The Beatles – The Beatles (The White Album)

1968 UK Stereo Original Pressing – Complete – Excellent Condition

Artist: The Beatles
Title: The Beatles (The White Album)
Label: Apple Records
Catalogue Number: PCS 7067 / PCS 7068
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1968
Pressing Year: 1968
Format: 2 × 12" Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM
Mono / Stereo: Stereo
Genre: Rock / Pop

Description

The Beatles, universally known as the White Album, is The Beatles' legendary 1968 double album. Packed with classic recordings including Back In The U.S.S.R., While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Blackbird, Helter Skelter and Revolution 9, it remains one of the most iconic albums ever released.

Pressing Notes

This is an original 1968 UK stereo Apple Records pressing, catalogue PCS 7067 / PCS 7068. Early UK copies feature the distinctive numbered, embossed, top-opening white gatefold sleeve, with dark green Apple labels.

The original package was issued with four individual colour portrait photographs, the large fold-out lyric poster and two black die-cut inner sleeves and White spacer. 

Track Listing

Side One

1. Back In The U.S.S.R.

2. Dear Prudence

3. Glass Onion

4. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

5. Wild Honey Pie

6. The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill

7. While My Guitar Gently Weeps

8. Happiness Is A Warm Gun

Side Two

1. Martha My Dear

2. I'm So Tired

3. Blackbird

4. Piggies

5. Rocky Raccoon

6. Don't Pass Me By

7. Why Don't We Do It In The Road?

8. I Will

9. Julia

Side Three

1. Birthday

2. Yer Blues

3. Mother Nature's Son

4. Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey

5. Sexy Sadie

6. Helter Skelter

7. Long, Long, Long

Side Four

1. Revolution 1

2. Honey Pie

3. Savoy Truffle

4. Cry Baby Cry

5. Revolution 9

6. Good Night

Additional Information

• Original 1968 UK pressing

• Stereo

• Apple Records

• Catalogue: PCS 7067 / PCS 7068

• Double LP

• Numbered white gatefold sleeve

• Embossed “The BEATLES” lettering

• Original four colour portrait photographs

• Original fold-out lyric poster

• Original black inner sleeves

• White spacer 

• 30-track double album

• Produced by George Martin

• Iconic artwork by Richard Hamilton

• One of the most collectible original Beatles album packages

Condition

Sleeve: Excellent (EX)
Record 1: Excellent (EX)
Record 2: Excellent (EX)
Portrait Photos: Excellent (EX)
Poster: Excellent (EX)
Inner Sleeves: Excellent (EX)

Overall Condition: Excellent (EX)

A superb complete example of the original UK White Album. The numbered embossed sleeve is very well preserved, while both records retain a clean appearance with only minimal signs of previous handling or play. The original four portrait photographs, lyric poster and black inner sleeves are all present, completing the original package.

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM): Virtually flawless, with little or no evidence of handling or play.

Excellent (EX): Extremely well cared for, with only minimal signs of use.

Very Good Plus (VG+): Excellent overall condition with minor signs of handling or play.

Very Good (VG): Noticeable signs of use, but still a strong and enjoyable copy.

Good Plus (G+): More pronounced wear and surface marks, but remains playable.

Good (G): Significant signs of use and wear, but still playable.

Shipping

All records are carefully inspected, conservatively graded and securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners to ensure they arrive safely.