The Beatles Collection Blue Box Set

This item is the iconic 'The Beatles Collection' vinyl box set, commonly known as the 'Blue Box' or 'BC13,' which was first released by EMI/Parlophone in late 1978. The box is constructed of a textured, navy-blue leatherette material over a heavy cardboard flip-top case. It features gold-leaf embossed lettering for the title 'The Beatles collection' in the center, underlined by green and red horizontal lines. At the bottom, the facsimile gold signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr are displayed across the front cover. This specific edition typically contains 12 studio albums and the 'Rarities' compilation, totaling 13 LPs. The condition shown in the image indicates significant surface wear, with prominent white scuffs and spotting across the front face, likely due to moisture or mold exposure ('foxing') and frictional shelf wear. The corners appear slightly bumped, and the color of the gold embossing shows signs of fading. This set is a staple of 1970s and 80s music memorabilia, representing a comprehensive archival release of the band’s work on the Parlophone and Apple labels. Values are highly dependent on the condition of the individual vinyl records and posters contained within, as well as the cleanliness of this external storage box.

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