The Beatles - Yellow Submarine
I am pleased to offer for sale this superb, UK mono 1st pressing of The Beatles final film soundtrack, Yellow Submarine.
To fulfil their contractual obligations with United Artists, the Beatles had to produce three films. Yellow Submarine, the animation, was to be their third and final. As the band were not enamoured by either the concept nor the requirement to fulfil contractual obligations, they spent very little effort producing the sound track. Consequently, only four of the thirteen songs are Beatles originals. Whilst the four tracks are excellent in their own right, for me the making of the album is side 2: George Martin s orchestral interpretation of the Beatles sound.
Distributed in 1968, Yellow Submarine was mostly sold in stereo - consequently finding a clean mono record today is difficult. However, as with the majority of the Beatles catalogue it is the mono recording that the majority audiophile collectors prefer. This record therefor presents a fantastic opportunity to add a seldom seen record to your collection.
Album Details:
Serial number: PMC 7070
Matrix number: XEX 715 - 1 / XEX 716 - 1
Stamper codes: 3 GG / 1 H
Vinyl Weight: 140g
The -1 / -1 matrix numbers confirm that the record is a true UK first pressing. The mother stamper codes communicate that the record was produced extremely early in the production run. Consequently, the audio reproduction is fantastic. Take a listen yourself below
The labels are the first variant as is evident from the position of the Sold in U.K. ... text present on both labels. This was removed from later variants.
This copy comes with the second variant front side laminated Garrod Lofthouse sleeve with MONO aural indicator text as well as a manufacturers credit on the reverse.
The album is complete with the original apple die-cut black inner sleeve.
Condition Report:
The condition report provided below is given as a guide only. I include high-quality, comprehensive photographs as well as a complete audio recording in my listings to enable you to make an informed decision on the condition of this record yourself.
Disc: EXCELLENT
Labels: EXCELLENT
The labels are clean and retain rich, vibrant colours. A small number of dull spindle mark can be seen around each centre hole.
Visual: EXCELLENT
Sound Quality: EXCELLENT
Please note: the eBay app does not facilitate playback. Please use the internet site to enjoy the audio clips.
Side 1:
Side 2:
As can be heard in the recordings, the record sounds great. The lead ins are quiet. During the dead-wax between tracks only the sound of a rotating stylus can be heard. Due to the nature of Side 2 quiet static can be heard in places but rarely does it impose upon the listening experience. Overall a lovely copy.
Sleeve: EXCELLENT
Inner Sleeve: EXCELLENT
The original inner sleeve is in great condition. It is very clean, is without any tears or rips, and displays only extremely minor creasing.
Additional Details:
Before the audio test, the vinyl was cleaned first by an Okki Nokki vacuum cleaner and then an Audio Desk ultrasonic cleaner.
After cleaning, the vinyl was placed inside a brand new mobile fidelity anti-static inner sleeve.
The vinyl will be packaged outside of the sleeve, both of which are stored inside an archival quality polypropylene outer sleeve.
The record will be sent via an insured courier in a padded vinyl mailer.
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