Mark Erbach is a renowned expert and leading collector of Beatles and solo Beatles acetates and rare recordings. His passion began more than 40 years ago starting with the purchase of a 10 inch, Sterling Sound recording of John Lennon’s “Woman”. Since then, he has meticulously assembled over 125 Beatles and solo acetates spanning the entire careers of John, Paul, George, and Ringo. It is considered one of the largest and most authentic Beatles acetate collections in existence.
Mark has spent thousands of hours studying the intricacies of all the major record studios acetates used by the Beatles, including EMI, Apple, Capitol, Dick James, Sterling Sound, Bell, and the Cutting Room. His expertise allows him to examine a particular acetate and not only ascertain whether it was authentic, but also determine the approximate date of when it was cut, along with which specific engineer was responsible for cutting the acetate. As a result, his collection has become a significant resource and reference for authenticating and studying rare Beatles recordings.
Mark has contributed to authoritative books on the Beatles' discography, including several by recognized Beatles authors, historians, and recording experts Bruce Spizer and Perry Cox. He has also worked with several major auction houses to provide authentication of acetates prior to sale.
Mark’s collection is notable for its provenance and the authenticity of the items within it, making any acetate from his collection highly desirable in the collector's market.
