Help! Beatles Album Signed All 4 Japan Version Lennon McCartney Harrison
Signed by All Four Beatles. Front Cover & Gatefold Interior - Both Signed & Inscribed. Front Cover: "The BEATLES" George Harrison. Gatefold Interior: "Great to have you with us" George Harrison. Offered here is an exceptional rarity even among the rarest of Beatles collectibles: the Japanese pressing of.
On Odeon Records (catalog OP-7387), featuring a stunning red vinyl record, with all four Beatles' autographs appearing TWICE - once on the front cover and again on the gatefold interior. The front cover bears the inscription. Followed by the individual signatures of George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr in blue ballpoint ink, each member signing near his figure in the iconic semaphore photograph. The gatefold interior features a separate, warmer inscription reading.
"Great to have you with us". Again signed individually by all four members - George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, and John Lennon. This dual signing makes this item exponentially rarer than a typical fully-signed Beatles album. Both sets of autographs have been authenticated by Scientific Authentication Company (SAC), certification number SAC003309, dated November 30, 2023. Was the Beatles' fifth studio album, released on August 6, 1965 (September 15, 1965 in Japan), and served as the soundtrack to their second feature film of the same name, directed by Richard Lester. The album features some of the most beloved compositions in the Beatles catalog, including the title track, "Ticket to Ride, " "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away, " "I Need You, " and "Yesterday" - Paul McCartney's masterpiece that would become the most covered song in the history of recorded music. The album marked a significant artistic evolution for the Beatles, with John Lennon later describing the title track as a genuine cry for help during a turbulent period. The accompanying film, a madcap comedy adventure filmed in the Bahamas, Austria, and England, was a Technicolor spectacle that further cemented the Beatles' status as global cultural icons. 1 in both the UK and the US, where it remained atop the charts for nine weeks. This is the Japanese stereo pressing of. Released on September 15, 1965 on the Odeon Records label manufactured by Toshiba Musical Industries Ltd. In Japan, catalog number OP-7387. The Japanese edition features a unique gatefold cover design not found on Western pressings, with a stunning interior photograph of the four Beatles and Japanese liner notes with track listings in both English and Japanese.The record itself is pressed on gorgeous red vinyl - a hallmark of certain Japanese Beatles pressings that makes them among the most coveted variants in all of record collecting. The red vinyl is in excellent condition with both Odeon labels (Side 1 matrix YEX-168, Side 2 matrix YEX-169) clean and clearly legible.
The back cover features the distinctive Japanese beach photograph of the four Beatles, with the Toshiba Musical Industries manufacturing credits clearly visible. This back cover design is exclusive to the Japanese pressing.
Film (1965), the Beatles' second feature, was directed by Richard Lester and filmed in stunning Eastmancolor across exotic locations including the Bahamas, the Austrian Alps, Salisbury Plain, and various London locations. The madcap plot involves a religious cult pursuing Ringo Starr for a sacred ring stuck on his finger, leading to increasingly absurd chase sequences and comedic set pieces. While lighter in tone than. A Hard Day's Night.The film showcased the Beatles at the peak of their cultural influence and featured lavish production values that took full advantage of color filmmaking. The film's visual style and comedic sensibility would go on to influence the Monty Python troupe and countless other comedy filmmakers. Age at Album Release (1965).
Died December 8, 1980 (age 40). Died November 29, 2001 (age 58).With John Lennon and George Harrison no longer living, fully signed Beatles items can never increase in supply - only in value and historical significance. Back Cover - Japanese Beach Photograph. Back Cover - Clean Reference. Toshiba Musical Industries - Made in Japan. The Red Vinyl & Labels.
Side 1 (YEX-168) and Side 2 (YEX-169) - Odeon Records OP-7387 - Manufactured by Toshiba Musical Industries, Japan. SAC Letter of Authenticity (with album). SAC Letter of Authenticity (detail).November 30, 2023 Signers: Harrison / Lennon / McCartney / Starr. Collector Value & Investment Significance. This item is virtually without parallel in Beatles collecting.
A fully signed Beatles album is itself among the rarest artifacts in entertainment memorabilia. A Japanese pressing on red vinyl is independently a highly sought-after Beatles collectible. To have all four Beatles sign the album TWICE - on both the front cover and the gatefold interior, each time with a warm group inscription - elevates this piece to a level of rarity and desirability that defies comparison.
The dual inscriptions ("The BEATLES" on the front, "Great to have you with us" on the gatefold) suggest this album was personally given to someone close to the band, adding a layer of provenance and intimacy that makes it even more extraordinary. This is a museum-quality artifact of the absolute highest order. Display Recommendation: Professional archival framing with UV-protective museum glass is strongly recommended. Consider a display configuration that showcases both the front cover signatures and the gatefold interior signatures, along with the red vinyl record.
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