"Abbey Road" (1969) UK original on Apple PCS 7088. The first-pressing variants are debated by collectors - look for the misaligned "Her Majesty" tracking and the absence of "Sold in UK" rim text. Early Apple labels show a sliced apple on side B; later pressings standardised the design.
Pricing in 2026: EUR 80-350 for confirmed UK first pressings in clean condition; M-/M sealed copies command much more.
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Matrix codes in the runout (YEX 749-1 / YEX 750-1) confirm first-stamper origin. Sleeve corners and the photo card insert (if included) drive cosmetic value heavily.
The gatefold cover used a textured matte coating that has degraded on many copies; "ringwear" on the back is universal and not necessarily a value-killer.