THE BEATLES: Please Please Me EX/VG+ UK 1st PRESS BLACK/GOLD MONO DICK JAMES
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THE BEATLES 'Please Please Me'
A super copy - Clearly very well cared for - Fully play graded - 13 quality photographs below
GENUINE UK MONO 1st PRESS LP PARLOPHONE; PMC1202
FIRST PRESS XEX 421-1N / XEX 422-1N MATRIX
BLACK/GOLD PARLOPHONE LABELS WITH EARLIEST UNCORRECTED 'DICK JAMES' CREDITS
CORRECT FIRST ISSUE E. J. DAY FLIPBACK SLEEVE WITH THE ANGUS McBEAN PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT IN THE FAR RIGHT CORNER
COMES COMPLETE WITH ITS ORIGINAL 'USE EMITEX' POLY-LINED INNER SLEEVE
*FULL RELEASE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND BELOW THE PHOTO GALLERY
DUE TO THE POTENTIAL HIGH VALUE OF THIS RECORD, PLEASE CAN OVERSEAS BUYERS ASK FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE IN ADVANCE. THANK YOU.
CONDITION REPORT & PHOTO GALLERY
AUDIO This has been completely play graded from start to finish at volume and both sides played through really well without jumping or sticking and a bright overall sound.Side one was VG/VERY GOOD(+) with some background in parts (mainly in the right channel) but nothing distracting at all. Slightly more noticeable towards the end of the side as it reached the inner grooves. Very few pops at all.
Side two also played well and was VERY GOOD with some background which was probably more noticeable than on side one. Again, this was more pronounced towards the end of the side as it reached the inner grooves. Very few pops at all.
Overall, a very pleasing listen.
VINYL (VISUAL): VERY GOOD(+); the vinyl looks great with light surface marks and hairlines but nothing deep or feelable at all. Very presentable indeed.
Both labels look great with just the most minimal signs of use. There are two very light shadow marks to side one where it looks like some tape may have been removed at some stage but this does not detract at all from the overall appearance.
SLEEVE: EXCELLENT; the sleeve is a wonderful example with very little evidence of age and wear at all. It would grade higher but for a scuff to the rear panel and a tiny bit of blue ink (see photos below).
Bright and clean to the laminated front. The rear remains perfectly white with completely undamaged flipbacks (very unusual with this sleeve) and a firm spine with all text still clearly legible. Sharp edges with just a minor 'bump' to the bottom corner. Overall, looks fantastic. click to enlarge RELEASE DETAILS
LABEL: Parlophone
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1963
COUNTRY OF RELEASE: UK
CATALOGUE NUMBER: PMC 1202
MATRIX NUMBERS: XEX 421-1N / XEX 422-1N
MOTHER/STAMPER CODES: 2 RD / 12 GM
PAYMENT & CHECKOUTPlease remember that your bid is binding.
I reserve the right to cancel bids from buyers whose previous feedback ratings are poor.
GRADING
Unless otherwise stated, all of my records have been play tested before listing using a Rega P3-24 turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge & stylus. I describe honestly and accurately but please bear in mind that I am only human and such things are always subjective. I tend to grade records conservatively and believe that my feedback speaks for itself.
Please take confidence from the fact that I have been a collector myself for over 20 years (please check my feedback as a buyer) and know only too well how disappointing it is to receive an inaccurately described record.
I also grade visually using a strong halogen lamp.
I use the Record Collector grading system as shown below.
POSTAGE / SHIPPING
I WILL ALWAYS COMBINE SHIPPING FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES AND OFFER A DISCOUNT. PLEASE ASK FOR A QUOTE IN ADVANCE.
I post worldwide and pack all records in custom made (stiff) card mailers and add extra packaging inside to ensure a safe delivery. I will provide a protective polythene sleeve and the record and inner will be removed from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits in transit. I want your record to get to you in the condition that it was when it left me.
For any records that come with printed inner sleeves, I will also provide an additional plain inner.
As a general rule, shipping will be discounted ie. I lose money on the costs of buying my packaging. I do not profit from this; please remember that my costs are not simply those shown on the stamp!
Shipping rates quoted are valid up to a total sale value of £2500 within the UK and £500 for overseas buyers in Europe, North America, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
BUYERS OUTSIDE OF THE ABOVE TERRITORIES SHOULD NOTE THAT THE SAME RATES APPLY BUT POSSIBLY ONLY UP TO A MAXIMUM VALUE OF £250
Overseas buyers please note that any item or items with a total value of £20 or more must be sent by International Signed For with no exceptions at the rate shown. Please ask for a quote or wait for my invoice if the final sale is more than £250/£500.
CUSTOMS DECLARATIONS FOR OVERSEAS ORDERS: Please note that for overseas orders from outside the EU I am obliged to complete a customs declaration and must enter the true value of the package's contents on the declaration. It is the BUYER'S responsibility to ensure that all import duties are known and paid.
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RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM
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 the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
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.
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.
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.
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.
POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.
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