BEATLES With The Beatles 1964 DECCA PRESS Mono UK RINGED Y/B Label -7N/-7N EX+
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Description
The Beatles "With the Beatles" UK Mono Decca Contract Press Vinyl LP
Description:
Decca contract pressing. Early 1964 2nd pressing label variation. Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. front laminated cover, with large 'mono' on the front. Black label with yellow logo and silver print. “The Parlophone Co. Ltd" Printed at the start perimeter print and “Recording first published 1963″. “Dominion, Belinda" publishing credit for “Money" (Side 2).
1. There is no tax code around the centre hole on either side of the disc.
2. There’s a light ridge that runs around approximately 5mm out from the centre hole. This ridge is also 41mm in from the edge of the label.
3. The most promiment groove, which is a typical characteristic of Decca LP presses is approximately 31mm out from the centre hole and 15mm in from the edge of the label.
4. There is no tax code stamped at the 12 o’clock position.
5. The mother plate number (either single or double figured) is at the 9 o’clock position. There is no tx code stamped above it.
6. The contract pressings did NOT utilise the BUCKINGHAM stamper codes, so there are no such letters at the 3 o’clock position.
7. The matrix number is stamped at the 6 o’clock position in the deadwax.
Matrix numbers: Side 1: XEX 447-7N; Side 2: XEX 448-7N.
CONDITION:
The Disc
In good natural light and under focused halogen light the record shows superb deep-gloss playing surfaces. Nothing visible in daylight or under halogen spotlight, NEAR MINT! A fantastic listening experience. Super-quiet lead-ins and between tracks. No crackle. No loud obtrusive pops, no clicks, clearly no skips or sticks. Superb. NEAR MINT!
The Sleeve
Glossy, clean front, no ring wear. Fully readable spine without wear. Clean back without pen, marks, stains. No rips or splits, EXCELLENT PLUS!
The Inner
Original poly-lined Use Emitex die-cut inner sleeve, clean and without splits, EXCELLENT PLUS!
Overall, fantastic condition rare 1964 Decca contract pressing of a Parlophone & Beatles classic.
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Grading:
Records are graded using the standard UK record grading system from the Rare Record Price Guide (RRPG).
Equipment:
Records are play-graded on the following equipment: Rega P3-24 Turntable; Rega Elys 2 Cartridge; Technics SU-9600 Pre-Amp; Technics SE-9600 Power-Amp; Sansui SP-4000A Speakers, at around 70dB.
Shipping:
Your collectors item will be sent with discs in new poly-lined inner-sleeves, securely & professionally ‘double-box’ packaged for safe delivery to you without risk of damage in transit.
Guarantee:
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