Beatles 1ST UK STEREO PRESS White Album NO EMI ON ANY LABEL Spacer Complete NM
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Description
Complete & original 1st UK Stereo press of The Beatles eponymous 1968 double album ‘The Beatles’ aka the White Album. Released on the 22nd November 1968, this 1st pressing was issued with the all four sides missing “An EMI Recording” from the labels which was soon corrected on the 2nd press. All four sides have matrix numbers ending in -1 correctly denoting they were pressed from the 1st lacquers and the very low mother & stamper codes including the very 1st mother & stamper on side 3 show this set was one of the 1st off the press, and better still is in fantastic condition to make this a real standout item. This set is complete with all original parts - two delicate black inners, large foldout poster with song lyrics on the flip-side, and 4 portrait photos of the band, also including the original photo spacer used to protect the top photo, so often discarded.
Serial number: PMC 7067/8
Matrix number: YEX 709-1, YEX 710-1, YEX 711-1, YEX 712-1
Mother & stampers codes: 6 OP / 4 PG / 1 AA / 1 AR
Condition: Both discs are in fantastic condition. Super-glossy with very light signs of play only, EXCELLENT PLUS! Both discs sit completely flat on the turntable with no warping or dishing. Both discs play grade EXCELLENT PLUS! also. All tracks across the whole double album play through without issue, with that full punchy first-press audio, obviously there are no skips or sticks, repeat clicks or loud obtrusive pops with this top grade. Quiet tracks like ‘Dear Prudence’, ‘Mother Nature’s Son’, and ‘Blackbird’ which are the litmus test for the white album all play beautifully without issue. It's a top player! The sleeve is also in top condition. It is glossy and creamy white, without ring wear, without discolouration, fully readable spine without wear, beautiful! NEAR MINT! The set is complete with both original black inners that remarkably do not have any splits, EXCELLENT PLUS! All four photos are NEAR MINT! plus original rare photo spacer. The large fold out lyrics poster has no tears, pen, stains, tape or pin marks, NEAR MINT! A complete full set 1st UK stereo press of a Beatles classic.
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