or loud obtrusive pops. 

Side Four: VERY GOOD PLUS

Under direct halogen spotlight the surface has a deep-gloss with a few inaudible light surface marks visible. Clean and unworn labels. It plays through nicely without skips, sticks, clicks or loud obtrusive pops, EXCELLENT!

Inners: VERY GOOD PLUS

The original and very delicate black die-cut paper inners have mild age-related wear. 

Poster: EXCELLENT

Original double-sided poster is clean with light signs of wear, no rips, stains or pen.

Photos: NEAR MINT

All four portrait photos are in superb clean condition without tape, stains, folds, pin marks or other issue. 

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Grading:

Records are graded using the standard UK record grading system from the Rare Record Price Guide (RRPG). 

Equipment:

Records are play-graded on the following equipment: Rega P3-24 Turntable; Rega Elys 2 Cartridge; Technics SU-9600 Pre-Amp; Technics SE-9600 Power-Amp; Pioneer HPM-100 Speakers, at 70dB.

Shipping:

Your collectors item will be sent with discs in new poly-lined inner-sleeves, securely & professionally ‘double-box’ packaged for safe delivery to you without risk of damage in transit.

Guarantee:

If you're not entirely satisfied, a no-quibble full refund is provided with free return shipping available for 30 days.

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