Beatles For Sale Stereo yellow/Black Parlophone label EX+/EX

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Beatles For Sale Stereo
Yellow/Black Parlophone label 
Catalogue number 8E 072 - 02 200

Matrix E068-04200- A-1 / E068-04200- B-1

First Portuguese issue A1 / B1 matrix, label states 1964, according to Discogs the actual year is unknown.

On inside sleeve: Manufactured and distributed by Valentim de Carvalho Comércio e Indústria, S.A.R.L. In association with The Gramophone Company, Ltd. - Hayes - Middlesex - England

Parlophone black/yellow labels: Reservados todos os direitos do fabricante e do proprietário da obra gravida Proibidas a execução pública, transmissão radiofónica e cópia deste disco, não autorizadas Fabricado em Portugal, sob licença, por Valentim de Carvalho, CI, SARL

Beatles for Sale is the Beatles fourth album released on 4 December 1964 in the UK on EMI's Parlophone label. Eight of the album's fourteen tracks appeared on Capitol Records' concurrent release, Beatles '65, issued in North America only. The Lennon-McCartney originals on Beatles For Sale are often full of curious arrangements, drones, jagged transitions, and lashings of aggression. This is particularly true of Lennon's amazing first three songs. "No Reply" shatters itself with waves of jealous rage, taking the menace that had flecked Beatles music and bringing it up in the mix: his dangerously quiet "that's a lie" is the most chilling moment in their catalogue. "I'm a Loser" turns that anger inward with just as much brutality. And "Baby's in Black" curdles a nursery rhyme, transforms the group's crisp pop sound into an off-kilter clang, and uses John and Paul McCartney's double vocal to thicken the soupy sound even further. This run of tracks marries the direct attack of their earliest material and the boundary-pushing of their later albums, and stands with the best of both. Today its seen as a transitional album.  

Sleeve:  Non laminated gatefold sleeve. All corners, edges straight and flat, fully proud and readable spine, no edge or corner rub, no splits, tears, writing or grubby age related handling marks, lovey condition (see photos) graded EX

 Inner sleeve: Original Patent Nos 1,125,555 MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN inner sleeve 

Labels: Classic Yellow/Black Parlophone labels, clean graded EX- 

Vinyl: Visually retains original deep gloss, graded EX 

Audio: Plays through clean, with no problems, strong clarity and separation, strong playback, no hisses, pips or pops graded EX 

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I have tried to be honest and transparent in my description - the photographs form part of the description. Questions are welcome, don't hesitate to ask. I have good feedback (and positive comments) as both a buyer and seller, so you can buy with confidence. I am a collector of 45+ years buying and selling records to feed my changing music habits, the few records I sell are primarily either the result of upgrades, duplicates or a bit of thinning every now and again. If anything is not as expected (or should you not agree with my grading) please contact me straight away, and I will do everything to resolve any problems without argument. 

I strictly adhere to the Record Collector Magazine's Grading Guide using one + or - for addition guidance: 

MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. 

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.

VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable. 

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, discolouration, etc.