The Beatles Christmas Album

From Then To You

Original UK LP, release date 1970 on the Apple label.

Catalogue No Lyn 2154.

Matrix numbers:- LYN 2154, B- LYN 2153

Between 1963 and 1969, the Beatles recorded seven special Christmas singles for their fan club. These were not formal musical efforts, but closer to off-the-cuff comedy. Early on, they tend to be cheery and thankful for their success, and later on the recordings are more esoteric. (Reflecting their breakup, the 1969 recording is four separate pieces.) The result is an interesting curiosity for fans, although not necessarily the sort of thing you'd want to put on while trimming the tree. This album, compiling the Christmas singles, was available from the fan club between 1970 and 1972. It has never been released commercially, and most extant copies are bootlegs.

Condition of cover/record: Very Good/Excellent

The cover is intact and generally in very good condition, some ringwear and some creasing at the top front right hand corner (see photo). I have graded the cover as Very Good.

The inner sleeve is the original white, yellowing slightly, but otherwise is in very good condition.

The labels have some spindle marks on them but otherwise is very good condition.

This album plays extremely well all the way through. No pops, skips or jumps and minimum background surface noise. If held up to a bright light there are hairline surface marks but this does not affect play. I have owned this album since Christmas 1970 when it was sent to me by the Beatles Fan Club and is a genuine original copy.

Track listing:

1. 1963

2. 1964

3. 1965

4. 1966

5. 1967

6. 1968

7. 1969

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SS (STILL SEALED) - Sealed at factory and never opened. Disc is assumed to be undamaged and mint, but this cannot be proven until the album is actually opened and the disc examined.

M (MINT) - Perfection, no flaws, defects, marks or otherwise indications of being handled or played. Any scuffs, hairline scratches or other marks disqualify discs from this category. The cover will have no corner dings, marks, tears, dents, impressions from the disc, or other flaws. Cover should appear as if a record has never been inside.

NM (NEAR MINT) - This is highest grade that I will assign to opened, handled records. The vinyl is virtually flawless, bright and shiny. A very minor, barely visible scuff or two may be permitted, but no scratches. The disc should play with no audible noise. The label is bright, clean and unmarked. The cover may have very minor signs of wear or cover impressions. Artwork is as close to perfection as possible.

EX (EXCELLENT) - Disc plays near perfectly, but may have minor paper scuffs that do not interfere with the sound quality. There can possibly be a hairline scratch or two but nothing that is obvious or affects play. Vinyl is bright and shiny; label is clean and unmarked. The cover may have minor disc impression (ring wear) or slight corner creases, no wrinkles, puckers, seam splits or writing on the cover. Artwork is clean and unworn and there is no ink wear.

VG++ (VERY GOOD ++) - Some visible surface wear, a few very minor scratches and scuffs, but minimal impact on the sound quality. Vinyl will still have good luster; labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or initials, etc.) but otherwise clean. Cover is clean but may have minor writing or marks and may show slight wear. There may be just the start of ring wear, where the disc has created a raised area on the cover that resulted in the ink wearing off the paper. There may be slight discoloration or staining, minor seam wear, but no splits or tears. Corners may have small creases or fraying.

VG+ (VERY GOOD PLUS) - Some visible surface wear, very minor scratches and scuffs, but minimal impact on the sound quality. The difference between this and a VG++ record is the amount of scuffs and light scratches. Vinyl will still have good luster; labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or initials, etc.) but otherwise clean. Cover is clean but may have minor writing or marks and may show slight wear. There may be just the start of ring wear, where the disc has created a raised area on the cover that resulted in the ink wearing off the paper. There may be slight discoloration or staining, minor seam wear, and/or a small seam split. Corners may have small creases or fraying.

VG (VERY GOOD) - Vinyl will have noticeable scratches or scuffs that cause minor surface noise, but do not overpower the music. There will be no skips. Vinyl may appear somewhat dull and grayish. Labels may have small tears, tape marks, larger writing, etc. but still easily legible. There may be wear or deformation of the spindle hole. Covers are worn and used. Seams may be starting to split or may have been unobtrusively repaired with clear tape. (I use special archival-quality, non-yellowing, clear tape for all repairs.) There is moderate ringwear, but the artwork is still attractive. There may be yellowing or discoloration and there may be larger writing, labels, or marks. Corners may have damage or creases and there may be scratches or gouges that otherwise damage the artwork.

G (GOOD) - Well-played, dull, grayish vinyl with deeper scratches and wear causing distracting surface noise (hisses, pops, cracks and other nasties). The record will still play through without any skips. Labels may be significantly defaced or damaged. Several (but not all of the following flaws will apply: Seam splits, large marker writing, major seam splits, significant ring wear, damaged corners, tears, cuts, gouges, masking or duct tape seam repairs, or other flaws and damage. Again, probably only useful to fill a collection niche until something better can be found.