Sold Date: February 14, 2014
Start Date: February 7, 2014
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"Abbey Road" is the eleventh studio album released by the English rock band the Beatles. It is their last recorded album, although "Let it Be" was the last album released before the band's dissolution in 1970. Work on "Abbey Road" began in April 1969, and the album was released on 26 September 1969 in the United Kingdom, and 1 October 1969 in the United States. While "Abbey Road" is a rock album, it also incorporates genres such as blues, pop and progressive rock. The album was released amid tensions within the band. Since its initial reception, the album has been viewed by many critics as the Beatles' greatest work and is ranked by several publications as one of the greatest albums of all time. "Abbey Road" remains their best-selling album. The front cover design, a photograph of the group traversing a zebra crossing, was based on sketch ideas by McCartney, and taken on 8 August 1969 outside EMI Studios on Abbey Road. At around 11:30 that morning, photographer Ian Macmillan was given only 10 minutes to take the photo whilst he stood on a step-ladder, and a policeman held up the traffic. The image of the Beatles crossing has become one of the most famous and imitated in recording history. The crossing is a popular destination for Beatles fans, and there is a live webcam featuring it. In December 2010, the crossing was given grade II listed status for its "cultural and historical importance"; the Abbey Roads Studios themselves had been given similar status earlier in the year. This is the 1980 US MFSL Vinyl Pressing on the Capitol label. All MFSL vinyl pressings were done in Japan at that time. Contains all original inserts. Catalog # on the spine is: MFSL 1-023.  The record is visually graded by goldmine standards as NM. Very little to no spindal wear. Cover is graded as EX+. Record has been stored in a heavy duty anvil case since 2006 and comes from a smoke / pet free home. Shipped following business day as soon as payment is received. Media Mail ($6) will take at least 3 to 5 weeks due to being shipped by boat from Hawaii, not air!  Priority Mail is $12, not $7 from Hawaii. Please wait for invoice. International bidders please contact.