The Beatles The Black Album Vinyl 3LP UK First Pressing MEGA RARE Paul McCartney

The Beatles - The Black Album. 1981 UK First Pressing on Triple Black Vinyl. Matrix TWK0169-A, B, C, D, E, F. This listing is for an incredibly rare vinyl pressing of the compilation album "The Black Album". This features the best bits from the Get Back/Let It Be sessions and is produced with very high quality audio, and would have been used in the movie that never was. You can get an 11 LP version of the complete sessions but this is a nice collection, and the cover is a great talking point in itself. Some of the tracks you will recognise from the Anthology series, but many of them were not.

Why Apple don't just package all these sessions up into a big fat expensive box set I will never know, I would be in the queue! There is another black album apparently which features a collection of early solo material from all 4 members, but I cannot find it so if you have a copy let me know. Please check out my other listings for other rarities and classics across various genres.

All of my records are play tested on a Technics SL-1200 with a Grado GF3 stylus which is quite revealing so any sound defects may be more exaggerated than on other more mainstream players. Or conversely if you are a full on audiophile I will let you judge how your set up compares and how you envisage the sound will compare. I don't currently have access to a cleaning machine so please forgive any dust or finger marks which are on any of my records - hopefully will be investing in one at some point.

Overall stunning condition and only the occasional whisper line spoiling the party. I have only hand cleaned one of the records to play test the other 2 are quite dusty and would all benefit from a machine clean. The labels are in perfect condition with just light spindle marks under a bright light. The audio is fantastic especially for this type of studio session recording, really clear and close the quality of the Anthology series, way better than a lot of these type of items. Sit back and close your eyes and you really feel like you are sat in the room while these geniuses create beautiful music, really special.

A difficult one to grade as the colour and style of the sleeve really exaggerates the wear. The edges have only light shelf wear and the titles on the spine are fully legible with good structure.

The faces of the sleeve have significant ring wear visible which is exaggerated by the colour of the sleeve unfortunately, the same story with my other copy. The ring wear continues through to the inside of the gatefold unfortunately but the records have been protected at least. There are also some indentation marks when viewed under a bright light. The original fold out poster is present and in great condition with no excessive folds and no pen marks or damage, a nice find. The records come in plain white inners which are a bit discoloured but in good condition.

Item will be sent in a PVC dust cover to protect your investment. All questions answered and offers considered.

Thanks for looking and please follow me and check out my other listings as they appear. I work full time and have 3 children so please forgive any delay in communication but should be within 24 hours. The item "The Beatles The Black Album Vinyl 3LP UK First Pressing MEGA RARE Paul McCartney" is in sale since Sunday, February 17, 2019. This item is in the category "Music\Records".

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• Artist: The Beatles
• Duration: LP
• Edition: First Pressing