Complete & original 1st UK press box set of The Beatles - Let It Be, from 8th May 1970. The 1st pressing of this album LP record can be identified by the 1st 2U/2U matrix endings in the runouts; a small ℗ publishing symbol on the labels; and a red Apple logo in the back of the LP sleeve. The 1st pressing was released as a box set that came with a 164-page 'Get Back' book; the vinyl album; plain 'patents pending' inner sleeve; red Apple logo sleeve; outer box slip case; tray; and inner tray that held the book. Some box sets also contained a foldout promotional poster for other Apple releases.       

Serial number: PXS 1, PCS 7096

Matrix number: YEX 773-2U, YEX 774-2U 

Mother & stamper codes:  1/7 MM, 1 GL

Vinyl condition:

Beautiful condition all round. The vinyl is glossy and clean with light signs of play only. Clean labels with sharp centre holes. No scratches visible in both good natural light and under direct strong halogen spotlight. EXCELLENT PLUS! Nice and quiet playback throughout. No repeat clicks or loud pops throughout both sides. Obviously no skips or sticks. It's a great listen!  

Record sleeve condition:

The red apple 1st press sleeve is NEAR MINT condition. Glossy, clean front and back, sharp edges and spine without wear. 

Inner sleeve:

The original 'patents pending' white paper inner sleeve is NEAR MINT, without splitting.

The box main outer slipcase:

The box outer slipcase is EXCELLENT PLUS, very glossy and clean without fading, only light sign of handling, no tears, areas of wear, edge scuffing, or splitting. The colour, laminate gloss and edge sharpness are still present. Very nice!  

The box slip tray:

The box slip tray is EXCELLENT, light signs of wear at the edges, no rips or heavy wear.   

The box inner book holder:

The box inner book holder - the most delicate part of the set is in fantastic condition. No tears at the corner inners, fully intact EXCELLENT PLUS.  

Apple promo poster:

The original Apple records mini-poster is clean and without rips, EXCELLENT PLUS. 

The book:

The book is NEAR MINT glossy and clean with no loose pages.  

Overall an exceptional condition, complete 1st UK pressing box set with rare promo poster, all original parts in great looking and top playing condition.

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