The Beatles - Abbey Road Shadow Label Vinyl

Artist: The Beatles
Title: Abbey Road
Label: Apple Records
Catalogue Number: PCS 7088
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1969
Pressing Year: Early UK Pressing
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Abbey Road is the final album recorded by The Beatles and one of the most celebrated releases in popular music history. Originally issued in 1969, the album features timeless classics including "Come Together", "Something", "Here Comes The Sun" and the legendary medley that occupies much of Side Two. Widely regarded as one of the greatest albums ever made, Abbey Road showcases the band at the peak of their creative and recording powers.

Pressing Notes

Early UK Apple Records pressing issued under catalogue number PCS 7088. This copy features the desirable YEX 749 A-3U matrix on Side A and the rare "Apple Shadow" variation on the rear sleeve, where a faint shadow appears on the B-side apple image. These early UK variants are highly sought after by Beatles collectors and represent an important transitional period in the album's production history. UK Apple pressings remain renowned for their superb analogue sound quality and collectability.

Track Listing

Side A

Come Together
Something
Maxwell's Silver Hammer
Oh! Darling
Octopus's Garden
I Want You (She's So Heavy)

Side B

Here Comes The Sun
Because
You Never Give Me Your Money
Sun King
Mean Mr. Mustard
Polythene Pam
She Came In Through The Bathroom Window
Golden Slumbers
Carry That Weight
The End
Her Majesty
Matrix / Runout

Side A: YEX 749 A-3U
Side B: YEX 750 B

Additional Information
Early UK Apple Records pressing
Rare "Apple Shadow" rear sleeve variation
YEX 749 A-3U matrix
Features "Come Together", "Something" and "Here Comes The Sun"
Stereo pressing
Highly collectible Beatles pressing variant
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (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 surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.

Good (G)

Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

All orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.