Double Cd Album Appraisal

The Beatles - Anthology 2 (Double CD Album)

This item is a commercially produced double Compact Disc (CD) set titled 'Anthology 2' by the legendary British rock band, The Beatles. Released in March 1996 as the second installment of a three-part series, the set is housed in a standard 'fatboy' or double-jewel case constructed of clear and grey injection-molded plastic. The cover art features a distinctive collage designed by artist Klaus Voorman, which includes elements of the band's history such as the 'Help!' silhouettes, Shea Stadium posters, and torn imagery from previous album covers like 'With The Beatles' and 'Beatles for Sale.' A notable feature is the presence of the original vibrant pink hype sticker adhered directly to the front of the plastic case. This sticker advertises 'Alternative and unreleased versions of your favorite hits plus the new single Real Love.' The sticker also displays the catalog code CDP 7243 8 34448 2 3. Physically, the jewel case shows minor signs of shelf wear and light surface scratching common for an item of this age, but the underlying paper artwork remains sharp with high saturation in the reds and yellows. No major cracks are visible in the plastic housing. As a mid-90s production, it represents a significant historical era of Beatles archival releases, manufactured by Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol Records.