George Harrison All Things Must Pass, 1U/1U 1970 UK press

	£		20
	$		27

George Harrison All Things Must Pass
STCH 1 639 1U/1U / 1U/1U, 1U/1U
UK 1970 press

 All Things Must Pass is the triple album by George Harrison; Harrison's first solo work since the break-up of the Beatles, and was recorded and released in 1970. Reflecting his own musical journey and influences and includes a more spiritual theme compared with the Beatles and includes his signature slide guitar sound. Co-produced by Harrison and Phil Spector, many musicians contributed to the album, including Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Pete Drake, Gary Wright, Klaus Voormann, members of Badfinger, players from Delaney and Bonnie band, and John Barham. 

The triple-LP topped charts around the world and earned universal acclaim as a rock masterpiece. George became the first Beatle to have a solo number one single in both the UK and America. Several commentators interpret Barry Feinstein's album cover photo, showing Harrison surrounded by four garden gnomes, as a statement on his independence from the Beatles!!! 

Box: Owing to being a triple album Harrison decided he wanted a box rather than a triple gatefold. 

The box is whole (complete) the hinge (spine) still fully connects both top and bottom trays, there are a couple of small corner splits, but on closer inspection it is in better condition that its looks, in as much that it is still in one piece. Age related signs of handling (evident in the photos) edge scuffs and old sellotape residue on front (see all pics) probably more VG than VG+ depending on you grading. 

Inner sleeves: All three original inner sleeves are present, being made from paper these were/are extremely delicate and many never made it - in fact they reverted to plain inners in some later issues. All three have small side and bottom edge tears primarily caused by handling/vinyl edges and have had sellotape added over the years (see photos) would rate them VG however they come with new polylined inners. 

Labels

All six labels in good clean condition, low play and just light spindle marks, graded Ex- 

Vinyl/audio: 

The original vinyl release consisted of two LPs of songs and a third disc of informal jams, titled Apple Jam.

Visually all six sides retain a nice glossy finish and look EX; a couple of small scuffs only and some feint lines/needle traces can be seen under light, mainly on the first two discs.   

STCH 1 639, matrix, stampers and mothers

·         YEX 817 -1U  LH 22   plays through, although 2 small sticks beginning of T4

·         YEX 818 -1U  TO  2   plays through clean, graded EX- light static on run-in only

·         YEX 819 -1U  CDT 1  plays through clean, 2 pips, graded VG+/EX-

·         YEX 820- 1U  TO  2   plays through clean, light static in between tracks graded VG+

·         YEX 821 -1U  HD  2   plays through clean, graded EX

·         YEX 822 -1U  RT  1   plays through clean, graded EX 

Summary:
In summary box has average age related handing /staining but remains complete (VG), labels clean (EX-) and all vinyls play through clean (VG+ to EX) except Side one which sticks on opening T4.

The album will be packed into a record box, all vinyls separated and wrapped with bubble wrap.   

I have tried to be honest and transparent in my description - the photographs form part of the description. Questions are welcome, don't hesitate to ask. I have good feedback (and positive comments) as both a buyer and seller, so you can buy with confidence. I have been a collector for 47+ years buying and selling records over the years to feed my changing habits. The few records I sell are either the results of upgrades or duplicates or a bit of thinning every now and again - in this case it is for a friend. If anything is not as expected, please contact me straight away and I will do everything to resolve any problems without argument. 

I strictly adhere to the Record Collector Magazine's Grading Guide using one + or - as an additional guide: 

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 the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.   

NM or NM- New, opened and been played once or twice with no deterioration in sound quality - 1 or 2 feint surface marks max. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in almost 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 the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, 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 of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.