Beatles For Sale No.2 UK 1965 1st Press *NEAR MINT* EP
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'BEATLES FOR SALE (No.2)'
1965 UK 1st PRESSING EP
**NEAR MINT FACTORY SAMPLE**
This rare UK 1965 1st pressing 4-track EP is on the yellow & black Parlophone label: GEP 8938
The side 2 label bears a genuine 'Factory Sample - NOT FOR SALE' sticker.
Both carry the 'Sold in UK..' text & 'Gramophone Co..' rims.
The 'KT' tax/price code is visible on the side 2 label.
Housed in its original front laminated, rounded flipback picture cover.
Matrix numbers: 7TCE 874-1 & 7TCE 875-1
Stamper numbers: 4/GH & 3/GH
Labels: NEAR MINT
Just one tiny spindle mark on each label.
Visual: NEAR MINT
Both sides of this outstanding copy appear 'as new' in daylight with deep-gloss, totally unmarked surfaces.
Close inspection daylight & directly under a halogen desk lamp reveal nothing more than a few barely visible wispy paper harlines but no surface marks or scratches whatsoever.
Both sides lie 100% flat on the turntable with no signs of dishing or warping.
Audio: NEAR MINT
This copy apears to have had just a single play by its original owner and all tracks on both sides play 'as new'.
There is no trace of any groovewear, background noise or indeed any audible wear.
Both run-ins and bands play silently without any clicks, pops or intereference.
You will not need to upgrade this copy.
CoverCover: EXCELLENT
This attractive cover is bears a clean and vibrant front panel which displays just a single small, light crease towards the opening edge, but no further signs of wear.
All corners are clean and sharp and both opening edges have no tears or feathering.
The rear panel has a few small foxing marks and the unavoidable inner-rim impression but no writing or missing paper.
All seams are strong unstressed and unsplit.
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Strict & conservative grading in daylight and directly under a halogen desk lamp.Audibly graded at volume in its entirety on a Rega P9 deck fitted with a Shelter 901 cartridge.
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Europe - £4.50
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Surface - on request.
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