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The Beatles – Magical Mystery Tour MAL-2835, Mono, 1st Scranton press, US, 1967. Catalog Number: MAL 2835. Mono Format: The "MAL" prefix in the catalog number (MAL 2835) denotes the Mono mix, which is scarcer than the Stereo (SMAL) version from this era. This is a highly collectible original 1967 Mono pressing of The Beatles' "Magical Mystery Tour," pressed at the Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Scranton, Pennsylvania. VINYL TITLE — ARTIST (YEAR) • CATALOG Artist: The Beatles Album: Magical Mystery Tour Label: Capitol Records Catalog Number: MAL 2835 Country: US Year: 1967 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono, Gatefold Edition: Original US First Pressing 💿 DESCRIPTION This is a highly collectible original 1967 Mono pressing of The Beatles' "Magical Mystery Tour," pressed at the Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Unlike the UK release (which was a double EP), the US version was released as a full LP with a gatefold cover that includes an integral 24-page full-color picture book illustrating the film. The Mono mix is unique and differs significantly from the Stereo version, making it the preferred format for serious audiophiles and collectors. 💎 CONDITION vinyl: very good plus (vg+) cover: very good plus (vg+) The spine shows wear and fraying but the text remains legible. The corners are bumped with some shelf wear. The internal booklet is attached but separated from the first page. inscription inside 🧾 NOTES FOR COLLECTORS TRUE FIRST PRESSING: This copy features the classic black rainbow Capitol labels with the rim text: "MFD. BY CAPITOL RECORDS, INC. U.S.A. T.M. MARCA REG. • U.S. PAT. NO. 2,631,859" . Crucially, it does NOT have the "A Subsidiary of Capitol Industries, Inc." text, confirming it was pressed before the label change in 1968. Scranton Pressing: identified by the stamped "I AM" inside a triangle symbol in the runout grooves. Mono Format: The "MAL" prefix in the catalog number (MAL 2835) denotes the Mono mix, which is scarcer than the Stereo (SMAL) version from this era. Publishing Credits: All tracks on the labels are credited to BMI. 🔍 MATRIX / LABEL DETAILS Label Side 1: MAL-2835 (MAL-X-1-2835) Label Side 2: MAL-2835 (MAL-X-2-2835) Runout Side 1 (visible): MAL-1-2835-G10 #2 [Scranton "I AM" Triangle symbol] Runout Side 2 (visible): [Scranton "I AM" Triangle symbol] 📦 SHIPPING 📮 STANDARD: 5–30 DAYS — FREE SHIPPING ✈️ INTERNATIONAL PRIORITY: 5–15 DAYS — 30$ 🚚 FEDEX EXPRESS: 3–7 DAYS — 65$ WORLD OF AUDIOPHILE (EBAY SELLER) 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK • FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @WORLDOFAUDIOPHILE ⭐ LATEST BUYER FEEDBACK 0 ]/ “ABSOLUTELY STUNNING VINYL! PERFECTLY PACKED, LIGHTNING FAST SHIPPING. 10/10 SELLER!” – BUYER FROM USA VIEW MORE FROM WORLD OF AUDIOPHILE