Beatles Revolver LP withdrawn 1966 UK 1st pressing 606-1 with rare EJ Day Cover

	£		304
	$		403

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The Beatles – Revolver 1966 – withdrawn 606-1 UK 1st pressing on the yellow & black Parlophone label. PMC 7009. Comes in its original 1st issue EJ Day sleeve.

20th century collectables is pleased to offer for sale this ultra-rare and much sought after 606-1 matrix pressing of The Beatles – Revolver, featuring the alternative mix of ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’, not available anywhere else or on any other format.

The exact story behind as to why the wrong track came to be issued on such a seminal record is not entirely clear as its existence only came to light in the 1980’s. However it would appear that John Lennon had decided (with the benefit of hindsight), to replace ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’ with an altogether different mix. For those collectors who are unaware, the track as it appears on this 606-1 pressing is significantly different to the one that appears on all later copies of the album. The seagull sounds are more intense and random, the track is longer and there is piano playing at the end of the track.

The song was seen by Lennon as a ground-breaking seminal piece of music, so it is understandable why he went to such lengths to have the track replaced on all later versions of the album. Exactly how many were pressed before the album was withdrawn is not known but judging by the stamping codes, production ceased very early on in the production cycle and certainly before the release date of August 5th 1966. Whether EMI destroyed copies of the album and released some by error is not known but the inconsistency in the stamping codes on the records that have survived would suggest that many copies were destroyed and never found their way into the shops. The legacy of course is that collectors are left with a very rare pressing and an alternative mix of one of the greatest and most seminal Beatles tracks of all time.

Don't miss out on this great item. Good luck to the successful winning bidder!

Matrix numbers: XEX 605-2 & XEX 606-1

Stamper codes: 5/RR & 1/RG (First Mother)

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CONDITION

Disc

Visual: SIDE 1 EXCELLENT-  SIDE 2  EXCELLENT+

Side 1 has just a few light non sounding surface marks visible in daylight but nothing feelable or serious. Side 2 appears fresh and nr MINT in strong daylight. Under a strong halogen desk light there are signs of whispy sleeve removal marks.  The heavy duty viny lies 100% flat on the turntable

Audio: SIDE 1 EXCELLENT  SIDE 2  EXCELLENT+/MINT-

Superb and powerful audio from this 1st pressing with very little lessening to the overall sound quality. Exceptionally hard to find in this condition.  The all important ‘TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS’ grades at MINT- and is a superb audio example of this rare and deleted track. The record does not jump or stick and there are no pops or ticks. A great listening experience.

Labels: VERY GOOD

The labels have blemishing which becomes more apparent when tilted towards the light. Both labels are free from any writing. Side two has the early abbreviated ‘Dr. Robert’ as opposed to the later ‘Doctor Robert’. The KT tax code is visible on side 1.

Cover

EXCELLENT-

An original and rare 1st issue E J Day sleeve and conservatively graded at excellent-. The front panel shows signs of natural ageing and minor wear. On close examination the faint impression of the word ‘Beatles’ (in tiny letters 3mm) can just be seen on George’s face but this is barely worthy of mention. On the back cover all flipbacks are fully preserved and intact. The spine is undamaged and grades at nr mint. There are signs of light disc wear on the rear panel. All in all a great example of this rarer and more desirable EJ Day cover and significantly better than most sleeves of this age.

Inner-sleeve Excellent

Clean & correct ‘PATENTS APPLIED FOR’ and ‘MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN’ inner sleeve.

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PLEASE NOTE: 1st class next day Special Delivery to UK addresses will be 6.50 GBP. For worldwide shipments please email me for price.

This record has been strictly and conservatively graded to ‘UK RECORD COLLECTOR' standards.

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