Beatles #4532 LOW WHITE ALBUM 1st UK Mono Press NO EMI LABEL Spacer MINT- SLEEVE
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Description
Complete & original 1st UK Mono press of The Beatles eponymous 1968 double album ‘The Beatles’ also known as the White Album. Released on the 22nd November 1968, this 1st pressing was issued with the all four sides missing “An EMI Recording” from the labels which was soon corrected on the 2nd press. All four sides have matrix numbers ending in -1 correctly denoting they were pressed from the 1st lacquers and the low mother & stamper codes show this set was very early off the press. The sleeve is an incredibly low No. 0004532 and more importantly is in exceptional condition. This set is still complete with all original parts - two delicate black inners, large foldout poster with song lyrics on the flip-side, and 4 portrait photos of the band. The set even comes with the original photo spacer used to protect the top photo that was so often discarded or lost. A stunning condition, complete, very low-numbered 1st UK pressing of a Beatles classic.
Serial number:
PMC 7067/8
Matrix number:
XEX 709-1 / XEX 710-1 / XEX 711-1 / XEX 712-1
Mother & stampers codes:
1 HR / 3 HH / 2 PT / 3 PA
Condition:
Superb condition! Both discs are super-glossy, clean with only light signs of play, obviously no marks or scratches, EXCELLENT PLUS! All four sides play through without issue, with that full punchy first-press audio, obviously no skips or sticks, no repeat clicks or loud obtrusive pops. Quiet tracks or tracks with quiet parts like ‘Dear Prudence’, ‘Martha’, ‘Mother Nature’s Son’, or ‘Blackbird’ which are the litmus test for the white album all play beautifully without issue. EXCELLENT PLUS! The very low numbered sleeve is in exceptional condition. It really stands out due to the bright creamy-white shade that doesn’t have the discolouration that most suffer from. The front face is glossy and clean without ring wear and the edges and corners are sharp. Same for the back and insides. The spine is fully readable and the very low 4-digit sub-5000 number is nice and clear without fading, MINT-! It would be a great condition sleeve regardless of number but being so low its a real pleasure that this is in such good condition and really makes it stand out as a collectible. It is also still complete with both original black inners, EXCELLENT! All four photos MINT-! Original rare spacer, EXCELLENT PLUS! Large fold out lyrics poster with no tears, pen, stains, tape or pin marks, EXCELLENT PLUS! Really standout condition overall and on a remarkably low sleeve, No. 4532!
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