The Beatles, White Album: VERY RARE UK 1st Press * LOW NUMBER * WIDE SPINE *
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Description
Complete, and original 1st UK Stereo press of The Beatles self-titled tenth studio album, The Beatles, also known as ‘The White Album’.
This copy has the first version sleeve with embossed The Beatles text and 7 digit serial number. In addition, this copy has an extremely rare WIDE SPINE. This is a very low numbered top-loading sleeve for a stereo sleeve. Stereo sleeves started their print numbers at No. 0300000, making this stereo sleeve the 30180th printed. The set is still complete with all original inserts.
Serial number: PMC 7067 / PMC 7068
Matrix number: XEX 709-1 / XEX 710-1 / XEX 711-1 / XEX 712-1
Stampers: 5 GGD / 3 GRM / / 2 GDH
Condition:
Vinyl: VERY GOOD +
Visually the vinyl are glossy and clean. Light surface marks can be picked up in bright light on all four sides. Side 3 has one noticeable mark. Side 4 has two noticeable marks. The labels are bright and clean. VERY GOOD+. The audio is great, nice lead-ins to both sides and in between tracks. Blackbird is very clean. There is great channel separation, clear vocals and punchy bass. There are no pops, skips or jumps. VERY GOOD+.
Sleeve: EXCELLENT -
The sleeve looks great. All four sides are extremely clean with the original gloss finish. The front and rear have a narrow strip of discolouration from sun damage. The centrefold is very clean and without discolouration. There is no sign of ring wear, fully readable spine without wear (VERY RARE for wide spine), top and bottom edge without wear, and corners with very mild wear.
Inners: EXCELLENT
The original black die cut inner sleeves look great. Without creasing or rips/tears. The four pictures and poster are in VG+ condition. (No pictures included as you all know what they look like!). Also included in the sale is an audiophile quality, anti-static inner sleeve to help protect and preserve the fantastic record.
Please see my other listings. I am gradually selling some rarities from my collection.
International bidders please contact me prior to purchasing for an accurate postage cost.
Items are sent via an insured courier in a padded vinyl mailer.
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