The Beatles' landmark 1967 concept album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, stands as one of the most influential records ever made. This iconic release showcases the band's creative peak, featuring studio innovations and unforgettable tracks including "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," "With a Little Help from My Friends," and the title track. A cornerstone of psychedelic rock and popular music history, this album captures the spirit of the Summer of Love and remains essential listening for collectors and enthusiasts alike. The distinctive cover art and meticulous production make this a treasured addition to any vinyl collection.
2 box EMI pressing with silver / black labels.
Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. laminated gatefold cover.
EMI inner sleeve.
'cut-outs' card insert (full-color, single-sided).
"EMI Records Ltd All Rights Of The Producer.....Made in Gt. Britain" rim text.
"Hiring" is not mentioned in the rim text.
Runouts are stamped but for the 'HTM' which is hand-etched.
In both runouts of variant 2 there are two or three letters/numbers between the '5' and 'HTM' and '4' and 'HTM', respectively which are so badly stamped they are barely legible.