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THE BEATLES - SGT PEPPERS LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND

Unbelievably Rare Sgt Pepper Pressing; The fabled MONO / STEREO HYBRID Cover press in Vault Condition.

 TOP Vault audio throughout!!! Great Playing Record! Ultra Rare Complete pressing with Amazing Cover and ARCHIVE VAULT condition throughout. 

The ultra rare Sgt. Peppers pressing, in fact along with the 4th Proof, this is the extreme rarity in the Sgt Peppers catalogue, as most other cover variants were produced in very large quantities. So rare that serious collectors only really grew aware in recent years that this ultimate rarity existed, these covers were made in an extremely small run, and were not found with any other Sgt Pepper label variant, not even the Mono One Box label. 

Come to be known as the ‘Hybrid’ cover, this ultra rare pressing of Sgt. Pepper has the all important Mono and Stereo assignation on the rear panel, an adaptation only found on a tiny amount of prints. These ultra rare covers also have the text on the rear lower panel, ‘This is a Mono recording’.

Finding these at all is a needle in a hay stack problem, but getting one that is in incredible condition is virtually unheard of. 

Released in June 1967. Spending a total of 27 weeks at the top of the UK Album Chart and 15 weeks at number one on the American Billboard 200. Prominent critic Kenneth Tynan described Sgt. Pepper In The Times as; "a decisive moment in the history of Western civilisation."

The mothers and stampers read: 'A L H' & 'M G M' making this a very early MONO copy. This LP comes complete with the original Peter Blake / Jann Haworth cut out insert in superb condition and comes with the original Red / White inner sleeve which is also in superb condition with no seam splits at all!!! This is an ARCHIVE quality MONO FIRST PRESS of this rare LP. 

CAT NO:....

STEREO PCS 7027

LABEL PRESS DETAILS:

MATRIX NOs. ON RUN-OUT GROOVE

'YEX 637-1' & 'YEX 638-1'  - First Ever One Box Pressing

MOTHER STAMPERS:

Side 1.  ' 2 G A L '   (rare matching G A L stampers)

Side 2.  ' 4  G A L'

TRACK LISTING…

Side 1 - SGT PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND - A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS - LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS - GETTING BETTER - FIXING A HOLE - SHE'S LEAVING HOME - BEING FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR KITE

Side 2 - WITHIN YOU WITHOUT YOU - WHEN I'M SIXTY-FOUR - LOVELY RITA - GOOD MORNING GOOD MORNING - SGT PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND (REPRISE) - A DAY IN THE LIFE

An ULTRA rare complete One Box label press of Sgt. Pepper, with original Flip Back Cover, correct sepia inner and Cut outs insert

An COMPLETE copy in STUNNING condition, with TOP ARCHIVAL AUDIO from start to finish. 

ALBUM PLAYED FOR GRADING:

Yes – brilliant! - ARCHIVAL sound quality throughout

This great record plays up to the visual grading and beyond. Its a virtually flawless unmarked vinyl and plays with Crystal clear loud audio throughout!

Sgt Peppers is a complex and varied collection of music, and is also a relatively sensitive piece of vinyl, and hard to find in clear audio condition. Worn copies can have a lot of surface sound even on musically complex and busy tracks like 'Within You Without You.' This copy sounds great, with crystal clear sound throughout. There is certainly no dominant or even noticeable interference, and NO hissing, crackle, pops or clicks. It really sounds great and plays with TOP sound separation and clarity!

Channels are clean and unstressed. The record plays with staggering power, with near silence between the tracks. Rich and detailed sound with massive dynamics and unique mix and production.  

SGT PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND bursts in with great clear sound, leading into  A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS, both tracks playing with no pops or clicks, just super clear perfect audio.  LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS, a track that so often has lots of interference and surface  sound, plays great. Really nice clear audio, a superb example.  GETTING BETTER also plays with great clear sound, and leads into FIXING A HOLE, again an amazing performance.  The ultra delicate SHE'S LEAVING HOME plays beautifully, with no pops or interference, certainly not a hint of distortion anywhere, just great clear audio, and the most distant occasional static; a lovely example of the poignant song. BEING FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR KITE plays through with perfect sound. Any static on this album is truly so light and barely audible, its really plays with absolutely crystal clear Top audio throughout. Quite unbelievable.

Side 2 begins with the eastern influence of WITHIN YOU WITHOUT YOU, and all the complex layering is clearly defined.  WHEN I'M SIXTY-FOUR, another relatively quite track plays superbly, as does LOVELY RITA, with  no loud pops or clicks, and absolutely minimal static. GOOD MORNING GOOD MORNING bursts in, and although its a slightly raucous track, it is still heavily layered, and all the layering is crystal clear.  SGT PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND (REPRISE) sounds perfect and leads into the album finale an masterpiece, A DAY IN THE LIFE. This is such  delicate track, with such a range of sound effects and quite ares, its usually heavily overshadowed with static and even distortion. Not hear, it plays absolutely beautifully, with super clear sound, and no pops or clicks, hardly any audible surface sound, just great clear audio. Amazing! 

Superb sound, every track has been tested and I could find no sound blemishes. Wonderful TOP audio, there is NO distortion, NO sticks or jumps what so ever, and virtual silence between the tracks.

This vinyl is an absolute gem! It must be the clearest copy of 'Sgt Peppers' I've heard. Not a single loud pop or click throughout. ' A Day in the Life ' sings out with silence in the run ins and quiet areas. Great music with great clarity, and so hard to find with this type of sound.

The music jumps out, with definition and clarity, the vocals which come through with tremendous power. Its the same with the bass guitar and drums, whilst the guitars come through crisp and clear. The tonal quality make this a sensational pressing. With the clear and extra loud First cut engineering giving the audio a vibrant sound which cannot be beaten. 

In my experience these 1st press One Box editions play with astonishing audio. The mastering is fantastic and if you can find a great, un worn and unblemished example, they play with unbelievable separation and clarity. This one has to be the best I've ever heard.

An great all round example of this classic vinyl. This is a great Audio pleasure and I would have to give the Audio at least an NEAR MINT grading. Staggering stereo mix, unlike the re-issues which lack the impact. A TOP all round example of this great vinyl.

THE RECORD – VISUAL GRADING

STUNNING, this is a superb piece of glossy vinyl, and a really thick pressing. Deep clear grooves that can only be found on the original pressings, this vinyl has been barely played. The record has great shine, with NO scratches and NO hairlines. Even when inspected under a spot light, there are hardly any noticeable paper removal marks, or light whispy lines, un believable! This is a stunning example and easily grades NEAR MINT. A truly Archival piece. 

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is the eighth studio album by the The Beatles, released in June 1967. Recorded over a 129-day period beginning in December 1966, Sgt. Pepper sees the band exploring further the experimentation of their previous album, Revolver (1966). Making use of orchestras, hired musicians and innovative production techniques, the album incorporates elements of genres such as music hall, jazz, rock and roll, western classical and traditional Indian music; its lyrics deal particularly with themes of childhood and everyday life.

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was a commercial success, spending a total of 27 weeks at the top of the UK Album Chart and 15 weeks at number one on the American Billboard 200. A defining album in the emerging psychedelic rock style, Sgt. Pepper was critically acclaimed upon release and won four Grammy awards in 1968. Often recognised by prominent critics and publications as one of the most influential albums in the history of popular music.

The cohesive structure and careful sequencing and transitioning of songs on the album, as well as the use of the Sgt. Pepper framing motif, have led the album to be widely acknowledged as an early and ground-breaking example of the concept album.

The Beatles were present during the mixing of the album in mono and the LP was originally released in mono, alongside a stereo mix prepared by Abbey Road engineers led by Geoff Emerick.

The two mixes have many differences. For example, the stereo mix of "She's Leaving Home," was mixed at a slower speed than the original recording and therefore plays at a slower tempo and lower pitch than the original recording. Conversely, the mono version of "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," is slightly slower than the stereo version and features much heavier flanging and reverb effects. McCartney's yelling voice in the coda section of "Sgt. Pepper (Reprise)" before the segue into "A Day in the Life," can plainly be heard in the mono version, but is nearly inaudible in the stereo version. The mono version of the song also features drums that open with much more presence and force, turned up in the mix. Also in the stereo mix, the famous segue at the end of "Good Morning Good Morning," (the chicken-clucking sound which becomes a guitar noise) is timed differently and a crowd noise tape comes in later during the intro to "Sgt. Pepper (Reprise)".

Other variations between the two mixes include louder laughter at the end of the mono mix of "Within You Without You," a gush of laughter during the intro of the reprise version of the title track and a colder, echo-less ending on the mono version of "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!"

This Ultra Rare FIRST EVER ONE BOX press gives a great archival listening experience.

VINYL TESTED FOR ANY SIGNS OF WARPING:

Yes, NONE visible what so ever when tested be sight and on a moving turntable.

THE COVER – 

The Grammy Award-winning album packaging was art-directed by Robert Fraser, designed by Peter Blake and his wife Jann Haworth, and photographed by Michael Cooper. It featured a colourful collage of life-sized cardboard models of famous people on the front of the album cover and lyrics printed on the back cover, the first time this had been done on an English pop LP. The Beatles themselves, in the guise of the Sgt. Pepper band, were dressed in custom-made military-style outfits made of satin dyed in day-glo colours. The suits were designed by Manuel Cuevas. 

Art director Robert Fraser was a prominent London art dealer who ran his own gallery and sponsored exhibitions at the Indica Gallery, through which he had become a close friend of McCartney. it was at his influence that the group abandoned their original cover design, a psychedelic painting by The Fool, a Dutch design collective and band who were influential in the psychedelic style of art in British popular music in the late 1960s. 

This is a STUNNING example of this Ultimate Rarity. Bright a clean with laminate that is virtually unmarked, and it still creaks when opened. There is minimal scuffing to the corners, and minimal creasing. The opening edges are very square and totally un frayed. The back cover is nice and clean, with NO ring wear, which is very unusual for these covers.

The inside Gatefold is clean and virtually unmarked. The Spine shows minimal wear only, the spine text is totally intact. A great example. All round, this is a really stunning cover!!! I would easily grade this at EXCELLENT PLUS to NEAR MINT.

THE LABELS - 

These 1st Press ONE BOX labels are in stunning NEAR MINT Condition, with no sticker marks or writing and virtually no spindle traces. Perhaps one on each side of the tiniest and lightest traces you can get. All in all these are great examples. 

THE INNER

THE INSERT - NEAR MINT

Originally, the group had wanted the album to include a package with badges, pencils and other small Sgt. Pepper goodies but this proved far too costly to realise. Instead, the album came with a page of cardboard cut-outs carrying the description: SGT. PEPPER CUT-OUTS . Moustache . Picture Card . Stripes . Badges . Stand Up . The special inner sleeve, included in the early pressings of the LP, featured a psychedelic pattern designed by The Fool. The final bill for the cover was £2,868 5s 3d (equivalent to £37,531 today), a staggering sum for the time. It has been estimated that this was 100 times the average cost for an album cover in those days.

A great example in MINT Condition. No writing, creasing or stains. As new, and Virtually perfect! And the correct insert for this one box 'Hybrid' pressing, with a different colouration to the other sleeves.

RARITY

A complete 'HYBRID' MONO STEREO set of Sgt Peppers in any condition is scarce. The vinyl is so often played so much, heavily marked, scratched, with noisy, poor and distorted sound.

The cover, which makes this such an extreme rarity is hard to find in any condition, even modestly worn examples are impossible to find and this one is a stunning, VAULT example. A great press like this, with a  heavy pressed piece of vinyl, the original sepia inner and cut out insert, fantastic!. A record that looks and sounds like new, with a  cover to match, make this a un believable rarity and a TOP investment piece. SUPERB!

GREAT COVERS WITH NO SEAM SPLITS, NO TEARS, NO WRITING, NO STICKERS.

GREAT VINYLS WITH NO LOUD CLICKS OR POPS, NO JUMPS OR REPEATS - GUARANTEED!

SCRUPULOUS EXAMINATION and TESTING; PLEASE NOTE:

This record has been play tested on highly sensitive equipment to ensure the sound quality and accuracy of description. I aim to give a precise and concise description of the sound quality, pointing out any defects so that you know what you are buying. I will not go into screeds of information about the nature of the songs, as I imagine that you already know them well. I aim to describe all items as accurately as possible, and offer a full refund on return if for any reason you are not completely happy with the item description.

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VINYL SOUND - PLEASE NOTE:

The highest quality vinyl with clear sound is rare, and is what I always aim for. I only sell records that play with TOP AUDIO performance, super clear sound uninterrupted by hiss or other interference. Even with the cleanest copies you will find occasional static sound or occasional light tics during playback, caused by a build of dust in the grooves. This is clearly different from the distortion, loud pops, repeating tics or clicks that are found on heavily played and worn pieces of vinyl. Any static build up will reduce when played, and I advise a light clean should be given between plays for optimal performance. 

VINYL

Large format art work covers with the original sound and mix unique to vinyl and of the highest quality audio. Vinyl record have always been loved and have become a great investment opportunity, with prices soaring over the last ten years, making classic pieces a great financial as well as a cultural investment.  

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IMAGES and INFORMATION

I only use my photographs taken with a high quality professional digital camera of the item for sale. The images are designed to be as clear as possible, giving an exact image of the item. I aim to give sufficient and accurate detail as possible, so that you know exactly what you are bidding on. Please let me know if you need any further information and I will be only to happy to oblige.

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ABOUT ME 

I am a visual artist, working internationally, a collector of art and rare objects including rare vinyl, which I have been collecting for over 25 years, and an art and music enthusiast. I specialise in the  highest quality rarest items, selling to collectors the world over. I want you to know what a great item you are bidding on. If there is anything that is unclear in the listing, or you have any questions about this or any other item, please feel free to get in touch. All the best to you.  

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RETURN POLICY:

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed ; - returns accepted with out question. If you are not happy then it can be returned, I cant say fairer that that!

I ONLY SELL RARE GOODS THAT ARE IN GREAT CONDITION, IF THERE IS ANY SLIGHT DEFECT, IT WILL BE CLEARLY STATED.

If in the unlikely event that you may want to return an item, or that I have missed something in the listing, I offer a no quibble return policy. Items must be returned within 12 Days of receipt, and returned in the same condition that they were sent out in. Return postage must be paid by buyer, unless there is a particular fault with the item, and then I will pay the full postage costs!

MY RECORD GRADING SYSTEM IS AS FOLLOWS - (BASED ON RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE U.K. )

MINT: Virtually unplayed. The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Cover is pristine.

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

V.G PLUS: The record will still be nice and shiny, but may have a few light marks, and will play well. Slight wear and tear on the cover.

V.G: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items.

GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, etc.

FAIR: Fair. It is noticeable that the record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated very noticeably. The cover and contents are showing signs of folding, scuffing of edges etc.

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POSTAGE AND PAYMENT DETAILS : -

Items will be extremely well sealed and securely wrapped using the best possible packaging for safe handling and delivery. I send items all round the globe with 100% success! I sell top quality rare records to discerning buyers. I do not make money from the postage costs and aim to keep the prices at a reasonable rate, but please don't expect a cheap second rate service. 

IT IS AN ABSOLUTE PRIORITY THAT THE ITEMS YOU BUY GETS TO YOU IN PERFECT CONDITION. All RECORDS ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR MAIN COVER AND PLACED IN A BRAND NEW REPLACEMENT INNER SLEEVE TO AVOID ANY CHANCE OF EDGE SPLITS OR KNIFING. THEY ARE HELD SAFELY IN EXTRA THICK PLASTIC SLEEVES, AND THEN THEY ARE SECURED WITH SEVERAL EXTRA LAYERS OF REINFORCED CARD BOARD AND PADDING AND MAILED IN EXTRA STRONG PROFESSIONAL RECORD CONTAINERS TO ENSURE THEIR SAFE ARRIVAL. AS I HAVE STATED I HAVE A 100% SUCCESS RATE AND AIM TO KEEP IT THAT WAY.

Example of packaging used

UK - First Class Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £5.00

UK Special Signed For Next Day Delivery with Insurance : = £8.90

EUROPE - International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £11.95

INTERNATIONAL, Non-Europe e.g. USA, Japan, Russia, Australia etc. International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £18.95

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MULTIPLE PURCHASE REDUCTION

Reduced postage of course for multiple items up to 30% off extra items.

POSTAGE WILL BE FIRST CLASS OR THE FASTEST AND SAFEST POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE, RECORDED WITH TRACKING AND INSURANCE. ALL ITEMS ARE FULLY INSURED AND COVERED FOR THE SAFEST DELIVERY POSSIBLE, AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU. GUARANTEED!

POSTAGE RECEIPTS AND PROOF OF POSTAGE IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE. MANY THANKS.

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PAYMENTS 

Payments must be made within 3 days of purchasing unless an alternative arrangement has been agreed upon. Pay Pall ONLY for International buyers. We will accept Pay Pall, cheque or postal order within the UK, but no cash or bank transfers. Items sent out immediately on receipt of payment

Please Note: If no contact is made by the winning bidder following the mandatory Ebay 3 days, I will reserve the right to offer the item to the runner-up, unless prior notice of any delay is arranged beforehand.  Any bidder who has missed the chance to purchase an item from me can still email to make a priority second chance.