The Beatles – "Magical Mystery Tour" Label: Capitol Records – SMAL-2835 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo Country: USA Released: 1967-1969 Genre: Rock, Pop Style: Psychedelic Rock, Pop Rock DESCRIPTION Original 1967-1969 early U.S. pressing of Magical Mystery Tour, released on Capitol Records. This edition includes the original 24-page full-color picture book glued inside the gatefold cover. Early copies, such as this one, feature the “STEREO MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR • THE BEATLES” spine print in bold black type and the back cover code SMAL-2835 printed in white at upper right. Pressed and distributed by Capitol before the Apple label transition (no Apple logo). A defining psychedelic masterpiece featuring “I Am the Walrus,” “Strawberry Fields Forever,” “Penny Lane,” and “All You Need Is Love,” this LP captures The Beatles at their most experimental moment in late 1967. CONDITION Vinyl: Presumed MINT (unplayed) Cover: Factory-sealed, never opened NOTES Original U.S. (1967-1969) – Capitol rainbow label Front cover laminated finish with vivid colors “STEREO MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR • THE BEATLES” printed on spine (variation 1) Back cover printed “SMAL 2835” at top right corner Includes 24-page booklet bound inside the gatefold (typical glue type used on 1967 pressings) No Apple logo (pre-Apple era) Mastered and pressed by Capitol Records, Hollywood or Scranton plant depending on matrix Please note that because the release is sealed, it is impossible to state 100% that this is the first 1967 pressing. It may also be an early 1968–1969 pressing, which was issued with the same type of cover where the top slick was glued on cardboard.