BEATLES WHITE ALBUM RARE UNBANDED? LOW NUMBER 1968 VINTAGE FIRST PRESS VG

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The Beatles White Album

Rare Unbanded?- Opportunity to pick up a copy of this anomaly on the cheap?

First press, "Capitol" label

Harder to find lower number 136700

Record: VG

• Side 4 (pictured) unbanded, other three sides have fainter bands compared to other copies I have viewed; various songs on other three sides have no clear banding* 
• Very good listening copy
• Surface noise does not overwhelm the music with a few pops here and there and more noise in quieter passages
• Clean labels
• Multiple surface scuffs and a few scratches typical of a 50 year old record

Sleeve: VG-

• Complete seam splits on first part of gatefold cover
• 3 inch seam split on top of second part of gatefold cover
• Legible spine
• Light ring wear
• Overall nice appearance- would be VG or VG+ if not for seam splits

Photos: NM

*Disclaimer: I am not an expert in identifying unbanded copies of The White Album; I am giving my best estimation based on my experience viewing many copies of this album.

I visually grade conservatively using the Goldmine grading scale.

Goldmine Grading Scale (NM/VG+/VG/VG-/G+/G)

Near Mint [NM or M-]: A nearly perfect record. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits, cut out holes or any other noticeable similar defect. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

Very Good Plus Plus [VG++] or Excellent [EX]: Record has one or two surface scuffs, otherwise it would be NM. Sleeve will have minor wear such as blunted corners or barely noticeable ring wear but otherwise NM.

Very Good Plus [VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK.  The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.

Very Good [VG]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.

Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.

Poor [P], Fair [F]: The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and/or writing. The LP jacket barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, and written upon.

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