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Abbey Road [LP] by Beatles (The) (Vinyl, Oct-1987, Capitol/EMI Records)
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"Abbey Road" is the eleventh studio album by English rock band The Beatles. Though "Let It Be" was the last album released before The Beatles' dissolution in 1970, work on "Abbey Road" began in April 1969, making it the final album recorded by the band. The album was released on 26 September 1969 in the United Kingdom, and 1 October 1969 in the United States. It was produced and orchestrated by George Martin for Apple Records. Geoff Emerick was engineer, Alan Parsons was assistant engineer, and Tony Banks was tape operator. With a total of 17 songs, it contains the most amount of tracks ever issued on a single-disc Beatles album. The result is a brilliant showcase of the group. Opening the album is "Come Together", one of John Lennon's finest pieces; it is followed by the George Harrison ballad "Something"; the 2 songs were also issued as a double-sided single that went to number 1. Up next are 2 Paul McCartney songs: the novelty "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" and the nostalgic throwback "Oh! Darling". Ringo Starr is represented with his second solo composition, "Octopus's Garden". Closing side 1 is the 7 minute-plus opus "I Want You (She's So Heavy)", with a jarring guitar riff that holds the listener in a trance brfore it abrubtly cuts off. Opening side 2 is George Harrison's classic "Here Comes The Sun", regarded by many as the Beatles' finest song. "Because" is notable for its use of the harpsicord and three-part harmonies from John, Paul and George. "You Never Give Me Your Money" makes a perfect segue into the acclaimed medley that features "Sun King", "Mean Mr. Mustard", "Polythene Pam" and "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window". After a brief pause, the music returns with the second half of the medley: "Golden Slumbers", "Carry That Weight" (with unison vocals from all 4 Beatles) and the rousing rocker "The End" (with guitar solos from George, John and Paul). There are nearly 15 seconds of silence before the album's final song "Her Majesty". Originally, it was to have been part of the medley but was tacked onto the end of the album, which explains the crashing chord that starts the 23-second song. Without a doubt, "Abbey Road" remains a qunitessential Beatles LP. It recieved a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year. Truly, a fitting conclusion to a legendary musical legacy.Read full review
The vinyl looks very clean and shiny. There are no issues such as surface scratches and/or excessive wear detectable by the looks of the LP.
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Great classic Record, love it
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This is the final vinyl of Abbey Road prior to the trip to CDs for Beatles recordings. An excellent recording, one that sounds great. The early Abbey Road "C!" Capitol recordings, like this one, are worthwhile purchases, particularly when sealed.
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