Beatles RARE LIMITED 2019 " ABBEY ROAD / VOLKSWAGEN ' LP COVER W DOC
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:23050602 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Sweden |
| Original/Reproduction: Original |
YES, THIS WAS A VERY LIMITED PROMOTIONAL ISSUE CUSTOM " BEETLES ABBEY ROAD RE-PARKED EDITION ' 2019 ALBUM COVER MADE BY VOLKSWAGEN TO COMMEMORATE THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR CAR BEING ON THE LEGENDARY ALBUM COVER! READ ALL ABOUT IT BELOW! THIS IS A NEAR MINT ORIGINAL EXAMPLE AND THEY SOLD OUT VERY QUICKLY. STANDARD 12" SIZE POCKETED COVER. NO RECORDS WERE MADE, BUT IT WOULD SURE GO GREAT WITH ANY OF THE NEWLY ISSUED LP RECORDS! NOTE THERE ARE NO BEATLES ON THE FRONT! AND THEIR NAME I...S SPELLED " BEETLES "! ISSUED TO BENEFIT A CHILDREN'S CHARITY! GUARANTEED ORIGINAL! ***WITH RARE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT ISSUED WITH SOME COPIES OF THE ALBUM COVER*** NOT A COPY! I'VE HAD A FEW COVERS, BUT ONLY THIS ONE HAD THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT FROM VW! Why Volkswagen Just Moved the Beetle on the Cover of Abbey RoadThis week marks 50 years of The Beatles' iconic albumMaybe you never even noticed it. But you will now.In honor of The Beatles’ Abbey Road turning 50 this week—it was released on Sept. 26, 1969—Volkswagen has released what it’s calling the Reparked Edition of the iconic album’s cover.While the brand’s redux is notably lacking in John, Paul, George and/or Ringo, one aspect is quickly notable: the Volkswagen Beetle. In the original album artwork, we see the white car illegally parked on the left curb. Now, VW and agency Nord DDB have moved the Beetle a few feet to the right, giving it a legal parking spot.There’s a point to the oddly specific homage, beyond a brand simply injecting itself into a cultural conversation. The photo stunt is aimed at highlighting the automaker’s Park Assist technology, which makes it easier to parallel park by identifying spots large enough for your vehicle and then automating the steering to get it into place.The project isn’t just a quick Photoshop job, either. The vinyl Reparked Edition of Abbey Road is actually being sold online by Volkswagen Sweden and at Pet Sounds Records in Stockholm. All proceeds will be donated to Bris, a Swedish children’s rights advocacy group.Calling the Beetle on the cover of Abbey Road one of the most famous moments in failed parking, the brand says its Reparked Edition highlights how far the brand’s technology has come in five decades.“Volkswagen continuously innovates to make the driving experience better and safer for drivers and pedestrians, ” said Jeanette Asteborg, marketing director of Volkswagen Sweden. “We want to show how far our technology has come since that little parking mishap, so that no one else has to live with a constant reminder of their parking fail.”ABOVE COVER INFO. TEXT CREDITED TO DAVID GRINER. CHECK OUT THE PICTURE(S) AND ENJOY!(***Will be packed securely in strong boxing to insure safe arrival.***) Payment & ShippingWe accept payment via PayPal - payment should be made within 7 days of auction end. Buyer must contact me within 4 days of auction end.$10.00 Shipping to the United States $28.00 Shipping to Canada $38.00 Shipping to other select approved locations $20.00 First Class Mail International to approved locations Buy With Confidence Hello to my fellow Beatles fans and collectors, and to all other music collectors! As author and co-author of eight editions of the official Beatles records and memorabilia reference/price guides since 1983, my published works on the subject of Beatles collecting have become the standard reference throughout the world. I am recognized as one of the few leading authorities on the collecting of the Beatles as well as one of the world’s leading dealers in Beatles collectibles. I am also a major contributor to dozens of other publications, magazines, and books. I have gained respect worldwide for my knowledge and expertise in Beatles collectibles, as well as other major artists. I am honored to serve you on eBay since 1997 – it is, by far, my main venue for buying and selling. With me, your satisfaction is guaranteed! Happy collecting to all!.......Perry Cox
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