John Burton
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Beatles autographs. Are they real?

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Eric Keith Longo replied to John Burton's discussion Beatles autographs. Are they real?
"Then this is as dumb an attempt as I expected. It is self-excluding."
Saturday
BallroomDays67 replied to John Burton's discussion Beatles autographs. Are they real?
"Yes. Here’s what the original looks like:"
Saturday
Eric Keith Longo replied to John Burton's discussion Beatles autographs. Are they real?
"Co they are instantly distinguishable if you know what you are looking at?"
Saturday
BallroomDays67 replied to John Burton's discussion Beatles autographs. Are they real?
"The original is just a regular record album on black vinyl. They reissued the original recording as a picture disc."
Saturday
Eric Keith Longo replied to John Burton's discussion Beatles autographs. Are they real?
"It was. Thanks Ballroom. I am sleepy I guess. Did the 1964 issue look the same color-wise? I was unsure what I was seeing at Discogs."
Saturday
BallroomDays67 replied to John Burton's discussion Beatles autographs. Are they real?
"Ha ha, fab432."
Saturday
BallroomDays67 replied to John Burton's discussion Beatles autographs. Are they real?
"They’re correct that it was first issued in 1964. It was reissued as a picture disc in 1987."
Saturday
Eric Keith Longo replied to John Burton's discussion Beatles autographs. Are they real?
"I was unsure but was thinking issue date would be the easiest thing to look for to disqualify the sigs without prejudice (or mercy),  or the need to even consider them. Seems it is. I read this was  first issued in 1964 on Discogs, a…"
Saturday
fab432 replied to John Burton's discussion Beatles autographs. Are they real?
"Makes it much more valuable!!!"
Saturday
BallroomDays67 replied to John Burton's discussion Beatles autographs. Are they real?
"Yeah, someone forged John’s autograph on a 1987 release."
Saturday
fab432 replied to John Burton's discussion Beatles autographs. Are they real?
"No it was only issued as a 1987 bootleg.  And only a novelty item and not worth very much."
Saturday
BallroomDays67 replied to John Burton's discussion Beatles autographs. Are they real?
"Was it even issued as a picture disc prior to 1987? I don’t believe it was. "
Saturday
Eric Keith Longo replied to John Burton's discussion Beatles autographs. Are they real?
"No way to tell - we could second guess everything. It would be interesting to see if the record is a 1964 original or a 1987 reissue. Forgers are not always bright."
Saturday
Doug James replied to John Burton's discussion Beatles autographs. Are they real?
"Probably no time to ask for opinions if he just spotted it at a live estate sale. My guess is that the OP saw it as a cheap gamble. If real, it was a massive win, if not, he’s not out a ton of money. No harm done if picking it up on the super…"
Saturday
fab432 replied to John Burton's discussion Beatles autographs. Are they real?
"Good to know. The rule of thumb is ask first then buy especially if it’s expensive."
Saturday
John Burton replied to John Burton's discussion Beatles autographs. Are they real?
"Thanks! I purchased it at an estate sale. Bundled it with some other things, so didn't have to pay too much. Worth the chance that it might be authentic. It's a cool Beatles picture album, so it's still cool. Thanks again"
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