Expert: Michael Scott - 10/21/2007

Question
Hi Michael,

I have a copy of the Beatles white album that I bought in Hong Kong in March of 1969. It's number S No.04955 and has Parlophone labels. All 4 sides are labeled YEX (709-712)  and PCS 7068   (P) 1968 The cover and sleeves are somewhat worn but the vinyl is almost pristine as we used to record our records onto reel to reel tapes and play those, saving the vinyl. I have photos if you need them as someone else has told me this record does not exist, it sure does, I have one. Any idea what it is worth?
Thanks very much for any help you can give in clearing this up.
Kind Regards, Bill Milo

Answer
This is probably an original release for the Hong Kong market , many countries still used the EMI label and not the Apple label . The first several hundred thousand copies were numbered making it a rare item  , however the non-UK ones are not so valuable , I would estimate worth around £25 or 50 USD , thanks