Beatles - Let It Be - 8-track tape - 1970
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Description from the seller
General Information
Artist: The Beatles
Title: Let It Be
Format: 8-Track Tape Cartridge
Label: Apple Records
Catalog Number: ART 8001
Release Year: 1970
Country: USA
Edition: Original US First Pressing
Description
This is an exceptionally rare First Edition US 8-track cartridge of The Beatles' final studio masterpiece, Let It Be. Released in May 1970, this specific version (ART 8001) represents the very first commercial appearance of the album on this format in the United States.
Unlike later reissues or club editions, this original 1970 pressing features the iconic red Apple logo and the distinct production credits to Phil Spector. The 8-track format was a staple of American car culture in the early 70s, making this a true artifact of music history. Finding a copy from the initial 1970 production run is difficult; finding one in this condition is nearly impossible.
Condition
Status: Factory Sealed (Still Sealed / SS)
Shrinkwrap: Original factory shrinkwrap is fully intact and tight.
Cartridge: The black shell is mint and undisturbed inside the wrap. Labels are perfectly aligned with no signs of bubbling or "bubbling" common with humidity.
Overall: An archival-grade specimen. There are no cracks to the shell and no tears in the cellophane.
Notes for collectors
First Press Identifier: The ART 8001 catalog number without additional prefixes (like 8XW) confirms this as the True First Press.
Rarity: Sealed 8-tracks from the 1970 Apple era are drying up rapidly. This is a "holy grail" piece for Beatles completists or those focusing on sealed media.
Grading Potential: Due to the integrity of the seal and the lack of corner dings, this item is a prime candidate for professional grading (AMG). It has been kept in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment.
Matrix/Labels
Label Art: Features the bright Red Apple logo on a black background, specific to the 1970 Let It Be release.
Credits: "Reproduced for Tape by Phil Spector" and "Recorded in England" are clearly printed on the front label.
Tracklist: Arranged across four programs to accommodate the 8-track loop format, distinct from the LP sequencing.
General Information
Artist: The Beatles
Title: Let It Be
Format: 8-Track Tape Cartridge
Label: Apple Records
Catalog Number: ART 8001
Release Year: 1970
Country: USA
Edition: Original US First Pressing
Description
This is an exceptionally rare First Edition US 8-track cartridge of The Beatles' final studio masterpiece, Let It Be. Released in May 1970, this specific version (ART 8001) represents the very first commercial appearance of the album on this format in the United States.
Unlike later reissues or club editions, this original 1970 pressing features the iconic red Apple logo and the distinct production credits to Phil Spector. The 8-track format was a staple of American car culture in the early 70s, making this a true artifact of music history. Finding a copy from the initial 1970 production run is difficult; finding one in this condition is nearly impossible.
Condition
Status: Factory Sealed (Still Sealed / SS)
Shrinkwrap: Original factory shrinkwrap is fully intact and tight.
Cartridge: The black shell is mint and undisturbed inside the wrap. Labels are perfectly aligned with no signs of bubbling or "bubbling" common with humidity.
Overall: An archival-grade specimen. There are no cracks to the shell and no tears in the cellophane.
Notes for collectors
First Press Identifier: The ART 8001 catalog number without additional prefixes (like 8XW) confirms this as the True First Press.
Rarity: Sealed 8-tracks from the 1970 Apple era are drying up rapidly. This is a "holy grail" piece for Beatles completists or those focusing on sealed media.
Grading Potential: Due to the integrity of the seal and the lack of corner dings, this item is a prime candidate for professional grading (AMG). It has been kept in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment.
Matrix/Labels
Label Art: Features the bright Red Apple logo on a black background, specific to the 1970 Let It Be release.
Credits: "Reproduced for Tape by Phil Spector" and "Recorded in England" are clearly printed on the front label.
Tracklist: Arranged across four programs to accommodate the 8-track loop format, distinct from the LP sequencing.
Details
Multiple titles
No
Era
1900-2000
More than 3 artists/bands
No
Artist/band (max 3)
Beatles
Record title
Let It Be
Number of objects
1
Release country
United States
Release year (oldest)
1970
Case/sleeve condition
Mint & Sealed (M&S)
Media condition
Mint & Sealed (M&S)
Genre
Rock
Record label
Apple
Record label number
ART 8001
Autographed by a famous person
No
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