Beatles Lady Madonna original 1968 UK Emidisc acetate
£
870
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1,153
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Description
Over the next few weeks I will be selling some of the best pieces from my collection. I have worked in the record industry since the 1960s, and as a teenage plugger for Decca in the mid-60s I witnessed the birth of many of these 45s, and received the earliest copies of them. Many are promos, and there are demos and acetates aplenty. Bands represented include the Beatles, the Stones, Bowie and others, as well as legendary psychedelic one-offs.
Please note that, though I am a first-time seller, I am 100% reliable and refer you to my friend 'volehead' for any reassurance you might require - he has over 580 positive feedback comments and a 100% rating, and is grading and describing my items for me.
ARTIST
The Beatles
TITLE
Lady Madonna
LABEL
Emidisc
DATE
1968
DETAILS
On offer here is an original one-sided acetate of Lady Madonna on EMI's in-house 'Emidisc' label. I have not played this for fear of deteriorating it, but from memory, it is the same as the released version, though it's possible that fans might detect a difference. The running time is given on the label as '2.17' and 'RM 8' is also written on, which almost certainly refers to the room/studio it was cut or recorded in.
CONDITION
Glossy and clean with a few minor surface marks - nothing major. Quite frankly, it's miraculous that it has survived in this state. The label shows minor signs of age, but no tears or damage. I have barely ever seen a 1960s acetate in such impressive condition.
COMMENTS
'Whilst working as a promo man at Decca, I was pals with my opposite number at Apple, and we would occasionally swap the latest releases with each other. He gave this to me just after they'd recorded it - and later invited me to the final performance on the roof of the Apple Building in Savile Row. I also remember visiting him in his office, where he had a chair you'd sit back in, with in-built speakers by your ears. The height of cool at the time!'
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A GUARANTEED ORIGINAL AND NOT A COUNTERFEIT.
PAYMENT
PAYPAL IS PREFERRED BUT UK CASH AND CHEQUES ARE ALSO WELCOME.
GOOD LUCK - AND REMEMBER: IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS, WE CAN WORK IT OUT... THE BIDDER IS ALWAYS RIGHT!
