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 THE BEATLES - ABBEY ROAD

  Great Playing Record! Great Cover. Original FIRST EVER PRESS Labels

CAT NO:...

Apple PCS 7088   

LABEL PRESS DETAILS:

Here we have a Rare FIRST Press  of the Beatles Abbey Road, with the first ever matrix variant - YEX 749 2 and YEX 750 1.      

First Matrix version. ATLANTIC, Mfd In the UK.

MATRIX NOs. ON RUN-OUT GROOVE

Matrix no. YEX 749 2 and YEX 750 1   -    1st ever matrix variant.

MOTHER STAMPERS:

Side 1. ''  6    W W R   '' (RARE)

Side 2. ''  1 0    A    A    M   "

TRACK LISTING…

SIDE ONE: Come together / Something / Maxwell's silver hammer / Oh! Darling / Octopus's garden / I want you (she's so heavy) 

SIDE TWO: Here comes the sun / Because / You never give me your money / Sun king / Mean Mr. Mustard /  Polythene Pam / She came through the bathroom window / Golden Slumbers / Carry that weight / The end / Her Majesty  

    With very few pressing made before the matrix was changed and the track - The End - was corrected to - The End Her Majesty, - with only a limited press with the Earliest ever Matrix variation that this pressing has, making this a very limited 1st UK pressing.  

      Great AUDIO comes with superb ORIGINAL Garrod  & Lofthouse laminated Cover.     

Although Let it Be was the last Beatles album to be released Abbey Road was the last to be recorded. George Harrison blossomed into a major songwriter, contributing the buoyant Here Comes the Sun and the supremely melodic Something, which later became the first solo hit for the group that wasn't a Lennon-McCartney composition. The genesis of the album was a Paul McCartney suggestion to producer George Martin that the Beatles get together and make an album "just like the old days...just like we used to". The two sides are quite different in character, apparently to please both John Lennon and Paul McCartney individually - side 1 (to please Lennon) is a collection of single tracks, while side 2 (to please McCartney) contains one long medley of short compositions that segue together.

The track I Want You (She's So Heavy) is the second-longest released Beatles song (7 mins), behind Revolution (9 mins). It also features one of the earliest uses of a Moog synthesiser. The chords in Because are based on Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. The song Octopus's Garden, while written by Ringo Starr, was almost totally re-written in the studio by George Harrison, but credit still went to Ringo. The climax of the album is a sixteen-minute medley, consisting of several short songs, both finished and unfinished.  Her Majesty was originally part of the medley, but Paul didn't like it so had the medley re-edited to remove it. However, an engineer placed it at the end of the medley after 20 seconds of silence. The Beatles liked this random effect and left it on the album. On some versions (like this one) the song isn't listed and so it might be considered as the first true hidden track on an album - it lasts for 23 seconds.

ALBUM PLAYED FOR GRADING: 

Yes – brilliant sound quality throughout!

Abbey Road is a complex and varied collection of music, and is also an extremely sensitive piece of vinyl, hard to find in clear audio condition. Worn and Un worn copies can have a lot of surface sound even on musically complex and busy tracks like 'I Want You / She's So Heavy'. 

This pressing has clear undistorted audio, with Super clear sound and minimal background static. There is certainly no dominant  interference, and NO Distortion. It really sounds great and plays with great sound separation and clarity!

Superb sound, every track has been tested and I could find no obvious sound blemishes.  Wonderful TOP audio, there is NO distortion, NO sticks or jumps what so ever, and virtual silence between the tracks.

Great music with great clarity, and so hard to find with this type of sound. I'll give a detailed account below:

Beginning with the classic 'Come Together' the audio is just incredible. There is virtually no  occasional static and certainly  nothing obtrusive, which is pretty incredible for a 1st track on this highly collectable record. Its so clear that you can clearly hear the metronome keeping Ringo's beat, a sound that is nearly always lost with the slightest surface sound. 

There are so many variables in the audio performance, and so many quiet delicate sections. There are two light  pops at the start of the track only, and thats as close as it comes to a blemish for the whole album. Some static during the run in grooves, and some very slight background only. Amazing. 

'Something ' also has a quiet intro, and again the sound is just sensational. The Audio is near flawless and  I don't not use that term lightly. Still not a single loud pop or click, and still virtually no static to be heard. 'Maxwells Silver Hammer' again has superb clear audio.There is virtually no static at all here, just the faintest and most distant that would outshine even most brand new unplayed vinyls. 

'Oh Darling', this track again plays with super clear audio, and still virtually no static or surface sound. No light pops between tracks, 'Octopus's Garden' plays with some occasional light background static, and still that brilliant clear tonal and audio quality, as with the final classic, 'I Want You', here there is a bit of very light static but it is light,  and there is certainly no intrusive interference.

Side 2. 'Here Comes The Sun' continues the musical journey, and plays superbly. The quiet 'Because' plays superbly, there is some very light static only, but certainly nothing intrusive, and there is not a single loud pop or click during the music, anywhere on the vinyl. The sound quality is extremely clear, and it plays with incredible separation, sharpness and tonal clarity. Any static that there is is infrequent and very low level. The same goes for 'You Never Give Me your Money', the building intro, and the track plays superbly with NO light surface static. 

'Sun King' and 'Mean Mister Mustard' play with great clarity, following a very quiet clear middle section, returning to the final passages , this audio performance is concluded and this final quiet outro plays superbly. There is No obvious static during 'Sun King', and no pops or clicks at all. 'Polythene Pam' plays with great clear sound, again with no pops clicks and a little surface sound. 'She Came in Throughout the Bathroom Window' and 'Golden Slumbers' play with great clarity, chapters audio and again barely any detectable surface static at all. 

'Carry That Weight' and 'The End' conclude this great album, with great clear audio, and again barely any detectable surface static at all.  This is a superb 1st pressing and a very enjoyable listen. Loud, sharp clear audio, there is barely any occasional static (as detailed) and No loud pops or clicks. 

The music jumps out, with definition and clarity, the vocals which come through with tremendous power. Its the same with the bass guitar and drums, whilst the guitars come through crisp and clear. With the clear and extra loud First cut engineering giving the audio a vibrant sound which cannot be beaten. 

A great all round example of this classic vinyl. This is an audio pleasure for such a rare vinyl, and I would happily give this great record a strict EXCELLENT PLUS to NEAR MINT sound grading. A great all round example of this great vinyl.

THE RECORD

A superb piece of glossy vinyl, and a really thick pressing. Deep clear grooves that can only be found on the original early pressings, this vinyl has been little played. It does have some faint hairlines, but the are very light and have no effect on the sound. Unbelievable to think this vinyl is over 40 years old! There is one inch long light scratch across track 3. but it is completely non sounding. 

The vinyl surfaces have only the faintest of handling marks, which can be seen under a very strong spot light. This great vinyl has been played, but carefully and shows no groove wear what so ever, as proven though the great audio delivery.

Easily grades at EXCELLENT to EXCELLENT PLUS condition.

THE LABELS 

Famous Apple labels are in great condition. All the ink is completely intact, no marks or writing, and NO spindle traces. Not a single one. Incredible!

Great all round first press examples, with NO MAJESTY LISTED! Easily graded at NEAR MINT CONDITION.

VINYL TESTED FOR ANY SIGNS OF WARPING:

Yes, NONE visible what so ever when tested be sight and on a moving turntable.

THE COVER

This is a great example of this very rare cover. The spines on Abbey Road are nearly always flattened, worn and un readable. This one is flattened, but the spine is completely in tact as is the text. As these delicate covers were made out of relatively light card, they usually suffer from serious ring wear. This one has a very slight impression of the vinyl and only a couple of tiny patches of very light ring wear. It's a lovely example, the front and back have a lovely sheen and a few light laminate creases including a slightly longer one on the rear, about three inches, but it is very light.

There is no light scuffing to the corners, and a couple of very light laminate creases only. The opening edges are very square and totally un frayed. 

A great example. All round, this is a stunning cover! Graded at EXCELLENT.   

THE INNER

Original Black paper 1st press inner sleeve with one sided die cut centre. These incredibly delicate inner sleeves, the same as the ones used on the original White albums, were incredibly prone to destruction and were often discarded. This is a nice example, with a couple of small (3 to 5mm) tears at the very top, no seam splits and a slight tear to the centre hole.

Strictly grades at VERY GOOD PLUS condition.

RARITY

A 1st PRESS of ABBEY ROAD in this type of condition is scarce. The vinyl is so often played so much, heavily marked, scratched, with noisy, poor and distorted sound. Any 1st PRESS examples with a record in this type of condition, that plays great, is very rare.

The cover is almost impossible to find without serious wear, even modestly worn examples are scarce and this one is one of the better examples. Finding a nice cover and vinyl with all complete first press original parts, fantastic!.

NO HER MAJESTY FIRST PRESS LABEL, 1st PRESS MATRIX NUMBERS, ORIGINAL BLACK INNER SLEEVE AND ORIGINAL ALIGNED PRESS COVER.

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY RARE PIECE OF MUSICAL HISTORY.

GREAT COVERS WITH NO SEAM SPLITS, NO TEARS, NO WRITING, NO STICKERS.

GREAT VINYLS WITH NO LOUD CLICKS OR POPS, NO JUMPS OR REPEATS - GUARANTEED!

SCRUPULOUS EXAMINATION and TESTING; PLEASE NOTE:

This record has been play tested on highly sensitive equipment to ensure the sound quality and accuracy of description. I aim to give a precise and concise description of the sound quality, pointing out any defects so that you know what you are buying. I won't go into screeds of information about the nature of the songs, as I imagine that you already know them well. I aim to describe all items as accurately as possible, and offer a full refund on return if for any reason you are not completely happy with the item description.

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VINYL SOUND - PLEASE NOTE:

The highest quality vinyl with clear sound is rare, and is what I always aim for. I only sell records that play with TOP AUDIO performance, super clear sound uninterrupted by hiss or other interference. Even with the cleanest copies you will find occasional static sound or occasional light tics during playback, caused by a build of dust in the grooves. This is clearly different from the distortion, loud pops, repeating tics or clicks that are found on heavily played, worn or soiled pieces of vinyl. Any static build up will reduce when played, and I advise a light clean should be given between plays for optimal performance. 

VINYL

Large format art work covers with the original sound and mix unique to vinyl and of the highest quality audio. Vinyl record have always been loved and have become a great investment opportunity, with prices soaring over the last ten years, making classic pieces a great financial as well as a cultural investment.  

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IMAGES and INFORMATION

I only use photographs of the item for sale taken with a high quality professional digital camera. The images are designed to be as clear as possible, giving an exact image of the item you are buying. I aim to give sufficient and accurate detail as possible, so that you know exactly what you are bidding on. Please let me know if you need any further information and I'll be only to happy to oblige.

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ABOUT ME 

I am a visual artist, working internationally, a collector of art and rare objects including rare vinyl, which I have been collecting for over 25 years, and an art and music enthusiast. I specialise in the  highest quality rarest items, selling to collectors the world over. I want you to know what a great item you are bidding on. If there is anything that is unclear in the listing, or you have any questions about this or any other item, please feel free to get in touch. All the best to you.  

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SOME EXAMPLES OF FEEDBACK –

BRILLIANT LP MINT CONDITION,AWESOME SELLAR,1ST CLASS PACKAGING, NO PROBLEMS A+

ITEM RECEIVED.. AS DESCRIBED... PACKED GREAT...MANY THANKS..RECOMMENDED.. A*******

Great LP from a great seller. Thanks !! Very well packaged. AAA+++

received today! great record!! thank you!!!

Item arrived quickly, well packaged and in excellent condition. Very pleased.

fast delivery, superb communication, good item, great ebayer AAAAA+++++

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RETURN POLICY:

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed ; - returns accepted with out question. If you are not happy then it can be returned, I cant say fairer that that!

I ONLY SELL RARE GOODS THAT ARE IN GREAT CONDITION, IF THERE IS ANY SLIGHT DEFECT, IT WILL BE CLEARLY STATED.

If in the unlikely event that you may want to return an item, or that I have missed something in the listing, I offer a no quibble return policy. Items must be returned within 12 Days of receipt, and returned in the same condition that they were sent out in. Return postage must be paid by buyer, unless there is a particular fault with the item, and then I will pay the full postage costs!

MY RECORD GRADING SYSTEM IS AS FOLLOWS - (BASED ON RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE U.K. )

MINT: Virtually unplayed. The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Cover is pristine.

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

V.G PLUS: The record will still be nice and shiny, but may have a few light marks, and will play well. Slight wear and tear on the cover.

V.G: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items.

GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, etc.

FAIR: Fair. It is noticeable that the record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated very noticeably. The cover and contents are showing signs of folding, scuffing of edges etc.

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POSTAGE AND PAYMENT DETAILS : -

Items will be extremely well sealed and securely wrapped using the best possible packaging for safe handling and delivery. We send items all round the globe with 100% success! We only sell top quality rare records to discerning buyers. We do not make money from the postage costs and aim to keep the prices at a reasonable rate, but please don't expect a cheap second rate service. 

IT IS AN ABSOLUTE PRIORITY THAT THE ITEMS YOU BUY GETS TO YOU IN PERFECT CONDITION. All RECORDS ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR MAIN COVER AND PLACED IN A BRAND NEW REPLACEMENT INNER SLEEVE TO AVOID ANY CHANCE OF EDGE SPLITS OR KNIFING. THEY ARE HELD SAFELY IN EXTRA THICK PLASTIC SLEEVES, AND THEN THEY ARE SECURED WITH SEVERAL EXTRA LAYERS OF REINFORCED CARD BOARD AND PADDING AND MAILED IN EXTRA STRONG PROFESSIONAL RECORD CONTAINERS TO ENSURE THEIR SAFE ARRIVAL. AS WE HAVE STATED WE HAVE A 100% SUCCESS RATE AND AIM TO KEEP IT THAT WAY.

Example of packaging used

UK - First Class Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £5.00

UK Special Signed For Next Day Delivery with Insurance : = £8.90

EUROPE - International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £11.95

INTERNATIONAL, Non-Europe e.g. USA, Japan, Russia, Australia etc. International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £18.95

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MULTIPLE PURCHASE REDUCTION

Reduced postage of course for multiple items up to 30% off extra items.

POSTAGE WILL BE FIRST CLASS OR THE FASTEST AND SAFEST POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE, RECORDED WITH TRACKING AND INSURANCE. ALL ITEMS ARE FULLY INSURED AND COVERED FOR THE SAFEST DELIVERY POSSIBLE, AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU. GUARANTEED!

POSTAGE RECEIPTS AND PROOF OF POSTAGE IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE. MANY THANKS.

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PAYMENTS 

Payments must be made within 3 days of purchasing unless an alternative arrangement has been agreed upon. Pay Pall ONLY for International buyers. We will accept Pay Pall, cheque or postal order within the UK, but no cash or bank transfers. Items sent out immediately on receipt of payment

Please Note: If no contact is made by the winning bidder following the mandatory Ebay 3 days, I will reserve the right to offer the item to the runner-up, unless prior notice of any delay is arranged beforehand.  Any bidder who has missed the chance to purchase an item from me can still email to make a priority second chance.