UK 1968 MONO 1ST PRESS TOP-LOADER – COMPLETE – No. 0188835

	£		275
	$		364

THE BEATLES – THE BEATLES (WHITE ALBUM)

UK 1968 MONO 1ST PRESS TOP-LOADER – COMPLETE – No. 0188835

A genuine UK first-press mono White Album, correctly identified and honestly graded, with all four original -1 mono lacquers, early EMI mothers/stampers, and the original inserts present.

FORMAT / PRESSING

• UK 12" LP, MONO, 1968

• Apple Records – dark Apple labels

• Catalogue numbers: PMC 7067 / PMC 7068

• Original top-loading laminated gatefold sleeve

• Embossed “The BEATLES” on front

• Stamped serial number: No. 0188835 (early numbered copy)

LABELS & MATRICES (ALL ORIGINAL -1 MONO CUTS)

“Sold in U.K. subject to resale price conditions” text
“An E.M.I. Recording” present (standard first-press mono label variant)

Run-outs (machine-stamped):

• Side 1: XEX 709-1 (3 GDA)

• Side 2: XEX 710-1 (3 LA)

• Side 3: XEX 711-1 (1 OH)

• Side 4: XEX 712-1 (2 GGM)

All four sides are from the original 1968 mono lacquers, with early EMI mothers and stampers.

CONDITION (HONESTLY GRADED – RECORD COLLECTOR STANDARD)

VINYL: strong VG+
All four sides play very well. Light hairlines and surface marks only; no feelable scratches or warps. Playback is clean and enjoyable throughout, with a few light ticks during the final track on Side 1 (“Happiness Is A Warm Gun”) and 1 single pop at the end of Glass onion . Aside from this brief passage, playback is superb, with no loud mono distortion or groove damage. There is an occasional little surface noise but this still deserves a grade as a strong VG+.

SLEEVE: VG
Original top-loader gatefold. Solid spine and seams, light general ageing and ring wear, with a couple of small marks/stains. No major splits.

CONTENTS / INSERTS (ALL PRESENT)

• Original fold-out poster – present; historic clear tape to folds/edges from old mounting (G+ to low-VG)

• All four original colour portraits – present; tape residue/marks to corners from previous mounting (G+ to low-VG)

• Both original black die-cut inner sleeves – present; age-worn, one with taped centre repair

• White spacer: not present (commonly missing and not considered essential)

Everything that should be here is here, with condition fully reflected in the price. 

SUMMARY

A true UK mono 1st-press White Album with:

• Top-loading numbered sleeve

• Complete -1 / -1 / -1 / -1 mono matrices

• Original Apple labels

• All original inserts included

Correctly described, fairly graded, and priced realistically — ideal for the collector who wants an authentic early mono copy without inflated claims.

📸 Please study all photos carefully — sleeve, labels, matrices and inserts shown clearly.

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Maison Vinyl Essentials offers quality-graded classic vinyl and well-chosen original pressings, selected for enjoyable listening and strong overall presentation.

Each record is ultrasonically cleaned using a HumminGuru, carefully inspected and fully play-tested.

Descriptions are written honestly and conservatively, with any notable flaws clearly mentioned so buyers know exactly what they are purchasing.

VINYL GRADING

EX – Light signs of play with excellent sound quality.

VG+ – Very enjoyable with only minor marks and light background in places.

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🚚 PACKING AND SHIPPING

📀 Records are carefully packed using proper LP mailers and protective padding to ensure safe arrival.

📦 UK orders ship via Royal Mail Tracked 48 or Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm, depending on the value of the record and the level of insurance required.

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