The Beatles - The White Album Low Numbered Mono 0087186 Vinyl

Artist: The Beatles

Title: The Beatles (The White Album)

Label: Apple Records

Catalogue Number: PMC 7067/7068

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1968

Pressing Year: 1968 UK First Mono Pressing

Serial Number: No. 0087186

Format: Double Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

The Beatles, universally known as The White Album, is one of the most influential and celebrated albums in popular music history. Released in November 1968, the band's self-titled double album captures them at their most adventurous, moving effortlessly between rock, blues, folk, country, psychedelia and avant-garde experimentation. Featuring legendary recordings including Back In The U.S.S.R., While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Blackbird, Helter Skelter, Dear Prudence and Happiness Is A Warm Gun, it remains one of the defining releases of the vinyl era.

The dedicated mono mix was prepared separately from the stereo edition and contains numerous differences in edits, effects and balances, making it the preferred version for many Beatles collectors and enthusiasts.

Pressing Notes

Original 1968 UK first mono pressing on Apple Records, catalogue number PMC 7067/7068, complete with the desirable numbered sleeve No. 0087186 and the first issue Apple labels without the "An E.M.I. Recording" text.

This example retains the complete first lacquer matrix combination:

Side One: XEX 709-1
Side Two: XEX 710-1
Side Three: XEX 711-1
Side Four: XEX 712-1

These are the original EMI mono lacquers used for the album's initial manufacture and are regarded as the definitive presentation of the dedicated mono mix. First issue mono copies were produced in significantly smaller numbers than the stereo edition and are among the most desirable Beatles pressings ever issued in the UK.

Track Listing

Record One – Side One

Back In The U.S.S.R.
Dear Prudence
Glass Onion
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Wild Honey Pie
The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Happiness Is A Warm Gun

Side Two

Martha My Dear
I'm So Tired
Blackbird
Piggies
Rocky Raccoon
Don't Pass Me By
Why Don't We Do It In The Road?
I Will
Julia

Record Two – Side Three

Birthday
Yer Blues
Mother Nature's Son
Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey
Sexy Sadie
Helter Skelter
Long, Long, Long

Side Four

Revolution 1
Honey Pie
Savoy Truffle
Cry Baby Cry
Revolution 9
Good Night
Matrix / Runout

Side One: XEX 709-1 — Stamper 5 HL

Side Two: XEX 710-1 — Stamper 3 HH

Side Three: XEX 711-1 — Stamper 1 A

Side Four: XEX 712-1 — Stamper 3 PD

Additional Information
Original 1968 UK first mono pressing
First issue Apple labels (no "An E.M.I. Recording" text)
Numbered sleeve No. 0087186
Complete XEX -1/-1/-1/-1 first lacquer matrix set
Dedicated mono mix
Double LP
Embossed "The BEATLES" sleeve
Features While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Includes Blackbird, Helter Skelter, Dear Prudence and Happiness Is A Warm Gun
Produced by George Martin
One of the most sought-after UK Beatles pressings
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good (VG)

Record One (Sides One & Two): Good (G)

Record Two (Sides Three & Four): Very Good (VG)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with surface marks and light wear, but the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Heavier signs of use with more pronounced surface marks and wear. Playback will include some surface noise, but the record remains enjoyable and plays through without skipping.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Playback is affected, although the record remains complete.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded. Any notable defects are reflected in the grading to provide an accurate description for collectors.

All records are shipped in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.