Beach Boys - Best of.. UK 1966 EMI Special *PROMO* LP

	£		43
	$		57

THE BEACH BOYS - THE BEST OF...

1966 UK EMI PROMOTIONAL ONLY LP

This extremely rare copy was produced by EMI a promotional tool for their forthcoming 'Best of The Beach Boys' in the summer of 1966. It contains a significantly different tracklistng to that of the released version.

The UK released version contained the following songs:

1. "Surfin' Safari"
2. "Surfin' USA"
3. "Little Deuce Coupe"
4. "Fun, Fun, Fun"
5. "I Get Around"
6. "All Summer Long"
7. "In My Room"
8. "Do You Wanna Dance?"
9. "Help Me, Rhonda"
10. "California Girls"
11. "Barbara Ann"
12. "You're So Good To Me"
13. "Sloop John B"
14. "God Only Knows"

This UK promotional copy contains these:

1. "Sloop John B."
2. "Surfin' Safari"
3. "The Warmth Of The Sun"
4. "You're So Good To Me"
5. "Don't Worry Baby"
6. "Do You Wanna Dance?"
8. "Here Today"
8. "Wendy"
9. "I Get Around"
10. "Surfin USA"
11. "California Girls"
12. "Shut Down"
13. "Help Me, Rhonda"
14. "God Only Knows"

The disc itself bears a special white EMI Demonstration label marked 'Not For Sale', with the unique catalogue number: PSLP 105A/B

It also carries the 'Gramophone Co..' rim text and a 'KT' purchase tax code around the side 2 centre hole.

Matrix numbers: PSLP 105A-1 & PSLP 105A-1

No stamper codes are present in either un-out.

Disc weight: 163g

The disc is housed within a unique front laminated, tri-flipback cover, very different to the released version.

CONDITION

Disc

Labels: EXCELLENT -

Being white, these labels show up easily some handling marks together with some discolouration to the side 2 centre hole. Otherwise, as you can see, they free from any major blemishes.

Visual: VERY GOOD +

Both playing surfaces are extremely clean and retain all of their deep-gloss shine. There are several light surface marks visible in strong daylight and one 1cm feelable scratch on track 2 of side 1. Apart from that however, the entire disc is in extremely respectable condition, even directly beneath my powerful halogen desk lamp. Both sides also lie 100% flat on the turntable when playing.

Play: VERY GOOD

This disc has received a moderate amount of play but has not been abused. My careful play-check at volume found there to be no groovewear distortion or background noise during any of the tracks. Its only significant fault are 2 clicks on track 2 on side 1 (which may cause the stylus to jump on some players) and three heavy clicks in the band between tracks 6 & 7 on side 1. Apart from that however, there is little else to fault.

Cover

FAIR

As you can see this rare cover is unfortunately tired and worn, but as is it an extremely rare piece, it would be difficult to replace.

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