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In November 1968, The Beatles released their ninth UK album — their first on the newly-created Apple label. The double LP, simply titled “The Beatles”, was housed in a plain white cover and quickly gained notoriety as the “White Album”. It contained 30 new songs, most written earlier that year in Rishikesh, India while the group was studying transcendental meditation under the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. The eclectic style of the music contained on the “White Album” took the listener on an unexpected aural journey. From hard rock to reggae, acoustic ballads to avant-garde, chamber music to country and even touches of 1930’s dance hall, blues and bluegrass music, this landmark release touted nearly every musical genre known at the time. Many critics and aficionados consider it to be their best work and it is indeed a fan favorite, ranking tenth on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”.
Here is a Capitol Records American release of "The White Album" LP, beautifully hand signed along the front cover by Paul McCartney in black felt tip marker. The signature is ideally placed alongside THE BEATLES name and is strong and flowing throughout, projecting a solid "9-10" appearance. Some light surface rubbing on the cover, otherwise fine. Accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA.