Beatles - White Album UK 1968 1st Press *MONO* Double
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Description
THE BEATLES
'WHITE ALBUM' No. 0109971
1968 UK 1st Press *MONO* Double LP
Dark green Apple labels - PMC 7067 & PMC 7068
'Sold in UK..' & 'An EMI Recording' texts present on all labels
No tax/price code visible on any label.
Top-opening, 'Garrod & Lofthouse' gatefold mono cover numbered: No. 0109971
Complete with all original inserts: die-cut matt black inners, UK poster & 3 photos.
Matrix numbers: XEX 709-1, 710-1, 711-1 & 712-1
Stampers: 4/GM, 9/GGP & 2/T, 4/PR
CONDITION
Disc 1
Labels: EXCELLENT
Visual: VERY GOOD
Both surfaces are extremely clean and retain their original deep-gloss shines. However, there are numerous light marks and hairline which appear to have been made just by removal and storage in the matt black inners. The only major mark is a 5mm feelable scratch on side 1.
Audio: VERY GOOD
The absence of spindle marks on the labels suggests that this copy may have received just a few plays as all tracks play without any groovewear distortion. The only significant faults are some clicks at the end of 'Dear Prudence', a short section of background noise on I'm So Tired' and a few regular light ticks on 'Blackbird'. However, there are no skips, repeats or any other major faults.
Disc 2
Labels: EXCELLENT
Visual: 3. VERY GOOD +
Again, clean & bright with a 5 cm hairline scratch & few small marks on side 3. Side 4 is unmarked in daylight ans bears just some wispy paper hairlines visible only under halogen light .
Audio: VERY GOOD +
A respectable sounding disc which apart from an occaisional light tick plays cleanly & clearly throughout without no groovewear distortion or background crackle or any other or major audible wear.
Cover: VERY GOOD +
An clean & strong 'thick card' example which although displays some age-toning bears no major wear. There is some light handling wear to the top opening edge but all corners are clean & unbumped. The inside is pristine and has clearly not been opened in many years. The spine has some wear and the text is difficult to read but there are no splits, writing or anyother major faults.
Inners: VERY GOOD
Some small tear to the centre holes but no seam splits.
Poster: VERY GOOD +
Light handling wear but no tears or splits on the folds.
3 Photos: EXCELLENT
John's portrait is missing
- Strict grading under strong daylight & halogen light to UK 'RECORD COLLECTOR' standards.
- I play every record I sell at volume and list all visual and audible faults.
- Unless stated, all records lie 100% flat & play without distortion, jumps or sticks & all sleeves have no writing, splits or tears.
- The listing photos have been taken by myself and are of the actual items for sale.
- All records are packed tightly in strong custom made record boxes with the disc removed from the cover. PayPal—eBay's service to make fast, easy, and secure payments for your eBay purchases!
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