Royal Mail Issues Beatles Stamps
For all of you that can’t collect enough music and memorabilia, I’m sure it is good news that Royal Mail will today issue 6 Beatles stamps. The following album sleeves are available (see all 6 stamps together in one file on Flickr):
First Class Stamps:
“With The Beatles”
“Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”
64p stamps:
“Help!”
“Abbey Road”
72p stamps:
“Revolver”
“Let It Be”
Royal Mail is, of course, offering a slew of collectible items to rake in the dough:
“The Beatles mint stamp set”
The first Royal Mail Special Stamp issue of 2007 celebrates the Beatles extraordinary cultural contribution to this country. The set features six era-defining album sleeves, brought together on six Mint Stamps. Designed by Michael Johnson.
(Price: £3.36)
“The Beatles first class stamp sheet”
This special sheet of sixty first class stamps from the Beatles issue, features the “With The Beatles” and “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” album sleeves. Celebrate the cultural contribution that The Beatles made to this country with the First Class stamp sheet. A sheet of sixty first class stamps, this stamp sheet shows two 1st Class Stamps from the Beatles issue.
( Price: £19.20)
“The Beatles 64p stamp sheet”
This special sheet of sixty 64p stamps from the Beatles issue, features the “Help!” and “Abbey Road” album sleeves.
( Price: £38.40)
“The Beatles 72 stamp sheet”
This sheet of sixty stamps shows two 72p stamps from the Beatles issue, featuring the “Revolver” and “Let It Be” album sleeves. Revolver is frequently voted by fans as the best ever Beatles album so don’t miss out on commemorating it!
( Price: £43.20)
“The Beatles presentation pack”
The Presentation Pack has been written by Phil Alexander, editor of the influential music magazine, Mojo. It tells the story of The Beatles. Designed by Johnson Banks, the pack is illustrated with Beatles memorabilia and makes the perfect gift for any music lover you know.
( Price: £5.15)
“The Beatles stamp cards”
Send any music lover the perfect card with the Beatles issue Stamp Cards, featuring six era-defining album covers. Celebrate the influence of The Beatles on British music with our latest stamp issue. These iconic images have been visualised on six Stamp Cards. The cards feature the album sleeves for With The Beatles, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Help!, Abbey Road, Revolver and Let It Be.
( Price: £3.30)
“The Beatles miniature sheet”
The beautifully designed Miniature Sheet shows a small selection of the vast amount of Beatles memorabilia and features a Beatles guitar, lunchbox, 45rpm single and a Tea Tray. This Miniature Sheet is a true collector piece so don’t miss out!
(Price: £1.28)
“The Beatles first day cover”
Only available on the day of issue, this specially designed envelope comes complete with the full set of Beatles Special stamps, personalised with your name and address and cancelled with a First Day of Issue handstamp. Make your own mark in time with the First Day Cover, complete with a full set of Beatles Special stamps and personalised with your name and address. The envelope depicts several Beatles album covers on the front whilst the reverse features the back of each album.
( Price: £4.42)
“The Beatles miniature sheet first day cover”
Only available on the day of issue, this specially designed envelope comes complete with the miniature sheet, personalised with your name and address and cancelled with a First Day of Issue handstamp. Released alongside the main stamp issue, the Beatles miniature sheet includes the four First Class Stamps from the Miniature Sheet. These stamps show a Beatles lunchbox, guitar, 45rpm single and a tea tray. Make your own mark in time with the first day cover, personalised with your name and address.
( Price: £1.98 )
“The Beatles special 20% dsicount pack”
Celebrate the influence of The Beatles on British music with our Beatles Pack that includes the two First Day Covers, Presentation Pack and Stamp Cards. Please note that the First Day Covers will arrive separately to the rest of the pack.
( Price: £11.88)
I am interested in the complete Beatles pack and any additional first day covers with postmarks from other post-offices.
Thank you,
Richard