THE BEATLES The Ballad Of John And Yoko Vinyl Record 7 Inch Apple 1969 Original 1st Pressing R 5786

The Beatles - The Ballad Of John And Yoko
(Original UK 1st Pressing with Dark Green Apple Label. -1U/-1U Matrix)

Format: Vinyl Record - 7 Inch (45 rpm)
Country: UK
Year: 1969
Label: Apple
Catalogue No. R 5786

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): 7XCE 21306-1U KT 4 NP
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): 7XCE 21307-1U KT 69 OR

Condition: EX (The vinyl is in excellent clean condition with some minor signs of play)

Side A: The Ballad Of John And Yoko
Side B: Old Brown Shoe

Enhance your classic rock collection with an original 1969 UK first pressing of The Beatles' historic "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" 7-inch 45 RPM vinyl single (Catalogue No. R 5786) on Apple Records.

This genuine first issue is highly sought after by collectors, featuring the distinctive dark green Apple Records label variant unique to the earliest British pressings. This particular copy features a large centre hole, as the original 4-pronged push-out centre has been neatly removed, making it perfect for jukebox use or playing with a standard 45 adapter. For discography purists tracking the finest audio stampings, both sides display the coveted earliest first-master "-1U" matrix codes in the run-out grooves. Side A is stamped with 7XCE 21306-1U KT 4 NP, whilst Side B reads 7XCE 21307-1U KT 69 OR, confirming its true first-press heritage.

The autobiographical A-side delivers the fast-paced studio track "The Ballad Of John And Yoko", famously recorded using only John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Flip the record over to enjoy the magnificent B-side, "Old Brown Shoe", a brilliant, driving studio creation penned by George Harrison that showcases the full band's exceptional musical chemistry during their late-sixties studio sessions.

We have visually and play-graded the condition of this vintage 1960s release as Excellent (EX). The vinyl is in beautiful, clean condition, retaining its original high gloss with only minor, superficial signs of handling that do not compromise the listening experience.

Secure this landmark piece of late-60s British music history for your collection today. We dispatch all vintage vinyl in premium, stiffened mailers with corner protection to ensure safe delivery directly to your door.