1965 Beatles U.S. Capitol 7" EP "4 By The Beatles" or "4x4", In Shrink, R-5365

$

140

Up for your consideration is the classic Beatles EP “4 By the Beatles”

The second of two EP’s released in the US by Capitol Records. 

This was quickly discontinued in December 1965 after being released only 11 months earlier!

Opening bid is $9.99 and there is no reserve set on this auction.

Artist:

The Beatles

Title:

4 By The Beatles

(Side A: Honey Don’t / I’m A Loser)

(Side B: Mr. Moonlight / Everyone’s Trying To Be My Baby)

Label:

Capitol

#:

R-5365

Release Date:

Feb. 1, 1965

Additional Info:

Produced by George Martin, East Coast Capitol “swirl” logo.

Original Mono issue in hard cardboard sleeve.

Capitol deleted this release from its catalog on Dec. 31, 1965 less than a year after the initial release (11 months)

Cover Condition:

In original shrink, upper right corner is dinged.

Shrink is partially (1/3) ripped along the top seam.

Side A Matrix & Condition

R-1-5365-F3

Previous owners name on label

There are some light surface marks, tested and the only issue I found is a tic during the last few seconds of “I’m A Loser”

Side B Matrix & Condition

R-2-5365-G4

Previous owners name on label

Light surface marks tested with no skips or repeating tics.

Important Notes on Grading:

While I am not, by any means, an “audiophile” I do listen to vinyl here and there and appreciate that condition is key.

I have bought and researched Goldmine guides as well as others and opt to not use these price guides nor grading systems due to amount of differences and personal interpretation I see that can exist just between two people, i.e. one person grades a VG++ that another grades VG+, someone gets upset and so on.

The best I can due is to be honest and point out the flaws that I see/hear.

This is not a “mint unopened” record so I ask that you please take into account your set-up, calibration and its sensitivity before bidding.

With very few highly collectible exceptions, which would be clearly noted in the description, I do not list records that have scratches that can be felt w/ fingernail.

I primarily use “discogs” as my reference site for pressings and release dates unless additional info is need.

Should you have any questions or need any additional information please do not hesitate to ask and I will get right back to you.

 Shipping:

Album will be sent in protective sleeve and LP mailer.

Due to the collectability of this EP I will not be shipping it via Media Mail but rather Insured USPS Priority Mail.

Due to the expense of International Shipping I will pay the difference on shipping to Continental US only, International Bidders please be advised that you will be responsible for full shipping costs.

Good Luck!!!