The Beatles,. JOHN LENNON RARE TWO VIRGINS 1968 UK 1ST PRESS STEREO VINYL LP.

	£		240
	$		318

A VERY NICE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE 1968 ORIGINAL 1st ISSUE UNFINISHED MUSIC No 1, TWO VIRGINS, APPLE RECORDS STEREO ALBUM.

  Summary:

  The most obscure Original UK Lennon Album, ‘UNFINISHED MUSIC NO. 1 TWO VIRGINS’ was John’s first UK solo Album release in 1968. Not surprisingly, it caused much of a stir at the time due to the nude content of the album cover and the experimental nature of the music content. A major obstacle was the record company, who refused to release it unless the pictures were changed.  Eventually the album was distributed by Track Records in the UK. In addition many record shops refused to stock the album, and it therefore only sold around 5,000 copies, not even entering the charts.  Even the music press opposed it and no editor would accept any of the adverts. It was the first Solo Beatles album to be deleted by EMI.

  The naked photographs were taken in early October 1968 in the basement of Ringo's property in Montague Square London, where John set up a camera using a delayed shutter release, taking the photos himself.  I have covered over the offending parts of the images.

  Album Description:

  Released by Apple UK on 29th November 1968, this Original first UK STEREO Vinyl LP is on the Dark Green Apple Label, with the ‘Track Records’ logo, with ‘Sold in UK….’ and ‘Mfd in UK’ printed to both record labels.

  Both record labels are in undamaged Near Mint condition. –  there are a couple of light centre spindle lines visible to both labels.

  Matrix and Stamper information:

  Side 1 matrix: SAPCOR 2A-1 and  Side 2: SAPCOR 2B-1

Side 1 stampers: 1 R and  Side 2: 1 T.

  Both sides of the vinyl surfaces are in superb, Near Mint condition – with just a couple of very light surface hairlines visible on both sides, there are no deep scratches or scuffs.

  The Vinyl LP comes in its original Black Die Cut Inner Bag.

  And is housed in it’s original, fully Laminated Sleeve, featuring John and Yoko baring all on both sides. The reverse of the Stereo sleeve is printed 'Apple Records May 1968’, ‘Made in Merrie England’ and ‘Photographs by John Lennon’. The white, Fully Laminated sleeve is a superb example, and in Excellent Plus condition. As you will see from the scans provided, both sides of the sleeve are noticeably clean and undamaged, as is the Spine Edge. There are signs of record impression to the front and reverse of the sleeve. All edges are free from any splits. The reverse panel of the sleeve is in the same condition as the front panel, with the exception of an area of laminate lifting on the reverse, this is all so common on this sleeve.

  Overall this is a superb clean example of this rare 1968 UK original and very controversial John Lennon collectible vinyl LP.

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