This incredible sounding final analogue German edition of this legendary box set dates from c.1983.

This set contains 13 German pressed audiophile LPs cut using the DMM (Direct Metal Mastering) process.*

All were cut from the ANALOGUE masters, NOT the digital CD masters which were used from 1987 onward.

ALL albums in the Beatles UK studio albums are here, plus the bonus 'Rarities' LP which here, unlike all other pressings in the world, contains the TRUE stereo version of 'Rain'.

Although not part of the original set, we have added the amazing sounding German DMM pressing of 'Magical Mystery Tour' to this set.

*The 'White Album' in this set is non-DMM contemporary Swedish pressing.

**'Revolver' has a DMM cutting on side 1 and the big bass non-DMM cutting on side 2.

All discs are housed within their original non-barcoded covers, complete with original poly-lined inner-sleeves.

Here are all the details of each disc:

1. 'PLEASE, PLEASE ME'  (1C 072-04 219)

Matrices: 04219-A2 & 04219-B1

2. 'WITH THE BEATLES' (1C 072-04 181)

04181-A1 & 04181-B1

3. 'A HARD DAY'S NIGHT' (1C 072-04 145)

04145-A1 & 04145-B1

4. 'BEATLES FOR SALE' (1C 072-04 200)

04200-A1 & 04200-B2

5. 'HELP!' (1C 072-04 257)

04257-A1 & 04257-B1

6. 'RUBBER SOUL' (1C 072-04 115)

04115-A2 & 04115-B1

7. 'REVOLVER' (1C 072-04 097)**

04097-A/R6-106-A-1-T & 04097-B/1#/SHZE186-B

8. 'SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND' (1C 072-04 177)

04177-A1 & 04177 -B1

Lacking cut-out sheet.

9. 'MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR' (1C 072-04 449)

0449-A1+C & 0449-B1+C

10. 'WHITE ALBUM' (4E 192-04173)*

04173-A-1/1C092-04173-B-11-B3 & 04174 A-1/192-0417-B-1F

With 4 photos and poster.

11. 'YELLOW SUBMARINE' (1C 072-04 002)

04002-A1 & 04002-B2

12. 'ABBEY ROAD' (1C 072-04 243)

1042431-A1 & 1042431-B1

13. 'LET IT BE' (1C 072-04 433)

04433-A1 & 04433-B2

14. 'RARITIES' (1C 038-06 867)

06867 A3 & 06867 B1*

*Includes the true STEREO version  of 'Rain'

CONDITION

All Discs: EXCELLENT to MINT -

Most of the discs in this set have been barely, if ever played.

There a are a few hairlines on the first 3 albums, but these minor blemishes to not affect sound or play.

All albums from 'Beatles For Sale' onward appear 'as new'.

All have wonderful presence and a rich, deep bass and sound like no other pressings before or since.

All Covers: EXCELLENT +

All are strong & filly intact with just a touch of discoloration to the white areas on the 'Help!' and 'Yellow Submarine' covers due to age. There are no stresses or splits to any seam or spine.

Box: MINT -

A 1st-class example which is clean & fully intact with shiny, untarnished gold lettering and no damage to the front hinge.

Tough to find this late variation in such good condition and with the incredible sounding 'Magical Mystery Tour' too!

listed 17.05.22