The Beatles – The Beatles (2LP, Album, Misprint, Numbered, Stereo, 1st Press, Capitol Text, Scranton Pressing, 1968, Apple Records SWBO-101)

Why This Record Matters
Commonly known as the White Album, The Beatles’ 1968 double album captures the group exploring pop, rock, folk, blues, psychedelia, and experimental music. It includes “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” “Blackbird,” “Helter Skelter,” “Back In The U.S.S.R.,” and “Happiness Is A Warm Gun.”

Collector Note
Original 1968 US numbered first pressing with Capitol rim text on sides two and four and the early title variations found on the labels. Pressed at Capitol’s Scranton plant and issued in an embossed gatefold jacket with a fold-out lyric poster and four glossy Beatles portrait photos.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG, both records
Sleeve: VG+, still in shrink, numbered 2914233, includes original large fold-out lyric poster and all four glossy Beatles portrait photos

Technical Details
Format: 2 × Vinyl, LP, Album, Misprint, Numbered, Stereo, 1st Press, Capitol Text, Scranton Pressing
Label: Apple Records – SWBO-101, Apple Records – SWBO 101
Country: US
Released: November 25, 1968
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Pop Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Experimental, Vocal

Matrix / Runout
Side A label: SWBO1-101
Side B label: SWBO2-101
Side C label: SWBO3-101
Side D label: SWBO4-101

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Back In The U.S.S.R. 2:45
A2 Dear Prudence 4:00
A3 Glass Onion 2:10
A4 Obladi Oblada 3:10
A5 Wild Honey Pie 1:02
A6 Bungalow Bill 3:05
A7 While My Guitar Gently Weeps 4:46
A8 Happiness Is A Warm Gun 2:47

Side B
B1 Martha My Dear 2:28
B2 I’m So Tired 2:01
B3 Blackbird 2:20
B4 Piggies 2:04
B5 Rocky Racoon 3:33
B6 Don’t Pass Me By 3:52
B7 Why Don’t We Do It In The Road 1:42
B8 I Will 1:46
B9 Julia 2:57

Side C
C1 Birthday 2:40
C2 Yer Blues 4:01
C3 Mother Nature’s Son 2:46
C4 Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey 2:25
C5 Sexy Sadie 3:15
C6 Helter Skelter 4:30
C7 Long, Long, Long 3:08

Side D
D1 Revolution No. 1 4:13
D2 Honey Pie 2:42
D3 Savoy Truffle 2:55
D4 Cry Baby Cry 3:11
D5 Revolution No. 9 8:15
D6 Goodnight 3:14

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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