The Beatles ' Trax Vol. 2' multicolour vinyl LP - The Swingin' Pig

	A$		134
	$		89

The Beatles 'Ultra Rare Trax Vol. 2'
Sticker on front cover states: 'Limited Edition  Multicolour Vinyl 250 Copies / 190
TSP 002 (P) 1988 The Swingin' Pig Records Manufactured in the EEC.

Graded as per http://www.ebay.com/gds/A-guide-to-Vinyl-Record-Grades-/10000000000068836/g.html (please see end of listing)

Picture sleeve - some edge wear and creases, light ring wear visible when held up to the light, white mark at top right of front cover from removal of original price sticker, dents in the the cardboard (from writing on the original sticker labels) - otherwise in very good condition - please see close-up photos
Disc - the vinyl on Side B has patches that aren't as shiny when held up to the light (part of the manufacturing process?) - not sure if this affects playback - otherwise in excellent condition. 
* * * * *   Please note that I do not have a working record player, so I have not been able to listen to this disc to check the playback/sound quality   * * * * *
Track listing and descriptions:
Other Side A: - Can't Buy Me Love  (Stereo)** 'Recorded on Jan. 29th 1964. Absolutely different version. No echo effects. Wonderful chorus vocals by John & George. Paul makes a mistake with some lyrics. Supposed to be THE BEST TAKE!' - There's A Place (Take 3)  (Stereo)* Listed on the disc label as There's A Place (I) 'Recorded on February 11th, 1963. From "PLEASE PLEASE ME" session. Intro vocals only.' - There's A Place (Take 4)  (Stereo)* Listed on the disc label as There's A Place (II) 'Continued from TAKE 3. Absolutely different with no harmonica or piano. Great live performance in the studio!' - That Means A Lot  (Stereo)** 'Previously unreleased song. Recorded in February 1965. From 2nd "HELP" session. Paul McCartney on lead vocals.' - Day Tripper (I)  (Stereo)* 'Recorded on Oct. 16th 1965. Instrumental without tambourine or lead guitar. Absolutely different, supposed to be the first basic. Not complete.' - Day Tripper (II)  (Stereo)* 'Continued from (I). Starting with Paul's count "1,2,3,4!" Basically same version as the previously released one, but no additional vocals dubbed by Paul. No fade-out at the end.'

This Side B: - I Am The Walrus  (Mono)** 'Recorded in Sept. 1967, from "MAGICAL" sessions. Un-edited & long version without strings, bass guitar, chorus and backing vocals.' - Misery (Take 1)  (Stereo)* Listed on the disc label as Misery 'Recorded on Feb. 11th 1963, from "PLEASE PLEASE ME" session. Absolutely different without piano and echo effects.' - Leave My Kitten Alone  (Mono)* 'Previously unreleased song. Recorded on Aug. 5th 1964, from "FOR SALE" session. John Lennon on lead vocals.' - We Can Work It Out  (Stereo)** 'Recorded on Oct. 20th 1965. Beginning with Paul's count "1,2,3,4!" Louder keyboard sound compared to the well-known version.' - A Hard Day's Night   (Stereo)* 'Recorded on April 16th, 1964, from "A HARD DAY'S NIGHT" sessions. Live performance in the studio. Absolutely different. No acoustic guitar and piano.' - Norwegian Wood [This Bird Has Flown] (Take 4)  (Stereo)* Listed on the disc label as Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) 'Recorded in Oct. 1965, from "RUBBER SOUL" sessions. Basically same as the released take, though John makes a mistake with his acoustic guitar twice in the intro, and says "I Showed Ya!" in the end part. George Martin replys [SIC] "GREAT,FINE!". Un-edited version.'
* Taken from an original master. **  Taken from an original acetate.

Australian buyers please note - I can combine postage and can fit up to 12 records into a 5kg Parcel Post bag for $19.50 
International buyers - postage might be cheaper, depending on which country you're in - tracking can also be available for additional cost - please contact me for a quote if you'd like to check pricing - thanks

Here is a quick guide to vinyl record grade according to Goldmine Magazine:

Mint (M)

Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed.(More on still sealed under "Other Considerations"). Should be used sparingly as a grade, If at all.
Near Mint (NM or M-) A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly)that no record is ever truly perfect. 
The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. 
An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like. 
Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap. 
Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price guides. Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both buyer and seller, is worth significantly more than the highest Goldmine book value. 

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Generally worth 50 percent of the Near Mint value. 
A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. 
Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". 
The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. 
Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. 
In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable. 

Very Good (VG)

Generally worth 25 percent of Near Mint value. Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. 
Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them. 
Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price. This, not the Near Mint price, should be your guide when determining how much a record is worth, as that is the price a dealer will normally pay you for a Near Mint record. 
                                                                    

  Good (G), Good Plus (G+)

Generally worth 10-15 percent of the Near Mint value. Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). 
A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. 
It is a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But, if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it...but keep looking to upgrade. 

Poor (P), Fair (F)

 Generally worth 0-5 percent of the Near Mint price. The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon. 
Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.