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One of the earliest and most sought-after numbered versions of the Beatles' 'White Album' has been put up for auction on eBay.
The album – no. 0000005 – was given by John Lennon to a close friend before it entered the public domain.
Number's 1-4 of the album, which went 19 times platinum, were given to the four members of the Beatles.
Originally self-titled, the album came to be known as the 'White Album' because of its minimalist artwork, which was created by pop artist Richard Hamilton,
Julia Hutton-Potts, spokesperson for eBay in the UK, described the lot as “a unique piece of memorabilia for any Beatles fan.â€
The auction, which closes on November 23rd, is expected to raise thousands.
You can see a selection of rare Beatles shots from CBS’ exhibition, which is on display at the Beatles Story until November, below...
