LOS ANGELES, CA | Rockaway Records has done it again, unveiling a stunning acquisition that’s got music collectors and Beatles fans buzzing. The world-renowned music memorabilia hotspot has secured not one, not two, but three of the rarest Beatles “White Albums” in existence. Numbered 007, 008, and 009, this pristine trio of 1968 pressings is valued at a jaw-dropping $250,000, making it one of the most significant finds in Beatles collecting history.
For those in the know, low-numbered White Albums are the holy grail of Beatles memorabilia. These three-digit gems were part of a test run for the number stamper at Bert-Co in Los Angeles, making them a piece of music production lore. Numbers below 100 are virtually non-existent, and anything sub-10? Forget it. These don’t just pop up on eBay.
To underscore their rarity, consider this: Ringo Starr’s personal UK mono pressing No. 0000001 fetched nearly $800,000 in 2015. While the White Albums at Rockaway don’t have Ringo’s fingerprints on them, they do hold the distinction of being the lowest US-numbered trifecta to hit the market. That’s history you can spin on your turntable. And when was the last time you could say that?
“In our nearly 50 years in business we have had countless amazing Beatles artifacts, but never a White Album with such a low number, let alone 3 consecutive low numbers,” Wayne Johnson, the co-founder Rockaway Records told me last week.
But it’s not just Beatles collectors who are digging deep into their pockets. Nirvana memorabilia is blazing hot in the collector’s world right now too, with items like original concert flyers, rare vinyl pressings, and even Cobain’s personal artifacts fetching record-breaking prices at auction. The demand for grunge-era nostalgia only seems to grow, breathing new life into ’90s music history.
“While historic acts like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones will continue to command top dollar for rare memorabilia, bands like Nirvana are also on fire right now due to ever changing demographics of collectors worldwide,” Johnson says.
Since 1979, Rockaway Records has been the ultimate destination for vinyl junkies and memorabilia enthusiasts. Brothers Wayne and Gary Johnson built the business on passion, expertise, and unshakable integrity. From legendary Beatles collections to signed posters and rare t-shirts, their appointment-only LA showroom has become a pilgrimage site for collectors worldwide.
Whether it’s the Fab Four or flannel-fueled Nirvana fever, Rockaway Records is once again proving they’re in a league of their own. This isn’t just about selling records; it’s about preserving music history, one incredible acquisition at a time. And if these White Albums are any indication, it’s a history that’s only getting louder.
