The Beatles

Ultra Rare

Beatles Club Release

“Les Beatles”

Dans Leurs 14 Plus Grands Succes

Here is the ALBUM by LES BEATLES titled DANS LEURS 14 PLUS GRANDS SUCCES. One of the HARDEST BEATLES ALBUMS to find and very desirable as there wasn't another GREATEST HITS available at that time. 

This is an ORIGINAL FRENCH MONO PRESSING released on the DARK BLUE ODEON RECORD LABEL (rarer than the ORANGE LABEL) in the Mid 60's.

catalogue No: OSX 231. 

Matrix No.s

Side 1 Run off Groove stampers:

P1

CBS OSX 231.

LPL 3585 380

Side 2 Run off Groove stampers:

P

CBS OSX 231

LPL 3856 D1 380

Earliest Blue and Silver Odeon Label.

The earliest Odeon label style has ODÉON in large letters across the top of the label. Before some time in early 1964, the labels were dark blue in colour, but for most of the mid 60's they were orange.

NOTE: ALL of the OSX series are hard to find and thus difficult to pinpoint values for. All values should be considered approximate. 14 Greatest Hits (shown above) is particularly desired because it was a "hits" compilation that was not available elsewhere.

http://beatlesetslc.ifrance.com/identiffren.htm

 THE ALBUM ON OFFER:

Vinyl

The Vinyl is in Excellent Plus Condition. It retains its wonderful Glossy Shine (see shots) and is great to see such a Rare Record in this condition. It does have Minor Surface Wear but No Deep Grooves or Indents. Superb heavy-weight Vinyl. See below for an in-depth review of the Audio Quality with Track By Track Clarification.

Side 1 Sound Quality.

1.     From Me to you.

The Audio quality is beautiful and clear with only Very Minor Intro surface Noise. A lovely, clean and uninterrupted playback standard. Excellent + - Near Mint.

2.     Please, Please me (With Comma on Sleeve and Label)

A great Audio playback with minimal Intro surface Noise. The Vocals and instruments are clear and warm. This is a superb clarified example.

3.     She Loves You

Again, great clarity and overall in Excellent + - Near Mint for Quality of playback.

4.     Twist and Shout.

The Harmonies and instruments clarity, Playback superbly. In fact, the Whole Song is Superb from Start to Finish. Excellent + - Near Mint.

5.     I Saw Her Standing There.

Excellent + - Near Mint Clarity Throughout with Very minimal interruption from surface Noise. Beautiful, Warm and clear.

6.     I Want To Hold Your Hand.

With Minimal Surface Noise, “I Want To Hold Your Hand” Boasts Clear Playback with great all-round Sound quality. You can Clearly hear Ringo’s Symbols and Hi-Hat during the verses without any sign of sound distortion.

Excellent + - Near Mint.

7.     All My Loving.

This is lovely and clear from any excessive playback distortion. The only parts where there are Minor surface hints are in the lower volume sections of the song. Otherwise a wonderful experience.

Excellent + - Near Mint.

Side 2 SOUND QUALITY

1.     Roll Over Beethoven.

“Roll Over Beethoven” plays-back with excellent + - Near Mint Clarity. The Intro is Nice and Clear with very light surface noise, however, this does not distort the quality of playback. Ringo’s Drums and Background clapping is clear without any distortion. The change after the intial verses, drop without playback noise. Therefore, graded Excellent + - Near Mint.

2.     Can’t But Me Love

As above, this track is great in clarity and is graded Excellent + - Near Mint. All instruments are Crisp and Clear with Very Minor Surface Noise. This is only noticeable after concentrating on that particular section. Nice, Warm and Clear Sound Throughout.

3.     A Hard Days Night.

Again, superb Sound integruity with Minimal surface Noise. Excellent + - Near Mint. The Clarity to the individual sections is amazing for such a rare record. This is an extremely rare French Beatles Club Release with very few being Produced. Therefore, to find such a rare item with No Skips or Jumps in this great condition is phenomenal.

4.     I Feel Fine.

Great Sound throughout with No Skips or Jumps. Excellent + - Near Mint. The clarity to the instruments and Vocals are wonderful.

5.     She’s A Woman.

Excellent+ Clarity. The Intro is Clear and Warm with Very little surface distortion during the early sections. There is a stick whilst a Third of the way through which once rectified is the only flaw of the whole Album.

6.     Eight Days a Week.

The amazing Clarity is again apparent with Warm Sounding Vocals, Clear Instrument sections and an Authentic Rich playback quality. Excellent + - Near Mint.

7.     Rock And Roll Music.

The Final Track Starts and Finishes like the First with Amazing Crispness and a Clarified Emphasis on The Music. Excellent + - Near Mint.

You Will Not Be Disappointed with the Playback Quality, it really is Wonderful to Hear.

Labels

The Labels which are in Excellent + condition are clear of Writing and Excessive wear. The Lettering is Bold and well-detailed (see shots) with great clarity to the Blue and Silver Odeon Borders. OSX 231, “Made In France” and Track Listings all clear and Bold.

Rare Horse Cover Outer Sleeve

       Beatles Club Credits on Lower Left Laminate fold.

The Front of the Sleeve showing the Beatles on Horse Back Whilst in France is in Excellent condition, (see Shots) it’s colours stand out wonderfully. There are Minor Hairlines evident in places but these being slight and only apparent when closely observed. The Rare cover does boast Clean Originality and Authenticity, however, there is minor Ringware but this doesn’t spoil its stunning appeal. (Please see shots)

The rear is in Wonderful Clean condition with the Beatles Signatures printed in the centre. These printed signatures very rarely appeared any of the Beatles Albums. There is a slight laminate displacment on the bottom Right corner and Light laminate peeling on the lower Fold. It is Wonderful and Clean with No Writing or Fading of the Text. The Spine is Excellent with the Text clear to see. (see Shots)

Rated Excellent +

Inner Sleeve

The Original Plain White Inner Sleeve is in Excellent Condition overall. It is Clean, White and with-out Creases. There is a Seam Split however. It really is in a wonderful Visual condition. (see pics)

Overall grading:

Excellent Plus.

This is a Fantastic opportunity to Acquire such a Rare French Beatles Club release in a condition to Match its Rarity. Phenomenal. It holds a great sound Throughout, so please read the individual tracks descriptions for Audio clarity.

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Bids Start at Ten Pounds.

Good Luck!