Sold Date: November 22, 2021
Start Date: November 15, 2021
Final Price: £77.00 (GBP)
Bid Count: 16
Seller Feedback: 278
Buyer Feedback: 43

Rare early edition of The White Album 

No: 0018876 

Mono First pressing, November 22, 1968. 

Without "An EMI Recording"

Dark green label with an image of an apple on side 1 and sliced apple on side 2. First label variation have “33 1/3” text at the top line of the left side and “Sold In U.K. subject to resale price conditions, see price lists” text. Publishing year printed with small copyright symbol (p). 

The labels are quite dark although the actual shade of green varies greatly among copies. Despite the green in the pictures, these are quite dark. 

Matrix numbers: 

Full laminated white gatefold cover have flaps on the left and right sides of the open gatefold with openings at the top. 

4 x glossy John Kelly colour portraits of the band and 1 x While Hamilton collage poster, with the lyrics on the back.

Original black sleeves

Please see pictures, these are not in the best condition:

Side 1 XEX 709-1 (TA and a 3 in the run off) light scratches and some medium to bad - plays well

Side 2 XEX 710-1 (TH and a 3 in the run off) light scratches and some medium to bad - plays well

Side 3 XEX 711-1 (TR and a 3 in the run off) light scratches and some medium to bad - plays well

Side 2 XEX 712-1 (HG and a 2 in the run off) light scratches and some medium to bad - plays well

Considering the age and condition, I was quite surprised that these did not skip, jump or mis-track. They are a bit crackly and have the odd light pop but otherwise play well. I have cleaned these once but will run them through the cleaner again to try and improve on the crackle.

Will ship insured or local collection welcomed.

I have been as fair as possible with the condition of these, if you want more detail or information, please ask.