BEATLES 1968 UK Stereo Parlophone LP - A Hard Day's Night - YEX 127-2 WITHDRAWN
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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Extremely Rare Stereo Press with Withdrawn YEX 127-2 Side 2 Matrix!!
On offer here is a UK 1968 stereo press of the Beatles LP 'A Hard Day's Night' on the yellow / black Parlophone label. This copy features the extremely rare withdrawn matrix of YEX 127-2 on side 2!
Not much is known about the YEX 127-2 press except that they're near impossible to find!
This is from the Records Around The World website:
"This copy is unusual and rare in the fact that it carries a withdrawn ’-2’ side 2 matrix. Careful listening and waveform comparison on computer recording software reveals why. The opening snare crack on "Anytime At All" on this '-2' cut is unquestionably shorter. The initial edit has cut into it slightly and blunted its attack impact. Granted, this is a minor difference, but if you are familiar with this song the effect is very clear. The ‘-2’ cut appears ONLY on this 1968 pressing."
Almost immediately after the 127-2 matrix was introduced it was withdrawn, possibly due to the error mentioned above!
Please check out large, detailed photos of this record at the bottom of this listing.
Title A Hard Day's Night Year of Release 1968 Catalogue Number PCS 3058 Label Yellow / Black Parlophone with 'Sold in UK' statement and Gramo rimtext Tax Code on Disc KT (Side 2) Sleeve Manufacturer Garrod and Lofthouse Side 1 Matrix Number YEX 126-1 Side 2 Matrix Number YEX 127-2 Side 1 Stampers 3 / OO Side 2 Stampers 1 / AH Sleeve Condition The sleeve is in VG condition. Sadly, a previous owner has taped the spine with clear tape, and used masking tape on the mouth edges - protecting them but leaving the cover prone to damage if someone without the necessary skill was to try and remove the tape. I'm not that person so I'm leaving it alone. Other than that the cover is very clean and solid with minimal, light wear and tear. It looks like there was a small tear on the mouth which the masking tape is holding to prevent further damage. The back is clean bar a few slight smudges and has browned slightly. Inner Sleeve Condition - Inserts Condition - Disc Condition(VISUALLY GRADED) The disc is in VG+ condition. The playing surface is clean with a nice shine, but has a some light scuffing along with some small, light surface scratches. There's nothing deep or nasty looking, though. Label Condition The labels are in EX+ condition. The labels are looking nice and clean with no writing, stickers, tears etc. There's just some light spindlewear and a touch of 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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