The Beatles White Album UK 1968 1st *MONO* Press No.0199500 100% Complete EX/M-

	£		1,220
	$		1,617

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THE BEATLES - 'WHITE ALBUM'

This wonderful sounding 100% complete UK 1968 1st MONO pressing dates from initial November 1968 release.

Both discs bear the dark green Apple Records label: PMC 7067 & PMC 7068

All labels have the 'Sold in UK...' text and the 'An EMI Recording' statement.

The 'KT' purchase tax code is present in the centre of the side 2 label

Matrices: XEX 709-1, 710-1 & XEX 711-1, 712-2

Stamper codes: 4/PL, 9/AP & 4/GAH, 5/GRR

Vinyl weights: 149g & 154g

Housed in a fully laminated, top-opening 'Garrod & Lofthouse' printed cover numbered: No.0199500

The set is fully loaded with all its original UK printed components:

• Factory-folded poster
• 4 colour portrait photos
• Photo protector sheet
• Die-cut matt-black inners.

CONDITION

All labels: EXCELLENT +

All are perfectly clean & bright with no more than one or two spindle trails around each completely unworn centre hole. We have downgraded them slightly from 'MINT-' due only to a few bubbles in the paper around the edges.

Visual

Disc 1 MINT -  Disc 2: EXCELLENT +

It's rare to come across a set of discs in this fine condition but these two have only been on a turntable once or twice in the past 52 years. All sides are pristine retain all of their deep-gloss factory shine. The only blemishes are on side 4 where there are a couple of very light paper scuffs on side 4 from the unforgiving matt inner-sleeve. Tough to find a cleaner pair.

Audio

Both discs: MINT -

Even more difficult than finding a clean looking set, is a clean sounding one. Both discs have been played just once or twice at most and sound perfectly clean, clean & totally unworn throughout with none of the groovewear or crackle which blight 99.9% of these pressings. All of the usual wear points play perfectly and the only distraction heard during our play-check were three soft ticks on the fade of 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'. But that's all. This really is a wonderful sounding copy which will not disappoint.

Cover: EXCELLENT

A very respectable, early cover which is an even shade of white throughout with no stains, writing or any other significant blemishes. The front panel is perfectly clean with just the usual touch of storagewear rubbing the raised wording is fully covered and the unique number is bold and unworn. The front pocket's corners are all sharp but there are bruises to the rear ones. Both panels inside are immaculate and the rear panel is as clean as the front. The spine laminated is fully intact with no splits and the text is fully readable at both ends.

Poster: MINT -

Photos: MINT

Photo Spacer Sheet: MINT

Inner-sleeves: MINT -

Clean, flat & undamaged. As good as they come.

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• This LP will be packed in professional packaging to make sure it reaches you in the same condition it leaves us.

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