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Lot 121:
Description
A gatefold album sleeve for the double compilation album by The Beatles titled 1967-1970, commonly known as The Blue Album. The front cover features the 1969 photograph of the band looking down from the balcony of EMI House in Manchester Square, London, set within a blue border. The top of the cover is printed with the text The Beatles / 1967-1970 in a white stylized font. The interior of the gatefold opens to a large black and white photograph depicting a crowd behind railings. The left-hand internal panel contains a comprehensive tracklist for Side 1, Side 2, Side 3, and Side 4, featuring titles such as Strawberry Fields Forever, Hey Jude, Let It Be, and The Long and Winding Road. A small block of fine print is located at the bottom left of the inner panel. This description pertains to the sleeve only; the vinyl discs and centre labels are not visible in the provided images and their specific pressing or presence cannot be confirmed.
Condition report:
The outer sleeve shows significant signs of age and wear. There is prominent creasing and scuffing, particularly along the spine edge and the top right corner. The blue border shows areas of surface loss and white marks resulting from rubbing. General edge wear and corner bumping are visible. The inner gatefold shows yellowing and age-related toning, most notably around the edges and the central fold. Minor creasing is present on the interior panels.
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