Beatles - Beatles For Sale 1 EMI Box *PROMO* Stereo LP
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THE BEATLES
'BEATLES FOR SALE'
In October 1969 EMI Records UK launched their new 'One EMI Box' label. It was then decided to attempt to launch The Beatles' UK Parlophone LPs in the USA - eight of which had never before been available in the USA.
A memo dated 21.10.69 (pictured lower right) circulated by EMI to Beatles Press Officer Derek Taylor, announced 'release dates for all Beatles recordings on the Parlophone label only.' Christened the 'PCS SERIES', promotional copies bearing special black & white cover stickers were sent to Capitol. However, protecting their own interests was paramount and the idea was flatly rejected leaving the Parlophone LPs officially unavailable in the USA until the 1990's.
This 'One EMI Box' copy bears one of these promotional stickers, plus a photocopy of the original EMI memo as mentioned above.
The sound quality on each of these 'One EMI Box' copies is comparable to and sometimes better than the original 'yellow & black' label copies. All were cut using the same tapes and all bear the same matrix numbers.
*MINT* 1969 UK 'ONE EMI BOX' STEREO LP - PCS. 3062
Both labels have 'Gramophone Co. Ltd...' rims
Outer laminated, inner-flipback stereo cover.
Matrix nos: YEX 142-1 & YEX 143-1
Stampers: 1,6/PG & 1,6,8/PM
Record
Labels: EXCELLENT +
Small pencil mark on label 2.
Visual: EXCELLENT +
Apart from a single fingernail mark on side 2, both surfaces are pristine & 'as new'.
Play: NEAR MINT
Just a few careful plays, both sides sound 'as new' and have no audible wear.
Cover
VERY GOOD +
The front panel carries the special 'PCS Series NOT FOR SALE' sticker in the upper left corner and an EMI clear plastic film ID in the upper right corner. The front panel is uncreased, the rear bears a few light creases but no major wear. The inside displays a small 'Parlophone' company stamp but is otherwise unmarked. There are small splits to the upper & lower spine hinges but no further major faults.
- Strict grading under strong daylight & halogen light to UK 'RECORD COLLECTOR' standards.
- I play every record I sell at volume and list all visual and audible faults.
- Unless stated, all records lie 100% flat & play without distortion, jumps or sticks & all sleeves have no writing, splits or tears.
- The listing photos have been taken by myself and are of the actual items for sale.
- All records are packed tightly in strong custom made record boxes with the disc removed from the cover. PayPal—eBay's service to make fast, easy, and secure payments for your eBay purchases!
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