Beatles LP "INTRODUCING THE BEATLES" Real Version 1 MONO TITLES BACK - Vee Jay

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    Anyone familiar with VERSION 1 LPs knows how RARE they are and also that      there are an enormous amount of FAKES constantly being on listed on ebay       and other sites. BEWARE OF FAKES and when you are not sure about an item,       before purchasing, feel free to check with us first. Remember that there were      only around 79,000 MONOs ever pressed before the VERSION 2 was ultimately       released in February 1964. 
     Even RARER are STEREO VERSION 1s, since only 2,202 were ever pressed.
   Beatles LP: "INTRODUCING ... THE BEATLES"        VERSION 1 "MONO"  COLUMN BACK" / "TITLES ON BACK"      by Vee Jay Records issued on January 10, 1964. 1ST Pressing; # VJLP1062 on the      label; # LP 1062 on outer jacket. Pressed by MONARCH Records  in Los Angeles,      CA. A RARE collectible now 52 YEARS OLD. 100% AUTHENTIC - NOT a common      BOOTLEG! 
    REMEMBER:  It is extremely important to note that only around 79,000 of these      VERSION 1 MONOs were ever pressed. Normally a label would press records in      the hundreds of thousands. So when you consider that these records were made      over 52 years ago, how many have actually survived? That makes these records     VERY RARE simply based upon numbers alone. When searching on ebay, you'll     find that most LPs entitled INTRODUCING THE BEATLES will be either bootlegs     or VERSION 2s, making these in any condition, QUITE RARE & COLLECTIBLE.     (Check out all photos posted for authenticity).                OUTER JACKET:        The one feature that absolutely validates authenticity of this item is the 100% CONCLUSIVE "HONEY" TEST, which this jacket        passes, and NO FAKE HAS EVER PASSED. (SOME TOP EDGE WEAR; SEE PHOTOS).  For the specifics, the "SPINE" is intact,        and there is NO WRITING. Seams are intact. MILD WEAR on the lower front present by PAUL but is quite typical of this jacket,        but overall nice considering that most are found butchered. Construction is consistent with rigid cardboard utilized on all known        original jackets. Knowledgeable collectors know that any AUTHENTIC jacket is nearly IMPOSSIBLE to find these days; in good       condition!              (PLEASE READ THE SECTION: "SOME INTERESTING & IMPORTANT FACTS").  
     FIRST VINYL PRESSING:         VINYL has surface scratches on both sides with typical paper slides and scuffs. If in NM, this very RARE DISC & COVER combo        would fetch a lot more than the asking price here. OVAL label lists LEFT JUSTIFIED SONG TITLES  and #  "VJLP1062" is at       9:00 with words "LONG PLAYING" and "MICROGROOVE" appears on the RIGHT. This Label's color band is clean and clearly        defined featuring the required presence of the color "GREEN". DISC was pressed by MONARCH RECORDS. The Label features       an UPPER CASE type style. "THE BEATLES" is stated above the spindle hole on the label, which to knowledgeable collectors is        a definitive familiar visible feature of authenticity. All the correct trail off marks are present. But what you are buying here is a true       collectible, since only around 79,000 of these were ever made, and when you think about it, how many have actually survived.
    This item comes with original WHITE  Vee Jay INNER SLEEVE (See Photos). This sleeve illustrates 25       other Vee Jay albums, and is the same pictorial used for all the "AD BACKS".           CATEGORY:  Very RARE "Collectible" to be purchased as such and as described.                   PLEASE DO NOT MAKE OFFERS UNLESS YOU ARE SERIOUS!  
     TO THE UNSUSPECTING BUYER:  BEWARE of FAKES!  Before you buy any version of this great LP, be sure you understand all         the differences between FAKES and REAL ones. We say this not to insult anyone but simply to state that it is a well known fact that         buyers are often easily fooled. BUY ONLY FROM EXPERTS!  So if you ever have questions about how to identify a FAKE, please         contact us anytime.  As one of the World's foremost authorities on Vee Jay Records and the company itself, we would be proud to         be your source for any AUTHENTIC "BEATLES" vinyl pressings, especially those on the Vee Jay label.
     WE NEVER SELL FAKES, so BUY WITH CONFIDENCE !  If you are looking for an AUTHENTIC version of this LP or a source         for authentic BEATLES Vinyl Records or CDs, then shop with us here at THE ELECTRIC STORE, USA.
       REASONABLE OFFERS are always considered by SERIOUS KNOWLEDGEABLE BUYERS! Sorry NO RETURNS or         REFUNDS due to the fact that when we previously allowed returns, specifically with respect to other hi-end items, many         buyers often abused the privilege. Our attitude about this is very clear:  "IF A BUYER CAN NOT TELL WHAT THEY'RE         BUYING FROM OUR DESCRIPTION OR DETAILED PHOTOGRAPHS, WE RECOMMEND THAT THEY PROBABLY        SHOULD'NT ATTEMPT TO BUY IT". (This refers mainly to questions relating to authenticity and not necessarily to it's        it's condition).         Please read the entire auction for the complete description before you buy.       NO KNOWLEDGEABLE COLLECTOR WOULD DISAGREE WITH THESE FINDINGS AND WOULD STATE THAT         THIS IS INDEED ONE OF THE GREAT FINDS ON EBAY FOR ANY SERIOUS BEATLE  FAN!         Once again we point out that this COVER PASSES ALL THE KNOWN TESTS verifying it's authenticity,         including the following:            WE HAVE ADDED ADDITIONAL PHOTOS FOR ALL POTENTIAL BUYERS TO VIEW. 
     (Our catalog # ITB -V1-OV-1944)
      ATTENTION!  Knowledgeable BEATLES  collectors are aware that this was the most FAKED "COVER" of all time. VERSION 1        of INTRODUCING ... THE BEATLES was 1st issued officially on JANUARY 10, 1964 in 3 DIFFERENT COVER VARIATIONS.        By the time this cover was released with all song titles listed on the back, the writing was already on the wall for Vee Jay. In short,         their legal battles brought about panic to the entire company with the release of their next desperate act, commonly referred to as a       VERSION 2. In typical fashion, Vee Jay  then decided to rush all remaining BEATLES  products out the door by whatever means        necessary including using whatever leftover materials remained in stock, including labels, cardboard jackets, inner sleeves etc. and       right up until their legal deadlines which expired on OCTOBER 15, 1964. As stated herein, contrary to popular belief this LP was        NEVER released in 1963 (IN ANY VERSION). In fact, most fans never even knew there was more than one VERSION of this LP        and needless to say, no one had any idea that in years to come, how scarce or valuable any VERSION 1 would ever become, and        IN ANY CONDITION! (ESPECIALLY in STEREO). So here is your chance to own an incredible piece of BEATLES  history!  ______________________________________________________________________________________________________       All BEATLES  pricing is reflective of the latest BEATLES PRICE GUIDES  in particular the most recently guides published by          BEATLES experts. In addition, our pricing is based on condition, rarity, and scarcity. There are other several BEATLES PRICE        GUIDES  available, however keep in mind that many guides are now several years old and don't reflect accurate or current market        values, regardless of who the authors are or whatever their so-called "expertise" might be. Please feel free to ask any questions or        request additional photos!  ______________________________________________________________________________________________________    SOME INTERESTING & IMPORTANT FACTS about ...    "INTRODUCING ... THE BEATLES" (compiled by our expert staff).      What is a FAKE & what is a REAL copy?
    1.) First & foremost, real copies of any version of this LP must have "INTRODUCING ... THE BEATLES" & "THE BEATLES",      ABOVE THE SPINDLE HOLE  on the record label. If either phrase is below the hole, it is FAKE!  No exceptions.
    2.) Keep in mind; there were only (2) official versions of this LP; VERSION 1 & VERSION 2; and never any re-issues made      by Vee Jay. Therefore wherever you see the term: "RE-ISSUE", it's a FAKE.
    3.) VERSION 1; Included: "AD BACK", "BLANK BACK" & "COLUMN or TITLES ON BACK" variations. All confirmed "AD      BACK" covers have "PRINTED IN USA" on the front cover printed vertically in the lower left corner. If this is missing, the "AD      BACK" slick was undoubtedly removed from another Vee Jay LP and pasted to the back of a less valuable later version. This      always leaves tell-tale wrinkles on the border of the slick. Also, contrary to popular belief, and although all songs present were      originally recorded in the UK in 1963 for the original LP "PLEASE, PLEASE ME" on PARLOPHONE, NO COPY OF THIS      LP WAS EVER RELEASED IN 1963. It is a known fact that the first copies of "INTRODUCING … THE BEATLES" were all     officially released by Vee Jay Records, on Friday January 10, 1964. 
    4.) The 1st VERSION 1 COVER (outer jacket) prepared was called the "AD BACK", VJ 1062 (1) MCI. The back of this jacket      featured color images of 25 Vee Jay albums. The Front cover has the words "PRINTED IN USA" in the lower left side printed      vertically. All VERSION 1 records have a significantly higher value but the outer jacket is really what makes it a significant find. 
    5.) The 2nd VERSION 1 COVER for this LP was known as the "BLANK BACK" featuring a 100% BLANK BACK of the outer      jacket with a semi-gloss all white paper slick pasted there. Some covers (MC2A) do have "PRINTED IN USA" on the front like the      "AD BACK" while others (MC2B) do not. Once again it is the cover that makes the overall piece much more valuable. 
    6.)  The 3rd VERSION 1 COVER was known as the "COLUMN BACK" or the "TITLES ON BACK" cover. It listed song titles on      the back in (2) columns. This variation (MONO or STEREO) came predominantly with the "Oval" logo label or Black/Rainbow      with Vee Jay in typical "Brackets" [VJ] (RARELY). Legit STEREOS  of this variation are all very rare, always keeping in mind      that there have been hundreds of thousands of FAKES that have tried to mimic this cover. FAKE covers are found with discs, and     are undoubtedly counterfeit, and "THE BEATLES" always appears below the spindle hole. And if the VINYL is FAKE then     the cover is too.  LABELS  – 1ST label for VERSION 1 run was the Black Rainbow label with the "Oval" logo. Vinyls included      the songs "P.S. I LOVE YOU"  and "LOVE ME DO"  replaced later on VERSION 2 pressings with "PLEASE, PLEASE ME"  and      "ASK ME WHY". The VERSION 2s were not released until early FEBRUARY of 1964. There are Three (3) font variations with      "Oval" labels for this version. MR1A states words "LONG PLAYING" and "MICROGROOVE" in upper & lower case font, while      MR1B doesn't mention them, and MR1C has these words, but only in upper case font. (A few of VERSION 1s have been found      with the "BRACKETS" [VJ] logo on the label). 
    7.) VERSION 2 – All official versions must have all words "INTRODUCING … THE BEATLES" and "THE BEATLES" above the      spindle hole. If either is below, it is always be a FAKE. The VERSION 2 featured song titles "PLEASE, PLEASE ME"  and "ASK      ME WHY"  replacing "P.S. I LOVE YOU" and "LOVE ME DO"  found only on VERSION 1 copies. VERSION 2 was released in      early FEBRUARY 1964. The labels varied with either the Black Rainbow "Oval" logo, or the Black Rainbow "BRACKETS"       [VJ] logo, or the Black Background with SILVER "VJ" logo, or a Black Background with SILVER "Oval" logo, or the rare      Black Background or SILVER "VJ" in Block Style print, or Black Background with the SILVER "BRACKETS" logo [VJ]      (very rare). In rare cases, some VERSION 2 records can also be found with a 45 rpm label as well (Black Rainbow with "Oval"      logo). There are also some FAKES that feature a Medium Sized SILVER BRACKETS [VJ] LOGO printed on an all Black label      (Real ones have a much smaller logo). All VERSION 2 covers are "Column Back / Titles on Back". No copy of any of the      STEREO VERSION 2 discs with a regular sized Rainbow label and the "Oval" logo are known to exist. Although back in 1964      at Vee Jay, anything would have been possible.
    8.) SOME IMPORTANT TESTS FOR AUTHENTICITY:       TEST #1 – An obvious visual test is the "SHADOW" test. It was originally assumed that when George Harrison's "SHADOW"      appeared on the right side of the front of the album cover, that this was a definitive sign of authenticity. It was later discovered that      some elaborate FAKES also had this feature, therefore, although his shadow must be there, its appearance alone does not define      the LP as being authentic.       TEST #2 – A 100% CONCLUSIVE test is the "HONEY" test. This refers to the back of the jacket and song title "A TASTE OF      HONEY". On ALL FAKES, in letters "H" and "E", the top left corners of the letters are not solidly printed with black ink missing      there. This is THE  most definitive test recognizing authenticity. All FAKE covers (especially back panel) are poorly photo copied      examples of original VERSION 1 COLUMN BACKS, but due to their poor quality, they're subject to many subtle inconsistencies      which can be spotted by any trained eye, and of course the "HONEY" test illustrates one of these errors. Also, in reference to the      back of the outer jacket, there are other "INK" tests however most have not been confirmed to be 100% CONCLUSIVE, but NO      FAKE HAS EVER PASSED THIS TEST.       TEST #3 – The "FLAP TEST" requires inspection of the inside of the jacket's opening. In publications dedicated to pointing out      differences between authentic and fake records and covers, it's stated and documented that specific covers were found to have NO      FLAPS at all. Originally, that had referred to ALL FAKES. How all collectors accurately identify authentic collectibles, requires a      number of facts. Previously, the conventional thinking was that all authentic covers had to have 1/4" flaps at their inner top and      bottom of the cover, and that those with NO FLAPS had to be FAKE. But in the 1990s some VERSION 1 ("Titles On Back")      covers were found on the WEST COAST with NO FLAPS at all, but they passed every other test relating to authenticity. That said,      remember that Vee Jay had hired more than one firm with respect to the construction and printing of these covers (i.e. Coburn &      Ivy Hill). So naturally there would have been subtle differences in how both of these vendors independently produced a finished      product. What we have stated here was always suspected, and in the 1990s it was confirmed. Realists have suspected that there      could never have been only 1 or 2 legitimate covers as a sample of any production run with NO FLAPS. Statistics have revealed      that approximately 79,000 MONO & ONLY 2,202 STEREO VERSION 1 albums were ever produced (including all AD BACKS,      BLANK BACKS & COLUMN BACKS (or "Titles On Back"). There is additional evidence that maybe around 5k to 10k more      VERSION 1s (probably MONO) had found there way into the mainstream of overall sales. When one considers the way that Vee       Jay was being run in 1964, nothing would be surprising. With legal issues hanging over their heads in 1964 as confirmed to by      our eye witness who worked at Vee Jay, there had always been a sense of urgency to move all products out the door as soon as      possible, regardless of characteristics or appearances. Initial VERSION 1 covers were assembled some time in late December      1963 and also early January 1964. But like everything else that went on there, just imagine what the quality control must have      been like in those chaotic days. It had always been thought that since COLUMN BACK jackets were spotted so infrequently, did      they really exist at all? And of course we know they do, since this auction feature one. Even though these facts have come to light,      we know that there are those who remain rigidly attached to the original ideas of ultra conservatives, refusing to alter any of their      thinking even when faced with concrete evidence. But one thing that will never change is the fact that there are many authenticity      tests, and this cover PASSES ALL OF THEM including the all important, 100% CONCLUSIVE "HONEY" test. So with that said,      is it even worth discussing anything else? Certainly it is however we must consider that if any cover's FLAPS are either 1/4" or if      there are NO FLAPS, AS LONG AS ALL OTHER TESTS ARE PASSED, the cover is authentic. This further solidifies the theory      that the only rules at Vee Jay were .... that in 1964 there were no rules at all. 
      SIDE NOTE ....  Regarding the existence of these covers, until the 1990s, it was thought, because there had been so many        counterfeits produced over the years, this caused all concerned to believe that there were no legitimate copies ever released.        But when a real one turned up, there was quite a stir in the collector's market. Right around that time, a well know collector        came across another authentic copy. This was verified by other well known experts and it confirms that indeed the LP known        today as the STEREO VERSION 1 "COLUMN BACK" or "TITLES ON BACK" really exists. In what quantity, no one will        ever know for sure since precise production figures do not exist. However, an educated guess would tell anyone that there        certainly had to have been quite a few more than the 2 mentioned here! Many are estimated to remain in the hands of private        collectors today, most of whom realize the value of such a rare LP. Logically no record company would EVER  have had a       production run of any product in quantities smaller than at least in the thousands.
    TEST #4 – Read the "Trail Off Area". This area of the record on most if not all FAKES is always wider than legit copies. On all      GENUINE copies, this  area varies between 3/4” & 7/8” but on FAKES it is often anywhere from 1” to 1 1/4”. Most  (but not all)       legitimate albums normally had raised relief machine stamped logos in the "Trail Off" areas. Since all machine stamps are very      hard to copy or duplicate, FAKES very often have no markings or only hand scratched ones. The most common machine stamps      are from AUDIO MATRIX (AR) or the ARP logo.       TEST #5 - Another trait of all FAKES is that they are pressed on much thinner vinyl. Always check for thickness by comparing an      LP that in doubt to a known legitimate copy and you'll see the difference.      TEST #6 - On the back of the jacket, "B" in "BEATLES" at the top right in FAKES has a noticeable ink irregularity in the lower      left inner section of the letter. In the REAL covers, the "B" is printed clearly with no flaws. Check out this feature against known      legitimate covers.      TEST #7 - On the back of the jacket, left of "MISERY", all the FAKES have a very noticeable ink irregularity in the north/south      post line. Some refer to this as an INK BUMP. It is very easily spotted.       TEST #8 - If the label's color band has NO color GREEN in its lower to middle left side, record is FAKE.      TEST #9 - Matrix Numbers are 63-3402 & 63-3403. Some job numbers are 5702 & 5689 preceded by small triangle. Pressing      IDs / Stampings are either AUDIO MATRIX, ARP, MR. Hand etchings are 6-29-63, RA or A. All others or lack thereof are FAKES.      TEST #10 - O

riginal covers 

have somewhat 

of a gloss to the paper stock used 

on back (glossiness or sheen may 

vary). But 

if the 

    paper used 

appears to be a completely FLAT WHITE STOCK,

it's a FAKE.

  
          (SEE SECTION 14 BELOW FOR  FURTHER DESCRIPTION OF "FLAP" TEST EXCEPTIONS).
    9.) It is important to note, THE most "FAKED" LP was the STEREO VERSION 1 "Column Back" album.  FAKES feature the song      titles on the outer jacket and record label: "P.S. I LOVE YOU" and "LOVE ME DO". However when you play a FAKE, these songs      are normally NOT on the disc. Instead you'll probably hear "PLEASE, PLEASE ME"  and "ASK ME WHY". (A few exceptions have      turned up playing "P.S. I LOVE YOU" & "LOVE ME DO", but in most cases, these usually turn out to be FAKES). Also note that even     though the outer jacket illustrates the word "STEREOPHONIC" at the top of the Front cover in GRAY on WHITE background, you      won't EVER find the word "STEREO" anywhere on the record label and the recording is in MONO as well.
    10.) Contrary to popular belief, there were NEVER any "REISSUES" of VERSION 1 or VERSION 2 LPs. And if you have seen any      version of this LP with a stock photo on the front with DARK BROWN border, or cover has YELLOW haze to it, it's FAKE! Keep in      mind that Vee Jay NEVER sealed these early albums so if you have one that is sealed, it's probably a FAKE! (Either a retail store or      a dealer SEALED copies of these records in most cases).
    11.) Recently it has come to our attention that some sellers feel they know all there is to know about this LP by posting bogus info.      For example, some state that unless "MICROGROOVE" appears on the label, the record is FAKE. NOT TRUE!  There are certain      variations that do NOT have either "LONG PLAYING" or "MICROGROOVE" on the label, and yet they are all legit pressings. Also      there are some who have stated that if you see the word "STEREO", it is not a legit pressing. NOT TRUE!  We have NEVER seen      the word "STEREO" on any fake label. But if it DOES appear on the label, it's authentic. And also there are some who have actually      stated that any STEREO OUTER JACKET offering the song titles "LOVE ME DO" and "P.S. LOVE YOU" is a FAKE! WHERE ARE      THESE PEOPLE GETTING THEIR INFORMATION?  Although rarely seen, every VERSION 1 STEREO COLUMN BACK features      "LOVE ME DO" and "P.S. I LOVE YOU" and since there were ONLY 2,202 COPIES EVER PRESSED, if found it would be worth a      small fortune in any condition.
    12.) Jackets with RED, WHITE & BLUE DOTS located under the top back side paper overlap are FAKES. The dots were normally      used during the printing process. They are CLEARLY VISIBLE WITHOUT THE NEED TO SEPARATE THE PAPER FROM THE      JACKET.  Disturbing the paper is NEVER recommended since it does seriously devalue the jacket once separated. Therefore if you      don't see any DOTS thru the PAPER, the COVER is REAL, AS LONG AS ALL OTHER TESTS ARE PASSED. And usually a FAKE      cover will be accompanied by a FAKE disc.
    13.) If the record has a label with a RAINBOW color band without high resolution or gradual color change, it's FAKE. Some labels      are plain BLACK with SILVER lettering with either a small [VJ] Brackets label or SILVER OVAL label. These have NO Color Band      and are the exceptions. Color Bands MUST INCLUDE the color "GREEN" or the record is a FAKE..
    14.) (RE: OUTER JACKET "FLAPS")  It's been disclosed by most knowledgeable experts that some WEST COAST COVERS have      been found to have NO FLAPS, yet they pass ALL THE OTHER LEGITIMACY TESTS which includes the all important and  100%      CONCLUSIVE "HONEY" TEST (listed above). Therefore with NO FLAPS present at all, jackets MUST STILL PASS ALL OTHER      TESTS  for legitimacy in order to be considered AUTHENTIC. In 1964 Vee Jay was known to have thrown caution to the wind when      it came to any resemblance of quality control. It's been stated by most experts that almost any STEREO disc might have paired with      any VERSION 1 cover. But passing the "HONEY" test is still THE MOST IMPORTANT test since  NO FAKE HAS PASSED THIS      TEST - EVER! Always keep that in mind when examining the results of any other tests. Nothing else matters. And a final word about      "FLAPS"; a well know collector, presently has a "MONO" cover, and another has 2 "STEREO COVERS" in their possession, none      having any "FLAPS". These are small numbers, but we point out that where there is one or two, common sense would dictate that      there had to have been more. As screwed up as Vee Jay would have been at that time, they never would have had any production      runs in single digit or such small quantities. Even for them it wouldn't have made sense.
    15.) We've had people write in and ask "WHY DO PAUL'S HANDS NOT APPEAR ON THE FRONT COVER?"  on certain versions      of INTRODUCING ... THE BEATLES. This comment mainly applies only to STEREO covers. His hands don't appear on any version      of this LP but they DO appear on MONOS and on STEREOS that DON'T have the word "STEREOPHONIC" printed across the top      of the front cover in GRAY on a WHITE BACKGROUND. Some STEREOS were housed in MONO covers with applied  "STEREO"      or "STEREOPHONIC" stickers. Only in these cases would you ever see "PAUL'S HANDS". Stickers are WHITE with BLACK ink. 
    16.) If you find what appears to be a VERSION 1 record, even from a distance its easy to spot a FAKE. I don't know how we forgot to      mention this. When surfing thru ebay listings, if you spot a STEREO JACKET with a vinyl disc and a Vee Jay "BRACKETS" label,      its either a FAKE or a VERSION 2. There are NO KNOWN VERSION 1 STEREO DISCS that have the "BRACKETS" label - only the      "OVAL" label.
    We only hope that this sets the record straight on these very important but often misunderstood points. If      anyone has any comments or feels that our information is lacking in any way, please come forward.
   Please take a moment and look over all of our listings.     SOMETHING FOR PROSPECTIVE BUYERS TO CONSIDER ...     It is important to point out that when we sellers on ebay set a price for any item, many factors are considered, one of which is that      the SELLER FEES can be up to 10% OF THE SELL PRICE. So, when you think that a price listed may be higher than anticipated,      or what you think it should be, please keep these added costs in mind. Thank you for watching!     ALL ITEMS ARE PROFESSIONALLY PACKAGED! 
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      However, in our current inventory, we have THOUSANDS of VINYL Albums, PROMOS & 45s, CDs, DVDs, Cassette Tapes,        VHS Movies, PROMOS, Metal Stampers and much more in the category that we would call "COLLECTIBLES". 
      With respect BATTERIES, we have a full line of SEALED LEAD ACID (SLA) BATTERIES, in addition to just about every Cell        Phone, Digital Camera, 2-Way Radio, NiCad-ALKALINE-NMHi and many other Batteries, in additional to a complete line of        BATTERY CHARGERS. (Quantity Discounts will apply for all).         Unfortunately, it would have been impossible to have initially listed everything, so if you are looking something in particular and        don't happen to see it on our site today, simply send us a written REQUEST and we will be happy to list it for you. Once again,       Thank you for watching and we look forward to hearing from you anytime!       All vinyl records are sold on the basis of collectability, rarity, scarcity, with special consideration in some cases given specifically to whom the       artist happens to be. Also factored in is a physical and visual examination of play surfaces, labels, outer jacket and an inner sleeve (where it       is applicable)  and in most cases when there is obvious issues to the naked eye which we feel would most certainly affect play. This would be        a part of the item's description (however unless a record is of extreme rarity and does have value regardless of it's condition), we try to avoid        ever selling severely damaged records. We point out that  "THE BEATLES"  are in a category all their own and in cases with many of their        extremely rare items, we have sold some of their records even when they did have surface issues, however their value in any condition made        these specific items retain a certain value and collectability and a buyer would be made aware of it before we would ever sell it. We don't play        test vinyl since we have tens of thousands of vinyl records in stock, making it impossible to play each of them. So please remember this when        buying and always ask questions prior to finalizing any purchase.