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Beatles ABBEY ROAD UK press -2-1 Matrix MISALIGNED APPLE SLEEVE Plays GREAT!
Beatles ABBEY ROAD -2-1 Matrix - MISALIGNED APPLE SLEEVE Plays well!
First press variation.
Apple logo is misaligned with the rest of the text on back sleeve. "Her Majesty" is included on label side B.
Fully laminated sleeve.
In this misaligned edition, the entire image of the back sleeve including the Apple logo, but without the text, has been enlarged slightly from the top left-hand corner. "ABBEY ROAD" now almost borders the edge of the cover and is also larger. The text, however, is still the same size and in the same position.
REF - https://www.discogs.com/release/6033667-The-Beatles-Abbey-Road
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout stamped, variant 1): YEX 749-2Matrix / Runout (Side B runout stamped, variant 1): YEX 750-1
This copy:
A fantastic copy. Playback is excellent , no detectable bg noise , a little faint between tracks, a bit more S2 than 1, still an awesome listen!
The sleeve has a little laminate lift, some light creasing, retains its glossy look though, no stains or rips. There are a couple of pin holes in top corners - really nice overall…see all the photos
Black inner with patent number - a little creased but still intact and great condition
The labels are clean, no writing, some light signs of past usage - very nice
The vinyl , on close inspection, has some faint hairline marks , no scratches or major damage though and nothing that impacts greatly on the playback, which is ab absolutely great listen.
All in all a great copy with the rare misaligned apple sleeve - please view all the photos
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DP25
