The Beatles

Are you a fan of the Beatles? My connection with the Fab Four goes back to the 1960s, as two of my sisters went to see them in Manchester, so our house was regularly filled with their music. Nowadays it seems that lots of people have rekindled their interest in the Betales, often from a purely collecting perspective, I'm quite sure that most Beatles records are now bought for investment and few are ever place on a turntable.

 

We always some some Beatles items for sale, so it makes sense to feature them here, along with some great LPs that we have accumulated over the last couple of years.

 

Kate Bush Signed LP

An excellent copy of the 1980 LP Never For Ever with undedicated signature by Kate Bush to the inner gatefold. Obtained by our vendor at a record signing in Manchester in 1980.

Virtually all of Kate's signed Lps have dedicated signatures, making this a highly sought after and rare item.

All in excellent condition.

 

 

Cassettes (and lots of them!)

A huge accumulation (over 1200) of music cassettes, mostly pop and rock but to include all other genres. 

 

 

1963 Helen Shapiro / The Beatles Concert Programme

A rare programme for the concert held at Sheffield City hall on 2nd March 1963. the Beatles feature someway down the bill, but were promoted up the running order as the tour continued due to their popularity. Our client attended the concert himself and has kept the programme in mint condition for the last 60 years. It is without doubt the finest remaining example.

Price on Application

 

1963 The Beatles / Roy Orbison Concert Programme

From the same client, this concert again at the City Hall Sheffield, this one from 25th May 1963. Again condition is stunning and almost impossible to find in this state, bit of a crease to the front page.

SOLD

 

 

George Harrison and Ringo Starr Autographed Photo

Superb original photo signed by George Harrison and Ringo Starr, originally part of a larger image that included Paul and John. Blue ink signed with strong signatures and colour, measures 12 x 9 cms and set within a frame. Whilst it is impossible to establish the validity of such signatures, careful examination and comparison to known authentic autographs suggests that these are genuine. This, along with several of the following items are from the same client, who has amassed a hugely impressive collection of the finest Beatles collectables over many years.

SOLD

 

 

Revolver

Fabulous 1974 Japanese issue of Revolver. Condition is "as new" with original sleeve and OBI, inner sleeve and insert note sheet. The vinyl is unplayed! Not a mark on it and no spindle wear whatsoever.

An incredibly rare find and another gem from our Beatles guru!

 

The Alternative Sergeant Pepper

Very hard to find these days, the cover features an alternative version of the standard cover, with Paul standing holding a trombone, George seated blowing a trumpet, Ringo seated staring at the camera and John seated, similarly looking at the photographer. Produced in the late 1980s, the Lp features out takes from the Serageant Pepper set with additional tracks.

This version features the extremely rare completely misaligned label

Condition is VG

Part of an impressive Beatles collection that we are selling on behalf of one of our valued clients

Serious enquiries only please

 

 

The Beatles, HELP, USA recording

Harder to find version of the soundtrack album, this an original US 1965 recording on the rainbow Capitol label.

Condition VG+

 

 

The Beatles Jnr Guitar

Circa 1963 and manufactured by Selcol, this is a real find! In excellent condition, the rarer blue/red option, complete and original, even down to the strings. Measures 16 inches. Very rare in this condition!

Price on application, serious enquiries only please

SOLD​

 

 

The Beatles Jigsaw Puzzle in a Puzzle 1970

An 800 piece jigsaw "The Beatles Lyrics Puzzle in a Puzzle) with illustrations by Alan Aldridge from his 1968 book. A rare complete jigsaw in excellent condition with original poster, answer sheet and envelope. Very hard to find these complete these days!

SOLD

 

The Beatles (The White Album)

Original 1968 1st pressing, Mono, PMC7067, XEX 709-1 710-1, 711-1,712-1. Top opening laminated gatefold cover by Garrod & Lofthouse with original black sleeves, with lyrics poster (no photos, but replacements are available).  Embossed "The Beatles" to front cover (all lamination intact) very low No.0057016 Some surface scratches to both Lps but play well with no skips or noticeable surface interruption.

Price on Application

 

The Beatles (The White Album)

Original 1968 1st pressing, Mono, PMC7067, XEX 709-1 710-1, 711-1,712-1. Top opening laminated gatefold cover by Garrod & Lofthouse with original black sleeves, complete with all 4 photos and lyrics poster.  Embossed "The Beatles" to front cover (all lamination intact) with barely visible (but there) No. Some surface scratches to both Lps but play well with no skips or noticeable surface interruption. A real collectors item these days.

Price on Application

 

 

The Beatles 1962-1966 (The Red Album)

Original 1973 1st pressing in MINT UNPLAYED CONDITION! An extreme rarity and the only one we've ever seen. Stereo PCSP717 (OC192 o 05307-8) with matrix  runouts YEX 905-3, 906-4, 907-3 and 908-1. No spindle wear to any of the 4 sides which are free of any scratches, marks etc, just bright shiny vinyl! Sleeve is mint with no de-lamination and spine intact.  Lyric sleeves (PCS 7171 and 7172) are as new. From a fabulous (or should I jusr say fab?) Beatles collection, undoubtedly the best original issue available. 

Price on Application

 

 

The Beatles 1967-1970 (The Blue Album)

From the same amazing collection as it's twin above, an original 1973 1st pressing in MINT UNPLAYED CONDITION! Again, an extreme rarity and again, the only one we've ever seen. Stereo PCSP718 (OC192 o 05309-10) with matrix runouts YEX 909-2, 910-1, 911-2 and 912-1. No spindle wear to any of the 4 sides which are free of any scratches or imperfections. Sleeve is mint with no de-lamination and spine intact. Lyric sleeves (PCS7181 qnd 7182) are as new. Agaian, undoubtedly the best original issue available, so if you want the best.....

Price on Application

 

Limited Edition Beatles Film Cell Montage

The last one of these (see below) proved so popular that I thought we'd better feature another. Nicely done this one, the film cells being the opening credit to A Hard Day's Night then a single photo of each of the Fab Four below the larger image. Measures 23 X 11 inches 

SOLD

 

 

Original Beatles Concert Ticket 1963

Rare, original ticket stub for The Beatles concert at the Gaumont, Bradford, Friday October 9th, 1963.

The ticket belongs to one of our clients who actually attended the show and is known to be 100% authentic (there are a lot of fake ones out there!). Presented in a frame with a 1965 first pressing of Help!.

SOLD

 

A Hard Day's Night Film Cell

Framed and glazed, measuring 10" X 8", an original strip of 5 film cells from the film, no. 97 of a limited edition of 300. Produced by Legends Memorabilia with certificate of authenticity to the reverse.

SOLD

 

PUNK

The following items form the first part of a very large accumulation that we are selling on behalf of one of our clients. All items are original dating from the late 1970s through to the mid 1980s (unless otherwise stated) and form a very impressive collection including concert tickets, autographs, posters, flyers, patches and badges, clothing, scrapbooks etc etc.

 

A large collection (just a sample shown above, too numerous to list individually) of original Punk pin badges from the late 1970s / early 1980s including some real rarities. Numerous Sid Vicious, Pistols, Clash, Damned, Siouxsie, Slaughter & the Dogs etc all in excellent condition.

Offers invited for the collection.

The entire badge & patch collection is now sold

 

Punk Clothing

Original Punk clothing including bespoke The Clash leather jacket, bondage trousers, T shirts (including The Pistols Anarchy as shown above) plus numerous accessories.

All items now sold

 

 

Punk Autographs

Another part of this massively impressive collection, signed tour posters, flyers etc, the above being a Joe Strummer signed bus pass (the only thing our client had to hand when he met him!)

SOLD

 

CRASS Poster

An original and extremely rare poster for the band CRASS at the Manchester Polytechnic on April 20th 1980. Believed to be the only one of its kind remaining, this was one of four that were specially printed for the Polytechnic social team. Removed from the wall the same night by our client!

Measures 38 X 30 inches. Overall condition very good, some loss to the lower left edge (please see photos)

SOLD

 

 

Signed MUSE tickets

Our client was a VIP guest for this concert and met the band backstage afterwards, obtaining all 3 autographs on the VIP pass and Matt Bellamy's on the ticket.

SOLD