THE BEATLES White Album - 1973 Apple AP-8570 71 Japan Re-issue Numbered Nice
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the Beatles (White album ) Japan repress No. A124996
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): YEX-709 1S3 & 〄 3BW
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): YEX-71012 1S3 5 〄
Matrix / Runout (Label side C): YEX-711 1S 36 〄 3DW 3BW
Matrix / Runout (Label side D): YEX-712 1S4 & 〄
Cover:** Presents well visually with a strong, readable spine. Graded **VG** due to multiple light brown stains scattered across surfaces and corner bends.
**Vinyl Media:** Clean labels. Shows typical play-related surface marks (light scuffs, fine scratches). **Sound Quality:** Excellent - plays **Strong VG+** with great clarity and minimal noise.
**Included:** Original black inner sleeve.
**Inserts:** The insert featuring song title translations into Japanese is present in **VG+** condition.
*((((((Please Note: The 4 photos and the poster are missing.))))))
The Beatles (White Album)** is a **Japanese Toshiba-EMI pressing from the early-to-mid 1970s**, specifically a **repress using the original 1968 metalwork (stampers)**. Here's the breakdown:
1. **Label:** Toshiba-EMI (Japan)
2. **Catalog Number:** A124996
* This confirms it's the Japanese release on the Toshiba-EMI label.
3. **Matrix Prefixes (YEX-709, YEX-710, YEX-711, YEX-712):**
* `YEX` is the standard prefix for Japanese EMI pressings of this album. The numbers following (709-712) correspond to the sides (A, B, C, D).
4. **Stamper/Generation Markings (1S3, 1S4):**
* `1S3` indicates the **3rd generation stamper** for sides A, B, and C. This is a common marking found on early 1970s Japanese represses using the original 1968 metalwork.
* `1S4` on side D indicates the **4th generation stamper** for that side. It's normal for sides to have slightly different stamper generations.
5. **Master Source Markings (3BW, 3DW):**
* `3BW` on sides A and C: Indicates the master tape source was the **original 1968 UK master** (`3B` = cutting engineer identifier, `W` = White Album).
* `3DW` on side C: Similar meaning, confirming the 1968 source (`3D` = cutting engineer identifier, `W` = White Album). The presence of both `3BW` and `3DW` on side C might indicate a double-stamp or a transition, but both point to the original source.
* These markings confirm this pressing uses the **original analog master tapes** from 1968, not a later remaster.
6. **Manufacturer Symbol (〄):**
* The **〄 symbol** is the **Toshiba Musical Industries Ltd. (Toshiba-EMI) logo**, definitively identifying the pressing plant.
7. **Engineer Mark (&):**
* The **`&` symbol** found on sides A and D is the mark of a specific **mastering/cutting engineer** at Toshiba-EMI during this era.
8. **Pressing Era:**
* The combination of `YEX` prefixes, `1S3`/`1S4` stamper codes, `3B`/`3D` master source markings, and the `&` engineer mark is characteristic of **Japanese Toshiba-EMI pressings from approximately 1971-1976**. These are represses using the original stampers created from the 1968 masters.
**Summary of the Copy:**
**Title:** The Beatles (The White Album)
**Country:** Japan
**Label:** Toshiba-EMI (Odeon / Toshiba Musical Industries Ltd.)
**Catalog Number:** A124996
**Format:** 2xLP, Album, Repress
**Pressing Plant:** Toshiba-EMI (Identified by 〄)
**Pressing Era:** Early-to-Mid 1970s (Approx. 1971-1976)
* **Master Source:** Original 1968 UK Master Tapes (Identified by 3BW/3DW)
* **Stamper Generation:** Sides A, B, C: 3rd Gen (1S3); Side D: 4th Gen (1S4)
* **Key Identifiers:** `YEX` matrix prefixes, `〄` symbol, `&` symbol, `1S3`/`1S4`, `3BW`/`3DW`.
**Why is this information significant?**
Japanese pressings from this era, especially those using the original stampers/masters like this are highly regarded by collectors for their **exceptional sound quality and pressing quality**. They are known for being very quiet, dynamic, and faithful to the source. Your specific matrix details confirm it's a genuine, well-regarded repress from the peak era of Japanese vinyl manufacturing. The presence of the original master tape identifiers (`3BW`/`3DW`) is particular value
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