Beatles, White Album: TOP OPENING UK MONO 1st PRESS ** NO. 0015500 ** NO EMI *

Sold Date: July 3, 2022
Start Date: June 23, 2022
Final Price: £107.00 (GBP)
Bid Count: 15
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For sale is a complete and original MONO UK 1st pressing of The Beatles eponymous studio album, referred to as 'The White Album'. 
This copy comes with 1st edition top opening sleeve with an extremely low 7 digit serial number No. 0015500. Both vinyl come with 1st edition dark green Apple labels with all four sides omitting “An EMI Recording” from the labels. This album is complete with two disc-cut black inners, large foldout poster with song lyrics on the flip-side.  
Serial number: PMC 7067 & PMC 7068
Matrix number: XEX 709 - 1 / XEX 710 - 1 / XEX 711 - 1 / XEX 712 - 1 / 
Stamper codes: 3 TA / 3 TH / 3 HR / 2 HG
Vinyl Weight: 165g 

Condition:
Vinyl: GOOD + 

Visually the vinyl is glossy and clean. All four sides have several visible surface scratches. The labels are bright and clean without writing. GOOD +. The audio is a pleasant listen. There is a background surface noise and several audible clicks on all sides. There are no skips, jumps or repeat clicks. GOOD +.


Sleeve: GOOD
The sleeve is presentable. All sides show signs of water damage. The Beatles text is well defined and the number very clear. The spine has been taped but it still fragile. The corners and edges shows signs of storage. 
Inners: GOOD 
The inners have seam splits and rips an=round the centre and open edge. The poster is in two pieces and very fragile. It also shows signs of being damp. Also included in the sale are two audiophile quality, anti-static inner sleeve to help protect and preserve the records. 

This record will be sent via an insured courier in a padded vinyl mailer.
Please see my other listings. I am gradually selling some rarities from my collection. 
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