Original Sheet Music
#001 "Across The Universe (Lennon-McCartney)"
(Update: 29th April 2026)

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First Issue

INDEX #001-1 Northern Songs Ltd / West Central Printing / 20p 4/-

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#001-1 Across The Universe (1st. Issue: Northern Songs Limited / Price: 20 pence/4 shillings)
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TRACK LISTING	Across The Universe
RELEASE DATE	8th May.1970 / First Issue
SONG WRITER'S CREDIT	by JOHN LENNON and PAUL McCARTNEY
PUBLISHER'S CREDIT	NORTHERN SONGS LIMITED		PRICE	20p 4/- (Dual pricing)
PRINT COMPANY'S NAME	Printed in England by WEST CENTRAL PRINTING CO. LTD. London.
COVER DESIGN/ PHOTO/ NOTES	Photo: Ethan Russell and Monte Fresco
INCLUDED:	LP	Let It Be / Past Masters
	EP	-
	SINGLE	-

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Composer's credit "by JOHN LENNON and PAUL McCARTNEY" was printed at the below of the song title.
		Publisher's credit "NORTHERN SONGS LTD " and Printer's credit "Printed In England by WEST CENTRAL PRINTING CO. LTD. London" was printed at the bottom of sheet. he price of this sheet music was 4 shillings, which is equivalent to 20 new pence.
The price was increased from '2/6' in 1963 to '3/-' in late 1964. This was followed by the '20p 4/-' dual pricing during the 1971 decimalization, eventually leading to the '25p' revision sticker during the mid-70s inflation crisis. In the following years of 1976-1977, the price likely rose to 30p due to the impact of further inflation. Period (Approx.) Price Marking Economic Context / Background 1962 – Mid-1964 2/6 Early 1960s Standard: The common price during the rise of the Beatles. Late 1964 – 1969 3/- Stable Era: A slight increase as the music industry matured. 1970 – 1971 20p 4/- Decimalization Transition: Dual pricing used during the currency change. 1972 – 1973 20p Post-Decimal Standard: New pence became the sole currency. 1974 – 1975 25p (Sticker) Initial Inflation Spike: First major price jump after decimalization. 1976 – 1977 30p Persistent High Inflation: Updated price printed directly on new batches.

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Publisher's name and address were printed at the bottom of the sheet.

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