Beatles - The Beatles ' Greatest (Japan) - White Label PROMO - COMPLETE RARE! - LP - Promo pressing - 1978
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The Beatles, The Beatles ' Greatest (Japan) - White Label PROMO - COMPLETE RARE!, 1 item, released in 1978 in Japan by Odeon (EAS-81056) as a promo pressing, with VG+ sleeve and NM vinyl, including insert and Obi, in the Pop genre.
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A highly collectible Japanese promotional pressing of Beatles' Greatest, issued by Toshiba/EMI on Odeon (EAS-81056) as part of the famous Japanese Country Flag Series. This series, which began in 1976, systematically reissued the Beatles' Japanese LP catalogue with distinctive numbered obis bearing the flags of various nations. Beatles' Greatest was issued as title No. 32 in the series, complete with the original Netherlands / Dutch flag obi—a striking visual identifier that collectors actively seek. This is the much more desirable white-label promotional issue, marked with the Japanese characters 見本 ("Sample") and 非売品 ("Not For Sale"), along with a release date of 4/5. The album represents a Japanese reissue of the original Dutch Beatles' Greatest compilation, first released on Odeon in June 1965.
The pressing carries considerable sonic interest beyond its rarity status. The vinyl was mastered from a copy of the original Dutch master—identifiable through matrix information—and as a result contains several revealing mix variations. "She Loves You" appears in fake stereo, while "I Feel Fine" features genuine true stereo with the famous "whispering" intro intact. "All My Loving" includes the distinctive hi-hat intro. These variations document the evolution of reissue practices and make the pressing of genuine technical interest to the serious collector.
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Sleeve (VG+):
The sleeve remains solid and attractive overall, presenting well despite visible staining to the cover. The structure is strong and sound. The original Dutch flag obi is present and remains in good condition. Overall grading VG+.
Inserts / Obi:
Original Country Flag Series obi with Netherlands flag included.
Original promotional insert included.
Original 4-page lyrics and information insert included.
Vinyl (NM):
The vinyl is in fantastic condition and appears virtually unplayed. Surfaces are beautifully clean with superb gloss throughout and no significant signs of use. A true Near Mint example.
Labels:
White promotional labels marked with 見本 (Sample) and 非売品 (Not For Sale), characteristic of the Japanese promo pressing.
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Details
* Japan promo pressing, 1978
* Odeon EAS-81056
* Country Flag Series No. 32
* White-label promotional pressing
* Reissue of Dutch Beatles' Greatest (1965)
* Complete with original Country Flag Series obi (Netherlands flag)
* Original promotional insert
* Original 4-page lyrics / information insert
* Mastered from Dutch master source
* Mix variations: fake stereo "She Loves You", true stereo "I Feel Fine" with whispering intro, "All My Loving" with hi-hat intro
Seller's Story
The Vinyl Atelier is run by Lars & Mees, two passionate record collectors from the Netherlands. We carefully source collectible vinyl, with a focus on rare pressings, iconic artists and special editions. Every record is personally inspected, graded and photographed, with honest descriptions and careful packaging. Our goal is simple: offering great records to collectors worldwide with the quality and service we would expect ourselves.
Translated by Google TranslateA highly collectible Japanese promotional pressing of Beatles' Greatest, issued by Toshiba/EMI on Odeon (EAS-81056) as part of the famous Japanese Country Flag Series. This series, which began in 1976, systematically reissued the Beatles' Japanese LP catalogue with distinctive numbered obis bearing the flags of various nations. Beatles' Greatest was issued as title No. 32 in the series, complete with the original Netherlands / Dutch flag obi—a striking visual identifier that collectors actively seek. This is the much more desirable white-label promotional issue, marked with the Japanese characters 見本 ("Sample") and 非売品 ("Not For Sale"), along with a release date of 4/5. The album represents a Japanese reissue of the original Dutch Beatles' Greatest compilation, first released on Odeon in June 1965.
The pressing carries considerable sonic interest beyond its rarity status. The vinyl was mastered from a copy of the original Dutch master—identifiable through matrix information—and as a result contains several revealing mix variations. "She Loves You" appears in fake stereo, while "I Feel Fine" features genuine true stereo with the famous "whispering" intro intact. "All My Loving" includes the distinctive hi-hat intro. These variations document the evolution of reissue practices and make the pressing of genuine technical interest to the serious collector.
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Sleeve (VG+):
The sleeve remains solid and attractive overall, presenting well despite visible staining to the cover. The structure is strong and sound. The original Dutch flag obi is present and remains in good condition. Overall grading VG+.
Inserts / Obi:
Original Country Flag Series obi with Netherlands flag included.
Original promotional insert included.
Original 4-page lyrics and information insert included.
Vinyl (NM):
The vinyl is in fantastic condition and appears virtually unplayed. Surfaces are beautifully clean with superb gloss throughout and no significant signs of use. A true Near Mint example.
Labels:
White promotional labels marked with 見本 (Sample) and 非売品 (Not For Sale), characteristic of the Japanese promo pressing.
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Details
* Japan promo pressing, 1978
* Odeon EAS-81056
* Country Flag Series No. 32
* White-label promotional pressing
* Reissue of Dutch Beatles' Greatest (1965)
* Complete with original Country Flag Series obi (Netherlands flag)
* Original promotional insert
* Original 4-page lyrics / information insert
* Mastered from Dutch master source
* Mix variations: fake stereo "She Loves You", true stereo "I Feel Fine" with whispering intro, "All My Loving" with hi-hat intro
Seller's Story
The Vinyl Atelier is run by Lars & Mees, two passionate record collectors from the Netherlands. We carefully source collectible vinyl, with a focus on rare pressings, iconic artists and special editions. Every record is personally inspected, graded and photographed, with honest descriptions and careful packaging. Our goal is simple: offering great records to collectors worldwide with the quality and service we would expect ourselves.
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Era
1900-2000
Artist/band (max 3)
Beatles
Record title
The Beatles ' Greatest (Japan) - White Label PROMO - COMPLETE RARE!
Number of objects
1
Release country
Japan
Release year (oldest)
1978
Case/sleeve condition
Very Good Plus (VG+)
Pressing
Promo pressing
Media condition
Near Mint (NM)
Genre
Pop
Includes
Insert, OBI
Record label
Odeon
Record label number
EAS-81056
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