THE BEATLES - THE BEATLES LP (WHITE ALBUM). RARE COMPRESSED VERSION. RARE

$

749

Condition

Cover: VG

Records: Visual -  VG (Records retain some gloss). There are light marks on the records including one long, crescent shaped scuff on side 2. These DNAP.)

Records: Play Grade:  VG+

The compressed White Album

Here’s a rare opportunity to own the record that George Harrison didn't want you to hear!  A record so rare, there are less then a handful confirmed copies ever uncovered across the globe. As the story goes, just prior to the release of 'The Beatles' self-titled double LP, universally known as 'The White Album', George Harrison flew out to Los Angeles, and while there, he visited the Capitol Records LA plant to listen to an advance pressing of the record. He was unhappy with  what he heard. The album had compression and limitations added which altered the sound of what The Beatles had intended. George then set out to remaster the entire album. The first set of lacquers that were used to press this album were all ordered to be destroyed along with any records that may have been pressed. That, it would seem, was that. However, a few copies of the rejected album mistakenly leaked out. The way to discern this is by checking the matrix in the run-out groove for a number lower than 34. No copies of this pressing were known to exist prior to 2007, as noted by the brilliant Beatles expert Bruce Spizer.  A few copies have been discovered in the intervening years.

Matricies

Side 1: SWBO-1-101- A28      with  △(Scranton pressing)
Side 2: SWBO-2-101- B28 #2 with  △(Scranton pressing)
Side 3: SWBO-3-101- A28      with  △(Scranton pressing)

Side 4: SWBO-4-101- B29      with  △(Scranton pressing)

This copy also has the seven label errors

Seven errors

1. Side 1: "Bungalow Bill" instead of "The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill” 

2. Side 1: "Obladi Oblada" instead of "Ob-la-di Ob-la-da” 

3. Side 2: "Rocky Racoon" missing the second "C" in Raccoon

4. Side 4: "Goodnight" instead of "Good Night"

5. Side 4: "Revolution No. 1" instead of "Revolution 1"

6. Side 4: "Revolution No. 9" instead of "Revolution 9"

7. (The rarest of all 7 label errors) Side 2: "Why Don't we do it in the road" without the question mark (?)

**If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, you may return it for a refund. I simply ask that you contact me first.**

NM:     Appears unplayed or played very little. Records will have no marks, sleeve scuffs, or scratches,

           This grade is used very little.

EX: Records will have full gloss and at most, a few non-sounding  light sleeve marks visible under bright light.

VG++: Glossy with minimal scuffing and/or a couple of light marks.  Will play very nice.

VG+:   A bit more scuff or marks still plays well with very minimal occasional surface sound.

VG:     A few more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep. No repetitive loud clicks or pops. 

VG-:    Surface noise will be more prominent. Record will not have skips or sticks.

G:      Pervasive imperfections of varying degrees including both light scratches and scratches 

          deep enough to be felt with a fingernail. G+ and G- are used to indicate stronger and 

          weaker copies within this range.

Refund policy

All records are visually grade under bright lighting and play graded on a Rega Planer  turntable with a Black Ortofon cartridge

If for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact me.

All LPs come boxed carefully in corrugated boxes made specifically for LPs, with a filler pad on top to protect the cover, plus the LPs are housed in clear plastic LP sleeves. LP is removed from cover (except for SEALED LPs)  for shipping to prevent seam splitting.