Fantastic Parlophone UK mono pressing of the Beatles' second album, With the Beatles, beautifully signed and inscribed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, "To Barbara, love, John Lennon, xxx," "Love, Paul McCartney, xxx," "George Harrison, xxx," and "Ringo Starr, xxx." In fine condition, with some mild toning and soiling. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: "Signed in Dec. 1963. I was stage manager at the Empire Liverpool when Juke Box Jury was recorded followed by 'It's the Beatles.' I had the LP signed while they were in the dressing room prior to the show. With a dedication to my then girlfriend—Barbara. When she arrived at the show (with tickets I had provided) she brought another boyfriend! So she never received the L.P." The inner sleeve bears an inscription from the stage manager to Barbara.
Also includes letters of authenticity from Tracks and Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, in part: "The signatures were obtained on December 7, 1963, by the stage manager of the Empire Theatre in Liverpool. On this day, The Beatles were at the location to film a BBC television show called 'It's The Beatles'…A stamp in the upper right hand corner 'Allen Bros.' refers to the local record store in Liverpool where the album was purchased. This is a magnificent example of a 'With The Beatles' signed LP, and there are very few in existence which have been signed as nicely, or are in the condition this one is in."
On December 7, 1963, the Beatles appeared at Liverpool's Empire Theater to tape a special edition of the BBC show Juke Box Jury—starring John, Paul, George, and Ringo as the program's star judges—and then gave a special Northern area fan club convention live concert. Both events were taped and broadcast by the BBC later that evening. In the concert, the Beatles played a short version of ‘From Me To You,’ followed by ‘I Saw Her Standing There,’ ‘All My Loving,’ ‘Roll Over Beethoven,’ ‘Boys,’ ‘Till There Was You,’ ‘She Loves You,’ ‘This Boy,’ ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand,’ ‘Money (That’s What I Want),’ ‘Twist And Shout,’ and another version of ‘From Me To You.’
Only 15-20 band-signed With the Beatles albums are estimated to exist; this one, featuring bold autographs and superb provenance, is a superior example.
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