One of the rarest records ever made was the Beatles’ White Album. Although officially released as “The Beatles,” this record is considered one of the rarest albums in history. Copy number 0000005 is now on sale on the UK version of Ebay. Apparently, the first four editions of the album went directly to the Beatles themselves.
According to the seller, there is an interesting history behind the album.
"Some years ago, this album was taken into the collectors shop named ‘Vinyl Revival Records’ in Newbury, Berkshire, England by a musician (they did not disclose who) who had visited John in the flat that he shared with Yoko in late 1968 (that was owned by Ringo) at 34 Montague Square, Marylebone, London W.1. The musician saw a pile of White Albums on a table and asked for one. John readily agreed, but said ‘Don’t take No.1 - I want that’. Instead he took No. 5′.The album then passed into the hands of Beatles specialist dealer ‘Good Humour’ who then sold it to its current owner who has now commissioned me to sell it on his behalf.”
I will be interested to see what the final price will be, although I have my doubts that the reserve may not even be met.
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ReplyDeleteI don't seem to find it on eBay.
Mark
Is this the album with a photo of each Beatle inclosed? I have this, but I didn't think it was rare.
ReplyDeleteYou got number 00000005 from John Lennon himself and you didn't think it was rare?!!
ReplyDeleteNo, there was a whole stack of them. John was just giving them away.
ReplyDeleteActually, I meant the White Album in general, not #5. I don't think mine is numbered, but I haven't looked.