Meet The Beatles 1st edition 1964 LP MONO NM-*
  $   118

 


$ 118 Sold For
Jul 24, 2005 Sold Date
Jul 17, 2005 Start Date
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11   Number Of Bids
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Meet The Beatles 1st edition 1964 LP MONO NM-!* ARTIST:
The Beatles

TITLE:
Meet The Beatles

LABEL #:
Columbia T-2047 (mono)

YEAR:
©1964, 1st pressing

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:
USA

CONDITION*:
Record: VG++ (8, NM-),
Jacket: VG+ (7)

*Out of a possible 10 points -- see my ME page for more on grading details.

NOTES: I am pleased to present this first USA pressing of The Beatle's classic first LP, with black rainbow or "colorband" labels, and dark brown title on the jacket. The labels are from the super-scarce first edition pressing with no ASCAP or BMI credits on either label (see scans below). On all pressings to follow this one, the record labels include those credits, so this passes the acid test.

The stamper numbers as read from the dead wax, or trail-off, are:

  • T1-2047-F3
  • T2-2047-F1
The labels appear perfect, with silver text that stands prominently with no fading or blurring of any kind. The labels are clean with absolutely no traces of spindle wear! These labels, rare as they are, are quite possibly the most clean that I've ever seen on any other T-2047 in my years as a dealer. Amazing.

The vinyl is thickly pressed and retains an absolutely beautiful sheen. The plating is perfectly glossy and would get my grade of NM without hesitation if it were not for the presence of a very few surface marks, up to three per side which are detectable if angled under a strong light. These marks are extremely superficial scuffs and equally light hairline scratches, most likely from having been removed and replaced into the jacket beside, rather than within, the inner sleeve. I have played the record and experienced no skipping or repeating or undue background noise. I got a light crackle or pop occasionally, notably between songs, but most noise occuring during the songs was readily dispatched by the pure sonics of the music.

The jacket is pretty good. Again, the "Beatles" title on the front cover is a dark brown -- all later pressings used green. There is no producer credit on the back cover -- later jackets state, "Produced by George Martin." So, this jacket, too, passes as original. There are two 1 to 1½-inch invisible tape repairs made to the top seam, one on each corner, and difficult to see from the front. There is a light discoloration or foxing on the back cover which is a kind of weak tea in color. It is hard to see in the photo below but it is there nonetheless. There is no flaking of any of the edges. The lettering on the spine is perfectly legible and crackle free. There are no creases or splits or writing to speak of, just general age-related shelfwear in addition to the more glaring faults already mentioned. Overall a good mid-range VG+ jacket.

Finally, the original deep blue, printed inner sleeve is also present, in good shape. Furthermore, this entire package will be difficult to match and will prove a very worthy investment over time, one which will absolutely increase valuewise. An incredibly rare record in every respect, especially in this fine condition. I personally guarantee this album is worth way more than you'll ever pay for it here on eBay!

See my other collectible LPs posted this week, all very fairly priced!

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