Abbey Road Studios, 3 Abbey Road, St. John's Wood, London NW8. The building was first errected as a detached residence in 1830. It was purchased by the Gramophone Company Limited in December 1929 and converted into a recording studio. By the time it officially opened on 12 November 1931, the Gramophone Company had merged with Columbia Records to become EMI. The Beatles first entered Abbey Road Studios for their original recording audition on Wednesday, 6 June 1962 and became regular users over a period of seven years.
THE CAPITOL ALBUMS VOL 1 PROMO CD SAMPLER-Scarce 2004 promotional cd sampler for THE CAPITOL ALBUMS Vol 1- Contains 8 songs in both stereo and mono mixes (16 tracks total). In the original, colorful, slip case. $35
BEATLES "ROCK N ROLL MUSIC VOL. 1" RECORD ALBUM-Captitol SN-16020 issued in 1980. This is the green label budget issue. Nice cover with very light wear and small crease to upper right area. Record has light scuffs at VG+. Replacement inner sleeve. $10
BEATLES "ROCK N ROLL MUSIC VOL. 2" PROMOTIONAL RECORD ALBUM-This is the Capitol SN-16021 green budget series issued in 1980. This is still sealed in the original factory shrink wrap. The top corner section of the wrap on the left side has been removed to reveal the gold foil stamp promo information with #B627330. Sharp corners and with "A Capitol Value" sticker. Not very many of these around. $50
TRAVELING WILBURYS "VOL 1" RECORD ALBUM-WILBURY RECORD CO. R100711 issued in 1988. I would rate both the cover and the record as NM-. This has the original photo liner sleeve. Long out-of-print and very difficult to find especially in this condition. $45
BEATLES "HELP/I'M DOWN" CAPITOL 5476 RECORD AND SLEEVE -CAPITOL 5476 issued in 1967. Sleeve shows light wear with 8-9 staple holes to top left. Straight cut top. Record is a VG+ with great labels without subsidiary of" print. Solid sleeve and record. $65
SLEEVE, RECORD
BEATLES "AIN'T SHE SWEET/NOBODY'S CHILD" 45 RPM RECORD-ATCO 6308 K-13213 issued in 1964. This has the Hill & Range credit with vocals by John Lennon. Record is a VG to VG-. Good solid labels with some light soiling. The A in "Atco"( on the Ain't She Sweet" side) has some paper pulled off. Both sides play all the way through with no problem. RECORD ONLY. NO SLEEVE. This will plug a hole in your collection until you can find a better example. $24
SIDE ONE, SIDE TWO
BEATLES PROMO 45 R.P.M. RECORD "LADY MADONNA" -CAPITOL P2138 issued in 1968. Light wear to the label with "St. Anthony's Home" lightly penned to the "Lady Madonna" side. I would rate the vinyl condition as a strong VG. Comes in a plain white sleeve. These are near impossible to find in any condition. $125
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BEATLES "THE AMAZING BEATLES" STEREO RECORD ALBUM -Clarion 601 issued in 1966. Cover shows some rubbing and some wear/pushing on the left and bottom seams. Small 1/2" tear at the mouth. This is the issue that has the 21 mini-LP photo ad back. The record is a strong VG+. Both labels are excellent condition, but one label does have some bubbles/lifting (see photo). Still, a very nice example and hard to find. $95
CLOSEUP LABEL
BEATLES "FIRST MOVEMENT" VINYL PICTURE DISC RECORD ALBUM-Picture album with plain white jacket. Audiofidelity PHX-339 issued in 1982. Great photo when Pete Best was with the band. $35
BEATLES "TIMELESS" VINYL PICTURE DISC RECORD ALBUM-Picture album with die cut title jacket. Silhouette SM-10004 released in 1981. This is the early version with "Imagine" and "Let It Be" cover songs. Contains interviews with the group in Vancover and with Lennon in Chicago in 1964. Nine tracks. $35
BEATLES GEORGE HARRISON SEALED "GREENPEACE" VINYL RECORD ALBUM-A&M RECORDS A&M SP5091 issued in 1986. Contains songs by: George Harrison (Save the World), Peter Gabriel, Queen, Thomas Dolby, Eurythmics, Depeche Mode, Tears For Fears, and more. Still in sealed factory shrink wrap with cut-out. $40
GEORGE HARRISON "SOMEWHERE IN ENGLAND" SEALED RECORD ALBUM-Factory sealed shrink wrapped (with cutout) "Somewhere In England" Dark Horse DHK-3492 issued in 1981. Sharp corners. No need to upgrade here. $20
GEORGE HARRISON "GEORGE HARRISON" SEALED ALBUM-"Dark Horse DHK-3255 issued in 1979. Still sealed in original factory shrink wrap with cutout. 2" circular section of shrink removed (probably a sticker). Still considered sealed. $18
GEORGE HARRISON "GONE TROPPO" SEALED ALBUM-Factory sealed shrink wrapped Dark Horse 1-23734 issued in 1982. Small cut-out to left side. $25
LEXUS CHAOS AND CREATION/MOTOR OF LOVE 2 CD BOX SET-This is a rare sealed two cd set only issued by Lexus in very small quantities and distributed at Lexus parties and to some employees. This has not been opened. Both sealed CDs are inside of the factory sealed box. $75
2006 SEALED GRAMMY NOMINEES CD-Original, factory sealed 2006 Grammy nominees cd. Includes Paul McCartney (Fine Line) Green Day, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay and more. Total of 21 songs. $12
1999 SEALED YELLOW SUBMARINE CD-Capitol/Apple, original 1999 issue still in the factory shrink wrap. Still has the "15 Beatles Classics" sticker. $12
1996 REAL LOVE SEALED 4 TRACK CD-Original 1996 issue, Capitol/Apple, still in the factory shrink wrap. Remains of price sticker glue. This is the Maxi Single with 4 songs. Getting hard to find. $12
JOHN LENNON SEALED WALLS AND BRIDGES ALBUM-Custom gatefold cover with two front sections (each 4"x12") that open separately. This is a factory sealed 1st issue Apple SW-3416 album issued in 1974. Sharp corners. No upgraded needed with this one. $125
BAD FINGER "BABY BLUE" APPLE SINGLE WITH SLEEVE-Apple 1844 "Baby Blue/Flying" with picture sleeve. Released in 1972. Light ring wear to sleeve. Record is a VG+. $15
RADHA KRISHNA TEMPLE "GOVINDA" SINGLE RECORD WITH SLEEVE-Apple 1821 produced by George Harrison and issued in 1970. GOVINDA/ GOVINDA JAI JAI. The picture sleeve is VG+ with a mild ringwear on front and back cover and an original price sticker still affixed and overflaping the open part of the sleeve and sealing the unplayed record inside. $14
EMI RECORDING COMPANY LOGO STATIONERY- Vintage, near mint sheet of EMI paper with color logo, address and phone number. Hard item to find. $35
MARY HOPKIN "THINK ABOUT YOUR CHILDREN" APPLE SINGLE WITH SLEEVE-Apple 1825 "Think About Your Children" with picture sleeve. Released in 1970. Very light wear to sleeve. Record in unplayed condition. $10
BEATLES SEALED ANTHOLOGY 2 SEALED TRIPLE RECORD ALBUM-Three records in a double fold open cover. Capitol/Apple 8-34448-1 issued in 1996. Still sealed in the original factory shrink wrap and with the red "Real Love" sticker. This was a very limited edition. Sharp corners. $50
BEATLES SEALED ANTHOLOGY 3 SEALED TRIPLE RECORD ALBUM-Three records in a double fold open cover. Capitol/Apple 8-34451-1 issued in 1996. Still sealed in the original factory shrink wrap and with the yellow sticker. This was a very limited edition. Sharp corners. $50
VINTAGE BRITISH MGM RECORD STORE PLAQUE- Scarce 5 1/4"x9" (1/4" thick) wood record bin plaque with black lettering and MGM decal to center. "Pops Straight From The States." $95
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THREE YOKO ONO 45 R.P.M. RECORDS -Black vinyl, 45 rpm, "Walking On Thin Ice" and "Now Or Never" in unplayed condition and with original picture sleeves. You will also receive the promotional record "Walking On Thin Ice" GEFFEN PRO-S-935 issued in 1981. This contains the edit and long version. No sleeve. Record is a NM-, but does have some label lifting (bubble) to both sides. $20
JOHN LENNON ANTHOLOGY 4 CD BOXED SET- Nice boxed set containg four cds and informational booklet. Played just once and in near mint condition. Rare variations and home recordings. $65
JOHN LENNON SEALED "MILK AND HONEY" RECORD ALBUM-Sealed in original factory shrink wrap "Milk and Honey" Polydor 817-160-1-Y-1 issued in 1984 with price sticker and special "Includes" sticker. Sharp corners. $30
BEATLES & SOLO 8 TRACK TAPES- Vintage, 8 track tapes. Click on the artist/tape name to view picture. Price each.
LENNON-Live Peace In Toronto SEALED-Couple of bubbles to label. $15
HARRISON-George Harrison SEALED-Black shell. $15
HARRISON-Thirty Three & 1/3 SEALED-Black shell. $15
JOHN LENNON "LIVE IN NYC" RECORD ALBUM-This is a factory sealed 1st issue Capitol SV-12451 album issued in 1986. In original factory shrink wrap with stickers and price sticker. Sharp corners. Nice one. $50
ELASTIC OZ BAND "GOD SAVE US" APPLE SINGLE WITH SLEEVE-God Save Us/Do The Oz (John & Yoko Song) APPLE 1835 with picture sleeve. Released in 1971. "mfd by Apple Records Inc" in perimeter print. Excellent condition With a little record impression. Nice, flat sleeve, close to near mint. Record is Near Mint unplayed. $15
MARY HOPKIN "TEMMA HARBOUR" APPLE SINGLE WITH SLEEVE-Apple 1816 "Temma Harbour" with picture sleeve. Released in 1970. Very light wear to sleeve. Record in unplayed condition. $10
RONNIE SPECTOR "TRY SOME BUY SOME" APPLE SINGLE WITH SLEEVE-Apple 1832 "Try Some Buy Some" with picture sleeve. Released in 1971. Very light wear to sleeve. Record in unplayed condition. $10
BEATLES "FIVE NIGHTS IN A JUDO ARENA" RECORD ALBUM-Rare, still sealed (shrink wrap) vinyl record album issued by De Weinstraub Records. $75
JOHN LENNON "LENNON TRACKS" JAPANESE RECORD ALBUM-This is the Overseas Record UXP-827-V. Very slight stub to corner making the cover Near Mint. The record is Mint. Complete with original obi. Nice record. $75
BEATLES GEORGE HARRISON "ALL THINGS MUST PASS" RECORD ALBUM BOX SET-Apple STCH-639. Issued in 1970. Box has splits at corners, and some small paper loss to sides. The picture slick was put on a little low and the bottom hangs over the bottom a little. The records show light use at VG+. Good, solid, collectible set. Three original sleeves present as is the original large poster. $40
BEATLES "SGT. PEPPER" PICTURE DISC-Rare, album with plain jacket. This is not the one issued by CAPITOL. PHO 7027 A in trail off area. Shows very light wear. $45
PAUL MCCARTNEY "GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROAD STREET" ALBUM-Columbia SC-39613. Issued in 1984. Excellent cover with light stubs to 2 corners. Record looks to be unplayed. Nice copy. $15
PAUL MCCARTNEY "LONDON TOWN" ALBUM-Capitol SW-11777. Issued in 1978. Nice cover with very little rubbing wear to front. Record looks to be unplayed. $15
PAUL MCCARTNEY "WILD LIFE" ALBUM-Apple SMAS-3386. Issued in 1971. Nice cover with very little wear to front and some ring wear to reverse. Record is nice at VG+. Nice copy. $15
PAUL MCCARTNEY "RAM" ALBUM-Apple SMAS-3375. Issued in 1971. Nice cover with very little wear at VG+. Record with light use at VG to VG+. Both cut and uncut Apple labels. $15
BEATLES "1st LIVE RECORDINGS HAMBURG, GERMANY 1962 VOL 1" RECORD ALBUM-Pickwick SPC-3661 issued in 1979. Cover in nice condition with some light ring wear. Record in unplayed condition. Nice copy. $12
BEATLES "FIRST LIVE RECORDINGS" DOUBLE RECORD ALBUM-This is the Pickwick PTP-2098 double album set released in 1978. Cover is excellent with light crease to top and cutout to bottom right. Records have never been played. $25
PAUL MCCARTNEY "WINGS GREATEST" ALBUM-Capitol SOO-11905. Issued in 1978. Nice cover showing very little wear. Record in unplayed condition. This comes with the original 20"x30" poster. $15
PAUL MCCARTNEY "WINGS GREATEST" ALBUM-CAPTIOL SOO-11905 issued in 1978. Cover is still in original (opened) shrink wrap with the clear (transparent) sticker with song titles, and remains of an old price sticker. Stubs to 2 corners. This does have the 20"x30" poster inside and the original sleeve. The record has some scuffs at a strong VG and with great labels. $15
JOHN LENNON "THE JOHN LENNON COLLECTION" ALBUM-Geffen GHSP-2023 Issued in 1982. Very nice jacket with light corner stubs. Record appears unplayed, but does have some minor scuffs from taking in and out of sleeve. Nice one. $20
PAUL MCCARTNEY "SPIES LIKE US" 12" SINGLE RECORD-Capitol V-15212 with correct MPL on label. Issued in 1986. Cover is still in original opened shrink wrap. Record is VG++. $20
PAUL MCCARTNEY "EBONY AND IVORY" 12" 45 R.P.M. SINGLE RECORD-Parlophone 12R-6064 issued in 1982. Ebony and Ivory/Rainclouds to one side and solo McCartney Ebony and Ivory to reverse. Very light wear VG+. In original picture sleeve with light wear, "Made In England" sticker, and paper pull where a price sticker was removed. $15
BEATLES "RARITIES" RECORD ALBUM-Capitol SHAL-12060 album issued in 1985 without the embossed cover. The cover shows very light wear and some wear to the spine. Record shows very light use at VG+. $18
GEORGE HARRISON "SOMEWHERE IN ENGLAND" PROMOTIONAL RECORD ALBUM-"Somewhere In England" Dark Horse DHK-3492 issued in 1981. Gold foil stamped information to lower left. Light crease to upper left corner. Record is a VG++ with just a couple of very light scuffs. Actually a very nice record. $24
JULIAN LENNON "THE SECRET VALUE OF DREAMING" ALBUM-ATLANTIC 80640-1-E issued in 1986. Nice cover with 2 corner stubs, one corner crease and cut out. Record is a NM- with great labels. Original photo liner sleeve. $7
JULIAN LENNON "VALOTTE" ALBUM-ATLANTIC 80184-1 issued in 1984. Cover is still in original shrink wrap (opened) with cut out and old price sticker. Record is a NM- with great labels. Original photo liner sleeve. $7
JOHN LENNON "THE JOHN LENNON COLLECTION" PROMOTIONAL ALBUM-A "The John Lennon Collection" promo album with gold foil promo stamp to lower right corner. Geffen GHSP-2023 issued in 1982. The cover is very nice but has a crease on the left side and two stubbed corners. The record is mint. $45
PAUL MCCARTNEY "1980 INTERVIEW" ALBUM-This is a album that contains a 1980 interview with Vic Garbarini of Musician Magazine. Columbia PC-36987 album issued in 1980. In original factory shrink wrap, but opened. It has "Nice Price" and "Collectors Editions" stickers. The record is very nice, but does have a couple of scratches that should not affect playing. $15
RINGO STARR "STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES" SEALED ALBUM-Boardwalk NB1-33246 issued in 1981. Still sealed in original factory shrink wrap, but with crease to upper left/lower right corners and with cutout. $24
RINGO STARR "ROTOGRAVURE" SEALED ALBUM-Atlantic SD 18193 issued in 1976. Still sealed in original factory shrink wrap, but with crease to upper left corner and with cutout. $24
PAUL MCCARTNEY "TUG OF WAR" PROMOTIONAL RECORD ALBUM-Columbia TC-37462 issued in 1982. Very nice cover with crease to upper left corner. Gold foil "For Promotion Only" stamp to rear. Nice vinyl with some very light scuffs at VG++. $20
PAUL MCCARTNEY "WINGS OVER AMERICA" TRIPLE RECORD ALBUM-Capitol SWCO-11593 issued in 1976. Great 3 lp set. Cover in good condition with some ring wear and corner wear. Three records are in unplayed NM- condition. No poster. Good solid set. $25
GEORGE HARRISON "ALL THOSE YEARS AGO" PROMOTIONAL 12" SINGLE-DARK HORSE PRO-A-949 issued in 1981 in white cover with title and info. Record is in mint unplayed condition . The cover is nice with small corner stub on lower right and with light creasing to upper left. $30
GEORGE HARRISON "GOT MY MIND SET ON YOU" PROMOTIONAL 12" SINGLE-Dark Horse PRO-A-2845 issued in 1987 with photo cover. Very nice cover with small stubs to 2 corners. Record is mint. $40
BEATLES PARLOPHONE "ALL MY LOVING" 45 EXTENDED PLAY RECORD -PARLOPHONE GEP 8891 (MONO) with 4 tracks: "All My Loving, Ask Me Why, Money, P.S. I Love You." This has the smaller album style hole. Cover is VG+ with light ring wear to front and back. The record is unplayed and NM-. $20
BEATLES PARLOPHONE "THE BEATLES HITS" 45 EXTENDED PLAY RECORD-PARLOPHONE GEP 8880 (MONO) with 4 tracks: "From Me To You, Thank You Girl, Please Please Me, Love Me Do." This has the smaller album style hole. Cover is NM- with very light ring wear in one spot. The record is unplayed and VG++. $20
BEATLES ANTHOLOGY PROMOTIONAL WINDOW CLING-Original 9 1/2"x10" peel back window cling with "Release Timeline" printing on paper. Vinyl window cling states "You Haven't Heard Everything Yet-the BEATLES." Unused condition. $10
BEATLES "BABY IT'S YOU" 45 EXTENDED PLAY RECORD -CAPITOL/APPLE NR 7243 89 58348 13 (MONO) with 4 tracks: "Baby's It's You, I'll Follow The Sun, Devil In Her Heart , Boys." This has the USA size hole. Cover is NM-. The record is unplayed and NM-. $15
BEATLES PARLOPHONE "MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR" 45 EXTENDED PLAY RECORDS-PARLOPHONE STEREO SMMT-A1 (double record) with 3 tracks per record: "Magical Mystery Tour, Your Mother Should Know, I Am The Walrus" and "The Fool On The Hill, Flying, Blue Jay Way." These was issued with the removable smaller album style holes. They have been removed for USA (large hole) play. Cover is VG+ with 1 crease to the back. The stapled-in booklet is present. The records are NM-. $30
GEORGE HARRISON "LIVE IN JAPAN" ALBUM AD FLAT-Original 12 1/4"x12 1/4" album flat on card stock. These were used for advertising and as bin dividers. Light edge wear. $10
PAUL MCCARTNEY "WINGS AT THE SPEED OF SOUND" VINYL RECORD ALBUM-CAPITOL SW-11525 issued in 1976. Cover is still in the original shrink wrap (opened) with remains of an old price sticker. Record is a VG+ with great labels. Original photo liner sleeve. $12
PAUL MCCARTNEY "RED ROSE SPEEDWAY" VINYL RECORD ALBUM-Apple SMAL-3409 issued in 1973. Very nice jacket with the very desirable blue Wings sticker and the original 12 page photo booklet attached inside. Record has a couple of light scratches at VG. Nice one. $15
GEORGE HARRISON "GONE TROPPO" VINYL RECORD ALBUM-Dark Horse 1-23734 issued in 1982. Nice cover with very light wear, and corner stub. Has the "Quiex II Limited Pressing" sticker and gold foil stamped information to front. Record labels have record store name stamed on them (Exile Records). Custom lyric liner sleeve. Record is nice at VG+. $18
GEORGE HARRISON "DARK HORSE" VINYL RECORD ALBUM-Apple SMAS 3418 issued in 1974 with custom Apple labels. No lyric sheet. Graphics sleeve present. Cover showing very light wear with light stain to upper right corner. The record is a nice one at VG+. $15
BEATLES "1962-1966" VINYL DOUBLE RECORD ALBUM-Double Lp with gatefold cover. Apple SKBO-3403 issued in 1973. Nice jacket with light edge wear and light ring wear. Name penned inside. Records show light wear at VG to VG+. Inner lyric liner sleeves have light stain in one lower corner. Good solid set. $20
RINGO STARR "BAD BOY" VINYL PROMOTIONAL RECORD ALBUM-Portrait JR-35378 issued in 1978. Nice cover with some ring wear. Gold foil promo stamp to rear as well as promo track list sticker. Nice record at NM- with white label promo "Demonstration Not For Sale" labels. Nice copy. $25
RINGO STARR "RINGO" VINYL RECORD ALBUM-APPLE SWAL-3413 ISSUED IN 1973. Very nice gatefold cover showing light wear to corner tips. Complete 20 page lyrics booklet is present. "Hold On" song title to back cover. Record is a VG+ with great labels. $8
RINGO STARR "RINGO" VINYL RECORD ALBUM-CAPITOL SN-16114 budget green label record issue. Very nice cover showing very little wear. Record is a NM- with great labels. $10
RINGO STARR "BLAST FROM YOUR PAST" VINYL RECORD ALBUM-CAPITOL SN-16236 with green budget series labels. Nice cover showing light wear. Record is a strong VG with great labels. $9
HOLLYWOOD STRINGS "MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR" VINYL RECORD ALBUM-This is the Capitol ST 2876 album. The cover is nice, but does show some rubbing and a seam split to the bottom. The record is VG- with scratches. Nice little Beatles odd-ball record. $10
RINGO STARR AND OTHER ARTISTS "STAY AWAKE" VINYL RECORD ALBUM-A&M SP 3918 issued in 1988. This is a special PROMOTIONAL album with various artists to include Harry Nielsson, James Taylor, Sinead O'Connor, Los Lobos, Aaron Neville, Bonnie Raitt and many more. Ringo's song is "When You Wish Upon A Star." Very very hard record to find with Ringo Starr on it. The music is various interpretations of music from vintage films. Cover is very nice with light wear. Record is a NM- with great labels. Gold promotional stamp to the back of the cover. $20
RINGO STARR "YOU'RE SIXTEEN" 45 R.P.M. RECORD SLEEVE-APPLE 1870 issued in 1973. Sleeve only. NO RECORD. Sleeve shows light wear with some ring wear. The upper 1/4" of the sleeve shows numerous creases and small edge tears. $8
RINGO STARR "RINGO THE 4TH" VINYL RECORD ALBUM-ATLANTIC SD-19108 issued in 1977. Cover shows light wear with creases to two corners. Original photo liner sleeve. Record is a VG with great labels. $10
MARY HOPKIN "POSTCARD" VINYL RECORD ALBUM-APPLE ST-3351 issued in 1969. Record is a VG+ with great labels. Cover in nice condition, but with ring wear. $9
