BEATLES WHITE ALBUM UK TOP OPENER WiDe SpInE ToP AuDiO

	£		343
	$		454

THE BEATLES ''WHITE ALBUM'' ORIGINAL UK PRESSING DOUBLE ALBUM CAT NO. PCS 7067 & PCS 7068 EXTREEMELY RARE IN THIS AWESOME CONDITION (THE AUDIO IS SUPERBE ON ALL FOUR SIDES)   UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!AUDIO RATED AT THE TOP!!(VERY MINIMAL PLAY ON ALL FOUR SIDES!)!! THIS IS COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL BLACK INNER SLEEVES, ORIGINAL POSTER AND FOUR ORIGINAL PHOTOS THIS IS THE ORIGINAL UK (STEREO) PRESSING (DARK APPLE LABELS)! ''SOLD IN THE UK ....'' TEXT!!!! TOP OPENER (LOW NUMBERED (stereo) GARROD & LOFTHOUSE COVER NO. 0376308  RARER WIDE 8mm SPINED COVER!!  UNBELEIVABLY RARE!!! CRISTAL CLEAR AND VIBRANT AUDIO THROUGHOUT!!! -1-`-1 -2 -1 MATRIX (STEREO) VERY RARE IN THIS CONDITION AND COMPLETE!!!!!

Here on offer is another from my personal collection! One of over 1000 Beatles albums that I have accumilated\collected over a period of more than 35 years. Please note! I have many many original white albums in my collection at least 130 copies at the last count! This being an original 1st press STEREO beatles (white album) is in truly exceptional condition for an original that is more than 41 years old!!! And complete with the original poster and also four original photos  of the Beatles !!Please note! There are less originals in stereo seen in good condition than the more common mono albums! This is highly collectable and sought after!!!

''The Beatles'' is the ninth official album by The Beatles, a double album released in 1968 . It is most often referred to as '''The White Album'', as it has no text other than the band's name on its plain white sleeve, designed by pop artist Richard Hamilton. Originally planned to be titled A Doll's House, the album is often hailed as one of the major accomplishments in popular music!!!..

With this album, each of the four band members began to showcase the range and depth of his individual songwriting talents and styles that would be carried over to their eventual solo careers. For one thing, some Beatles began recording some of their songs individually, a heretofore unheard-of practice. For another, some songs that the individual Beatles were working on during this period eventually were released on solo albums (John Lennons "Jealous Guy"; Paul McCartney's "Junk" and "Teddy Boy"; George Harrison's "Not Guilty"). The album is also marked by experimentation with different musical genres!!

The album was recorded between 30 May 1968 and 14 October 1968, largely at Abbey Road Studios, with some sessions at Trident Studios. Although productive, the sessions were sometimes fractious and exacerbated the growing tensions within the group. In the difficult seven months before the sessions, Brian Epstein died, and they had their first artistic and commercial failure in the Magical Mystery Tour television film, and a long trip to India to study Transcendental Meditation which ended in disillusionment for John Lennon. Concurrent with the sessions, they were also in the midst of launching their new multimedia business corporation Apple Corps, which would lead to increased conflict within the group as the year progressed. These sessions also marked the first appearance in the studio of Lennon's new girlfriend and artistic partner Yoko Ono, who would thereafter be a constant presence. Prior to Ono's appearance on the scene, the individual Beatles had been very insular during recording sessions!!!.

Often McCartney would record in one studio while Lennon would record in another at the same time, using different engineers. At one point in the sessions, George Martin, whose authority over the band in the studio had waned, spontaneously left on vacation, leaving Chris Thomas in charge of producing the sessions. The studio tensions carried over into the Beatles' subsequent album and film project in early 1969, ultimately released as Let It Be. The Beatles' recording engineer Geoff Emerick quit during these sessions out of disgust!!!.

These sessions also marked the change from 4-track to 8-trak recording, although in essence this had started in 1966 and 1967 with the technique of 'bouncing down' several tracks onto one, to free up new tracks for recording!!!.

While Abbey Road Studios had yet to install an 8-track machine that had supposedly been sitting in a storage room unpacked for months (evidently because EMI could not afford its power cord) the Beatles decided to out-source to the more updated Trident Studios!!!.

Starr's temporary departure!!

At one point during the recording sessions for the album, Starr suddenly walked out of the studio, feeling his role was minimized compared to that of the other members Lennon, McCartney and Harrison pleaded with Starr to return, and after two weeks he did. In Starr's absence, McCartney played drums on "Back in the U.S.S.R." and "Dear Prudence." Upon his return, he found his drum kit decorated with red, white and blue flowers, a welcome-back gesture from Harrison!!!!!!

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Side one

1. "Back in the U.S.S.R." – 2:43
2. "Dear Prudence" – 3:56
3. "Glass Onion" – 2:17
4. "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" – 3:08
5. "Wild Honey Pie" – 0:52
6. "The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill" – 3:13
7. "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (George Harrison) – 4:45
8. "Happiness Is a Warm Gun" – 2:43

Side two

1.  "Martha My Dear" – 2:28
2. "I'm So Tired" – 2:03
3. "Blackbird" – 2:18
4. "Piggies" (George Harrison) – 2:04
5. "Rocky Raccoon" – 3:32
6. "Don't Pass Me By" (Ringo Starr) – 3:50
7. "Why Don't We Do It in the Road?" – 1:40
8. "I Will" – 1:45
9. "Julia" – 2:54

Side three

1. "Birthday" – 2:42
2. "Yer Blues" – 4:00
3. "Mother Nature's Son" – 2:47
4. "Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey" – 2:24
5. "Sexy Sadie" – 3:15
6. "Helter Skelter" – 4:29
7. "Long, Long, Long" (George Harrison) – 3:03

Side four

1. "Revolution 1" – 4:15
2. "Honey Pie" – 2:40
3. "Savoy Truffle" (George Harrison – 2:54
4. "Cry Baby Cry" – 3:02
5. "Revolution 9" – 8:13
6. "Good Night" – 3:11

The matrix

side 1. YEX 709-1

side 2. YEX 710-1

side 3. YEX 712-2

side 4. YEX 713-1

The Mother stampers

side 1. ''4'' ''PL''

side 2. ''2'' ''GDO''

side 3. ''4'' ''GPH''

side 4. ''7'' ''GMM''

Visual inspection of both vinyls. Both lie flat on the turn table. They have retained their original glossy sheen from new!!!!!! And look superbe!!!!!

Please note! I have played all four sides track for track and I would class my self as highly criticle and have given my honest opinion on the quality of the audio (which i rate at the very top through out) Points to note! I have many many original UK pressings of the white album collected over a period of 35 years! This original stereo produces a really deep bassey audio which beleive me can not be surpassed on the later pressings! Many factors i have found contibute to this awesome sound, mainly the original thicker materials used and the fact that these are very (very) early stampers that make all the difference!!! Can not be surpassed!!!

Points to note! I have played all four sides two times prior to listing on a top system at very loud volume! This album has been in my collection for at least 30 years and has been stored in a case with the vinyls seperated from the sleeves and cover! Thius is how I have always stored my records!!

Below i have given my honest opinion on the audio quality as I heard it! Please note! I follow (no) other codes or practices when describing or grading my records\vinyls other than my absolute honest opinion and my grading in this instance is my opinion on the audio quality in comparison with the many many Beatles albums that I have heard and played in the past!. I would class myself as highly critical when it comes down to the audio quality! Please look at my completed listings of records that I have listed of this calaber and you will see that I normally get it right!

Important note! All four sides play through without any distortion. Which is so common on these albums and very rare to find like this. It is my personal opinion that this album has very minimal play due to the fact that there is very minimal spidering and ware  around the spindle hole and the audio is clear and vibrant throughout!

Side 1. graded at least Excellent to Excellent plus ! Plays through cristal clear and vibrant  through out  (no) grooveware\(no) distortion or that this has been overplayed at all. In strong light there are very (very) few surface marks\scuffs (none) audio sounding that I heard. Even between tracks and background noise is minimal superbe awesome audio through .!!!Just the lightest static crackle in quiet places only!! This played through absolutely awesome throughout with (no) loud clicks or pops or background noise that i heard !!!!! TOP AUDIO!!!

side 2. graded at least excellent!   Plays through cristal clear and vibrant  through out

(no) grooveware or that this has been overplayed at all.  Only In strong light there are very (very) few surface marks\scuffs\scratches   even between tracks and background noise is minimal superbe awesome audio This played through absolutely awesome throughout with (no) loud clicks or pops or background noise that i heard !!Clear and very vibrant throughout!!Being highly critical only light static crackle\ticks can be heard perhaps in the odd quiet places overall is absolutely superbe (no) distortion !!

side 3.graded at least excellent  Plays through cristal clear and vibrant  through out with very minimal interfearance. (no) grooveware\(no) distortion or that this has been overplayed at all In fact the actual audio is awesome cristal clear and vibrant with real rich basey feel and absolutely superbe seperation! . In strong light there are very few surface marks\scratches .(in fact there are just two or three  but have minimal effect only) Please note there is one place at the last quiet track 'Long Long' that i could hear just a few clicks  it looks like someone has dropped a needle at this point that's all! Even between tracks and background noise is minimal superbe awesome audio please allow for the  odd light static ticks\crackle possibly heard during a couple of quieter tracks but nothing too detrimental in my opinion that spoilt the overall awesome audio experiance! This played through absolutely awesome throughout certasinly no skips!!! !!!!!Audio is very clear rated at the top!!!!

side 4. graded at least excellent to excellent plus Plays through cristal clear and vibrant  through out (no) grooveware\ (no)distortion or that this has been overplayed at all. In strong light there are very (very)few surface marks\scuffs. even between tracks and background noise is minimal superbe awesome audio!!!!!  !! This played through absolutely awesome throughout with (no) loud clicks or pops or background noise that i heard  but just the odd light static\crackle ticks or pop here and there ! but nothing in my opinion detrimental to the overall awesome audio experiance!!! Audio is still rated at the top cristal clear and vibrant throughout even beteen tracks any noise is very minimal!!!!

Please note! I always add this disclaimer! Please allow for the odd static perhapes in the form of very light crackle\ticks that may only be heard during quiet places \tracks only and (not) consistant throughout the audio!! Please remember that these vinyls are genuine 41 years old and would have originally been played on a 41 year old system!! 

The labels

These feature the original (Dark Green) apple logos (only early press) ''Apple records .....'' featured around the label rim (only early press).also Mfd in  UK. ''sold in the UK........'' is featured across the labels (only 1st press)There is minimal Spidering can be seen only in strong light In my opinion these vinyls have definately  not been overplayed at all!!!. Little if (no) spindle ware (the holes are perfectly round)  Please note! Importantly these vinyl's have not been over played!!!!!

The Record Sleeves

These are the original ''black'' company sleeves Which have one only label hole cut out on each sleeve (only earlY press) bothe are in very fragile condition with light general ware and tare. There is a sticker removal scuff on one of the sleeves  and general creases . Bothe are original and becoming very fragile with age and are stored seperately from the vinyl!!Amaizingly no side or edge splits so common but these are very fragile!! and are the originals!!!!!! 

The Cover

This is the original ''Garrod and Lofthouse'' Gate fold (top Opener) NUMBERED 0376308 with the rarer and most sought after wider spine actually measures 8mm!    In truly superbe condition! SUPER GLOSSY APPEARANCE! There are (no) splits or tares! and no real creases at the front! very (VERY) light mino corner creases\bumping to the corners at rear (see photos) Amaizingly (NO) real yellowing with age (common on this white cover) but THIS IS EXCEPTIONALY WHITE in my opinion! when scrutinised i can see a very feint stain mark at the top opening edge but very inobtrusive indeed. The writing can be clearly read on the spine which is also in great condition with just the lightest of creases \flattening with age  This is graded at least excellent!!!

 The poster.

This is the original (two sided) poster in superbe condition  One side contains the full lyrics of this album Original becoming fragile with age becoming very frail at the folded edges!! This does not look like it has been put on a wall but please note this is becoming fragile!! !

The Four Photos

Also these are the original colour photos of the four Beatles in superbe condition!!

HOW I SEND MY RECORDS!

THIS ALBUM WILL BE SENT IN A LARGE BOX WITH CARDBOARD STIFFENERS THE ALBUM IS ALWAYS PUT IS A POLY SLEEVE AND ENCASED IN THE BOX WITH PLENTY OF BUBBLEWRAP FOR ADDED PROTECTION (SEE PHOTOS)

As always I have tried to give my honest personal opinion when describing items listed! Although it is my honest opinion! I always urge others to do their own personal research on any items that they are interested in purchasing, before, they commit to bidding!) I have Highlighted all aspects as clearly as possible!! I have taken time to play this vinyl track for track to give a clear and accurate description of the audio quality as i hear it. (please look at my completed listings of albums that I have sold of this calaber (more than 1000 items) and you will see that I normally get it right) I have also provided as many photos as I can and supersized so that all aspects can be seen clearly in strong light!!!!!Please note! These photos are the actual item for sale and not copies of other items!!!!!!!

Please do not hesitate to email me with any questions regarding this item or any other items that I have listed!

I HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK SO PLEASE BID WITH TOTAL CONFIDANCE!!!!

SHIPPING TO THE USA IS 10.76GBP INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR DELIVERY WITH INSURANCE AND TRACKING

SHIPPING TO EUROPE IS 7.76GBP INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR DELIVERY WITH INSURANCE AND TRACKING

POSTAGE WITHIN ENGLAND IS 3.90 SENT BY RECORDED DELIVERY

Please note! All items are now despatched by Royal Mail signed for 1st class delivery!!!! I normally despatch weekdays within the next working day on receipt of cleared funds!!!I POST ON WEEKDAYS ONLY (NOT OVER THE WEEKEND)!! Tracking details are always emailed to the winning bidder after despatch.

All items are despatched securely with ample reinforcement (It is my prime interest to make sure that the items arrive in the same condition that they left me!!!!

I offer a postage discount for multiple purchases!!!,, but i do insist that the buyer pay for the items as they are won! I can not any longer allow winning bidders to run up a large bill and then not pay! I do not have a problem with holding the goods to be despatched untill they are ready (at the buyers request), for multiple items purchased!!!!!

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