Beatles HEY JUDE (CPCS 106) 1st Pressing UK LP ERROR Variation B VG

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Here is a SUPER RARE treat for Beatles fans - an original U.K. 1st Pressing of the album "HEY JUDE!" (aka "The Beatles Again") from 1970 on the Apple label in VG/VG+ condition!!!!

This is a true 1st edition (Variation B) with dark green label with an image of an apple on side 1 and sliced apple on side 2. Labels have “An E.M.I. Recording” text on two lines and small “33 1/3?. Publishing year printed with small copyright symbols (p). Matrix numbers: Side 1: YEEX 150-1; Side 2: YEEX 151-1.

Earliest copies had two errors on the labels (Variation A - which misspelled the title of "Revolution" as "Revolutions" and "Paperback Writer" as "Paper Back Writer".) While the error was quickly fixed for "Revolution", the error for "Paper Back Writer" still existed until the second pressing. This error is known as the Variation B label and that is what we have here!!!! Very rare indeed.

The sleeve is in VG- condition, showing some obvious signs of wear/age, but still very much in tact with no splitting! Has a couple spots in the lower bottom back cover that have been scuffed off, again without damaging theactual integrity of the sleeve in any way. Laminate over the cover (quite common on UK albums of the time) appears to be in tact, though "wrinkled" in spots (nothing serious - just want to be meticulous on an LP of this rarity).

Original, plain UK inner sleeve is included.

LP is in VG/VG+ condition with mostly minor surface scratches, but without ANY skipping or loud pops. In fact the LP sounds great with nice loud tracks. Some surface noise is audible in the more quite passages and in between tracks. I bet much of that would even be eliminated with a quick cleaning. A very nice, well maintained copy that the owner wasn't afraid to toss on the turntable every now and again. (As it should be). Used, but with some care. Very strong audio throughout!

I'm offering this up on E-Bay reluctantly, but alas the rent is due... I am going to only offer this ONE TIME though and if it doesn't sell, so be it - back to the vaults it goes. :-)

This is a must have for any serious Beatles vinyl library or those wishing to start one.

Good luck and happy bidding!!!! (Grading info is below):


Goldmine Grading Guide © Goldmine magazine:

Mint [M]: Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. (More on still sealed below). Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.

Near Mint [NM or M-]: A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

Very Good Plus [VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.

Very Good [VG]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.

Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.

Poor [P], Fair [F]: The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and/or writing. The LP jacket barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, and written upon. Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.

Still Sealed [SS]: Let the buyer beware, unless it's a U.S. pressing from the last 10-15 years or so. It's too easy to reseal. Yes, some legitimately never-opened LPs from the 1960s still exist. But if you're looking for a specific pressing, the only way you can know for sure is to open the record. Also, European imports are not factory-sealed, so if you see them advertised as sealed, someone other than the manufacturer sealed them.