This past May, fans of the Beatles were satiated with a sprawling 50th-anniversary reissue campaign for the group's iconic Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album across various formats: streaming services, compact disc, 5.1 surround sound mix, and double LP. Now, Fab Four collectors desiring an even bigger fix will get by with a little help from a jukebox.
Under exclusive license from Apple Corp, Jingle Games Ltd. is set produce a special Sgt. Pepper's … limited-edition vinyl-playing jukebox. The jukebox, which will be branded by the album's iconic album, will be equipped with 70 7-inch singles and will be capable of playing the A and B sides of the LP. Adding a modern touch, the collectible will incorporate a Bluetooth receiver to stream digital music wirelessly from compatible devices.
Manufactured in the U.K. by Sound Leisure, the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band jukebox will retail for 8,995 pounds (approximately $12,000).
The 50th-anniversary reissue of Sgt. Pepper's … represented the latest posthumous milestone for the Beatles, debuting at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
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