The Beatles - White Album - UK 1968 1st *MONO* Press No.0036050 Complete EX+/NM

	£		1,106
	$		1,465

THE BEATLES - 'WHITE ALBUM'

This exceptional early 1st MONO pressing dates from initial release, exactly 48 years ago this month in November 1968 as PMC 7067/8

All labels bear the 'Sold in UK..' text but omit the 'An EMI Recording' statement.

The 'KT' purchase tax code is present in the centre of the side 3 label.


Disc 1:

Matrix numbers: XEX 709-1 & XEX 710-1

Stamper codes: 5/PT & 7/GT

Vinyl weight: 144g

Disc 2:

Matrix numbers: XEX 711-1 & XEX 712-1

Stamper codes: 2/P & 1/T

Vinyl weight: 143g

The disc is housed in a fully laminated, top-opening gatefold mono cover numbered: No.0036050

Complete with original UK printed poster, 4 portrait photos & black die-cut inner-sleeves.

CONDITION

Disc

Visual: NEAR MINT

Both discs of this well looked-after, little played set retain deep-gloss unworn playing surfaces which appear 'as new' in strong daylight with just a few harmless wispy marks from the inner-sleeve visible on side 4 only. closer examination directly beneath halogen light reveals little more than a few harmless wispy hairlines and a sparkling rainbow shine. All labels are bright & unworn with just a handful of well-aimed spindle trails around each centre hole. The reminder that these discs are nearly 50 years old are a few faint age spots on the side 2 label.  

Sound Quality: NEAR MINT

A real treat to hear a 1st mono pressing of this LP free from any crackle or groovewear distortion which blights 99% of all existing copies. Carefully played on high-end equipment only, everything on these discs is clean, warm & clear with the only audible distraction we heard being a few soft ticks on the fadeout of 'Julia'. If you have been looking for a superior sounding copy of this album, this one will not disappoint.

Cover: EXCELLENT +

A worthy cover for the discs inside is this early numbered example which has been stored in a non-smoking environment.

The front is clean & bright with the only sign of wear being a few indentation lines front storage towards the upper & lower edges.

The number is a little faint but has not been rubbed or worn and it still sharp and readable.

Both panel inside are also glossy & unworn with just a few tiny age spots tin the lower part of the hinge.

The rear panel is as clean as the front but has a few heavier storage marks along its lower edge.

All of the top-opening edges are clean, sharp & undamaged.

The spine is unbent with a little age-discolouration to the lower end but retains a full laminate covering both sets of wording.

Overall this is an exceptional, low-numbered example which would be tough to upgrade.

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