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A UK stereo first pressing of the self-titled double LP by The Beatles, commonly known as The White Album, released on the Apple Records label in 1968. The set consists of two 12-inch vinyl records housed in a top-loading laminated gatefold sleeve.
The front cover features the embossed title The BEATLES set at an angle and the printed serial number No 0127346 in the lower right corner. The interior of the gatefold sleeve displays a tracklist on the left side and four black and white portraits of band members on the right. Credits at the bottom left indicate printing by Garrod and Lofthouse International Ltd and manufacturing by The Gramophone Co. Ltd.
The vinyl discs feature dark green Apple labels with An E.M.I. Recording printed above the spindle hole and Mfd. in U.K. at the bottom. Sides 1 and 3 feature the full green apple, while Sides 2 and 4 feature the sliced apple. The catalogue numbers are PCS 7067 and PCS 7068. According to the provided matrix data, the deadwax matrix numbers are YEX 709-1, YEX 710-1, YEX 711-1, and YEX 712-1.
Condition report:
The gatefold sleeve shows significant signs of age and handling, including prominent yellowing and foxing across the white surfaces, noticeable ring wear, and creasing along the spine and edges. The vinyl discs appear to have superficial surface marks and dust. Labels show light spindle wear. Internal paper sleeves are present with typical age-related discolouration and creasing.
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