BEATLES - 1964 - Something New, Something New"

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SYNOPSIS

It was the summer of 1964, and it had been a whole three months (!!!) since a new Beatles album from Capitol Records -- The Beatles' Second Album, assembled from various sources -- had been released to eager U.S. fans (and topped the charts). In the meantime, in addition to doing a tour of the U.S., the group had released their debut movie, A Hard Day's Night -- but the U.S. rights to the soundtrack were owned by United Artists Records (that was, in fact, the basis for United Artists' original interest in producing the movie), which had duly released its soundtrack in late June (and saw it top the charts). Capitol didn't have the soundtrack rights, but it was allowed to use most of the songs from the film; and as it turned out, the Beatles had delivered as fine a body of songs for the movie as they had for any of their albums up to that point -- songs that, as Capitol executives soon discovered, worked just as well in their combination. And so Something New was released about a month after UA's soundtrack, and if it wasn't as strong as the two preceding U.S. albums, in any other context and circumstance it would have been a contender for best rock & roll album of the year. Grouped alongside the band's hard-rocking, first-rate covers of Carl Perkins' "Matchbox" andLarry Williams' "Slow Down," and topped out with their German-language rendition of "I Want to Hold Your Hand" ("Komm, Gib Mir Deine Hand"), which probably couldn't fit anywhere else, the Hard Day's Night material sounded fine, and few fans seemed to mind paying twice for the songs that overlapped between the two albums. And no one seemed to notice that this is where the 11-song Beatles' album comes into being, Capitol reasoning out that their material was so strong that they could get away with shaving off one track from the standard dozen, which became routine in the two years of U.S.-created releases that followed.

Actually, outside of the context of the film for which they were written and recorded, the Hard Day's Night material showed a remarkable growth in the band's range and sound in just a few months. George Harrison's 12-string Rickenbacker guitar, which was the group's biggest sonic innovation in the movie score, was a little reduced in profile without the movie's title track on hand, but it was still present, as was an unprecedented (for a rock & roll group) reliance on acoustic guitar sounds ("And I Love Her," "If I Fell"), and a range of ballads that showed greater emotional depth and seriousness than had been heard from too many rock & roll bands in 1964. And then there were the songs -- "Anytime at All," "Things We Said Today" -- that melded rock & roll with acoustic and low-wattage electric music into something uniquely exciting, although the better-represented showcase movie title track wasn't here, With the rocking "Matchbox" and the exuberant "Slow Down" punching up the middle, Something New gave fans their money's worth and then some, even if it was just a transitional collection in the history that followed. * 

PAYMENTS

PAYMENT PROCESS: eBay will send buyer an invoice following auctions'. If this is a simple one item purchase then the buyer can pay immediately from eBays initial invoice. If the transaction is for multiple itmes, which would warrant, a combined shipping benefit then the seller will initiate an invoice that will reflect the lower discounted postage price. Combined shipping is ALWAYS performed. 

PAYMENT METHOD: PayPal is the required payment vehicle due to its integration with eBay being streamlined and expeditious. 

PAYMENT DEADLINE:  Seller has committed to shipping by one day following  payment and would appreciate if buyer would commit to one day payment after invoice is delivered. If that is not possible, payment is due by seven-two (72) hours following delivery of invoice..

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 POSTAL CALCULATION: I use the eBay/USPS postage calculation tool in order to determine postage costs. This software tool calculates postage amount based upon destination, shipping type, weight, delivery options, and S&H fee.

SHIPPING OPTIONS: Buyer determines shipping method that will be used. Decision is usually based upon price Vs time, tracking and dependability.(1) Domestic shipping (United States ONLY) normally use the less expensive Media Mail or the faster and more dependable Priority Mail. Likewise based on the same factors (2) International shipping, normally use the less expensive First Class International Mail or the faster and more dependable Priority International Mail. 

DISCLOSURE OF S&h FEE:  This fee ($1.40) is strictly related to the safe delivery of your purchase. This is not an increase to profit and is actually the opposite as there are many other costs that are not passed on but instead I absorb. This fee is to reimburse for the following (1) specialized 200 lb. test "bend resistant" corrugated cardboard mailers, (2) polyurethane sleeve(s) for vinyl & jacket protection and (3) delivery confirmation.

PACKING PROCESS: Packing is always a concern of buyers therefore I receive inquiries, and requests, regarding this all the time. Hopefully this will alleviate a questionable concern with an understanding of my process. (1) Vinyl is removed from inside the jacket to reduce the probability of seam splits, (2) jacket is then inserted into a 4 mil. polyurethane sleeve in order to lessen the chance of cover damage. (3) Vinyl is also place into the polyurethane between the back cover and the polyurethane (4) Item is packed, and shipped, in the protective specialized lp mailer. This mailer is 200 lb. test "bend resistant" and is very dependable. While packing if there is any space (in the mailer) that may result in the record being able to slide around in the mailer then material will also be put inside the mailer to prevent any record movement. 

RETURNS

Buyers have a fourteen (14) day period, from delivery date, to exercise their option of return. I do ask for objective reasons for return and not the subjective "You graded the vinyl as Excellent and I think that it is Very Good +". Enthusiasts and Collectors realize that grading is extremely subjective and in the end is simply just one persons opinion. A difference of opinion on a vinyl's "Proper" or "Correct" grade is a something that is difficult to agree on.  I make a concerted effort to grade (conservatively) each record the very best that I can ensuring a fair grade. I have been doing this for over 35 years and I have no intention of taking advantage of any buyer which is also why I don't sell my vinyl that is less than VG+ condition, they all get set aside. Maybe in the future I will grade some of those very collectible lps and graded them as VG, but that grading will be upfront for all to see. That being the case, grading alone will not be grounds for a refund, but if the reason is objective such that I advertised a "Original " release that turned out to be a "Resissue" or advertised as "Still Sealed", but arrives otherwise, or I advertise a US release but it turns out to be an import. These are obviously objective and will a return is surly warranted.

Items that are not delivered, or delivered damaged, should FIRST be addressed with your local post office as they are in the best postion to deal with that problem. 

GRADING SCALE

Vinyl is graded on a visual basis, primarily due to time constraints and the sheer volume (thousands) of records that I am selling. I use very bright lights and magnifiers to look for flaws and have been doing so for over thirty-five years. Grading scale is as follow:*

Mint (M):  Still Sealed, if opened it "could" have been played therefore logically would fall out of the "Mint" grade. 

Near MInt (NM):  Looks like if just came from the retail store and opened for the very first time (i.e. nearly perfect). Shiny vinyl with NO visible defects. No writing, stickers, markings etc either on the jacket or vinyl. Near Mint records do not have to be "unplayed" as an used record can also be in Near Mint condition after many plays providing it had been properly cared for.

Excellent (EX) Very minor scuffs which are only slightly visible. There can be a few scuffs but NO scratches. The artwork on the jacket is still as close to perfect as can be. Some impression to the cover (minor outer ring wear) but NO ink wear. Some slight creases to the corners, but not wrinkled and obtrusive to the eye. No seam splits or Writing on the coer or taped repairs can makes this grade. To this grader, the grade should be just a minor step down from the Near Mint grade. 

Very Good Plus (VG+):  These records will show some slight signs of wear, including scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK also. Minor signs of handling are OK also, such as telltale marks around the center hole where repeated playing could have enlarged or damaged the hole. A Very Good + jacket  should have minor wear such as a very minor seam wear or split (less than one inch long) at one of the seams most likely the bottom which iis the most vulnerable location. A VG+ may have some defacing such as cut-out markings (corner cut or punch holes).

Very Good (VG): Will have the many of the defects found in a VG+ record but will be more pronounced. Surface noice will be evident upon playing but will not overpower the music. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. Jackets may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. A VG will not hae all these problems at the same time, only two or three. 

Good (G): 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 will have signifiant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A cover will have seam splits, especially at the bottom of the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.. (General Practice: If the record is a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually so pass it up. But, if it's a record that you have been seeking for years or one very difficult to find then get it if the price is reasonable)

*Per Goldmine and Vinyl Records Collectors Guide