Beatles - In The Beginning 1961 (Japan) - ''Early Beatles'' - COMPLETE Obi & Insert - NEAR MINT! - LP - 1973
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Beatles, In The Beginning 1961 (Japan) - 'Early Beatles', a 1973 Japanese Polydor edition with Obi and insert (MP 2326), featuring NM vinyl and VG+ gatefold sleeve.
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A very attractive original 1973 Japanese Polydor edition documenting some of the earliest professional recordings connected with The Beatles. The key recordings date from the group's Hamburg period in 1961, before Ringo Starr joined the band, with Pete Best on drums. Producer Bert Kaempfert recorded The Beatles backing Tony Sheridan at the Friedrich-Ebert-Halle in Hamburg, yielding My Bonnie, The Saints, Why and Nobody's Child, among others.
Particularly fascinating are "Ain't She Sweet," featuring John Lennon on lead vocal, and "Cry For A Shadow," the rare Lennon/Harrison instrumental composition recorded by The Beatles without Sheridan. The original My Bonnie single would become historically important in the story of Brian Epstein discovering the group. It is worth noting that several Tony Sheridan tracks included on this compilation were recorded without The Beatles, making this an anthology of the wider Hamburg/Polydor period rather than a pure Beatles album.
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Sleeve (VG+):
The gatefold sleeve is clean and solid overall, remaining very attractive with the original OBI still present. Some age-related yellowing and staining is visible on the rear, and there is a small sticker on the front. Apart from these minor marks, the example is well preserved, grading a strong VG+.
Insert / OBI:
Original Japanese OBI and original Japanese insert both included.
Vinyl (NM):
Superb condition with an excellent deep shine and hardly any evidence of handling or play. A beautiful pressing that captures The Beatles before EMI, before Ringo and before worldwide Beatlemania.
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Details
* Japan 1973 pressing
* Polydor MP 2326
* Gatefold sleeve
* Original OBI included
* Original insert included
* Hamburg recordings from 1961
* Bert Kaempfert productions
* Pete Best on drums
* Includes Tony Sheridan collaborations and pure Beatles instrumental
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 very attractive original 1973 Japanese Polydor edition documenting some of the earliest professional recordings connected with The Beatles. The key recordings date from the group's Hamburg period in 1961, before Ringo Starr joined the band, with Pete Best on drums. Producer Bert Kaempfert recorded The Beatles backing Tony Sheridan at the Friedrich-Ebert-Halle in Hamburg, yielding My Bonnie, The Saints, Why and Nobody's Child, among others.
Particularly fascinating are "Ain't She Sweet," featuring John Lennon on lead vocal, and "Cry For A Shadow," the rare Lennon/Harrison instrumental composition recorded by The Beatles without Sheridan. The original My Bonnie single would become historically important in the story of Brian Epstein discovering the group. It is worth noting that several Tony Sheridan tracks included on this compilation were recorded without The Beatles, making this an anthology of the wider Hamburg/Polydor period rather than a pure Beatles album.
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Sleeve (VG+):
The gatefold sleeve is clean and solid overall, remaining very attractive with the original OBI still present. Some age-related yellowing and staining is visible on the rear, and there is a small sticker on the front. Apart from these minor marks, the example is well preserved, grading a strong VG+.
Insert / OBI:
Original Japanese OBI and original Japanese insert both included.
Vinyl (NM):
Superb condition with an excellent deep shine and hardly any evidence of handling or play. A beautiful pressing that captures The Beatles before EMI, before Ringo and before worldwide Beatlemania.
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Details
* Japan 1973 pressing
* Polydor MP 2326
* Gatefold sleeve
* Original OBI included
* Original insert included
* Hamburg recordings from 1961
* Bert Kaempfert productions
* Pete Best on drums
* Includes Tony Sheridan collaborations and pure Beatles instrumental
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
In The Beginning 1961 (Japan) - ''Early Beatles'' - COMPLETE Obi & Insert - NEAR MINT!
Number of objects
1
Release country
Japan
Release year (oldest)
1973
Case/sleeve condition
Very Good Plus (VG+)
Media condition
Near Mint (NM)
Genre
Pop
Includes
Insert, OBI
Record label
Polydor
Record label number
MP 2326
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