Sold Date: January 19, 2025
Start Date: January 16, 2025
Final Price: £185.00 (GBP)
Bid Count: 9
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BEATLES White Album 1968 'RACOON ERROR' UK 1st Press With Emi Stereo No.0513069

Interesting Copy - 'Racoon' error widely regarded as 1st 'with emi'.
Also Includes RARE 'Spacer'.
The Matrix & Mothers are as follows; Side 1 - XEX 709 1 (4 RT) Side 2 - XEX 710 1 (1 LD) Side 3 - XEX 711 1 (5 AD) Side 4 - XEX 711 1 (6 LP)
Sleeve No.0513069 - Correct Stereo Sleeve with 'Stereo' on Reverse.
Sleeve is Very Good with largely unmarked laminate, although there is a tiny 1cm tear on the top edge on the reverse of the sleeve, which I have clearly shown in the photo's & a little lifting of the laminate on the spine, which is possibly a Wide Spine issue, see pics.
The Inserts are Very Good - There is no sellotape or pin holes - I would say the Portraits are Excellent, including a Rare Spacer is Very Good Condition (slightly creased)  & The Poster is Very Good, although a little worn on the edges.
The Black Inners are Very Good.
The Vinyl is Really Pleasing - Each Side presnts as Very Clean, with the odd small mark. If you will, the Vinyl looks like new at first glance, then you notice a couple of small marks - The Record easily grades as EX/EX/EX/EX.
There is a small mark on side 2 which does not affect play. There are other small marks visible. But the Overall Impression of the Vinyl, on all sides, is Excellent & Easily Grades 8/10
I have playtested the album though & playback is Very Good with Good clear Audio & no skips or jumps. Playback is Generally Clear & free from hiss, although there is the odd crackle, as you would expect.
This is an Excellent Album with Excellent Playback in Excellent Condition with Excellent Portraits - The Outer Sleeve, Black Inners, Spacer & Poster are very good
In summary this is Very Early 'Racoon error' Stereo Copy in Excellent Condition with great Playback.
As a collectors item, it should be noted that is is an Above Average, Excellent Copy of this Rare Collectors Item.
I have started the bidding low, but the 'Racoon Error' is a Very Scarce Rarely Seen Rarity.
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