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The Beatles – Abbey Road | Russian AnTrop Pressing Vinyl Record
The Beatles – Abbey Road | Russian AnTrop Pressing Vinyl Record
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Album Overview
Abbey Road stands as one of the most culturally significant, universally recognized achievements in modern music history. Originally released in 1969 as the final studio recordings of the legendary band, the album features timeless masterpieces like "Come Together," "Something," "Here Comes the Sun," and the magnificent side-two album medley.
This historic 1993 co-production between Andrey Tropillo's legendary AnTrop label and SANTA Records is a highly prized relic of post-Soviet music culture. Pressed in St. Petersburg right after the collapse of the USSR, this pressing is world-famous among Beatles collectors for its subversive alternate cover art modifications. To bypass regional restrictions, Tropillo flipped the iconic wardrobe anomaly: on this jacket, Paul McCartney is wearing shoes, and John Lennon is made barefoot. Additionally, the standard Apple Records layout is replaced with a custom full-color band photo on Side 1's center label and an adapted green apple core on Side 2, making this an essential, conversational cornerstone for any specialized Beatles collection.
Artist Profile
The Beatles—consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr—are widely regarded as the most influential and commercially successful band in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool in 1960, they completely transformed pop culture, evolving from a raw rock-and-roll outfit into sophisticated studio visionaries. By seamlessly blending classical elements, avant-garde instrumentation, and unmatched melodic songwriting, they expanded the artistic boundaries of recorded music, selling over 600 million records worldwide and remaining a permanent standard of artistic genius.
Listener Appeal & Core Audience
This rare 1993 Russian press is a sought-after piece for Beatles completionists, Cold War history enthusiasts, and specialized vinyl archivists. Presented in a solid Very Good (VG) media condition with a high glossy luster, it delivers strong, enjoyable playback of the complete 17-track album sequence. Combined with its unlaminated paper cover featuring the famous "barefoot Lennon" artwork alteration and authentic historical blue pen price notation on the reverse jacket, it stands as a captivating conversational display piece and cultural relic.
Accolades & Critical Acclaim
- Global Chart Peak: The original 1969 album achieved absolute commercial dominance, spending 17 weeks at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 and 31 weeks at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart.
- Grammy Hall of Fame: Officially inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2000 to honor its monumental, permanent cultural and historical significance.
- National Recording Registry: Selected in 2011 by the US Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
- Rolling Stone Standings: Consistently placed near the absolute top tier of Rolling Stone's definitive lists of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Pressing Details & Specifications
| Artist | The Beatles |
| Album Title | Abbey Road |
| Pressing Era | 1993 (Post-Soviet Russian AnTrop Co-Production) |
| Format | 12" Vinyl LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo Mix |
| Media Condition | VG (Very Good) - Excellent glossy luster, light superficial scuffs under direct light, clear playback |
| Sleeve Condition | G (Good) - Delicate unlaminated paper slipcase with vintage shelf wear and historical blue ink price notation |
| Label Variant | AnTrop / SANTA Records / L+D Pictorial Co-Production |
| Visual Identifiers | Barefoot Lennon cover modification; full-color band photo on Side 1; adapted apple core on Side 2 |
| Catalog Number | П93 00539 |
| Country of Manufacture | Russia (RU) |
| Shipping Weight | 14.5 oz (0.906 lbs) |
| Harmonized System (HS) Code | 8523.80.1000 (Phonograph Records) |
Tracklist & Timings
| Side | Track | Title & Songwriter | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side 1 | 1 | Come Together (Lennon–McCartney) | 4:20 |
| Side 1 | 2 | Something (George Harrison) | 3:03 |
| Side 1 | 3 | Maxwell's Silver Hammer (Lennon–McCartney) | 3:27 |
| Side 1 | 4 | Oh! Darling (Lennon–McCartney) | 3:26 |
| Side 1 | 5 | Octopus's Garden (Ringo Starr) | 2:51 |
| Side 1 | 6 | I Want You (She's So Heavy) (Lennon–McCartney) | 7:47 |
| Side 2 | 1 | Here Comes the Sun (George Harrison) | 3:05 |
| Side 2 | 2 | Because (Lennon–McCartney) | 2:45 |
| Side 2 | 3 | You Never Give Me Your Money (Lennon–McCartney) | 4:02 |
| Side 2 | 4 | Sun King (Lennon–McCartney) | 2:26 |
| Side 2 | 5 | Mean Mr. Mustard (Lennon–McCartney) | 1:06 |
| Side 2 | 6 | Polythene Pam (Lennon–McCartney) | 1:12 |
| Side 2 | 7 | She Came In Through the Bathroom Window (Lennon–McCartney) | 1:57 |
| Side 2 | 8 | Golden Slumbers (Lennon–McCartney) | 1:31 |
| Side 2 | 9 | Carry That Weight (Lennon–McCartney) | 1:36 |
| Side 2 | 10 | The End (Lennon–McCartney) | 2:19 |
| Side 2 | 11 | Her Majesty (Lennon–McCartney) | 0:23 |
High-Value FAQs & Collector Insights
Album Significance & Cultural History
Why is John Lennon walking barefoot on this specific Russian edition's cover art?
On the original 1969 Western release, Paul McCartney is famously the only member walking barefoot across the zebra crossing. As a deliberate, playful subversion of Western intellectual property and copyright restrictions, Soviet rock producer Andrey Tropillo intentionally altered the photograph for this 1993 AnTrop edition, putting shoes on Paul and making John Lennon walk barefoot instead.
What is the history of the AnTrop and SANTA Records labels found on this package?
Founded by legendary rock producer Andrey Tropillo in St. Petersburg, AnTrop operated during the chaotic transitional period of the early 1990s following the collapse of the USSR. By partnering with SANTA Records and using the legal cover of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church, the label pressed unique, highly sought-after editions of classic Western rock albums. Production abruptly ceased as Russian copyright enforcement tightened, making these short-run pressings incredibly rare.
Pressing & Collector Verification
How are the center labels on this record styled differently from standard copies?
Rather than the traditional green Apple Records label layout used globally, this Russian pressing features a full-color portrait print of all four band members covering the entirety of the Side 1 paper center label. Side 2 features a stylized, altered adaptation of the classic green apple core design, showcasing the unique aesthetic liberties taken during its 1993 St. Petersburg production.
How do I verify this copy's unique catalog tracking information for internal records?
This record is explicitly anchored by the post-Soviet Russian tracking index code "П93 00539" printed on the upper right corner of the reverse side of the paper cover. This prefix denotes its official production finalization date of December 27, 1993, allowing collectors to differentiate this true historical artifact from later digital reissues or standard Western pressings.
Does this Russian edition feature the full audio tracklist of the original album?
Yes. Despite the major visual alterations made to the outer jacket and the paper center labels, the vinyl itself contains the complete, uninterrupted 17-track sequence of the original Abbey Road album, mastering all tracks from "Come Together" through the hidden final piece "Her Majesty" in full stereo.
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