BEACH BOYS "PET SOUNDS" - ORIG EMI UK 1966 REEL TO REEL TAPE - EXCELLENT
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An excellent condition and complete example of the original 1966 UK EMI (Capitol) reel to reel 3 & 3/4 ips mono tape release of " Pet Sounds" by The Beach Boys complete with the "Emitape" guarantee leaflet and the packing/warranty slip. Cat No TA-T 2458. Released at the same time as the original vinyl album in 1966. Regarded as their most iconic and collectible album, the original - released at the peak point in their career.
Clean, no split corners to lid and base, intact and unbroken "Emitape" etched spool, clearly title- printed white leader tape with red trailing Part 2 leader tape, no pen markings/writing. Rare purchases in comparison to the vinyl LP in the 1960s, usually by audiophiles wanting top quality sound. Usually ordered by the customer by special order as not all retailers in the 1960s carried reel to reel tapes in their stock. Please see all photographs.
Played throughout both sides and tested - perfect. Emitape leaflet and warranty slip like new. (Either, or both are usually missing). Rare in this complete and excellent condition.
Pink star tax code on the base indicating this item has been returned to EMI under the "sale or return" basis for tax credit. (This is often mistaken for a blemish)
Glorious twin track mono can be played on four track stereo tape recorders.
Listen to these iconic 1960s albums free from the usual "pop and crackle" of the vinyl record, whilst owning the much rarer tape reel format.
NOTE: The Beach Boys are concert touring the UK in May 2017. Hear the original surf sound live by the original artists.
Please see my original Beatles reel to reel tapes for sale, and "A Guide To Beatles Reel to Reel Tapes".
Posting in the UK and worldwide.
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