The Beatles – Rarities (1979 UK First Stand-Alone Pressing)

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Parlophone – PCM 1001, Parlophone – 0C 054-07148
Condition: Record: NM / M- (Near Mint) | Sleeve: VG+ / E (Very Good Plus / Excellent)-----A Rare Piece of EMI History – The Authentic UK First Pressing
Up for sale or best offer is a definitive, high-fidelity copy of The Beatles’ Rarities. This is not the compressed US version; this is the original 1979 UK Parlophone standalone pressing (PCM 1001)—the version collectors chase for its uncompromised sound quality and fascinating production backstory.The "Crossed-Out" Provenance
This specific copy features the legendary "scratched-out" matrix codes in the dead wax that define the first standalone issue. Originally exclusive to the 1978 The Beatles Collection box set (catalog SPSLP 261), EMI rushed to release this as a standalone LP in October 1979 to meet massive fan demand. Rather than re-cutting the masters, factory engineers manually etched out the old box-set catalog codes with a stylus and etched the new PCM 1001 codes. You aren’t just buying a record; you are owning a unique artifact of EMI’s manufacturing history.Why This Is the Definitive EditionThe UK Analog Advantage: Unlike the later, heavily compressed US edition, this UK pressing features direct-from-tape transfers. Expect crisp, dynamic sound—from the snapping drums on "Rain" to the nuanced acoustic textures of "Sie Liebt Dich."True First-Generation Lacquers: This copy features the -1 (Side A) and -2 (Side B) master tape reel registration, meaning it was pressed using the very first generation of lacquer cuts.Collector Grade: With the record graded at NM / M-, this disc offers a pristine listening experience for even the most discerning audiophile.Technical ProfileLabel: Classic dark green Parlophone with silver logo/text.Pressing Plant: EMI Records, Hayes, Middlesex, England.Key Tracks: Includes "The Inner Light," "You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)," and the rare "Wildlife" version of "Across the Universe."Matrix/Runout:Side A: YEX-991-1 S̶P̶S̶L̶P̶ ̶2̶6̶1̶ ̶A̶ ̶1̶Side B: YEX-992-2 S̶̶̶P̶̶̶S̶̶̶L̶̶̶P̶̶̶ ̶̶̶2̶̶̶6̶̶̶1̶̶̶ ̶̶̶B̶ ̶2̶This is a stable, highly liquid asset for any serious Beatles collection. Don't miss your chance to own the "real" Rarities.
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