Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM

Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM

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Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM
  • Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM
  • Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM
  • Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM
  • Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM
  • Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM
  • Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM
  • Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM
  • Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM
  • Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM
  • Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM
  • Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM
  • Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM
  • Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM
  • Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM
  • Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM
  • Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM
  • Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM
  • Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM
Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM

Beatles Past Masters Vol 1 & 2 2LP 1988 US Capitol Wally Traugott Specialty NM/NM

$89.95
$89.95

DEFINITIVE FAB FOUR SINGLES ANTHOLOGY: The Beatles – Past Masters - Volumes One & Two (Original October 1988 US Gatefold 2LP Set — Wally Traugott Cut / Specialty Records Pressing)

Complete your Fab Four vinyl collection with this authentic, original October 26, 1988 US first-pressing double LP set of Past Masters - Volumes One & Two (Capitol Records / Parlophone – C1-91135).

Compiled by renowned Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn and produced by Sir George Martin, this essential 2-disc set was issued to gather all foundational non-album A-sides, B-sides, EP tracks, and German-language singles ("Komm, Gib Mir Deine Hand," "Sie Liebt Dich") that remained outside the core studio album catalog. From early mono classics like "Love Me Do," "She Loves You," and "I Want to Hold Your Hand" to true stereo master cuts of "Paperback Writer," "Hey Jude," "Revolution," and "Let It Be," this release serves as the ultimate bridge for the complete Beatles catalog.

Manufactured at Specialty Records Corporation (SRC), this release features matching premier -F-1 lacquer cuts etched across all four sides at Capitol Mastering by legendary cutting engineer Wally Traugott (Wally). Housed in its original gatefold jacket on Capitol's classic purple label with dual Parlophone branding, this pristine Near Mint copy includes its original transparent rice-paper inner sleeves and delivers unmatched analog warmth and punch.

The Technical & Pressing Profile

  • Artist: The Beatles

  • Title: Past Masters - Volumes One & Two

  • Label & Catalog Number: Capitol Records / Parlophone – C1-91135 (US Original First Pressing)

  • Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Gatefold, Stereo & Mono, 33 ⅓ RPM

  • Release Date: October 26, 1988

  • Country of Origin: United States

  • Genre / Style: Rock, Rock & Roll, Pop Rock

  • Compiler & Liner Notes: Mark Lewisohn

  • Producer: Sir George Martin

  • Mastering Studio & Engineer: Capitol Mastering; All 4 sides cut by Wally Traugott (Hand-etched Wally / Stamped MASTERED BY CAPITOL)

  • Pressing Plant: Specialty Records Corporation (SRC) (Identified by SRC in dead wax)

  • Label Variation: Capitol purple label featuring the Parlophone logo above side designations

  • Packaging: Original gatefold jacket with dual Capitol oval and Parlophone back logos; includes original transparent rice-paper inner sleeves

  • Matrix / Runout Data (Etched / Stamped):

    • Side 1: C1-1-91136 F-1 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SRC

    • Side 2: C1-2-91136 F-1 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SRC

    • Side 3: C1-3-91137 F-1 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SRC

    • Side 4: C1-4-91137 F-1 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SRC

Condition & Grading

Graded conservatively using standard Goldmine parameters:

  • Record Condition: Near Mint (NM / M-)

    Both vinyl discs retain immaculate, deep factory gloss and play with dead-silent backgrounds. Wally Traugott's 4-side master cut provides punchy low-end basslines, crisp percussion dynamics, and soaring vocal clarity across both mono and stereo tracks with zero inner-groove distortion.

  • Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM / M-)

    The original gatefold jacket is crisp, rigid, and immaculate. Displays razor-sharp corners, bright colors, solid edges, fully intact seams, and a perfectly readable spine with no signs of shelf wear.

Why This 12" Single Belongs in Your Collection

Original late-1980s US vinyl copies of Past Masters were pressed in limited numbers as the music industry rapidly pivoted toward compact discs. Wally Traugott's Capitol Mastering cuts are revered by audiophiles for their expansive dynamic headroom, natural frequency balance, and punchy transients. Pressed on Specialty's high-grade, quiet vinyl and preserved in top-tier Near Mint condition throughout, this double LP is an indispensable, definitive cornerstone for any serious Beatles collection.

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  • Collector-Grade Packaging: Every record is packaged with exceptional care. Please note that the LP will not be removed from the jacket prior to shipping. Your double LP set will be housed inside a protective archival outer sleeve and packed tightly between rigid cardboard stiffeners inside a heavy-duty, reinforced record mailer to prevent seam splits or corner dings in transit.

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Add this essential 1988 US Specialty Wally Traugott pressing of The Beatles' Past Masters to your turntable rotation today!

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