Unreleased Beatles Single/1968 Dear Prudence 7"

	£		621
	$		823

Unreleased Beatles Single - Dear Prudence

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This is possibly the only copy in the world of Dear Prudence by The Beatles on UK 7" Single.

This Dick James Music acetate originates from 1968, and was uncovered some years ago after the death of an ardent record collector in North London. While acetate singles (created by the record company and pressing plant before getting the go ahead to go into full production) are very rare in themselves, Dear Prudence was never actually released as a single by The Beatles.

The label reads in red text "Demo Disc" , "Dick James Music Limited" , "45 RPM" , "01 836 4864 " , "Title" , "Artist". Then typed in black are "Dear Prudence" , "The Beatles". There is also the name of a previous owner written in pen "Benfinch", but more interestingly a signed initial in red ink to the right of the "Dick James" logo. I can't really work out the initials, but is it possible it's been initialled by Dick James himself?

This is one of those records than anyone involved with buying and selling singles and LPs would be very reluctant to sell. Indeed, it's only when we were recently offered several thousand pounds worth of other records in exchange for it, that its incredible rarity, and value, became apparent.

Research has been incredibly difficult, many hours going through Google has led me to discover pictures of similar looking acetate (or factory test pressing) singles, but I have not found any mention of Dear Prudence even making it onto acetate.

The Beatles collectors I have contacted have been vague about it's value, but eager to trade or purchase it. So, here it is on Ebay, where it will hopefully find its true worth. For that reason this auction starts at just a penny. Since spending so long searching for another similar item, I could quite believe this is the only copy left in existence of this single.

Condition is something which i'm very pleased to tell you is very good. From my research it seems all other Beatles acetates which have surfaced over the years are in really bad condition, a common phrase is "it's still possible to hear the music over the crackle". Not so with this one, I would grade this visually as VG-, but it actually plays a lot better than that, a rich deep sound, no noticable noise or crackle, no jumps or skips. Lovely tone and quality recording. I did only play it once (and recorded it so I could listen again)

As far as I can tell, this is the same version as featured on "The Beatles" (White Album), though the instrumental ending is slightly shorter.

And that just about covers it. I guarantee this record's authenticity, i'm afraid there is no other information I can find about it to give you, there is no matrix number on acetate singles.

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Grading:

How It Works:

Eg:  EX/EX = First EX refers to the record, the second the sleeve (if picture sleeve is included). If the grading shown above shows just the first initials (eg: VG/- ) then that means the record is graded, but comes with plain or company sleeve.

RECORD CONDITION

MINT =As new condition, unplayed, often Sealed.
EX = Excellent condition, no noticeable marks and like new.
VG =Very Good condition, normal wear, maybe a few very light marks, plays great. 
G = Noticable marks but still plays ok.
F =Fair condition, marked and some problems. There will be more information to describe faults.

SLEEVE CONDITION

EX= Excellent condition, no noticable folds or creases, no sticker marks, As New.
VG= Very good condition, maybe some very light/normal wear,
G= Some wear, possible creasing, light marks.
F= In Fair condition, possible heavy creasing, tears, light damage, defacement.

A Plus or Minus after a grade means it is either slightly better or slightly worse than indicated above.  

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