BEATLES - The Beatles

Item Description

2 x Vinyl,
LP Album Numbered Reissue Stereo

Third label variation of the Australian Apple stereo release.

Identifiable by [i]italicised track-lists and matrix details[/i]. Reduced distance between 'Side' numbers (S2, S3 & S4). Altered alignment of '33-1/3 R.P.M.' + 'SWBO#-101. Song Publishers no longer a stamp, now a line next to writer's credit.

This label style tends to feature in sleeves numbered between 61000 and 71000 (although there could be exceptions).

Top loading laminated gatefold sleeve, five digit number with "No." prefix (green in colour), black paper inner sleeves. Includes four glossy photo inserts and lyrics/collage (censored) poster insert.

Note that during 1969, the print-colour of the number on the cover was changed from grey to green but inconsistently applied; for example, a green-ink A 60### has been confirmed; as has a grey-ink A 69###.

Sides 2 and 4 can feature solid dots to the left of the manufacturing credit (as pictured) or not. Given this is a double album, there are four possible combinations:
1. No Dots at all.
2.Dots on side 2 and 4.
3. Dot on side two only.
4. Dot on side four only.