THE BEATLES The Essential Beatles (Rare 1972 New Zealand first issue 16-track stereo vinyl compilation LP featuring the first appearance of 'Penny Lane' anywhere in the world in true stereo, unique pinched spine picture sleeve variant with 'Music For Leisure' logo on the reverse. This is actually a contract pressing by Phonogram in Wellington to help satisfy the demand and can be identified by a noticeable raised edge to the labels that isn't present on an HMV or later EMI pressing. The picture sleeve displays some minor general wear with som e edge scuffing, the start of a split in the spine and a small sticker mark on the front, whilst the vinyl has some noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch but plays through without issues. A very good example of this hard to find pressing TVSS8)