Beatles - The White Album (France for UK) – 1974 EXPORT Pressing – UK -1 Matrices - LP - 1974
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Beatles – The White Album (France for UK) – 1974 EXPORT pressing for the UK market, UK -1 matrices on all four sides, Apple PCS 7067/68, double gatefold LP, sleeve VG+, vinyl EX, includes original EMI inner sleeve.
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A fascinating and scarce 1974 French contract pressing of The Beatles' legendary White Album, manufactured by Pathé Marconi in France specifically for the UK market. During the 1973–1975 period, part of EMI's UK LP production was contracted to Pathé Marconi while the EMI Hayes pressing facilities were undergoing reconstruction. These distinctive pressings combine French manufacture with full UK specifications and packaging, creating a genuinely interesting variant for serious Beatles pressing collectors. This edition retains the early UK -1 matrix cuts on all four sides, and is presented in the UK-made, fully laminated and unnumbered gatefold sleeve, printed and manufactured by Garrod & Lofthouse International Ltd. The copy carries the "Made in France" indication associated with these Pathé Marconi contract pressings.
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Sleeve (VG+):
A very presentable example with some lamination lifting visible on the rear. The gatefold remains clean and well preserved overall, with only light general handling wear. Please inspect the photographs carefully for the exact condition detail → VG+
Vinyl (EX):
Both discs grade Excellent, presenting in superb condition with excellent clarity and minimal surface wear → EX
Inner Sleeve:
Original EMI inner sleeve included.
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Details
* 1974 French Pathé Marconi contract pressing
* Manufactured for UK market
* Apple PCS 7067/68
* Double LP, gatefold sleeve
* UK -1 matrices on all four sides
* Fully laminated UK gatefold, unnumbered
* Printed and manufactured by Garrod & Lofthouse International Ltd
* "Made in France" marking
* Original EMI inner sleeve included
* Poster and four individual portrait photographs not included
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Matrix
* Side A: YEX 709-1
* Side B: YEX 710-1
* Side C: YEX 711-1
* Side D: YEX 712-1
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 fascinating and scarce 1974 French contract pressing of The Beatles' legendary White Album, manufactured by Pathé Marconi in France specifically for the UK market. During the 1973–1975 period, part of EMI's UK LP production was contracted to Pathé Marconi while the EMI Hayes pressing facilities were undergoing reconstruction. These distinctive pressings combine French manufacture with full UK specifications and packaging, creating a genuinely interesting variant for serious Beatles pressing collectors. This edition retains the early UK -1 matrix cuts on all four sides, and is presented in the UK-made, fully laminated and unnumbered gatefold sleeve, printed and manufactured by Garrod & Lofthouse International Ltd. The copy carries the "Made in France" indication associated with these Pathé Marconi contract pressings.
⸻
Sleeve (VG+):
A very presentable example with some lamination lifting visible on the rear. The gatefold remains clean and well preserved overall, with only light general handling wear. Please inspect the photographs carefully for the exact condition detail → VG+
Vinyl (EX):
Both discs grade Excellent, presenting in superb condition with excellent clarity and minimal surface wear → EX
Inner Sleeve:
Original EMI inner sleeve included.
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Details
* 1974 French Pathé Marconi contract pressing
* Manufactured for UK market
* Apple PCS 7067/68
* Double LP, gatefold sleeve
* UK -1 matrices on all four sides
* Fully laminated UK gatefold, unnumbered
* Printed and manufactured by Garrod & Lofthouse International Ltd
* "Made in France" marking
* Original EMI inner sleeve included
* Poster and four individual portrait photographs not included
⸻
Matrix
* Side A: YEX 709-1
* Side B: YEX 710-1
* Side C: YEX 711-1
* Side D: YEX 712-1
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 White Album (France for UK) – 1974 EXPORT Pressing – UK -1 Matrices
Number of objects
1
Release country
France
Release year (oldest)
1974
Case/sleeve condition
Very Good Plus (VG+)
Media condition
Excellent (EX)
Genre
Pop
Includes
Original inner sleeve
Record label
Apple
Record label number
PCS 7067/68
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