Beatles - Help UK 1965 1st Mono LP *MISPRINTED COVER*
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'HELP!'
Both labels bear the 'Sold in UK..' text & have 'The Gramophone Co. Ltd..' worded rims.
The 'KT' purchase tax code is visible around the centre of the side 1 label.
Matrix numbers: XEX 549-2 & XEX 550-2
Stamper codes: 4,8/HA & 1,8/LG
Vinyl weight: 160g
Housed in a MISPRINTED front laminated, tri-flipback 'Garrod & Lofthouse' printed mono cover where the rear panel has been fixed upside-down.
Complete with its 'Use Emitex..' rice-paper lined inner-sleeve.
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: VERY GOOD +
A respectable pair with numerous clumsy spindle trails but no writing or missing paper.
Visual: EXCELLENT
Both playing surfaces are extremely clean & glossy and free from any marks or wear when viewed in strong daylight. Close inspection directly beneath my powerful halogen desk lamp reveals just a small number of wispy inner-sleeve removal paper hairlines. It's a nice heavy copy which lies 100% flat on the turntable when playing.
Play: VERY GOOD
This copy has received a number of plays and some light groove/play wear is audible, notably on some loud peaks and 'Ticket To Ride'. My careful play-check also picked up 5 clicks on 'Tell Me What You See' and some background on 'Yesterday'. However, there is still much to enjoy and there are no jumps, repeats or any other major faults throughout.
Cover
VERY GOOD +
Such was the high standard of quality control within EMI, the chances of misfits such as this cover leaving the factory were highly unusual. This rare example is clean & firm and retains a bright, clean & glossy front panel. There is a hint of toning along the front opening edge but it is free from any 'thumbnails' or other significant wear. There is minor shelfwear bruising to the lower corners but both opening edges are damage-free. The rear panel has a faint stain towards the unevenly factory cut edge and some handling marks are also present. However, all flipbacks are fully intact and both seams are unstressed and unsplit and the spine is fully worded.
Inner-sleeve
VERY GOOD -
Clean white but with general storage creasing and small splits to the side & lower seams.
**PLEASE NOTE: This item is located in and will be shipped from AUSTRIA. 1st class international postage to UK addresses will be 6.50 GBP**
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