BEATLES 1964 STEREO 1st Press UK Parlophone LP - A Hard Day's Night
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Please be aware that all records are VISUALLY graded only - all grades are given based on how they appear under my desk lamp - since I do not own a record player. I cannot guarantee that discs will be click and skip free, although any marks and scratches that might possibly cause such problems will be highlighted clearly in the description.
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THE BEATLES
A Hard Day's Night
Extremely Rare Stereo 1st Press!
On offer here is a very rare original 1964 UK STEREO 1st press copy of the Beatles LP 'A Hard Day's Night' on the yellow / black Parlophone label.
Back in 1964 stereo was still very much something only the very well off could afford. Stereo discs cost more than their mono counterparts and stereophonic record players were still priced up to the point of being a highly expensive luxury. Because of this, the original stereo presses sold in tiny, tiny numbers whilst everyone bought the much cheaper mono presses. Today it is incredibly difficult to find the original stereo presses of their earlier albums, especially A Hard Day's Night!
Not in the best condition and so is being offered as a collection filler due to its rarity.
Please check out large, detailed photos of this record at the bottom of this listing.
Title A Hard Day's Night Year of Release 1964 Catalogue Number PCS 3058 Label Yellow / Black Parlophone with Sold in UK statement and Parlo rimtext. With Chubby typeset Tax Code on Disc - Sleeve Manufacturer Garrod and Lofthouse Side 1 Matrix Number YEX 126-1 Side 2 Matrix Number YEX 127-1 Side 1 Stampers 2 / MG Side 2 Stampers 1 / RP Sleeve Condition The sleeve is in G++ condition. The sleeve is holding up okay but is showing its age. The front is clean with a little disc impression and light creasin around the edges. There's a small 1cm or so split at the bottom right at the mouth edge. Other than that bottom seam is holding fine. Top seam has a little wear and a repaired that runs from the mouthedge to just under half way in - clean repair, I almost didn't spot it. Spine has a little wear and a couple of knocks but has not split. Black is pretty clean but has browned a little as you can see in the photos below. Inner Sleeve Condition - Inserts Condition - Disc Condition(VISUALLY GRADED) The disc is in G condition. The playing surface, overall, is looking clean but there's a fair amount of light scuffs, marks, surface scratches along with some heavier looking scuffs here and there. There's nothing serious or nasty looking, though. Label Condition The labels are in G condition. The labels are a little worn as you can see in the photo below. There's a little sticker scarring and some whitening around the centrehole.
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My Regarding Vinyl Grading:
MINT No true preowned disc can be mint. The highest I will ever grade a disc is NM+/M- if it looks untouched and unplayed, but the MINT description will only be for records I personally know have never been played (i.e. I personally bought from new) or for copies that are still sealed. NEAR MINT (NM) For discs that look near flawless and which may have just the slightest, barely visible little whispy marks here and there. EXCELLENT (EX) For discs that still retain a brilliant, clean shine but does have some light scuffs here and there. VERY GOOD (VG) For discs that still look clean and have a nice shine to them, but do have a fair amount of light scuffmarks and/or some light scratches. GOOD (G) For discs that look like they have been loved and have a fair amount of scuffs and surface scratches. Not in terrible condition, but would look like it would play with a lot of crackle. FAIR (F) For discs that may have some life left in them but are pretty trashed with numerous surface scuffs and heavier scuffs and scratches etc POOR (P) For discs that are unplayable and look completely trashed. Discs like this would only ever be offered if they were insanely rare.
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