ULTRA RARE JUNE 19, 1996 IN-HOUSE ' INDUSTRY USE ONLY ' CAPITOL RECORDS/TOWER MASTERING ' DAT (Digital Audio Tape) ISSUED FOR THE " THE BEATLES STORY " ALBUM THAT WAS NEVER ISSUED ON ANY TAPE FORMAT IN THE U.S.A.! INCREDIBLY RARE JUNE 19, 2006 IN-HOUSE INDUSTRY USE ONLY CAPITOL RECORDS/TOWER MASTERING ' DAT ' DIGITAL AUDIO TAPE RECORDING OF THE BEATLES CLASSIC " THE BEATLES STORY " ALBUM THAT WAS NEVER ISSUED ON ANY TAPE FORMAT IN THE U.S.A.! THIS IS THE COMPLETE ALBUM. I DI...D NOT HAVE THE PROPER DAT EQUIPMENT TO PLAY THE TAPE AND CHECK FOR ANY ADDITIONAL MATERIAL THAT MAY OR MAY NOT BE ON THE TAPE. THE ' DAT ' TAPE IS A HIGH QUALITY TAPE PLAYBACK FORMAT. IT IS NOT WIDELY USED TODAY. THIS IS AN OFFICIAL CAPITOL RECORDS PRODUCT AND WAS NOT INTENDED FOR RETAIL SALE. IT WAS BEING TEST FOR POSSIBLE RELEASE, BUT THE ACTUAL RELEASE OF THE MATERIAL DID NOT TAKE PLACE. IT WAS ISSUED IN THE OFFICIAL BEATLES CD BOXED SET SEVERAL YEARS AGO. NOT SURE IF THE MATERIAL IS IDENTICAL TO THAT CD RELEASE OR NOT. THE TAPE IS MINT. THE INSERTS ARE MINT. JEWEL CASE IS NM HAVING SOME VERY MINOR RUBS. ABSOLUTELY A 100% ORIGINAL CAPITOL RECORDS PRODUCT AND NOT ANY KIND OF REPRODUCTION GUARANTEED. SIZE OF THE TAPE CARTRIDGE IS 3" X 2". AGAIN, IT REQUIRES SPECIAL DATE PLAYBACK AUDIO EQUIPMENT TO PLAY. IT WILL NOT PLAY IN A CONVENTIONAL CASSETTE PLAYER. (***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.$8.00 Shipping to the United States $29.00 Shipping to Canada$39.00 Shipping to other select approved locations $18.00 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