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The Beatles - The White Album

Stunning Original UK TOP LOADING COMPLETE RARE 1st MONO PRESS with FANTASTIC AUDIO and UNIQUE LOW NUMBERED WIDE SPINE COVER. 

An extremely clear audio original Mono White Album with ultra Rare No EMI Labels and Unique Vertical stamper!

Here we have a complete 1st MONO Pressing of the Beatles White Album, with the 1st MONO Matrix variation, and RARE NUMBERED TOP OPENING LAMINATED Cover. This is a great opportunity to own a classic rare piece of musical history, from my own personal collection, WHICH SOUNDS INCREDIBLE, with TOP AUDIO THROUGHOUT. 

This is an original and complete MONO White Album, that plays with unbelievably high level audio quality throughout the entire piece. Not a single loud pop or click during the music, and barely any static at all, just super clear, bright, loud fantastic sound!

It comes complete with;

- Original Lipstick poster

- Original Black inners

- Original Four photos of the individual members

- Ultra rare Original Photo Spacer

- Original Laminated Numbered Cover

- Original UK Vinyls

All originals, making this a true collectors item.

CAT NO:....

Apple PCS 7067-8 Mono PMC 7067-8

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LABEL PRESS DETAILS:

This is the UK 1st Pressing on the 1st Press DARK Green Apple Labels. Ultra rare variant with 'Mfd in the UK' text and NO 'EMI Recording' text on the record labels. 

ALL VERY FIRST ISSUES OF THE WHITE ALBUM CAME WITH TOP OPENING, GARROD AND LOFTHOUSE GATEFOLD SLEEVES WITH  BLACK INNERS, POSTER AND FOUR COLOUR PRINTS. THE VINYL HAD DARK GREEN LABELS, WITH A SMALL CIRCLED "P" NEXT TO THE DATE (SEE PICTURES) 

MATRIX NOs. ON RUN-OUT GROOVE

XEX 709-1 / XEX 710-1 / XEX 711-1 / XEX 712-1 - RARE ORIGINAL MONO PRESS MATRIX

MOTHER STAMPERS: 

Side 1. " 3 3        3 3     P     "  (with Unique Vertical stamper)

Side 2. '' 5 G   R    T '' 

Side 3. ''  2 T ''  

Side 4. '' 4 P R ''  

TRACK LISTING…

SIDE 1: BACK IN THE U.S.S.R. / DEAR PRUDENCE / GLASS ONION / OB-LA-DI, OB-LA-DA / WILD HONEY PIE / THE CONTINUING STORY OF BUNGALOW BILL / WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS / HAPPINESS IS A WARM GUN

SIDE 2: MARTHA MY DEAR / I’M SO TIRED / BLACKBIRD / PIGGIES / ROCKY RACOON / DON’T PASS ME BY / WHY DON’T WE DO IT IN THE ROAD / I WILL / JULIA

SIDE 3: BIRTHDAY / YER BLUES / MOTHER NATURE’S SON / EVERYBODY’S GOT SOMETHING TO HIDE EXCEPT FOR ME AND MY MONKEY / SEXY SADIE / HELTER SKELTER / LONG LONG LONG

SIDE 4: REVOLUTION 1 / HONEY PIE / SAVOY TRUFFLE / CRY BABY CRY / REVOLUTION 9 / GOOD NIGHT

THIS IS A COMPLETE GENUINE RARE UK ORIGINAL AND IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A COMPLETE EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE and VALUABLE VINYL ALBUMS OF ALL TIME, IN SUPERB CONDITION THROUGHOUT.

A Complete and UNIQUE pressing of this BEATLES masterpiece, in stunning condition, that plays with TOP AUDIO.

Super Clear 1st MONO mix, which packs amazing drive and punch.

The Beatles, later known as the White Album, had over a quarter of a million advance orders, and of course went straight to number 1. This was the first double album EVER to get to the top slot where it stayed for 7 weeks in a row. It sold so many, that once again The Beatles also made the singles chart, consequently the ONLY double album to ever enter that chart. By the end of the year, just over a month later, the white album had sold over 4,000,000 copies worldwide, and by the end of 1970 global sales were around 6.5 million. At that time this was the biggest selling double album of all time.

The sleeve design was by Richard Hamilton, who suggested the minimalistic approach and the consecutively numbered sleeves which would give a limited edition feel to it. Richard also came up with the montage idea for the large free poster, which included the lyrics on it's rear. The four free colour prints were taken by John Kelly. Every single original pressing was unique, and came with a great collection of additional material. Also a ground breaking album, THE WHITE ALBUM is one of the great vinyl collectables of all time. 

ALBUM PLAYED FOR GRADING:

Yes – Fantastic sound quality throughout! This is a true rarity, - an original and complete MONO White Album, that plays with unbelievably high level audio quality throughout the entire piece. Not a single loud pop or click during the music, and barely any static at all, just super clear, bright, loud fantastic sound! There are NO audio affecting marks at all, the sounds is just sensational and would be very hard to beat. 

This great record plays up to the visual and audio grading and beyond, with incredible clear MONO sound, that can only be found on these rare 1st pressings.

The White Album is a complex and varied collection of music, and is also a relatively sensitive piece of vinyl, and hard to find in clear audio condition. Worn copies can have a lot of surface sound even on musically complex and busy tracks like ' Helter Skelter .' This pressing has Super clear sound with strong undistorted audio throughout.  It really sounds great and plays with great sound separation and clarity!

Superb sound, every track has been tested and I could find no obvious sound blemishes. Some light occasional static, and it is light and occasional, the vast majority of the album sounds incredibly fresh and clean. Wonderful TOP audio, there are obviously NO sticks or jumps what so ever, NO distortion and little surface sound between the tracks.  I will give a detailed account below:

Bursting in with 'Back in the USSR' this great track often plays with lots of loud static and at times with a jump, that came as a pressing fault on some early editions. Not here, great audio, barely any detectable light occasional background static at the very start, and certainly not any jumps or faults. 'Dear Prudence', such a hard track for the White Album, nearly always prone to heavy wear being the first quiet track on the record, here sounds fantastic. Barely any light static, and no pops or clicks during the music, incredibly bright audio. 'Glass Onion' sounds crisp and clear. No pops or clicks and not a hint of blurring or distortion. Absolutely fantastic perfect audio. 

'Obla Di Obla Da' also sounds great, playing again with perfect audio, and 'Honey Pie' plays very clearly leading into 'Bungalow Bill' which plays just superbly. Still no pops or clicks or loud static, just crystal clear sound. There is some very light static and the occasional static tic between tracks, but certainly nothing obtrusive. 'My Guitar Gently Weeps' also plays superbly, barely any detectable static, and no loud pops or clicks during the music, just beautiful clear, amazing sharp music. 'Happiness' rounds off side 1. again with bright clear sound. There is barely any light static at the start, and any there is really very hard to detect. No loud pops or clicks anywhere, just great bright sound. Fantastic. This would be very hard to ever better!

Side 2. of the White Album virtually always starts off with heavy static. Here there is minimal static at the start of ' Martha My Dear ' and not a single pop or click throughout. 'So Tired' plays really well with barely any detectable static, absolutely stunning audio. Leading into 'Blackbird', of course one of the quietest tracks on the record. Here it plays with lovely clear bright sound, no distortion, no pops, barely any occasional light static. This is one of the clearest brightest Blackbird I have ever heard, the music is as close to perfect as vinyl can be. 'Piggies' sounds great, nice clear sound with no obvious light tics. 'Rocky Racoon', another sparse track plays superbly, with great clear sound. No pops, no clicks, barely any noticeable static. Leading into 'Don't Pass Me By', which plays with absolutely superb quality. 'Why Don't We Do It in The Road' also plays great with no pops, no clicks, and minimal background static.  'I Will' and the beautiful 'Julia', always a major test for the White Album, being such a tender and sparse track. Both tracks sounds wonderful and clear, with barely any ultra light static, and no distortion, and no loud pops or clicks. 'Julia' in particular sounds wonderful. Not a single light pop, and barely any detectable static, and that is virtually unheard of for this beautiful quiet track. 

Side 3. begins with the rockous 'Birthday', which sounds great, bright loud superb audio. There is not a single pop or click during the music, not even a static tic. Just incredibly bright, loud music. Moving into the paired down 'Yer Blues' which also plays with barely any occasional light background static, any that is there is the kind found on all vinyls, even new ones.  

'Mother Natures Son', another extremely delicate track usually blighted by heavy static and loud pops here sounds just incredible. Barely any detectable light occasional static at all, and not a single pop or click throughout. Quite unbelievable. Perfect audio. 'Take it Easy' and 'Sexy Sadie' continue with the high standard of the rest of the album, with no light pops or clicks at all, and barely any noticeable static. 'Helter Skelter', plays superbly, largely flawless audio. 'Long Long Time', another of the quietest tracks on The White Album, plays with no loud pops clicks. A few light tics and some very light static to be found, the vocals are clear and crisp. Great music with great clarity, and so hard to find with this type of sound.  

Side 4. begins with 'Revolution' and plays with nice clear runs ins and great clear audio. 'Honey Pie', sounds amazingly, with minimal static for such a paired down track, and not a single loud pop or click. The quiet intro plays with no surface sound at all. 'Savoy Truffle' plays with bright clear sound. 'Cry Baby Cry' and 'Can you Take Me Back', which plays so clear and bright, with barely any detectable static at all. The long abstract 'Revolution 9', a track that can be plagued by unwanted noise, sounds superb, with no loud loud pops or clicks, just some very light occasional static and some faint background tics. Leading into the final track of this Beatles masterpiece, 'Good Night', again a quiet track, so often playing with poor distorted sound, but on this press sounding great. No pops or clicks, just very clear bright sound. 

This is truly an incredibly rare White Album. The music jumps out, with definition and clarity, the vocals which come through with tremendous power. Its the same with the bass guitar and drums, whilst the guitars come through crisp and clear. The tonal quality make this a sensational pressing. With the clear and extra loud First cut engineering giving the audio a vibrant sound which cannot be beaten.

A great all round example of this classic vinyl. Staggering first MONO mix, unlike the re-issues which lack the impact. This is a great Audio pleasure. 

I would have to give the audio a grading of NEAR MINT.

THE RECORD - Visual Grading 

A superb set of glossy vinyls, and a really thick pressing. Deep clear grooves that can only be found on the original early pressings, this vinyl set has been barely played. It does have some sleeve removal marks, but the are light and have no effect on the sound. The vinyl looks largely unmarked and there are no scratches or scuffs what so ever. As described in the audio grading there are NO audio affecting marks at all, the sounds is just sensational and would be very hard to beat. 

There are a few very faint handling marks, this vinyl has been played carefully and shows no groove wear. Unbelievable to think this vinyl is over 40 years old! A great example I would strictly grade them at EXCELLENT to NEAR MINT. 

VINYL TESTED FOR ANY SIGNS OF WARPING:

Yes, NONE visible what so ever, when tested be sight and on a moving turntable.

THE LABELS 

Famous Apple labels are in amazing Condition, barely any marks or discernible spindle wear. Any spindle traces that are there are extremely light, barely visible. Great all round examples, with some slight toning down of the white areas and a couple of very light age spots. For a 1st press Mono edition to have labels like these is truly astonishing. Great examples. Grades at EXCELLENT to NEAR MINT!

THE COVER 

Comes with the original TOP Loading NUMBERED WIDE SPINE Gatefold Sleeve by GARROD & LOFTHOUSE. 

A great example, it is made in the medium thick card and is fully laminated with the title THE BEATLES embossed under the laminate. Low Number 0065293 .

This really is  a great cover, with little to fault it, other than some very light handling marks, corner wear and a few light creases. There are a few scuffs on either side of the spine but they are not particularly noticeable.

The cover has maintained its creamish white sheen, and light wear only.  There is no feathering to the Top openings, which is very rare. Grades as EXCELLENT!

THE INNERS

So hard to find in original condition, and not replaced by late replicas, which are significantly different. Made out of very thin paper these Original BLACK  inner sleeves in EXCELLENT condition.  A great set. No seem splits, just lightly creased and a couple of tiny tears to one of the die cut centres. NO tiny tears to the top opening edges.  These incredibly delicate inner sleeve were usually destroyed and are often passed off with replacement replica inners, which are obviously different in form. So rare to find a complete original set in this condition. Incredible!

THE POSTER

Large original 1st press Lip Stick PHOTO-MONTAGE and LYRIC SHEET, 57 x 87 cms in superb near perfect EXCELLENT condition. Again, not to be confused with posters from later pressings, there 1st press posters are unique. 

This great example comes with NO tears or splits, no real wear on the edges and some light discolouration on a couple the edges only. - No tears at all, not even at the centre of the creases. No writing, no pin-holes, no glue or sellotape marks. A superb original example.

THE PRINTS

Comes with all Four Photos which are in EXCELLENT condition. All Four Prints, 20 x 29 cms, on the original Thick Card. - No tears, no writing, no pin-holes, no glue or sellotape marks. Some very slight scratches and creasing only. A great and rare original set. Guaranteed!

 

THE PHOTO SPACER

Also comes with the ULTRA RARE PHOTO SPACER. These were included in the original 1st pressings only, as an aid to hang the four prints. As the four prints were nearly always stuck to peoples walls, this thin paper guide was nearly always lost or discarded. So incredibly rare to have one in EXCELLENT PLUS condition, very light creasing only.

 

RARITY

IT WOUDL BE NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND A COMPLETE 1ST PRESSING OF THE WHITE ALBUM WITH A WIDE SPINE, LOW NUMBER, NO EMI LABELS AND UNIQUE VERTICAL STAMPER. FINDING A COMPLETE TOP OPENING 1st PRESS MONO WHITE ALBUM SET IN GREAT ALL ROUND CONDITION IS VERY RARE. AN ORIGINAL COMPLETE WHITE ALBUM WITH THIS TRYPE OF SENSATIONAL AUDIO MAKES THIS AN UNBELIEVABLE RARITY.

ONE IN THIS GREAT ALL ROUND CONDITION, WITH ALL THE ORIGINAL INSERTS IS RARE INDEED!!! WITH VINYL’S THAT LOOK AND SOUND GREAT, CLEAR AUDIO AND A RARE LOW NUMBERED COVER, WITH THE ORIGINAL PHOTO SPACER, MAKING THIS A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY RARE PIECE OF MUSICAL HISTORY!

COMPLETE STREO UK ORIGINALS THAT SOUND GREAT ARE GETTING RARER BY THE DAY.

GREAT COVERS WITH NO SEAM SPLITS, NO TEARS, NO WRITING, NO STICKERS.

GREAT VINYLS WITH NO LOUD CLICKS OR POPS, NO JUMPS OR REPEATS - GUARANTEED!

SCRUPULOUS EXAMINATION and TESTING; PLEASE NOTE:

This record has been play tested on highly sensitive equipment to ensure the sound quality and accuracy of description. I aim to give a precise and concise description of the sound quality, pointing out any defects so that you know what you are buying. I will not go into screeds of information about the nature of the songs, as I imagine that you already know them well. I aim to describe all items as accurately as possible, and offer a full refund on return if for any reason you are not completely happy with the item description.

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VINYL SOUND - PLEASE NOTE:

The highest quality vinyl with clear sound is rare, and is what I always aim for. I only sell records that play with TOP AUDIO performance, super clear sound uninterrupted by hiss or other interference. Even with the cleanest copies you will find occasional static sound or occasional light tics during playback, caused by a build of dust in the grooves. This is clearly different from the distortion, loud pops, repeating tics or clicks that are found on heavily played and worn pieces of vinyl. Any static build up will reduce when played, and I advise a light clean should be given between plays for optimal performance. 

VINYL

Large format art work covers with the original sound and mix unique to vinyl and of the highest quality audio. Vinyl record have always been loved and have become a great investment opportunity, with prices soaring over the last ten years, making classic pieces a great financial as well as a cultural investment.  

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IMAGES and INFORMATION

I only use my photographs taken with a high quality professional digital camera of the item for sale. The images are designed to be as clear as possible, giving an exact image of the item. I aim to give sufficient and accurate detail as possible, so that you know exactly what you are bidding on. Please let me know if you need any further information and I will be only to happy to oblige.

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ABOUT ME 

I am a visual artist, working internationally, a collector of art and rare objects including rare vinyl, which I have been collecting for over 25 years, and an art and music enthusiast. I specialise in the  highest quality rarest items, selling to collectors the world over. I want you to know what a great item you are bidding on. If there is anything that is unclear in the listing, or you have any questions about this or any other item, please feel free to get in touch. All the best to you.  

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SOME EXAMPLES OF FEEDBACK –

BRILLIANT LP MINT CONDITION,AWESOME SELLAR,1ST CLASS PACKAGING, NO PROBLEMS A+

ITEM RECEIVED.. AS DESCRIBED... PACKED GREAT...MANY THANKS..RECOMMENDED.. A*******

Great LP from a great seller. Thanks !! Very well packaged. AAA+++

received today! great record!! thank you!!!

Item arrived quickly, well packaged and in excellent condition. Very pleased.

fast delivery, superb communication, good item, great ebayer AAAAA+++++

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RETURN POLICY:

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed ; - returns accepted with out question. If you are not happy then it can be returned, I cant say fairer that that!

I ONLY SELL RARE GOODS THAT ARE IN GREAT CONDITION, IF THERE IS ANY SLIGHT DEFECT, IT WILL BE CLEARLY STATED.

If in the unlikely event that you may want to return an item, or that I have missed something in the listing, I offer a no quibble return policy. Items must be returned within 12 Days of receipt, and returned in the same condition that they were sent out in. Return postage must be paid by buyer, unless there is a particular fault with the item, and then I will pay the full postage costs!

MY RECORD GRADING SYSTEM IS AS FOLLOWS - (BASED ON RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE U.K. )

MINT: Virtually unplayed. The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Cover is pristine.

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

V.G PLUS: The record will still be nice and shiny, but may have a few light marks, and will play well. Slight wear and tear on the cover.

V.G: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items.

GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, etc.

FAIR: Fair. It is noticeable that the record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated very noticeably. The cover and contents are showing signs of folding, scuffing of edges etc.

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POSTAGE AND PAYMENT DETAILS : -

Items will be extremely well sealed and securely wrapped using the best possible packaging for safe handling and delivery. I send items all round the globe with 100% success! I sell top quality rare records to discerning buyers. I do not make money from the postage costs and aim to keep the prices at a reasonable rate, but please don't expect a cheap second rate service. 

IT IS AN ABSOLUTE PRIORITY THAT THE ITEMS YOU BUY GETS TO YOU IN PERFECT CONDITION. All RECORDS ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR MAIN COVER AND PLACED IN A BRAND NEW REPLACEMENT INNER SLEEVE TO AVOID ANY CHANCE OF EDGE SPLITS OR KNIFING. THEY ARE HELD SAFELY IN EXTRA THICK PLASTIC SLEEVES, AND THEN THEY ARE SECURED WITH SEVERAL EXTRA LAYERS OF REINFORCED CARD BOARD AND PADDING AND MAILED IN EXTRA STRONG PROFESSIONAL RECORD CONTAINERS TO ENSURE THEIR SAFE ARRIVAL. AS I HAVE STATED I HAVE A 100% SUCCESS RATE AND AIM TO KEEP IT THAT WAY.

Example of packaging used

UK - First Class Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £5.00

UK Special Signed For Next Day Delivery with Insurance : = £8.90

EUROPE - International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £11.95

INTERNATIONAL, Non-Europe e.g. USA, Japan, Russia, Australia etc. International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £18.95

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MULTIPLE PURCHASE REDUCTION

Reduced postage of course for multiple items up to 30% off extra items.

POSTAGE WILL BE FIRST CLASS OR THE FASTEST AND SAFEST POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE, RECORDED WITH TRACKING AND INSURANCE. ALL ITEMS ARE FULLY INSURED AND COVERED FOR THE SAFEST DELIVERY POSSIBLE, AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU. GUARANTEED!

POSTAGE RECEIPTS AND PROOF OF POSTAGE IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE. MANY THANKS.

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PAYMENTS 

Payments must be made within 3 days of purchasing unless an alternative arrangement has been agreed upon. Pay Pall ONLY for International buyers. We will accept Pay Pall, cheque or postal order within the UK, but no cash or bank transfers. Items sent out immediately on receipt of payment

Please Note: If no contact is made by the winning bidder following the mandatory Ebay 3 days, I will reserve the right to offer the item to the runner-up, unless prior notice of any delay is arranged beforehand.  Any bidder who has missed the chance to purchase an item from me can still email to make a priority second chance.