THE BEATLES *BEATLES FOR SALE* LP 1964 STEREO UK 1ST PRESS
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THE BEATLES *BEATLES FOR SALE* LP 1964 STEREO UK 1ST PRESSING
FRONT LAMINATED GATEFOLD WITH VISIBLE INSIDE FLAPS AND PINCHED-IN SPINE ENDS.
'SOLD IN THE UK SUBJECT TO....' TEXT ON RECORD LABELS.
THE LABEL ON SIDE 1 HAS 'K' & 'T' EMBOSSED AROUND THE CENTRE HOLE.
MATRIX ERROR ON SIDE 1 (SEE PICTURES).
CAT NO: PCS 3062 (STEREO)
LABEL: PARLOPHONE RECORDS
YEAR: 1964
PRESSING INFO: EARLIEST UK STEREO 1ST PRESSING
MATRIX NO: side 1 (YEX 142-1) side 2 (YEX 143-1) ALL MACHINE STAMPED. The '2' on side 1 has been etched over another number possibly a '8' (see pictures)
STAMPERS: side 1 (1 G & O D) side 2 (1 & O A) The 'G' is below the '1' at 3 o'clock on the dead wax.
PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION BELOW CAREFULLY
CONDITION
SLEEVE: (EX) FRONT LAMINATED 'STEREO' GATEFOLD SLEEVE PRINTED AND MADE BY GARROD & LOFTHOUSE IS SUPERB WITH ONLY LIGHT WEAR FROM USE AND STORAGE. THERE ARE A COUPLE OF LAMINATE CREASES TO THE FRONT AND BACK WITH AN AREA OF LAMINATE LIFTING (3" LONG) ON THE BACK NEAR THE SPINE ON THE BACK BUT IT IS REALLY DIFFICULT TO SEE. NO WRITING. NO SPLITS. NO STICKERS. HARD TO FIND LIKE THIS!
SPINE: (EX+) THE SPINE IS SUPERB WITH NO DAMAGE AND NO OBVIOUS WEAR. ALL THE TEXT IS PERFECTLY READABLE. A COUPLE OF CREASES AND SOME DISCOLOURATION/STAINING IN PLACES. THE TOP & BOTTOM SPINE ENDS ARE PINCHED IN (SEE PICTURES).
INNER: (EX) ORIGINAL 'USE EMITEX' FROSTED POLYLINED INNER HAS YELLOWING FROM AGE AND STORAGE WITH A FEW CREASES. NO SPLITS NO RIPS NO WRITING AND NO STICKERS.
LABELS: SIDE 1 (VG+) SIDE 2 (EX) BOTH LABELS ARE FREE FROM ANY UNWANTED WRITING & STICKERS AND HAVE THE 'SOLD IN THE UK...' TEXT. SIDE 1 HAS 'K' & 'T' CLEARLY EMBOSSED AROUND THE CENTRE HOLE AND THERE IS A 'K' AROUND THE CENTRE OF SIDE 2. BOTH SIDES HAVE A FEW LIGHT SPINDLE MARKS AROUND THE CENTRE WITH A AREA OF SCUFFING/FADING NEAR THE CATALOG NUMBER ON SIDE 1 BUT THIS CAN ONLY BE SEEN AT CERTAIN ANGLES.
VINYL VISUALLY: SIDE 1 (VG) SIDE 2 (VG-) THE VINYL IS FLAT AND GLOSSY AND WHEN ANGLED UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT BOTH SIDES HAVE LOTS OF LIGHT PAPER SCUFFS AND A FEW HAIRLINES ON BOTH SIDES (MORE ON SIDE 1). THE PAPER SCUFFS GO ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE VINYL BUT CAN ONLY BE SEEN UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT AND DO NOT AFFECT THE AUDIO OR PLAYING IN ANY WAY. VERY STRICTLY GRADED - I AM SURE MOST SELLERS WOULD GRADE HIGHER.
PLAYING GRADE: SIDE 1 (EX) SIDE 2 (EX) BOTH SIDES HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY LISTENED TO ON BEYER-DYNAMIC DT-150 HEADPHONES ON A COUPLE OF SYSTEMS WITH A SHURE WHITE LABEL CARTRIDGE & STEREO NEEDLE & BOTH SIDES PLAY AT LEAST EXCELLENT IF NOT HIGHER! ONLY LIGHT BACKGROUND STATIC/CRACKLE NOTICEABLE IN PLACES DURING THE GAPS IN THE MUSIC AND DURING THE LEAD-INS ON BOTH SIDES. NO POPS NO DISTORTION NO SKIPS NO JUMPS. MY PLAY GRADE IS ALWAYS BASED ON WHAT I CAN HEAR ON BEYER-DYNAMIC DT-150 HEADPHONES WITH THE TREBLE TURNED UP FULL! EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN ANY CONDITION! THIS VINYL HAS BEEN STORED UNTOUCHED FOR OVER 40 YEARS. IF THIS VINYL WERE TO BE PROFESSIONALLY MACHINE CLEANED THEN IT MIGHT PLAY EVEN BETTER. THE PRODUCTION ON THIS ALBUM IS SIMPLY AWESOME AND IS FAR SUPERIOR TO ANY DIGITAL REMASTER OR VINYL REPRESSING. THERE IS A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN THE AUDIO COMPARED TO THE MONO VERSION IS - YOU CAN HEAR SO MUCH MORE DETAIL AND CLARITY! A GREAT LOOKING AND EXCELLENT PLAYING COPY OF AN INCREASINGLY RARE BEATLES CLASSIC!
EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN ANY CONDITION!!
DON`T MISS OUT ON THIS!!
GRADING
All records are graded using the Record Collector Grading System with (+) or (-) to show a slightly higher or lower grade.
M (Mint) : The Record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.
EX (Excellent): The Record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.
VG (Very Good) : The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
G (Good) : The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
F (Fair) : The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.
PLEASE SEE PICTURES ABOVE OF THE ACTUAL RECORD FOR SALE
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK
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