Beatles '65 NM Original MONO US Pressing in Shrink Capitol T2228 Near Mint

Rare Decca Contract Pressing.

Original 1965 US MONO pressing of "Beatles '65" in original factory shrinkwrap in fantastic condition. The original Capitol Records stock 1965 inner sleeve is also included.

Note: This particular disc is what is refered to as a "contract pressing". Because Beatles records were in such high demand upon their initial releases back in the 60's, production of their records by Capitol Records often could not keep up with that demand. When that happened, Capitol  had to contract out the pressing of some discs to another record company's pressing plant.  This disc is completely authentic and was pressed by another record company's pressing plant with the complete authorization and approval of Capitol Records. 

Disc information: 

Disc contract pressing from Pickneyville, Illinois.

Record label: Capitol

Catalog number: T 2228

Year of release: 1965

Audio fidelity: Mono

Matrix number (Side 1):  T1-2228-P11

Matrix number (Side 2):  T2-2228-P9

Spizer ID (Jacket): CAP 2228.MC1

Spizer ID (Labels): CAP 2228.MCA

Disc weight:  150 grams

Grading:

Labels: (M-/NM): The labels look near perfect. There is a very light spindle mark on the side 2 label. NO pen, NO ink. NO stickers.

Disc: (NM/NM): Disc is ultra glossy and looks only barely played  at all. NO scratches and NO scuffs.

Jacket:  (NM) Jacket is very clean and looks almost brand new. Spine and edges are beautiful. NO pen marks, NO ink marks. The factory shrinkwrap is clean but has a tear that is about ?. of the bottom.

Inner Sleeve: (NM): The inner sleeve is in near perfect condition.

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