Started with a very low price. The Beatles – 1968 UK Top Loading Mono Cover No 0009745. Beatles Memorabilia – Double LP PMC 7067-8. We found this in our attic and it’s clearly been there for many years. I’m not a collector so have no knowledge of the value. This is a complete set with both black inner sleeves, Original lyric sheet/poster and 4 individual prints of The Beatles. This LP is always said to be the “Crown Jewel” or “Holy Grail” of any Beatle collection and finding an original UK Mono pressing with a cover number under 10,000 is rare. The original 1968 first issue, fully laminated top opening, Mono gate-fold sleeve in fair condition. Two original UK Mono first issue (No EMI Text) vinyl LPs both in good condition. Four Original, full color glossy photographs, one of each Beatle. Original, large format, double sided lyric poster printed by Garrod and Lofthouse. This has previously fallen apart across the fold and then taped back together. The tape has now gone so the bottom third is separate – see photos. Two original matte black inner sleeves in fair condition. And’Mfd in UK’ label text. All four record labels are WITHOUT the wording’An E. The disc labels are clear in the photos. Just outside the labels on the vinyl, the following is stamped. Disc 1, Side 1: XEX 709-1. Disc 1, Side 2: XEX 710-2. Disc 2, Side 3: XEX 711-1. Disc 2, Side 4: XEX 712-1. There’s also some markings in the same area that I don’t understand. Disc 1, Side 1: GGH. Disc 1, Side 2: GGL. Disc 2, Side 3: LL. Disc 1, Side 1: HT. These markings may be unique as I’ve not seen any reference to them on any other White Album. I haven’t played them so I can’t comment on their quality. There are scratches present but I don’t know how serious they are. There has been some aging of the “White” cover but for the most part it looks good for its age. The laminate is intact although there are areas on the spine where it is beginning to loosen and some discoloring along the left side of the front cover next to the spine. There are numerous light crease marks around the cover and overall, it looks grubby. I don’t know how to clean or refurbish any of this album – so I haven’t! It’s possible that with a professional clean up, it will make someone a considerable profit. Some softening along the top opening but no tears or rips. There’s a largish superficial scratch on the front cover and a smaller one on the back (see photos). The embossed The Beatles and the record number No 0009745 are very legible. All four record labels are in VG+ or better condition, with very minor spindle marks that can be seen under close inspection. No writing, no stickers. The vinyl on all four sides seems to me to be in a fair condition. They need a professional clean but they are flat and not warped. The LP comes with all four photographs which are in VG+ condition. All four prints are 20 x 29 cos and are printed on the original thick card-stock – No tears, no writing, no pin-holes, no glue or sellotape marks. There are some areas of light wear along the tops from removing them from the cover. The LP comes with the original Lip Stick poster / lyric sheet 57 x 87 in fair condition overall except that the bottom third had come away at the fold and then taped back. The tape has long since gone but the tape mark remains. Both inner sleeves are matte black and are in good condition for age. Some folds and crinkles as to be expected. I will post anywhere and I will add tracking etc. The item “#9745 The Beatles White Album LP Mono UK 1st Press 1968. Very low number” is in sale since Monday, March 18, 2019. This item is in the category “Music\Music Memorabilia\Artists/ Groups\The Beatles”. The seller is “peterbrown72″ and is located in Worcester. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Record Size: 12″
- Record Label: EMI
- Edition: First Pressing
- Duration: LP
- Release Year: 1968
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Artists/ Groups: The Beatles
- Artist: The Beatles
- Speed: 33 RPM