The Beatles - Abbey Road

1969 / Apple Records / SO-383

Technical Specifications:

• Format: 12" LP, Vinyl, Album

• Matrix / Dead Wax: Side 1: SO-1-33-B19 #4 (0) | Side 2: SW-2-383-A18 #2 (0)

• Mastering/Unique Features: Verified 1969 First Pressing from the Jacksonville Plant (indicated by the "0" stamp). This is the highly sought-after "error" version with the "No Her Majesty" back cover and the "Sewer Grate" visible on the front crosswalk. Features the rare SO/SW prefix mix in the matrix.

Released in September 1969, Abbey Road was the final recording session where all four Beatles were in the studio together. It’s a masterpiece of studio production, famous for the Side B medley and its iconic cover art. This particular copy is a true first-run artifact from the initial U.S. release, before the tracklist was "corrected" to include the hidden track. The vibe is the peak of late-60s rock—warm, polished, and legendary.

Condition Details:

• The Media: VG+ — The vinyl retains a beautiful factory mirror-gloss. There are several light surface scuffs and hairlines visible under bright light, but none are deep enough to be felt with a fingernail. It should play through with excellent clarity and minimal surface noise.

• The Jacket: VG — Shows significant "honest" ring wear and some foxing (age spotting) on the back cover, as expected for a 50+ year old original. The top seam is cleanly unglued but not torn or split.

The original inner sleeve was discarded due to age, and the record has been moved to a premium Hudson Hi-Fi anti-static poly-lined rice paper sleeve. This ensures archival protection and prevents the "paper rashing" or static common with vintage factory sleeves.

Tracklist:

Side A (24:53):

Come Together (4:20)

Something (3:03)

Maxwell's Silver Hammer (3:27)

Oh! Darling (3:26)

Octopus's Garden (2:51)

I Want You (She's So Heavy) (7:47)

Side B (22:10):

Here Comes The Sun (3:05)

Because (2:45)

You Never Give Me Your Money (4:02)

Sun King (2:26)

Mean Mr. Mustard (1:06)

Polythene Pam (1:12)

She Came In Through The Bathroom Window (1:57)

Golden Slumbers (1:31)

Carry That Weight (1:36)

The End (2:19)

*Her Majesty (0:23) (The famous "hidden" track not listed on the original 1969 jacket or label)

Total Album Time: 47:03

Fast and free shipping from Rockport, Texas.

Professional Packing: Shipped in a dedicated record mailer with cardboard stiffeners for maximum protection.

Seam Split Prevention: To prevent damage during transit, the vinyl is shipped in its poly sleeve outside of the jacket.