The Beatles / 1967-1970 First Release 2-LP set, GF Apple SKBO-3404 1973 NM
$
30
$ 30
Sold For
Aug 19, 2020
Sold Date
Jun 13, 2020
Start Date
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USA
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Description
Artist: The Beatles Title: 1967-1970 LP: Label: Apple Catalog #: SKBO-1-3404 Year of release: 1973
Seller Notes:
- This copy is a highly desirable early pressing/recording
- First release, early pressing
- Includes paper insert about authorized compilations of the Beatles on Apple Records.
- Includes the original inner sleeves with lryics
- Mastered at Sterling Sound, master lacquer cut by recording engineer Lee Hulko. Lee Founded Sterling Sound in 1968. "State of the Art" equipment and engineers. So much so, that Apple Records chose them.
- Apple also chose the new Winchester, VA pressing plant. This plant also had the newest and latest lacquer and pressing equipment.
- Matrix runout side 1: SKBO-1-3404 Z2#2 (etched)"Winchester" artisan mark
- Matrix runout side 2: SKBO-2-3404 Z1 (eteched)"Winchester" artisan mark
- Matrix runout side 3: SKBO-3-3404 Z1 (eteched) "Winchester" artisan mark
- Matrix runout side 4: SKBO-4-3404 Z11 #2 (etched)"Winchester" artisan mark
- See label images for track info
Ownership History: I am the original purchaser. As an audiophile since teenage years, I amassed a varied collection of very carefully played and cared for LP's. Played only on some of the finest equipment available.
Advantage: consider buying a one owner vehicle from a car enthusiast/collector versus a used Rental Agency car from a Used Car dealer.
Played on audio equipment from 1963 thru 1972: AR turntable with Stanton 500E cartridge Dynaco Pas3x Preamp, Dynaco Stereo 70 power amp, Dynamo FM3 tuner AR 2ax speakers Played on audio equipment from 1973 thru 1975: Thorens TD125ABmk2 turntable with Micro/Acoustic MA 2002e cartridge Marantz 7c tube preamp, Bose 1801 power amp, Marantz 10B tube tuner OHM F Walsh speakers Played on audio equipment from 1976 thru 2005: Thorens TD125Bmk2 (removed Thorens tone arm) Infinity Black Widow Tone Arm Ortofon MC20 moving coil cartridge with Ortofon MCA76 pre-preamp Apt Holman Preamp, Apt Power Amp, Nikko Gamma 30 Tuner, Kenwood LO7M mono power amp for sub KEF 101 speakers RH Labs RH1 sub woofer
I have carefully cleaned each LP with professional alcohol free "Boundless Audio" record cleaning fluid. Play tested and graded each LP and outer sleeve using "The Goldmine Standard".
The Goldmine Standard of LP Record Grading NM (Near Mint): The vinyl will play with no imperfections during playback. No obvious signs of wear.
VG+ (Very Good Plus): Will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Any defects should be of a cosmetic nature, not affecting actual playback.
VG (Very Good): Surface noise will evident upon playing, especially in soft passages, but will not overpower music.
G+ (Good Plus): Can be played without skipping, but with significant surface noise, scratches and visible groove wear.
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