BEATLES Sgt Peppers LHCB '67 1st UK STEREO Press COMPLETE -1-1 Matrix Psych NM
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Description
The Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" 1st UK STEREO Press Vinyl LP, Parlophone, PCS 7027, 26th May 1967.
Absolutely stunning NEAR MINT! original first UK Stereo pressing of The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's in top condition from its original release date of 26th May 1967. Complete with original Fool's designed psychedelic 'swirl' inner sleeve, Peter Blake's 'cutouts' insert and stunning sleeve. 1st press matrix endings (-1/-1) in top play and visual condition make this a real treat for collectors and listeners alike.
Catalogue number: PCS 7027
1st Matrix number: YEX 637-1; YEX 638-1
Mother & Stamper codes: 2 GMP; 3/3 GMO
1st Label: Black and yellow Parlophone label with "The Gramophone Co. Ltd." in the perimeter and "Sold in U.K. subject to resale price conditions, see price lists" below the logo, later issued without "Sold in the U.K. subject to resale price conditions, see price lists" at the top.
1st Sleeve: Garrod & Lofthouse gatefold laminated sleeve with flipbacks at the inner gatefold top, later issued without inner flipbacks.
1st Inner: Psychedelic un-punched white liner overprinted with red half-tone by 'Fool's' design studio, later issued with a plain white inner.
1st Insert: Dark green, thick card 'cutout' insert designed by Peter Blake, later issued in a lighter green background.
Closed Loop: Features the closed-loop of backwards audio at the end of side two that loops at the end of the record.
CONDITION:
The Disc
Superb deep-gloss playing surfaces with no scratches of marks visible in good daylight and also when viewed under focused halogen spotlight. Stunning! The disc sits completely flat on the turntable without warping or dishing, NEAR MINT!
The Audio
Top audio playback, 'She's Leaving Home', often the litmus-test for Sgt. Pepper plays flawlessly. Nice and quiet between tracks and no loud obtrusive pops, no repeat clicks and clearly no skips or sticks at this top grade. NEAR MINT!
The Sleeve
The sleeve is glossy and clean, with sharp edges, no ring wear, fully-readable spine without wear. Superb, NEAR MINT!
The Insert
Clean without wear, clearly unused and without issue. NEAR MINT!
The Inner
No stains, no pen, small hole on the left. EXCELLENT!
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Grading:
Records are graded using the standard UK record grading system from the Rare Record Price Guide (RRPG).
Equipment:
Records are play-graded on the following equipment: Rega P3-24 Turntable; Rega Elys 2 Cartridge; Technics SU-9600 Pre-Amp; Technics SE-9600 Power-Amp; Pioneer HPM-100 Speakers, at 70dB.
Shipping:
Your collectors item will be sent with discs in new poly-lined inner-sleeves, securely & professionally ?double-box? packaged for safe delivery to you without risk of damage in transit.
Guarantee:
If you're not entirely satisfied, a no-quibble full refund is provided with free return shipping available for 30 days.
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