BEATLES WHITE ALBUM LP #A3057439 (W "BEE GEE" SONG HYPE STICKER)

$

275

Artist

The Beatles

Title

The Beatles (White Album) (SWBO 101)

Stereo / Mono

Stereo

Label

Apple

Pressing

1968 First Pressing

Record Grading (Cover / Vinyl)

Cover: VG+/VG++

Records: VG+

Additional Notes

With Extremely Rare “Bee Gee” Song Hype Sticker!

 

Number A3057439

 

COVER

 

Ringwear

Very Light

Edgewear

Light to Moderate

Storage Wear

Light to Moderate

Seam Splits

Front Cover Top Seam: There is a heavy amount of rubbing and a split (approx. 2 ½”) that is just beginning.

 

Back Cover Top Seam: Ther is a lighter amount of rubbing and a just beginning split, measuring approx. 1 7/8”.

 

Gatefold: Right Seam: Approx. 1”

Left Seam: Approx. 1 7/8”

 

These gatefold splits do continue to the spine of the record and create a small partial split (approx. 1”)

Additional Notes

There is also a one very small stain on the front cover and a light to moderate amount of staining on the lower back cover. There is also the name of a previous owner written in black ballpoint pen in the upper left hand corner of the back cover.

 

It is getting harder to find this album with a well preserved white cover. That is the draw here. Were it not for the imperfections listed above, based on the front cover alone, it would grade a solid VG++!

 

Also, the original insert poster and pictures are included and are all in excellent shape!

The Sticker

This extremely rare “Bee Gee” song hype sticker was found safely tucked between the pictures and poster while examining the record. It is in overall excellent shape with no ripping present. There is a light amount of glue staining present as well as a moderate bend down the length of the sticker (measuring approx. 1” from the right hand side.)

 

I have found very little information about this particular hype sticker. In fact, it is not mentioned on many Beatles collecting websites, which only list four hype stickers (this is not one of them.) In all my research, I could only locate one other copy of this album, which had the sticker affixed to the original shrink wrap. My guess is the previous owner of this record peeled the sticker (very carefully) from the shrink wrap to save for prosterity.

 

What makes this sticker doubly rare is the fact that is not glued to anything (cover or otherwise) and is its own separate piece. I have never seen this occurrence with any other hype sticker associated with this record. All factors combined, this is certainly a one of a kind item!

 

Please note that this sticker will be placed between two pieces of strong cardboard to fully protect it during shipping.

 

VINYL

 

Surface Scratching

Light

Scuffing

There is a light to moderate amount of needle scuffing present on all four sides of the records. These marks cannot be felt to the touch but are present nonetheless.

Play Tested

Yes

Surface Noise

A light amount heard only in the quieter sections of the record.

Skips

1 Non-Repeating Skip on “Revolution 1”

Additional Notes

A very enjoyable listen!

 

MATRIX INFO

 

Side 1

SWBO-1-101-J40 (There is also a stamped number “3” found in the dead wax of this side of the record.)

Side 2

SWBO-2-101-J41 (There is also a stamped number “2” found in the dead wax of this side of the record.)

Side 3

SWBO-3-101-J41 (There is also a stamped number “1” found in the dead wax of this side of the record.)

Side 4

SWBO-4-101-J41 (There is also a stamped number “1” found in the dead wax of this side of the record.)

Additional Notes

There is also a stamped asterisk “*” found in the dead wax of all four sides of the record.

 

Also, please note that there is a name written in black ink in the upper right hand corner of the labels of all four sides of the records.

 

I WILL CONSIDER ALL SERIOUS OFFERS!!

DON'T MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO ADD THIS CLASSIC ALBUM TO YOUR COLLECTION TODAY! IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECORD, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME. HAPPY BIDDING!


A NOTE FROM THE SELLER:

Please note that because of the rarity of this item, it is being sold AS IS. Please ask any and all questions before bidding on this item. Thank you!


A NOTE TO INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS:

I CANNOT SHIP INTERNATIONALLY ON THIS ITEM. I APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE.


BELOW I HAVE POSTED THE GRADING SYSTEM I USE FOR ALL MY RECORDS:

SEALED: Sealed at factory and never opened. Vinyl is assumed to be mint, but cannot be sure until opening.

NM: When I grade something near mint, you know the only thing that isn't perfect about it is that someone actually opened it. There could be a light scuff mark or two from taking it out of the sleeve. The jacket will look like new.

VG++: These LPs appear not to have been played more than once or twice. You can expect to see scuffs or other insignificant surface marks ­ very minor ­ that will have no effect whatsoever on the sound of the recording. Jacket will show very slight, just beginning ring wear. Maybe a little wear in the corners.

VG+: Records in this condition have obviously been played a few times, though they have been well taken care of. You can expect to see a few light marks, but they should have a minimal effect, if any at all, on the sound of the recording. Jacket will very likely show noticeble ring and edge wear and maybe one or two other minor flaws. Anything more will be noted.

VG: These albums have been played quite a few times and although not abused you will see and hear signs of use. But, the music will dominate your listening experience and you shouldn't be overwhelmed by the various vinyl nuances, such as tics, pops, crackles and hisses. You should still be able to sit back and fully enjoy listening to an album in this condition.
Jacket will have a number of flaws, such as heavy ring and seam wear, writing, small seam splits, stickers, etc.

G: I try not to go here, but if it's a rare or exceptionally great piece of music that must be heard, then I'll offer it. But the noise will be very noticeable, and you'll want to find a better copy. Still, the record will be fully playable, and you should enjoy it because it's such wonderful music. Jackets in this condition will have large seam splits, large writing, paper tears, or water damage. But it will still be fully capable of protecting the album inside.

F: I'll never go here on both the vinyl and jacket. This would have to be a case where the vinyl was playable with a bad jacket OR a real special jacket with the record not of much use. You won't see this very often!