Beatles Yellow Submarine * RED LINES SLEEVE * EX CONDITION * UK STEREO 1st PRESS

	£		285
	$		378

The Beatles - Yellow Submarine

This exceptional copy of the Beatles' penultimate film soundtrack is UK STEREO first press crossover on the sought-after dark green Apple Records label. 
The vinyl is housed within the original first variant front-side laminated flip-back sleeve which has two red lines on the reverse and no manufacturers credit in the bottom right hand corner. 
The matrix numbers -3 / -1 identify this record as a rare crossover pressing - with side 1 being pressed from the second lacquer plates which produced sale-able records. The mother and stamper codes for this side, 1 & M respectively suggest that it was one of the first records to be pressed using the new lacquer plate. Consequently, the audio reproduction is fantastic. Take a listen below!
The labels are the second variant produced, identified by the absence of the 'Sold in U.K. ...' text to the top of the label.
The album is complete with the original black die-cut inner sleeve. 

Serial number: PCS 7070
Matrix number: YEX 715 - 3 / YEX 716 - 1
Stamper codes: 1 M / 4 MT 
Vinyl Weight: 147g 

Condition:

Vinyl: EXCELLENT +

Labels: MINT -
The labels are bright, clean and without writing. There is only a couple of visible spindle marks.
Visual: EXCELLENT 
The record maintains superb deep-gloss playing surfaces. Only a couple of light paper scuffs are visible to the surface in bright daylight. Underneath a halogen desk lamp a several wispy paper hairlines can be seen alongside a sparkling rainbow shine. A great example.
Sound Quality: EXCELLENT +
The audio is fantastic. Take a listen for yourself:
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Side 1:


Side 2:


As can be heard on the recordings, this copy has clearly been played cautiously on good quality equipment. Side 1 could quite comfortably grade as Mint-. There are quiet lead-ins to both sides and a complete absence of static in between tracks. There is great channel separation, clear vocals and a punchy bass. A top example that would be difficult to improve upon!
Sleeve: EXCELLENT -
The sleeve looks superb! The front retains the original lustre and the cover art maintains bright colours. with bright colours. The reverse is very clean with just subtle evidence of handling. There is a short crease that is noticeable to the bottom left hand corner (as you look at the reverse). The opening edges are without wear. The top and bottom edges are all without wear. The corners show subtle softening. 
Inner Sleeve: EXCELLENT +
The original inner sleeve is in great condition.  The vinyl is housed inside an audiophile quality, anti-static inner sleeve to help protect and preserve the record and inner sleeve. 

The record will be sent via an insured courier in a padded vinyl mailer.
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I understand several of you are having trouble listening to the audio clips. I have therefore uploaded the relevant recordings to a SoundCloud account: Triumphant59. If you search for 'Triumphant59' on the SoundCloud website you should be able to find them. I have placed all the recordings in a single playlist titled 'eBay Sales 27/03/2023'. If you have any further issues please get in touch.