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 Lady Madonna / The Inner Light (R 5675)
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#1-1 Lady Madonna / The Inner Light (Export Edition for Belgium Market: R 5675)
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TRACK LISTING
SIDE 1
 Lady Madonna (Lennon-McCartney)
SIDE 2
 The Inner Light (Harrison)
RELEASE DATE
 1968/for Export Edition (First Press: 7th March 1968?)
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RECORD LABEL
 Silver Parlophone / Flat black label with silver print
CATALOG NUMBER
 R 5675
VINYL COLOR
 BLACK
MATRIX No. SIDE 1 7XCE - 18438 - T1  7 - 3 - 68
SIDE 2 7XCE - 18439 - T1  7 - 3 - 68
MIX
 MONO
CREDIT
 THE GRAMOPHONE CO.LTD.
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Export Edition for the Belgian Market

This unusual edition of "Lady Madonna / The Inner Light" was manufactured in Italy, reportedly for export to the Belgian market. Unlike the regular Italian release (QMSP 16423), this edition used the British catalog number "R 5675" and a British-style black Parlophone label with silver lettering.

The label features a large "45 R.P.M." logo on the right, "NORTHERN SONGS" on the left, and the Parlophone trademark at the top. The words "MADE IN ITALY" were printed along the bottom, while an English copyright warning appears around the outer rim. The "℗ 1968" and "Producer George Martin" credits appear on both sides. Unlike the regular Italian pressing, this edition has no boxed BIEM logo, and unlike the original British pressing, it has no "SOLD IN U.K." statement.

The picture sleeve features a distinctive yellow-and-black design with four individual photographs of the Beatles. A yellow strip runs down the left side, with "THE BEATLES" printed vertically in black lettering. The song titles "LADY MADONNA" and "THE INNER LIGHT" appear in yellow across the center. The catalog number "R 5675" and two record company logos, including the Parlophone logo, were printed in the upper left corner. The same design appears on both sides of the sleeve.

The matrix numbers on both sides include the date "7-3-68" (7 March 1968), corresponding to the reported release date of the regular Italian edition. However, this date may refer to the cutting or mastering date rather than the actual release date of this export edition.


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