The Beatles (The White Album)

1968

Apple Records #EAS-77001.2, Japanese Pressing

2x Vinyl LP, Numbered #A 279130, Reissue 1976, Gatefold, Embossed name

One of the best Beatles album's and very highly sought after by collectors. With poster, lyric inserts and portraits of the boys

Discogs reviewer

"The Japanese reissue version of 1976, often regarded by collectors as a pressing of the highest quality, has shed new light on the album. Japan, at the forefront of vinyl production technology at the time, delivered a pressing quality that was hard to surpass in its purity and precision. It is the clarity and openness of the sound that makes this pressing so special. The noise often associated with vinyl is almost nonexistent, allowing the listener to delve into the depths of the recordings.

For audiophiles, the Japanese reissue of 1976 offers an almost meditative experience. The sound is designed to invite the listener to explore the nuances of each recording. You hear the creaking of the guitar strings, the soft breathing of the musicians, the resonance of the room – details that are often lost in other versions. It is this transparency that makes the Japanese pressing so sought after.

In summary, the “White Album” is not only a testament to the Beatles’ musical brilliance but also a product of its time, shaped by social, political, and cultural upheavals. The Japanese reissue of 1976 manages to provide this historic work of art with an acoustic quality it deserves, thus representing one of the best possible ways to experience this monumental album."

Condition

Amazing production on this one, Clean and quiet, just a great album in lovely condition. Sounds spectacular.

Sleeve lovely with light foxing, and other marks,  more cream than white. Price reflects this.