I Am The Walrus |
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Cutting Date: | 6 Sep 1967? ? |
Format: | 7" Single Sided |
Cut By: | MWS-MikeSheady |
Version: | Take 17 with extra bass (RM4a?) |
Duration: | |
Source: | ebay |
Value: |
< £17,500 (2005 ) with unreleated card Unsold |
With the 'Extra Bass' is suggestive that this is the second cut Acetate on the 6 Sep 1967 after the Super Imposition of Bass, Drums and John's Vocal. If the disc has this version , this could be the source of the track on Yellow Dog's Acetates CD release amongst many others. Item for sale with an unrelated note from Paul and Linda.
This record was from the home of Sir George Martin, given as a gift to
a good friend. This is an original studio acetate recording of The Beatles,
artists John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison performing
"I am the Walrus" which according to Beatles information was recorded
Sept. 5-6, 1967 at Abbey Road Studios. This version is take 17 with extra
bass. The back side of this single is flat and smooth. See photo.
The date and location information can be confirmed by research in any reputable
book or website. This 45 recording has the wording "MADE IN GT. BRITAIN
EMIDISC RECORDING BLANK" at the top of the label. In the middle of
the label is says "I AM THE WALRUS (Extra Bass) 45 MWS". At the
bottom of the label it says "E.M.I. tape limited Hayes Middlesex England".
A certificate of authenticity will be included along with a handwritten
note (unrelated to this particular recording) from Linda McCartney to George
and family.
I have listened to the recording and found that it differs from the Capitol
Records release in that there is a slower tempo, different sounding lyrics,
extra bass and strings, and more speaking vocals. This is 7" in diameter
and recording sounds very nice. No skips or scratches that affect the sound.
There are 2 visible needle scratches but again, they do not appear to affect
or interrupt the sound
Date
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Value
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Condition
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Description
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Source
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18 Oct 2005 | <£17,150 | 2 light scratches Plays fine | Relisted | Ebay |
12 Oct 2005 | <£28,500 | 2 light scratches Plays fine | Commision Sale along with card | Ebay Unsold |
3 Oct 2005 | Albert Prince Ceretificate of Authenticity | See Below | ||
1967-2005 | NEW CUT ? |
George Martin gives disc to - A. N. Other |
Ebay | |
6 Sep 1967? | NEW CUT |
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