Beatles LP "INTRODUCING THE BEATLES" Vee Jay A-Side Label on BOTH SIDES (V2)

$

195

          MAJOR LABEL ERROR; A-Side Label is on BOTH SIDES. RARE!    Another of the many "SCREW UPS" by  Vee Jay Records!
 BEATLES LP "INTRODUCING THE BEATLES"    Vee Jay Records (Version 2 MONO) VJ 1062. Brackets [VJ] 
NOTE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE BUYERS! The owner of this site has decided to sell off everything in his collection. That includes all items listed here. So even if the item you are looking at doesn't happen to be ON SALE at the time, this would be great time to MAKE YOUR "BEST OFFER"  because everything must go! If you don't make an offer, you'll never know what you could have bought it for!       VINYL has some surface marks. Has BRACKETS [VJ] label as stated above but has     A-Side Label  IN ERROR on BOTH SIDES! The RARITY of this LABEL ERROR is      the key factor here for it's collectibility.
   COVER / OUTER JACKET has NO ACTUAL SPLITTING. Small amount of flaking      along edges. Spine is completely in tact. NO WRITING. Typical ring wear as seen in      photos. 
    (Passes the all important conclusive "HONEY" test referring to song title on the back of      the jacket, "A TASTE OF HONEY" .  "H" and "E" in "HONEY" have no ink missing in      top left in their top left corners of each letter. Issued in early 1964 and for a record that      old, this one's quite clean. ALL FAKES HAVE INK MISSING THERE.  Most FAKES       discovered have been VERSION 1s, but some VERSION 2 FAKES  have turned up      from time to time).(SEE PHOTOS)
    LABEL:  1st VERSION 2 assembled with the Vee Jay BRACKETS [VJ] label. 1st 2      label variations were the OVAL label, left over from the original VERSION 1 vinyls.          CATEGORY:   "RARE" Collectible purchased as described - label error noted.
   (We have many additional copies and just about every variation of VERSION 1 and      VERSION 2 in stock.  If you are looking for any particular variation, contact us at      your convenience and we can list the item you are searching for. If we don't have      it when you inquire, we are certain that we would able to locate it. Thanks). 
     RETURN QUALIFICATIONS:        Only under certain circumstances will we accept RETURNS. For example, CDs are NOT RETURNABLE        because they are too easy to copy. If the item purchased is NOT THE ITEM received, the buyer must contact       us immediately before any return can be authorized. All items are PHOTOGRAPHED prior to being packaged       in order to insure that the item is in fact in the condition described and is the item actually being shipped.There       are always special circumstances whereby items can qualify for a return, however one reason that is NOT       ACCEPTABLE is "I DIDN'T LIKE IT".  Each item that is sold on this site is described in detail as best we       can. Please understand what you are buying when you make your purchase. If you're not certain, please ask       questions or request additional photos or information PRIOR to making your purchase. If the item you receive       appears to be damaged in shipment, please contact the CARRIER (USPS, UPS, FedEX, Trucking Company       etc.) immediately and request a claim for damages. Also, feel free to contact this office as well, and PRIOR to       making any kind of report to EBAY. We will do our best to assist the buyer without the involvement of EBAY.       Buyers and Sellers should work together to settle any issues without involving anyone else. Thanks.
    It should noted that there are additional payment options available with potential      discount incentives. There are issues with PayPal  which can interrupt or delay      any transaction whereby they may or may not place any payment ON HOLD  for      up to 2 WEEKS. This can seriously delay our ability to ship your item, so when      purchasing, please always contact us prior to making a payment to discuss      alternative options.
    It's quite RARE to find one of these with this LABEL ERROR. Quite collectible      and valuable every BEATLES collector!  
    This is a 1st Pressing of this VERSION 2 LP, but VERSION 1 was the most      bootlegged* album of all time.  VERSION 2s feature the songs "PLEASE,     PLEASE ME" and "ASK ME WHY"  as opposed to VERSION 1 which had      originally listed "LOVE ME DO" and "P.S. I LOVE YOU". It has a Vee Jay     BRACKETS [VJ] Label with RAINBOW color ring.          * Actually it was predominantly the VERSION 1 marked "STEREOPHONIC" in Gray           on White background across the top of the jacket that was the primary target           of many bootleggers although some "MONO" LPs also were victims as well. 
   WE NEVER SELL FAKES, so BUY WITH CONFIDENCE ! So if you are looking for AUTHENTIC      versions of this LP, or a source for any BEATLES Vinyl Records or CDs, then shop with us      here at THE ELECTRIC STORE USA.
    NOTE TO BUYERS:   Because we have more than one location, please be aware     of the fact that when items like this are originally listed, they can sometimes      be sold at another location. Since all sales are fed into a common networked     data base of items sold, there can sometimes be a small time gap of awareness.     Therefore when making your offer, to be sure the item is still available, please     make certain that you ask prior to purchasing, Thank You!

   It's hard to believe how many FAKES of this LP still appear on ebay! Buying any BOOTLEG     record is a complete waste of anyone's hard earned money. This is incredibly frustrating to    any buyer searching for authentic variations of this great LP. We who sell only AUTHENTIC     items, are extremely frustrated and annoyed that we are continually forced to compete in     this market. This problem is now finally being addressed by ebay! 
  TO THE UNSUSPECTING BUYER:   BEWARE of FAKES! Before you buy any variation of     this great album, make certain that you understand all of the differences between FAKES and     REAL ones. The average buyer is often easily fooled. BUY ONLY FROM EXPERTS!  And if     you ever have any questions about how to identify a FAKE, please contact us anytime. We are     your source for any AUTHENTIC "BEATLES" Collectible Vinyl Records especially any Vee     Jay recordings.
   NOTE:  We ONLY accept returns If: (1) Your item arrives damaged (Photos Required), (2) It is defective (Photos are     required), (3) It's NOT the item you purchased based upon information provided, or the item is proven to be as NOT      authentic. Otherwise we don't accept any returns nor will we provide any refunds for any other reason. Any possible      return must be approved by this office prior to any action being taken.

        Our Catalog # ITB-V2-BR-719-M. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________    All BEATLES  pricing is reflective of the latest BEATLES PRICE GUIDES  in particular the most recent guides.     In addition, our pricing is based on condition, rarity, and scarcity. There are other existing BEATLES PRICE     GUIDES available, however keep in mind that most guides are 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! 
   Please feel free to ask questions and request additional photos! Very RARE, quite collectible     and valuable to any BEATLES collector!  ______________________________________________________________________________________________________    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's FAKE!      Exceptions have been found rarely, however if you do see one, you need to look at other characteristics such as a     LACK of the color "GREEN" in the circle of colors around the black  "RAINBOW"  label. This is only 1 example of     the many other characteristics that identify any AUTHENTIC version of this record.
   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 word  "RE-ISSUE", you can be certain that it is a FAKE.
   3.) VERSION 1; Includes: "AD BACKS", "BLANK BACKS" & "COLUMN BACKS / TITLES ON BACK" versions.     All confirmed "AD BACK" covers printed by COBURN & CO. have  "PRINTED IN USA"  on the front cover vertically     in lower left hand corner. Also contrary to popular belief, and although songs present were originally recorded in the     UK in 1963 for the original LP entitled "PLEASE, PLEASE ME" on PARLOPHONE, NO COPY OF THIS LP WAS     EVER RELEASED IN 1963. It's a known fact that "INTRODUCING … THE BEATLES" was officially released by      Vee Jay Records on 1-10-64. and not before.
   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. VERSION 1 records have a significant value, however the outer jacket is really what     makes this quite 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 "TITLES ON BACK" cover. It listed song     titles on the back in (2) columns. This variation (MONO / STEREO) came with either the Black Rainbow "Oval" logo label     with  Vee Jay in typical "Brackets" [VJ]. Any authentic STEREO of this variation is very rare as there have been     millions of FAKES that have tried to mimic this cover. FAKE covers are found with discs that are clearly counterfeit,     and on all labels, "THE BEATLES" always appears below the spindle hole. And if the VINYL is FAKE, the cover     usually is too.   LABELS  – The 1ST label for  VERSION 1 run was the Black Rainbow label with the "Oval" logo.     The records included the songs "P.S. I LOVE YOU"  & "LOVE ME DO"  replaced later on  VERSION 2  discs with    "PLEASE, PLEASE ME"  & "ASK ME WHY".  The VERSION 2 was not released until early February 1964. There     are (3) font variations with "Oval" labels for this version. The MR1A states the phrases / words  "LONG PLAYING"     and "MICROGROOVE" in upper & lower case font. MR1B doesn't mention these words and the  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 – The Official versions here must have all of the 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"  & "ASK ME WHY"  replacing "P.S. I LOVE YOU"  & "LOVE ME DO"  found only        on VERSION 1 copies. VERSION 2 was released in early FEBRUARY 1964. The labels varied with either a 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 Black Background   or SILVER "VJ" in Block Style print,   Black          Background with SILVER "BRACKETS" logo [VJ] (very rare). In rare cases, some VERSION 2 records can also be       found with a 45 rpm label on them as well (Black Rainbow with "Oval" logo). There are also some FAKES featuring         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 copies of any  STEREO  VERSION 2     disc 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 – The most obvious visual authenticity test is the "Shadow" test. It had been thought originally that if     George's "Shadow" appears on the right side of the front cover, this was a sure sign of authenticity. It was later     discovered that some elaborate FAKES  had this feature, so although the shadow must be there,  its appearance     alone does not define the LP as being authentic.     TEST #2 – A 100% and most conclusive test is the "HONEY" test. This test refers to the back of the outer jacket     and the song title "A TASTE OF HONEY". On ALL FAKES, in the letters "H" & "E", the top left corners of these     letters are not solidly printed with ink missing there. This is THE   most definitive test that recognizes authenticity.     FAKED covers (especially the back panel) were poor photo copies of original VERSION 1 COLUMN BACKS, but     because of their poor quality, they were subject to many subtle inconsistencies which can be spotted by a trained     eye, and of course the  "HONEY"  test illustrates one of these errors. Also, with reference to the back of the outer     jacket, there are other "ink" tests however most have never been confirmed to be 100% CONCLUSIVE and NO    FAKE HAS EVER PASSED THIS TEST.      TEST #3 – A "FLAP TEST" requires the inspection of the inside of a jacket's opening.  In publications dedicated     to pointing out differences between authentic & fake records & covers,  for years it has always been assumed that     any cover found with NO FLAPS, had to be FAKE. But in the 1990s some authentic covers on the WEST COAST      releases were discovered to have NO FLAPS at all. Collectors had always assumed that all legitimate covers had     to have 1/4" flaps at the inner top & bottom. But that thinking has obviously now gone out the window.  This now    changes conventional thinking specifically on any  VERSION 1 cover. But it's important to point out that if and     when a cover is found with  NO FLAPS, it must still pass all other tests, most importantly the  "HONEY"  TEST.     Why did these FLAP discrepancies exist?  Remember that Vee Jay  had hired more than one firm with respect to     the make-up and printing of these jackets  (i.e.  Coburn & Ivy Hill).  So naturally there would have to have been     subtle differences in how both of these vendors independently produced a finished product.  What we've stated     here was always suspected. Realists had always surmised that there could never have been one or two legitimate     covers produced as a sample of any production run with NO FLAPS. But without supporting documentation from     Vee Jay,  no one really has any idea of how many of either were actually manufactured.  What we do know is that     around 79,000 MONOS  and  ONLY  2,202 STEREO VERSION 1 LPs were ever produced, which included all     the AD BACKS, BLANK BACKS & COLUMN BACKS (or "Titles On Back"). When you consider the way that     Vee Jay  was being run in 1964 nothing would be surprising. With legal issues hanging over their heads in 1964     confirmed by eye witnesses who had worked at Vee Jay,  there had always been a sense of urgency to move any     and all their products out the door as fast as possible regardless of appearances or characteristics. VERSION 1     covers were assembled some time in late  December 1963  and also early  January 1964.  But like everything     else that went on, just imagine what the quality control must have been like in those chaotic days.  Actually there     were times when people wondered if any authentic COLUMN BACK jackets existed at all, but obviously they do.     Remember, the "HONEY" test tells all and NO FAKE has ever passed this test. In 1964 there were no rules    at all at Vee Jay.    TEST #4 – Read "Trail Off Area". This area of the disc on most if not all FAKES is always wider than legitimate     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 machine stamps are very hard to copy or duplicate,  FAKES  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're 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 back of the jacket, the  "B" in  "BEATLES" at top right in  FAKES has 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     this feature against known legitimate covers.     TEST #7 - On back of the jacket, to the left of "MISERY", all  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 & job numbers are 5702 and 5689 preceded by a small     triangle. Pressing IDs / Stampings are either AUDIO MATRIX, ARP, MR. Hand etchings are 6-29-63, RA or A.     All others or lack there of are FAKES.     TEST #10 - O

riginal covers 

have somewhat 

of a gloss to the paper stock used 

on back (glossiness may 

vary). 

   But if the paper 

used 

appears to be a 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. All     FAKES feature song titles on the outer jacket and record label: "P.S. I LOVE YOU"   & "LOVE ME DO".   But    when you play a FAKE, these songs are normally NOT on the disc.  Instead you will probably hear "PLEASE,    PLEASE ME"  and "ASK ME WHY".  (There are exceptions that 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 although outer jacket     illustrates "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 the cover     has a YELLOW haze to it, it is a FAKE! Keep in mind that Vee Jay NEVER sealed these albums so if you have     one that is sealed, there is good chance that it is a FAKE! 
   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 the word "MICROGROOVE" appears on the label, the     disc is a FAKE. NOT TRUE!  There are certain variations that do NOT have either words "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 - ever; but if it DOES appear on the label, it' is to be considered authentic.  And also there are     some who have actually stated that any  STEREO OUTER JACKET  that offers the song titles "LOVE ME DO"     and  "P.S. LOVE YOU"  is a FAKE!  WHERE ARE THESE PEOPLE GETTING THEIR INFORMATION?  But    although rarely seen, all of the  VERSION 1  STEREO COLUMN BACKS  feature the songs  "LOVE ME DO"     and "P.S. I LOVE YOU" and since there were ONLY 2,202 COPIES EVER PRESSED, when found it would be     worth a small fortune in any acceptable condition.
   12.) Jackets with RED, WHITE & BLUE DOTS located under the top back paper overlap are normally FAKES.     These dots were normally used during the printing process and 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 it's separated.  So, if you don't actually see any  DOTS thru the     PAPER, then the  COVER is AUTHENTIC,  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 even the most knowledgeable experts that some     WEST COAST COVERS  have been found to have  NO FLAPS,  yet they pass   ALL OTHER LEGITIMACY     TESTS which include the all important  CONCLUSIVE  "HONEY"  TEST  (listed above).   Therefore where     there are  NO FLAPS  present at all, the jacket   MUST STILL PASS ALL OTHER TESTS   for legitimacy in     order to be considered AUTHENTIC. 

Also, these come with 

an 

authentic 

disc inside, which is yet another way 

   to assist in determining 

authenticity.

 Vee Jay  in  1964 was known to have thrown caution to the wind when it     came to any resemblance of quality control. One reason was the fact that they had several legal battles in order    to overcome. Based upon that fact alone, the company decided to rush the construction of all jackets using any     available materials in order to save money and beat their legal deadlines. In doing so, any  STEREO disc might     have been paired with any  VERSION 1 cover.  Knowing how  Vee Jay  the company generally operated, just    about anything would have been possible in 1964.  However, passing the  "HONEY"  test is still  THE MOST    IMPORTANT validation test. NO FAKE HAS PASSED THIS TEST - EVER!  Always keep that in mind when     examining the results of any other tests. Nothing else matters. And one final word about "FLAPS". It's a known     fact that covers with "NO FLAPS"  were discovered as originating on the  WEST COAST.  In fact a well know     collector, presently has in his possession a  "MONO" cover. Another has  "2 STEREO COVERS".  Obviously     these are small numbers, but we point out, if  "ONE"  or  "TWO"  exist, using common sense there would only     have been more,  especially since these pass all known authenticity tests including the  100% CONCLUSIVE     "HONEY" TEST.  As screwed up as Vee Jay  was at that time, they would never have had a production run in     the single digit numbers. Even for them it wouldn't have made sense.
   15.)  People had written 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 to STEREO covers     where his hands NEVER appear on any version of this LP. His hands only appear on MONOS and STEREOS     that DON'T have "STEREOPHONIC" that is printed across the top of the front cover in GRAY on a WHITE     BACKGROUND. Some STEREOS were also in MONO covers with applied "STEREO" / "STEREOPHONIC"     stickers. Only in these cases would you ever see "PAUL'S HANDS". These stickers were WHITE with BLACK     ink.
    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.
   If you're interested in any VINYL, CD, CASSETTE, VHS TAPE, DVD, POSTER     or any other item that you don't see listed, it doesn't mean that we don't have     it or can't obtain it for you. So please let us know. We have thousands of     items too numerous to list, therefore ... WE WELCOME ALL INQUIRIES!          It's important to point out, when sellers on ebay set a price for an item, many factors are in play. One of which    is the fact that SELLER FEES can be up to 10% of the Sell Price.  So when you think that the price listed     might be higher than you think it should be, please keep all these added costs in mind. Thank you for watching!   
   Where does our knowledge about "VEE JAY" RECORDS originate?  Although there have been several very     well done and well researched publications about the history of the  "BEATLES",  their recordings, and the     companies who had the unique opportunity to have had an association with them, most if not all based their     research solely upon THIRD PARTY INFORMATION and whatever existing info/documents that remained     available. Regarding our specific expertise with respect to  "VEE JAY",  our owner was fortunate enough to     have had a relative who was personal friends of both Vivian Carter and her husband Jimmy Bracken (original   "VEE JAY" owners).  Their friendship goes back to their days in the 1950s in Gary, Indiana.  Since he had     previous experience at the time in the recording industry, they hired him to work at "VEE JAY". With his first     hand knowledge of everything that went on there through December 1964, his insight and experiences with     respect to daily operations and internal issues which he had graciously passed on to us, have been invaluable     since they originated from his personal experience. Production & Vendor issues were his areas of knowledge     and expertise that he was personally involved with on a daily basis during the "BEATLES" era. His first hand     knowledge plus his personal possessions and documents retained from his years there, have been and will     always remain priceless to us. He always stated that 1964 was very stressful for everyone there. Although he    remained friends with the Brackens, it was no longer a place he felt he could continue to work. We are thrilled     to have had the opportunity to pass on what we consider to be some of the greatest personal insight that one     could ever have imagined obtaining from a recording company of such historical significance. 
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   "LIMITED" RETURN POLICY ......  Actually when you look through many current auctions on EBAY you'll find we're not the only sellers      who refuse RETURNS unconditionally. It should be noted that under the category of "RETURNS", many sellers state: "THE SELLER DOES      NOT OFFER RETURNS. HOWEVER YOU ARE COVERED BY EBAY's MONEY BACK GUARANTEE IF YOU RECEIVE AN ITEM THAT'S NOT AS      DESCRIBED". Our LIMITED RETURN POLICY refers to any item "AS DESCRIBED". To define "AS DESCRIBED", we follow the rules of this      site with actual limited verbiage within an auction with respect to  WHAT THE ITEM IS, WHO THE ARTIST IS, etc. With respect to a term like      AUTHENTICITY, that can only be determined by viewing detailed photos and posting accurate descriptions along with accepted industry      characteristics. This seller will never consciously engages in the selling of items which are not authentic (unless specified otherwise). If a      buyer has questions, they may seek additional photos or details,  some of which can be provided by viewing and comparing to a known      example or referring to an accepted industry publication. As for condition of an item, for example in the case of a vinyl record we always      do our best to describe it's play surface and post detailed photos to the best of our ability as amateur photographers.  (Describing the      condition of a vinyl record is not an exact science and is based on someone's visual examination and opinion of the examiner. Industry      standards are followed by all of our examiners). Labels are best described by posting detailed photos that illustrate defects if and where      they exist.  As for outer jackets or picture sleeves,  we'll attempt to inform buyers about any possible bends, folds, seam splits, writing,      tears etc. Photos posted are the best descriptive evidence. With respect to items sold such as either a ONE-OF-A-KIND, RARE ARTIFACT,      COLLECTIBLES or a MUSEUM PIECE, they're sold AS IS with limited consideration given to condition since they are unique pieces. They      don't fall under standard return guidelines unless there are damages discovered on arrival.  As stated in some of our previous auctions,      we insist that prospective buyers ask questions or request more photos  PRIOR TO PURCHASE  if they are uncertain in  MAKING ANY      OFFERS.  We also want buyers to fully understand precisely what it is they are buying. In the specific case of Vinyl Records, where we      would normally provide a detailed description with some pictorial images, examination and inspection upon its arrival should never take      a buyer any more than 2 days to determine the item received is the item purchased, and that it's condition is as described. Therefore in      that 2 day window after the item is received, the buyer is required to contact the seller to report any deficiencies. If a prospective buyer      is not 100% certain of what they are viewing on any auction they would be well advised to pass on purchasing. We don't want anyone to      buy an item, pay for it, then receive it, only for us to be required to wait 2 full weeks before it might be determined by the buyer that he or      she suddenly and unexpectedly has an issue. Blind siding sellers in this manner, will only stoke the possibility for certain dispute and      argument regarding whether a potential return and/or refund is justified. That places the seller in an awkward financial position as well      and one that we would  prefer to avoid. It's been our experience in over 50 years of collecting and selling, that there have been buyers,      who we like to refer to as a "Knit Pickers", not to mention some of whom have been discovered to have actually damaged the item they     purchased while in their possession (either accidentally or intentionally) and then tell us that "it was received that way". Therefore it has      become our policy that all items are always "PHOTOGRAPHED & INSPECTED" prior to packaging as a protective measure in an effort to      avoid any any potential disputes. This is what we feel is a FAIR POLICY. If any potential buyer feels we've either omitted or not explained      something properly, or that we are being unfair in some way, please let us know how we can improve. Suggestions are always welcome.      ... 6/17). Thanks for watching!       DON'T PAY UNTIL YOU READ THE FOLLOWING:    FREE SHIPPING:  Where "FREE SHIPPING"  is offered, it applies ONLY to the     "BUY IT NOW" price (as long as the item is "NOT ON SALE" at the time of      purchase) or ANY ITEM LISTED OVER $50.00. (Batteries are not included).     All others shall pay shipping charges to their destination.     Please wait to be INVOICED through PayPal. Thank you.
   ATTENTION ALL PROSPECTIVE BUYERS!  Thank you for visiting our site.     We want to remind everyone that if you currently don't happen to see what you're     looking for here on our site, it doesn't mean that we don't have it in stock    or can't get it for you. We simply cannot list everything we have all at once. So    if you're looking for something in particular, simply send us a written request and    we'll be happy to list it for you to buy. 
   Current inventory includes THOUSANDS of VINYL LPs, PROMOS & 45s    CDs, DVDs, EPs, 78s, Cassette Tapes, VHS Movies, Metal Stampers     and much more in the category that we would like to call "COLLECTIBLES". 
  Thank you for watching and we look forward    to hearing from you anytime!
   All vinyl records are sold on the basis of their collectibility, rarity, scarcity, with special consideration in some cases given     specifically to whom the artist happens to be. Also factored in is the physical and visual examination of play surfaces, labels,     outer jacket and the inner sleeve (where applicable)  and in most cases when there is obvious issues to the naked eye which     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 of their own and in cases with many of their extremely rare items, we've sold some of     their records even when they did have surface issues, however their value in any condition made these specific items     retain certain value and collectability and a buyer would be made aware of it before we would ever sell it. We don't play     test every vinyl since we have tens of thousands of vinyl records in stock, making it impossible to play each of them.     Please remember this when buying and always ask questions prior to finalizing any purchase.
  NOTE:  Although alternative Shipping options for International Shipments are offered, using specifically    USPS FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL, it should be noted, this service is not normally recommended    due to  (in many cases)  unreliability.  There have been instances where items have never reached their    destinations or have encountered damage and because the  USPS  has limited control when this does   occur, if chosen we can NOT OFFER REFUNDS. If you do choose this service in the interest of saving    money, you must understand the choice is yours and if you encounter a problem with any and all delivery    issues including damages, YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN.