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Item Specifics:
- Artist: The Beatles / Iain Johnstone
- Release Year: 1995
- Format: Cassette (Studio Reference / Promotional Assembly)
- Record Label: Apple Corps / EMI / Abbey Road Studios
- Inlay Condition: Very Good (Printed studio text)
- Cassette Condition: Very Good (Tested)
Item Description:
For sale is an authentic, original-owner Abbey Road Studios internal reference cassette tape produced during the final preparation window for The Beatles Anthology project in late 1995.This is not a retail commercial release. It is a real-time studio dub created for internal promotional review and media distribution ahead of the global broadcast and album launch.Provenance & Markings:
- J-Card Text:The inlay features the official printed studio layout, reading: \"Copied in real time by Maria Gordon at Abbey Road Studios on 15 November 1995.\"
- Historical Timeline: Dated exactly six days before the official release of Anthology 1 (November 21, 1995).
Audio Content:
The tape contains a fully edited audio sequence for the Anthology Electronic Press Kit (EPK) / Radio Special. It features documentary-style commentary narrated by Scottish journalist and filmmaker Iain Johnstone, detailing his interviews with Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The audio includes discussions regarding the compilation of the project, tracking down archive materials, and insights from George Martin and Derek Taylor, interspersed with project audio.Technical Configuration:
- Tape Stock: High-grade Type II Chrome (CrO2) bulk studio stock, housed in a heavy-duty, precision screw-assembled shell. Length is a custom studio-cut C62 length (31 minutes per side).
- Encoding: Mastered with Dolby B Noise Reduction.
- Playback Status: Tested completely on Side A. Audio is crisp and stable. Playback requires a deck with Dolby B enabled and Type II/Chrome equalization (70µs) for correct frequency response.
Shipping will be securely packed with tracking and insurance included. Please reach out with any technical questions.
