Beatles lp - Revolver UK 1st Pressing WITHDRAWN 606-1 version

	£		721
	$		955

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The Beatles – Revolver 1966 – withdrawn 606-1 UK 1st pressing on the yellow & black Parlophone label.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 highly collectable and stunning nr MINT copy of a 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.

An investment grade copy and one not to be missed!

Please note: this is different copy to the one which 20th Century Collectables sold a few weeks ago.

Every so often a collectable record comes along which is in such wonderful condition that I am reluctant to part with, none more so than this record. The vinyl on this record is stunning and considering its rarity and age there cannot be many copies in existence of this quality out there. This vinyl has only been played a handful of times.

The exact story behind 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 Exactly how many were pressed before the album was withdrawn is not known but judging by the stamping codes, production ceased very early on in the production cycle (I have only ever seen two digit stampers) and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 may have been 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.

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

Stamper codes: 5/AH & 4/AM

Please check out the pictures and read on for further details:-

CONDITION

Disc

Visual: EXC+ to MINT-

Every so often a collectable record comes along which is in such wonderful condition that I am reluctant to part with, none more so than this record. The vinyl on this record is stunning and considering its rarity and age there cannot be many copies in existence of this quality out there. The disc still retains its factory rainbow sheen. The vinyl in strong daylight appears MINT and is completely unmarked. This copy is a real stunner. Under an unforgiving halogen desklight nothing much more is revealed other than some ultra faint micro marks which disappear when the record is angled. The disc is essentially in near MINT condition and an EXC+ to MINT- grade is severe. 606-1 Revolvers rarely turn up in such fabulous condition, one not to be missed! The record lies 100% flat on the turntable.

Labels:  EXCELLENT+

A superb set of unworn labels showing that the record has only been played a handful of times since it left the factory. Side 2 carries the abbreviated ‘Dr. Robert’ label text and the KT tax code. There is no writing on any of the labels.

Audio:  MINT-

As the visual appearance bears out, the audio on this ultra rare 606-1 pressing is stunning. There is absolutely no groovewear or distortion to any of the music signals. All tracks grade at MINT or MINT-. Most gaps are silent. At high volume I did detect some very light surface noise on ‘Here There and Everywhere’ but this in no way interferes with the music. The all important track of ‘TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS’ grades at MINT and is a superb audio example of this rare and deleted track. There are no pops and ticks and the record does not jump or stick. A stunning audiophile copy and certainly one of if not the finest sounding copy I have heard of this rare withdrawn pressing.

Cover

EXCELLENT+

A Superb and fresh example of this rare 1st issue Ernest J Day sleeve with very little to fault. The front panel is pristine and bears only one minor thumbnail. The cover retains its high gloss laminate and its original ‘white’ appearance (1st issue covers were never as white as the later issues). The rear panel is unworn. There is a slight bending crease to the top right corner; I must stress that this is very light and is not particularly visible. There is a slight laminate wrinkle to the extreme bottom left flipback. All flipbacks are strong and are fully intact. The spine is in MINT condition. An extremely fine example of this much sought after sleeve.

Inner-sleeve Excellent

Clean & correct with no writing

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

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