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LOT 310

Lot 310

The Beatles Christmas Album, Apple Records, December 18th, 1970

The Beatles Christmas Album, Apple Records, December 18th, 1970
Lot 310 Details
The Beatles Christmas Album, Apple Records, December 18th, 1970

original pressing, catalogue number SBC 100, being a 'Not For Sale' compilation of the seven Christmas recordings sent on 'flexi-disc' to members of fan clubs in the UK, the US and Canada from 1963 to 1969
12.4 x 12.4 in — 31.5 x 31.5 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $325
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

The album bears all the identifiers of the original pressing including a 1 1/2" indentation ring on both sides of the record, the Winchester, VA pressing plant logo in the matrix (a hand-drawn rifle), and a stamped 'Bell Sound' logo.

CONDITION DETAILS

Lightly worn edges; record not played, but apparently in very good condition; in the bottom left corner photograph both of Ringo’s eyes are visible on an original cover as here - reproductions show the left eye in shadow; Winchester plant only pressed records with a 1.5” diameter pressing ring in the label

LOT 310
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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