scottheisel Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110312162347 This is pretty bad-ass. Anyone on here even gonna attempt bidding on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
servo Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 totally remember the first time this got sold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentoage Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 totally remember the first time this got sold how much did it go for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Yeah I saw one of these on popsike. But rarest record of all time? I remember seeing something in that video about the world's largest record collection about an unreleased Stones record and the guy said it was worth about $10k. Anybody have a link to that thread or video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentoage Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Yeah I saw one of these on popsike. But rarest record of all time? I remember seeing something in that video about the world's largest record collection about an unreleased Stones record and the guy said it was worth about $10k. Anybody have a link to that thread or video? the guy's name is Paul Mawhinney - originally from Pittsburgh, i think. anyway, here's a link to the video: http://www.vimeo.com/1546186 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmonaut Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 That is super badass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanutuk Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I think i'll give it a miss and stick with my copy of "the white album" on cd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtw88 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 It's pretty dumb to call it the rarest record of all time. Presumably any of the numbers could be the rarest. I would assume it's actually easier to find copy #5 as opposed to #25,381. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattisr1984 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 didnt this get sold before for like 20 grand on ebay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkrock Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 My dad has one of those numbered first presses, mind you it's number 250524 but still kinda cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanutuk Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 It's pretty dumb to call it the rarest record of all time. Presumably any of the numbers could be the rarest. I would assume it's actually easier to find copy #5 as opposed to #25,381. I don't think so cause usually the lowest numbers are given to the band themselves so i imagine its really hard to get a copy numbered under 10 or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qskapunk Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 considering how many of these were probably made, #5 is pretty damn rare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbypuckett Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110312162347This is pretty bad-ass. Anyone on here even gonna attempt bidding on it? You have to be pre-approved to bid on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hickey Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I read somewhere that the rarest/most valuable record known is a Bob Dylan record that accidentally got released and recalled and a handful made it into circulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtw88 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 My point is how is one number more rare then another number? Also, being that #5 is more sought after than other numbers, it's most likely easier to find, and actually less rare than other numbers. I believe that the record could be the most sought after record of all time, but there are certainly tougher records to find. Also, do the numbered copies go for any more than unnumbered copies in general? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthemjfan23 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 what makes a record RARE? isn't it the number of times it's pressed? so technically anybody who owns a 1/1 record has "the rarest record of all time." yes, this beatles record is ridiculously hard to come by, and absurdly expensive, but it's not the rarest record of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hickey Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 what makes a record RARE? isn't it the number of times it's pressed? so technically anybody who owns a 1/1 record has "the rarest record of all time." yes, this beatles record is ridiculously hard to come by, and absurdly expensive, but it's not the rarest record of all time. The guy is going by Record Collector's '200 Rarest Records of All Time' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 From http://www.thetripwire.com/news/2008/11/14/rarest-record-of-all-time-for-sale-on-ebay "Considering that pressing numbers 0000001 through 0000004 were given directly to the members of The Beatles, that would make the alleged copy number 0000005 of the Beatles' White Album that is up for sale on eBay the earliest possible public edition. Widely held to be one of the most influential albums of all-time, number 0000005 was recently given the number one position in the "200 Rarest Records of All Time" by Record Collector magazine." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthemjfan23 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 i read that, yeah, but technically it's not true. that's all i'm saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante3000 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 FUCK! And all this time I've been using copies #1-4 to catch oil under my car. Dayum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobinownlife Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I agree. It is NOT the rarest record. A 1/1 would be more rare. This is just very much sought after. Even though it is hand numbered #5, it doesn't mean it made it to public availability any faster. I understand why this is ape shit mega awesome, but I think the description and rarity is all wrong, at least in the syntax or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 the rarest record of all time is Flood & Heisel sing the songs of charles manson, on maroon.. limited to 0 copies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanutuk Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 From http://www.thetripwire.com/news/2008/11/14/rarest-record-of-all-time-for-sale-on-ebay"Considering that pressing numbers 0000001 through 0000004 were given directly to the members of The Beatles, that would make the alleged copy number 0000005 of the Beatles' White Album that is up for sale on eBay the earliest possible public edition. Widely held to be one of the most influential albums of all-time, number 0000005 was recently given the number one position in the "200 Rarest Records of All Time" by Record Collector magazine." Thats what i meant You said it much better than me It's pretty dumb to call it the rarest record of all time. Presumably any of the numbers could be the rarest. I would assume it's actually easier to find copy #5 as opposed to #25,381. I don't think so cause usually the lowest numbers are given to the band themselves so i imagine its really hard to get a copy numbered under 10 or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexH. Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 A more rare version of the White Album would be this one: 1/1 on blue vinyl, pressed by a guy who worked at the plant. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/tm_headline=fab-four-s-album-rarity-given-to-beatles-museum&method=full&objectid=18129700&siteid=50061-name_page.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcm1610 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I have A2029458. It's not in the greatest condition though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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