The BEATLES - *HELP * - 1969 - UK - 1/1 - *STEREO* - NEAR MINT AUDIO
£
124
$
164
£ 124
Sold For
Jan 2, 2022
Sold Date
Dec 23, 2021
Start Date
12
Number Of Bids
Great Britain
Country Of Seller
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INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS
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The BEATLES
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*HELP!* UK STEREO pressing - 1969
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NO OFFERS PLEASE - AUCTION ONLY
================================================================ On offer here, is a RARE Cover and Label variant
- Just like Rubber Soul, this solid black experimental indicator was never mass produced for the UK market
- The tiny amount that were printed were eventually used up on 1969 issues of 'Yellow Parlophone' Help!
- The disc label was only used for a few months in 1969, between the dropping of 'SIUK' and the 1 EMI box label
THE DISC
Matrix: Side1: YEX 168-1 Stamper code: 3-PG Matrix: Side2: YEX 169-1 Stamper code: 3-PM
AUDIO - NEAR MINT
You will not find a better sounding copy. Plays like a new disc. Crystal clear, undiminished sound quality. Near silent run-ins, with nothing more than static 'hum' synonymous with stereo discs. Just amazing. Expect the odd, tiny dust pop, which is unavoidable on old vinyl. The gentle 'Yesterday' plays perfectly.
VISUALLY - EX+
Both sides are in outstanding condition. Beautiful deep gloss vinyl which looks as good as new. All I can see are just a few surface lines. Obviously, under a searchlight there will be wispy handling lines, unavoidable on any vinyl disc.
The labels are vibrant and display just a few very short spindle trails, suggesting careful handling of the disc.
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THE COVER - EX
A 'hard to find' variant of this original tri-flipback issue. This is a lovely example which still retains most of its 'whiteness'. Like the White Album, they can suffer from 'yellowing' but this is not the case here. The back too, has stayed very white and is in perfect condition, as is the spine. There are a few crescent bends and edge wrinkles/bumps, but it would be difficult to find a more solid example, as you can see from the photos.
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THE INNER SLEEVE - EX
Correct, original 'Patents Applied For', advertising inner. Age toned and mild creasing but otherwise in perfect condition.
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THERE IS NO POSTAL SERVICE ON MONDAY SO I WILL POST TUESDAY
The photos are of the actual item for sale. All records are thoroughly cleaned and listened to, from beginning to end. Professional mailers are always used.
I will be listing more Beatles records, so please have a look
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