The Beatles

The Beatles (White Album)
Apple PMC 7067/8 - Mono
 1968 UK 1st Pressing

-Has a Very Low 0004 36 Sleeve Number-

Printing Error as the serial number has a digit missing from the hundreds column!!!

-No "EMI" credits on labels-

Record : -

A Fantastic 1968 UK 1st Press Vinyl - of this classic Beatles Album!!!

The record has some signs of play, it has some light general wear, scuffs and marks only.

Playback: plays with some occasional crackle and pop, both sides still play FANTASTIC. Overall the sound quality is still crisp, clear and punchy. There are NO Jumps or Sticks!!!

The overall Visual grade of this Fantastic Record is Good Condition!!! (graded STRICTLY to the UK RRPG).

The overall Audio grade is Very Good Condition!!! (graded STRICTLY to the UK RRPG standards, not overgraded AT ALL!!!).

Matrix:- XEX 709-1 & GH / XEX 710-1 & GGP / XEX 711-1 & GP / XEX 712-1 & GM.

Labels :

Classic 1968 UK 1st Pressing Dark Apple labels!!! Both sides are in Excellent Condition, with some signs of play only, NO stickers, and NO tears!!! Has some visible spindle marks only. It has "Apple Records-All Rights..." rim text. It has the "Sold In The Uk Subject To Resale" in the centre of all labels. The is NO "An EMI Recording" Credit on labels. Making this a very early 1st Pressing!!!

Sleeve : 

Original 1968 UK 1st Pressing "Printed by Garrod & Lofthouse International Ltd" Fully Laminated Top Loader sleeve - with a Very Early 0004 36 Serial Number. It appears to have a printing Error as there is a digit missing from the Hundred column

NO graffiti, NO creasing, it does have a few light scratches on the sleeve. The spine is strong and clear, although there is some laminate cracking on the spine only!!! There are some signs of ageing around its edges only. The rear and inside of sleeve are bright and clean.

The overall grade for this sleeve is at the very least a Very Good+ Condition!!! (graded STRICTLY to the UK RRPG standards).

Comes with its Original Black Inner Sleeves which have some splitting, and are graded as Fair Condition. Both records will be sent in new inners to preserve the originals.

Also comes with its Original Lyric Poster which is in Very Good Condition. The 4 photos are missing.

Overall this is a Fantastic 1969 UK 1st Pressing of this Classic Beatles album!!! Hard to find with this Ultra Low Serial Number.

This record has been cleaned using a Vacuum Based Record Cleaner, and will be sent out in a Protective Plastic Sleeve.

Please read the Record Collectors grading system below - before bidding!!!

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

DESCRIPTIONS: Are given in good faith, and are based on my opinion and standards. The grades I use are based on the Record Collectors Grading System. If

you require any more information about an item you are bidding on then

please ask before becoming involved in the auction, and Not afterwards.

These terms do not in any way affect your rights under the terms of my

‘Returns Policy’, it is stated to prevent unnecessary inconvenience to

both parties.

RECORD COLLECTORS GRADING SYSTEM:

MINT: The Record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or

deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as a

lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is

very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might

have slight wear and/or creasing.

VERY

GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times,

but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable

surface marks and an occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on

the cover and contents without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD: The record has been

played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps

with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer

from folding, scuffing edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

FAIR: The record is still

just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays

considerable noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be

torn, stained and / or defaced.

POOR: The record will not

play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and

contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

PHOTOGRAPHS: All photographs shown within this listing are of the actual item (s) offered – and are 100% genuine, and taken by myself.

These photographs are not in any way tampered with, what you see is

what you get. I try to get the images as realistic as possible on the

listing in order to give the prospective bidder the best opportunity to

evaluate the item(s); however it is possible that in some circumstances

the photographs can enhance the appearance of the item(s) due to

compression so please take this into account before bidding.  If you

require anymore additional photographs of any of the listed items, then

please get in contact and I will email them to you.

PACKING & POSTAGE:

All the Vinyl’s are removed from their original covers and placed behind

them for extra protection. They are then placed into a polythene sleeve

for extra safety and water resistance and then secured with a card

stiffener. I use Heavy Duty Mailers Specifically Designed for Vinyl

Albums, which provide excellent security and protection, and I use the

appropriate 'Fragile' stickers. Packing

& postage prices are NOT negotiable on items dispatched individually

or separately. However, if you are a similar time multiple buyer where

all items purchased are being sent to the same address and they can be

combined safely, you can ask for a discounted quotation before bidding. I

will always try to be fair with buyers on p&p costs but if you do

not want to pay the prices on the listings or quotations please do not

bid. I always keep proof of posting but unless you pay for Recorded

Delivery, International Signed For, Special Delivery or Full Insurance I

may not be able to assist you with recovery of the item or any of the

costs.

Any items that are sold for £34 or over will be charged for

Recorded Delivery (Insured) as normal 1st class postage only covers

items up to £34.

Where postal insurance is included it is subject to Royal

Mail Standard Terms & Conditions. Quotations for other insurance or

premiums to cover increased values are available on request.

PAYMENT: For Buyers WITHIN the UK: PayPal, or Pound sterling cheques / money orders, with minimum 7 days to clear before dispatch.

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CANCELLATION: The

Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid, entirely at his discretion

and without giving prior notice, in the following circumstances:

They have reason to believe that the bidder has not complied with the terms of their offer as set out on the listing.

The bidder’s feedback is of such limited quantity that it cannot be regarded as reliable.

The bidder’s feedback is of dubious quality and/or gives the

seller any indication or reason to doubt the credibility of the bid.

RETURNS POLICY:

If you are not happy with an item for whatever reason, then I will be

happy to refund the item fully (minus postage cost), once the item has

been returned to me in the condition it was sent out in. 

MY FEEDBACK POLICY: I

leave feedback for buyers after they inform me that they have received

the item(s) and have left me their feedback. As I have a clearly stated

Returns Policy, which does not expose the buyer to any direct loss

whatsoever, I see no reason for either side to indulge in negative

feedback. Providing the buyer does not engage in threats, abuse or use

of negative feedback I will resolve any problem in a fair and reasonable

way. If you have a problem or complaint about any transaction you have

made with me, than please contact me and we will find a solution that is

acceptable to you.