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The Beatles-White Album 1968 1st UK *Mono* Press *No EMI* *No 0169481* VG+/VG+

Sold Date: November 2, 2024
Start Date: November 1, 2024
Final Price: £309.99 (GBP)
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Daisy Records Ltd 🌼

Established 2005


The Beatles - White Album 1st UK Mono Press Complete with all 4 pictures, die-cut black inner sleeves & poster. Number: 0169481. No EMI on disc two. Low mothers/stampers as you would expect from this pressing.


This is a lovely copy of a great record.


Catalogue Number: PMC 7067/8


Matrix:

Side One: XEX 709-1

Side Two: XEX 710-1

Side Three: XEX 711-1

Side Four: XEX 712-1


Mothers/Stamper:

Side One: 5 GM

Side Two: 8 DGA

Side Three: 2 P

Side Four: 1 GA


Media (Play Tested): VG+ (Both Discs, All Sides except side three which has some marks and is graded VG). Sits completely flat with no warping. Lovely playing surface, retains a lovely glossy sheen and sounds great with little surface noise, even during the quietest parts. Has light hairlines from removal from the die cut inners. The spindle holes are clean with little evidence of having been played. Low mothers/stampers as you would expect from this pressing. No EMI on disc two.


Sleeve: VG+. Low number: 0169481. Clean with some age discolouration and age related marks to the rear. It has clean flip backs and good corners and sides. Some slight age wear at top loader. The number is clear and the embossed The Beatles has some laminate lift. A couple of small marks across both sides and the interior from wear and storage. The spine looks great with ‘The Beatles’ and the Mono and Stereo catalogue numbers fully readable. Absolutely lovely


Inner Sleeve/Inserts/Poster: VG

+/EX/EX All original black inner sleeve are uncreased but with small knicks at the die cuts and small splits on the seams, though the records have been stored in new anti static inners. The photos and The poster have little age related discolouration and look like they have rarely left the sleeve.


What can I say about this pressing, that you haven’t already read? I will just say that this is a great complete package.


Please also study the photos as these make up the full description.

Will package securely and post next day.

Professionally cleaned and stored in anti-static inners.

14 Days Return accepted if not met your expectation.

International shipping available