I Am The Walrus

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

Recording History / Alternate EMI Acetate

NOTES

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.

2005 auction descriptions :

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

Chronology

Date
Value
Condition
Description
Source
         
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    

Certificate of Authenticity October 2005

 Certificate of Authenticity

 


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