The Story:
This is the one. If you’re into Apple Records or Beatles promo gear, you know how hard these original 1970 wood crates are to find—especially with the red "Fancy" label still intact. Most of these were beat up in record stores or tossed out decades ago, but this one is in killer shape.
The Provenance (Why this matters):
I didn't just find this at a flea market. This crate—and the rest of the gear I’m listing—came directly from a guy who worked at Capitol Records in the late '60s and early '70s. This is "inner circle" stuff that’s been tucked away for years. You can check out the full story on this collection in this news article:
What’s Included:
• The Original Crate: Solid wood, clean stenciling ("Product of England" / "Available from Capitol").
• The Label: The iconic red Apple logo is still bright and hasn't peeled off (the most common issue with these).
• 3 Original Name Planks: You’re getting the "Big Three"—John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
The Guarantee:
Look, I know how much fake stuff is out there. This is 100% guaranteed to be the real deal. If you get it and aren't convinced it’s a period-correct original, I’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.
Bottom Line:
A set of just the planks and the label (no crate!) hit over $1,200 at auction recently. I’m asking $1,150 for the whole setup. Don’t miss out on an "anchor piece" for your collection—once these go into a private vault, you won't see them again for a long time.
