Beatles LP "INTRODUCING THE BEATLES" Authentic STEREO Version 2 - NM Vinyl

$

698

  Best VERSION 2 STEREO Vinyl ... anywhere!   100% AUTHENTIC! Beware of FAKES!
 Beatles  LP  - "INTRODUCING ... THE BEATLES"     STEREO; Vee Jay Records; Version 2 VJLPS 1062; 1st PRESSING from FEBRUARY 1964 as described herein.     What a BEAUTIFUL piece of VINYL especially for something 52+ years old and it meets ALL     of the established authenticity tests! It also includes the  ORIGINAL  INNER  SLEEVE!  100%  AUTHENTIC.       BEWARE  OF  FAKES!
   VINYL CONDITION: WOW! This has beautiful shiny play surfaces; as clean as we've seen in 50 years. No record is should ever be       graded as "perfect" and we would never claim that it is, but this vinyl disc is as clean as you'll ever see with only a very minor scuff,       and visible only in certain light, retaining its original luster from 1964. The Labels are also very clean featuring the rarest variation          of STEREO printed at the label's TOP CENTER above the [VJ] logo. Song titles are CENTER POSITIONED. When one considers       what is out there for sale in today's market, you would be hard pressed to find a vinyl record as beautiful as this since most of the       discs found today were hammered by the teens of the era, commonly referred to collectors as "BEATLEMANIA".  It's important to       remember that only 3% of  VERSION 2s were pressed in STEREO and doubtful that you'll find one in better condition anywhere!       A REAL GEM!  If you're looking for a vinyl in pristine condition, this VERSION 2 STEREO VINYL is undoubtedly the one to       purchase and a definite upgrade to anyone's BEATLES collection.
     JACKET CONDITION: EXCELLENT with only minimal ring wear. Top right has very tiny paper separation, but is easily reparable.         Overall makeup is quite solid with it's SPINE completely intact. The back cover as seen in photos posted has some ink from a pen       that some teen decided to circle 3 SONG TITLES, which he or she decided were important, but it passes the all important  100%          conclusive HONEY test referring to the song title listed on the back as  A TASTE OF HONEY where the letters  H & E in  HONEY       have NO INK MISSING in the top left corner of each letter. This test primarily applies to VERSION 1s, however some VERSION       2s have been spotted as FAKES occasionally. Whenever ink is missing there, you can be sure, it's a FAKE! NO EXCEPTIONS!
     CATEGORY:  Extremely "RARE" Collectible purchased as is and as described.
     Remember that of all the VERSION 2s pressed, only a little over 3% were ever made in STEREO.
     It's hard to believe how many FAKES of this LP still appear on ebay! Buying a FAKE record is a complete waste of anyone's time       and hard earned money. This is very frustrating to buyers searching for authentic variations of this great album.  Sellers who sell          only AUTHENTIC items are annoyed that we must continually be forced to compete in this market.  This problem is now finally       being addressed by ebay! 
    TO UNSUSPECTING BUYERS:   BEWARE of FAKES!  Before you purchase any version of this great album, make certain you       understand all the differences between FAKES & REAL ones. Unfortunately average buyers are often easily fooled. BUY ONLY       FROM EXPERTS!  And if you have questions about how to identify any "FAKE", please feel free to contact us anytime. We are       pleased to be your source for ALL AUTHENTIC  "BEATLES"  Collectible Vinyl Records especially those by Vee Jay Records.
     WE NEVER SELL FAKES, so BUY WITH CONFIDENCE ! If you are looking for AUTHENTIC versions of this LP, or a         source for any BEATLES Vinyl Records or CDs, shop with us here at  THE ELECTRIC STORE USA (formerly         VINYLWORLD).
     NOTE:  With all of "BOOTLEGS"  on ebay, it is important to point out that this is a 1ST PRESSING          of an AUTHENTIC "VERSION 2" STEREO - VERY RARE - NOT A BOOTLEG! Officially released          in FEBRUARY 1964 by Vee Jay Records. NO VERSION of this record was EVER released in 1963          regardless of what you may have read or heard, and it was never officially RE-ISUED by Vee Jay!
    Recently, we've seen some STEREO VERSION 2s sell on ebay  and for less than our asking price. But in our investigation       of those that have sold, considering condition and authenticity, none came close to this one, and many were FAKES. So if       you're looking for one of these to add to your collection, this is the record that you have been looking for. Always remember,       buy from EXPERTS. You get what you pay for. 
    "REVISED" RETURN POLICY ...
       We have REVISED our RETURN policy to the delight of many prospective buyers! However if you look through many of the        current auctions appearing on EBAY, when it comes to HI-END items, you will find that we weren't the only sellers who had        refused any RETURNS. It should be noted that under the category of RETURNS many sellers clearly state:"SELLER DOES         NOT OFFER RETURNS. YOU ARE COVERED BY THE EBAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE IF YOU RECEIVE AN ITEM        THAT IS NOT AS DESCRIBED IN THE LISTING". We now share that sentiment and we have listened to buyer's comments         who have actually stated to us that without a return policy, that was their reason for not purchasing certain items that we were         selling. So, we will now allow buyers to RETURN ANY ITEM, limited (as ebay states) to whether the item is AS DESCRIBED         IN THE LISTING. To define "AS DESCRIBED", once again we adhere to the rules of this site which do limit actual verbiage         within an auction with respect to WHAT THE ITEM IS, WHO THE ARTIST IS & SPECIFIC FEATURES. As for condition of         any item  (RECORD, OUTER JACKET etc.)  for example, in the case of a vinyl record, we will do our very best to describe         what play surfaces look like and post detailed photos to the best of our ability as amateur photographers. (Always remember         that describing the condition of a vinyl record is not an exact science and is based upon someone's visual examination and         mainly the opinion of an examiner. Industry standards are followed by all of our examiners). Labels will be best described by         posting detailed photos that would illustrate defects if and when they exist. As for an outer jacket or a picture sleeve, we will         inform buyers about any possible bends, folds, seem splits, writing etc. in detail. Photos posted for any possible defects will         probably be the best descriptive evidence that anyone would want. When it comes to items that are being sold as a ONE-OF-        A-KIND, RARE COLLECTIBLE, ARTIFACT or MUSEUM PIECE, these are sold based solely upon what they are and with         only limited consideration given to condition since they are unique pieces. These items would not fall under standard return         policy guidelines unless there are damages discovered upon arrival or an item received is not that purchased from the seller.         As stated in some of our previous auctions, we continue to insist that prospective buyers ask questions or request additional         photos (when unsure)  PRIOR TO PURCHASING OR MAKING ANY OFFERS. We want to always make certain that buyers         completely understand exactly what it is that they are buying.   (This is our newly revised RETURN policy. If any buyer feels         that we've either omitted something or have not explained something, we'd like to know how we can improve and if you have        any suggestions). Thanks for watching!     
     NOTE: For over 50 YRS. our reputation worldwide regarding authenticating records by THE BEATLES, has been never been       questioned. Our descriptions are detailed. Our photos clearly illustrate the item's characteristics! If there are any doubts, feel       free to ask as many questions as necessary or request more photos. So, any so-called "EXPERT" worth their salt, would be       able to identify an authentic item from a FAKE from any detailed photo. 
    The BRACKETS [VJ] label was predominant for most VERSION 2 albums. Once in a while some have been spotted with       the OVAL Vee Jay Logo, but not often. This comes with an ORIGINAL Vee Jay INNER SLEEVE  (as pictured). This LP is      Extremely RARE! NOT A COUNTERFEIT!
    NOTE: According to Vee Jay production numbers, this is a RARE label variation and has a NM value of over $4,000! Our       price is considered to be very fair, and below the current market value, based upon its overall condition. 
    This is a 1ST PRESSING of the FINAL VERSION of this LP*! All VERSION 2s feature the songs "PLEASE, PLEASE ME"       and "ASK ME WHY" as opposed to the consistently BOOTLEGGED VERSION 1s which had originally featured "LOVE ME       DO" and "P.S. I LOVE YOU".           *Actually it was predominantly the VERSION 1 marked "STEREOPHONIC" in GRAY on a WHITE       background across the top of the jacket, a primary target of bootleggers although       some "MONO" LPs were also victims as well. 
     COMES WITH RARE ORIGINAL Vee Jay INNER SLEEVE (SEE PHOTOS).
      It's RARE to find this VINYL in such beautiful condition. Remember that this was recorded in "STEREO", and not the         predominant format in 1964 ("MONO" was normal). Any "STEREO" of this LP is therefore quite collectible and valuable         to any serious BEATLES  collector - IN ANY CONDITION!
          Our Catalog # ITB-V2-SOV-0815
    If NM condition, this overall piece would command a price in today's market of between $3,000.00 and $4,000.00.  
     All of our BEATLES  pricing is reflective of the latest BEATLES PRICE GUIDE  by STANLEY PANENKA and in addition       is based upon rarity, condition and scarcity. There are other existing BEATLES Price Guides available, however keep in       mind that most are several years old and no longer reflect accurate current market values, regardless of who the authors       are or whatever their so-called "expertise" might be.
    Please feel free to ask questions & request additional photos! Very RARE, very collectible and valuable to any BEATLES       collector! 
    If you're looking for HIGH QUALITY and/or RARE "BEATLES" vinyl, please shop with us here on ebay! 50 Plus years       of experience in "BEATLE" collecting. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________   SOME INTERESTING & IMPORTANT FACTS about ...   "INTRODUCING ... THE BEATLES" (compiled by our expert staff).    What is a FAKE & what is a REAL copy?
  1.) First & foremost, real copies of any version of this LP must have "INTRODUCING ... THE BEATLES" & "THE BEATLES",    ABOVE THE SPINDLE HOLE  on the record label. If either phrase is below the hole, it is FAKE!  No exceptions.
  2.) Keep in mind; there were only (2) official versions of this LP; VERSION 1 & VERSION 2; and never any re-issues made    by Vee Jay. Therefore wherever you see "RE-ISSUE", it's a FAKE.
  3.) VERSION 1; Included: "AD BACK", "BLANK BACK" & "COLUMN or TITLES ON BACK" variations. All confirmed "AD    BACK" covers have "PRINTED IN USA" on the front cover printed vertically in the lower left corner. If this is missing, the "AD    BACK" slick was undoubtedly removed from another Vee Jay LP and pasted to the back of a less valuable later version. This    always leaves tell-tale wrinkles on the border of the slick. Also, contrary to popular belief, and although all songs present were    originally recorded in the UK in 1963 for the original LP "PLEASE, PLEASE ME" on PARLOPHONE, NO COPY OF THIS    LP WAS EVER RELEASED IN 1963. It is a known fact that the first copies of "INTRODUCING … THE BEATLES" were all   officially released by Vee Jay Records, on Friday January 10, 1964. 
  4.) The 1st VERSION 1 COVER (outer jacket) prepared was called the "AD BACK", VJ 1062 (1) MCI. The back of this jacket    featured color images of 25 Vee Jay albums. The Front cover has the words "PRINTED IN USA" in the lower left side printed    vertically. All VERSION 1 records have a significantly higher value but the outer jacket is really what makes this a significant find. 
  5.) The 2nd VERSION 1 COVER for this LP was known as the "BLANK BACK" featuring a 100% BLANK BACK of the outer    jacket with a semi-gloss all white paper slick pasted there. Some covers (MC2A) do have "PRINTED IN USA" on the front like the    "AD BACK" while others (MC2B) do not. Once again it is the cover that makes the overall piece much more valuable. 
  6.)  The 3rd VERSION 1 COVER was known as the "COLUMN BACK" or the "TITLES ON BACK" cover. It listed song titles on    the back in (2) columns. This variation (MONO or STEREO) came with either an "Oval" logo label or Black Rainbow with Vee    Jay in typical "Brackets" [VJ]. Legit STEREOS  of this variation are all quite rare, always keeping in mind that there have been    hundreds of thousands of FAKES that have tried to mimic its cover. All the FAKE covers are found with discs that are undoubtedly   counterfeit, and on all labels, "THE BEATLES" always appears below the spindle hole. And if the VINYL is FAKE the cover    usually is too.  LABELS  – 1ST label for VERSION 1 run was the Black Rainbow label with the "Oval" logo. Records included    the songs "P.S. I LOVE YOU"  and "LOVE ME DO"  replaced later on VERSION 2 pressings with "PLEASE, PLEASE ME"  and    "ASK ME WHY". The VERSION 2s were not released until early FEBRUARY of 1964. There are Three (3) font variations with    "Oval" labels for this version. MR1A states words "LONG PLAYING" and "MICROGROOVE" in upper & lower case font, while    MR1B doesn't mention them, and MR1C has these words, but only in upper case font. (A few of VERSION 1s have been found    with the "BRACKETS" [VJ] logo on the label). 
  7.) VERSION 2 – All official versions must have all words "INTRODUCING … THE BEATLES" and "THE BEATLES" above the    spindle hole. If either is below, it is always be a FAKE. The VERSION 2 featured song titles "PLEASE, PLEASE ME"  and "ASK    ME WHY"  replacing "P.S. I LOVE YOU" and "LOVE ME DO"  found only on VERSION 1 copies. VERSION 2 was released in    early FEBRUARY 1964. The labels varied with either the Black Rainbow "Oval" logo, or the Black Rainbow "BRACKETS"     [VJ] logo, or the Black Background with SILVER "VJ" logo, or a Black Background with SILVER "Oval" logo, or the rare    Black Background or SILVER "VJ" in Block Style print, or Black Background with the SILVER "BRACKETS" logo [VJ]    (very rare). In rare cases, some VERSION 2 records can also be found with a 45 rpm label as well (Black Rainbow with "Oval"    logo). There are also some FAKES that feature a Medium Sized SILVER BRACKETS [VJ] LOGO printed on an all Black label    (Real ones have a much smaller logo). All VERSION 2 covers are "Column Back / Titles on Back". No copy of any of the    STEREO VERSION 2 discs with a regular sized Rainbow label and the "Oval" logo are known to exist. Although back in 1964    at Vee Jay, anything would have been possible.
  8.) SOME IMPORTANT TESTS FOR AUTHENTICITY:     TEST #1 – An obvious visual test is the "SHADOW" test. It was originally assumed that when George Harrison's "SHADOW"    appeared on the right side of the front of the album cover, that this was a definitive sign of authenticity. It was later discovered that    some elaborate FAKES also had this feature, therefore, although his shadow must be there, its appearance alone does not define    the LP as being authentic.     TEST #2 – A 100% CONCLUSIVE test is the "HONEY" test. This refers to the back of the jacket and song title "A TASTE OF    HONEY". On ALL FAKES, in letters "H" and "E", the top left corners of the letters are not solidly printed with black ink missing    there. This is THE  most definitive test recognizing authenticity. All FAKE covers (especially back panel) are poorly photo copied    examples of original VERSION 1 COLUMN BACKS, but due to their poor quality, they're subject to many subtle inconsistencies    which can be spotted by any trained eye, and of course the "HONEY" test illustrates one of these errors. Also, in reference to the    back of the outer jacket, there are other "INK" tests however most have not been confirmed to be 100% CONCLUSIVE, but NO    FAKE HAS EVER PASSED THIS TEST.     TEST #3 – The "FLAP TEST" requires inspecting of the inside of the jacket's opening. In publications dedicated to pointing out    differences between authentic and fake records and covers, it's stated and documented that specific covers were found to have    NO FLAPS at all. Previously that would have referred to ALL FAKES. How all collectors accurately identify authentic collectibles   requires a number of facts. Previously, the conventional thinking was that all authentic covers had to have 1/4" flaps at their inner    top & bottom of the cover, and that ones with NO FLAPS had to be FAKE. But in 1998 a few of VERSION 1 ("Titles On Back")    covers were found on the WEST COAST with NO FLAPS at all, yet they passed every other test relating to authenticity. That said,    remember that Vee Jay had hired more than one firm with respect to the construction and printing of these covers (i.e. Coburn &    Ivy Hill). That being the case, naturally there would have been obvious differences in how both of these companies produced a    finished product. What we have stated here was always suspected, but in 1998 it was confirmed. All realists have suspected that    there could never have been only 1 or 2 legitimate covers as a sample of any production run with NO FLAPS. Statistics revealed    that approximately 79,000 MONO & ONLY 2,202 STEREO VERSION 1 albums were ever produced (including all "AD BACKS",    "BLANK BACKS" & "COLUMN BACKS" (or "Titles On Back"). Actually there is further evidence that maybe around 5,000 to    10,000 more VERSION 1s (in MONO) had found there way into the mainstream of overall sales. When one considers the way that    Vee Jay was being run in 1964, nothing would be surprising. With legal issues hanging over their heads, in 1964 stated to by    our eye witness who worked at Vee Jay, there had always been a sense of urgency to move all their products out the door as soon    as possible, regardless of their characteristics or appearance. Initial VERSION 1 covers were assembled some time in December    1963 and also early January 1964. But like everything else that went on there, imagine what the quality control must have been    like in those chaotic days. It had always thought that since  "COLUMN BACK"  jackets spotted so infrequently, could they really    exist?  And of course we know they do, since this auction feature one.  Even though these facts have come to light,  we know that    there are those who remain rigidly attached to the original ideas of ultra conservatives, refusing to alter their thinking even when    faced with concrete evidence. One thing that will never change is the fact that there are many authenticity tests, and this cover does   PASS ALL OF THEM including the all important, 100% CONCLUSIVE "HONEY" test. So with that said, does anything else have   as much bearing? Certainly not, however one must consider that if any cover's FLAPS are either 1/4" or if there are NO FLAPS,    AS LONG AS ALL OTHER TESTS ARE PASSED, the cover must be considered authentic. This further solidifies the theory that    the only rules at Vee Jay were .... that in 1964 there were no rules at all. 
  SIDE NOTE:   Regarding the existence of these covers,  until circa the 1990s, it was thought, because there had been so many    counterfeits produced over the years, this caused all concerned to believe that there were no legitimate copies ever released. But    when a real one turned up in the 1990s, there was quite a stir in the collector's market when right around that time, a well know    collector came across another authentic copy. This was verified by other well known experts and it confirms that indeed the LP    known today as the STEREO VERSION 1 "COLUMN BACK" or "TITLES ON BACK" really exists. In what quantity, nobody    will ever know for sure since precise production figures do not exist.  However, an educated guess would tell anyone that there    certainly had to have been quite a few more than the 2 mentioned here!  Many are estimated to be in the hands of some private    collectors today, most of whom realize the value of such a rare LP. Logically no record company would EVER have had such a   production run of any product in quantities smaller than at least in the thousands.
  TEST #4 – Read the "Trail Off Area". This area of the record on most if not all FAKES is always wider than legit copies. On all    GENUINE copies, this  area varies between 3/4” & 7/8” but on FAKES it is often anywhere from 1” to 1 1/4”. Most  (but not all)     legitimate albums normally had raised relief machine stamped logos in the "Trail Off" areas. Since all machine stamps are very    hard to copy or duplicate, FAKES very often have no markings or only hand scratched ones. The most common machine stamps    are from AUDIO MATRIX (AR) or the ARP logo.     TEST #5 - Another trait of all FAKES is that they are pressed on much thinner vinyl. Always check for thickness by comparing an    LP that in doubt to a known legitimate copy and you'll see the difference.    TEST #6 - On the back of the jacket, "B" in "BEATLES" at the top right in FAKES has a noticeable ink irregularity in the lower    left inner section of the letter. In the REAL covers, the "B" is printed clearly with no flaws. Check out this feature against known    legitimate covers.    TEST #7 - On the back of the jacket, left of "MISERY", all the FAKES have a very noticeable ink irregularity in the north/south    post line. Some refer to this as an INK BUMP. It is very easily spotted.     TEST #8 - If the label's color band has NO color GREEN in its lower to middle left side, record is FAKE.    TEST #9 - Matrix Numbers are 63-3402 & 63-3403. Some of the job numbers are 5702 & 5689 preceded by a small triangle.    Pressing IDs / Stampings are either AUDIO MATRIX, ARP, MR. Hand etchings are 6-29-63, RA or A. All others or lack thereof are    FAKES.    TEST #10 - O

riginal covers 

have somewhat 

of a gloss to the paper stock used 

on back (glossiness or sheen may 

vary). But 

if the 

  paper used 

appears to be a completely FLAT WHITE STOCK, 

it's a FAKE.

  
  (SEE SECTION 14 BELOW FOR  FURTHER DESCRIPTION OF "FLAP" TEST EXCEPTIONS).
  9.) It is important to note, THE most "FAKED" LP was the STEREO VERSION 1 "Column Back" album.  FAKES feature the song    titles on the outer jacket and record label: "P.S. I LOVE YOU" and "LOVE ME DO". However when you play a FAKE, these songs    are normally NOT on the disc. Instead you'll probably hear "PLEASE, PLEASE ME"  and "ASK ME WHY". (A few exceptions have    turned up playing "P.S. I LOVE YOU" & "LOVE ME DO", but in most cases, these usually turn out to be FAKES). Also note that even   though the outer jacket illustrates the word "STEREOPHONIC" at the top of the Front cover in GRAY on WHITE background, you    won't EVER find the word "STEREO" anywhere on the record label and the recording is in MONO as well.
  10.) Contrary to popular belief, there were NEVER any "REISSUES" of VERSION 1 or VERSION 2 LPs. And if you have seen any    version of this LP with a stock photo on the front with DARK BROWN border, or cover has YELLOW haze to it, it's FAKE! Keep in    mind that Vee Jay NEVER sealed these albums so if you have one that is sealed, there is good chance that it is a FAKE! (Either a   retail store or a dealer SEALED copies of these records).
  11.) Recently it has come to our attention that some sellers feel they know all there is to know about this LP by posting bogus info.    For example, some state that unless "MICROGROOVE" appears on the label, the record is FAKE. NOT TRUE!  There are certain    variations that do NOT have either "LONG PLAYING" or "MICROGROOVE" on the label, and yet they are all legit pressings. Also    there are some who have stated that if you see the word "STEREO", it is not a legit pressing. NOT TRUE!  We have NEVER seen    the word "STEREO" on any fake label. But if it DOES appear on the label, it's authentic. And also there are some who have actually    stated that any STEREO OUTER JACKET offering the song titles "LOVE ME DO" and "P.S. LOVE YOU" is a FAKE! WHERE ARE    THESE PEOPLE GETTING THEIR INFORMATION?  Although rarely seen, every VERSION 1 STEREO COLUMN BACK features    "LOVE ME DO" and "P.S. I LOVE YOU" and since there were ONLY 2,202 COPIES EVER PRESSED, if found it would be worth a    small fortune in any condition.
  12.) Jackets with RED, WHITE & BLUE DOTS located under the top back side paper overlap are FAKES. The dots were normally    used during the printing process. They are CLEARLY VISIBLE WITHOUT THE NEED TO SEPARATE THE PAPER FROM THE    JACKET.  Disturbing the paper is NEVER recommended since it does seriously devalue the jacket once separated. Therefore if you    don't see any DOTS thru the PAPER, the COVER is REAL, AS LONG AS ALL OTHER TESTS ARE PASSED. And usually a FAKE    cover will be accompanied by a FAKE disc.
  13.) If the record has a label with a RAINBOW color band without high resolution or gradual color change, it's FAKE. Some labels    are plain BLACK with SILVER lettering with either a small [VJ] Brackets label or SILVER OVAL label. These have NO Color Band    and are the exceptions. Color Bands MUST INCLUDE the color "GREEN" or record is a FAKE..
  14.) (RE: OUTER JACKET "FLAPS")  It's been disclosed by most knowledgeable experts that some WEST COAST COVERS have    been found to have NO FLAPS, yet they pass ALL THE OTHER LEGITIMACY TESTS which includes the all important and  100%    CONCLUSIVE "HONEY" TEST (listed above). Therefore with NO FLAPS present at all, jackets MUST STILL PASS ALL OTHER    TESTS  for legitimacy in order to be considered AUTHENTIC. In 1964 Vee Jay was known to have thrown caution to the wind when    it came to any resemblance of quality control. It's been stated by most experts that almost any STEREO disc might have paired with    any VERSION 1 cover. But passing the "HONEY" test is still THE MOST IMPORTANT test since  NO FAKE HAS PASSED THIS    TEST - EVER! Always keep that in mind when examining the results of any other tests. Nothing else matters. And a final word about    "FLAPS"; a well know collector, presently has a "MONO" cover, and another has 2 "STEREO COVERS" in their possession, none    having any "FLAPS". These are small numbers, but we point out that where there is one or two, common sense would dictate that    there had to have been more. As screwed up as Vee Jay would have been at that time, they never would have had any production    runs in single digit or such small quantities. Even for them it wouldn't have made sense.
  15.) We've had people write in and ask"WHY DO PAUL'S HANDS NOT APPEAR ON THE FRONT COVER?" on certain versions    of INTRODUCING ... THE BEATLES. This comment mainly applies only to STEREO covers. His hands don't appear on any version    of this LP but they DO appear on MONOS and on STEREOS that DON'T have the word "STEREOPHONIC" printed across the top    of the front cover in GRAY on a WHITE BACKGROUND. Some STEREOS were housed in MONO covers with applied "STEREO"    or "STEREOPHONIC" stickers. Only in these cases would you ever see "PAUL'S HANDS". Stickers are WHITE with BLACK ink. 
  We only hope that this sets the record straight on these very important but often misunderstood points. If    anyone has any comments or feels that our information is lacking in any way, please come forward.
  Please take a moment and look over all of our listings.    SOMETHING FOR PROSPECTIVE BUYERS TO CONSIDER ...    It is important to point out that when we sellers on ebay set a price for any item, many factors are considered, one of which     is that the SELLER FEES can be up to 10% OF THE SELL PRICE. So when you think that a price listed may be higher than     anticipated, or what you think it should be, please keep these added costs in mind. Thank you for watching!   A LITTLE BACKGROUND INFORMATION ...    Where does our knowledge about "VEE JAY" RECORDS originate? Although there have been several very well researched     publications about the history of the "BEATLES", their recordings, and companies who had the unique opportunity to have     been associated with them, most based their research solely upon THIRD PARTY INFORMATION and whatever existing info     or documents that remained available. Regarding our specific expertise with respect to "VEE JAY", our owner was fortunate     enough to have had a relative who was personal friends of both Vivian Carter and also her husband Jimmy Bracken (original     "VEE JAY" owners). Their friendship goes back even to their days in the early 1950s in Gary, Indiana. And since he had some     previous experience at that time in the recording industry, they hired him to work at "VEE JAY". With his first hand knowledge     of everything that went on there through December 1964, his insight and experience with respect to daily operations along     with the internal issues that he graciously passed on to us, have been invaluable, originating from his personal life. Vendor &     Production issues were his areas of knowledge and expertise, which he was personally involved with daily, right on through the     "BEATLES" era. His first hand knowledge in addition to all his personal possessions and documents retained from his years     there, have been and always will be considered priceless to us. He stated on many occasions that 1964 was very stressful for     everyone there. Although he remained friends with the BRACKENS, it was no longer a place he felt he could continue to work     and contribute. We are happy to have had the opportunity to pass on what is considered some of the greatest personal insight     and experience ever obtained from an employee of a recording company of such historical significance.
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   FREE SHIPPING:  Whenever "FREE SHIPPING" is offered, this applies to the "BUY IT NOW" price and any Records & CDs over $100.00. All other shall pay       calculated shipping charges to their destination. Thank you.    ATTENTION ALL PROSPECTIVE BUYERS!  Thank you for visiting our site. We want to remind everyone that if you currently don't happen to see what you're      looking for here on our site, it doesn't mean that we don't have it in stock or can't get it for you. We simply cannot list everything that we have all at once. 
   However, in our current inventory, we have THOUSANDS of VINYL Albums, PROMOS & 45s, CDs, DVDs, Cassette Tapes, VHS Movies, PROMOS, Metal      Stampers and much more in the category that we would call "COLLECTIBLES". 
    With respect BATTERIES, we have a full line of SEALED LEAD ACID (SLA) BATTERIES, in addition to just about every Cell Phone, Digital Camera, 2-Way      Radio, NiCad-ALKALINE-NMHi and many other Batteries, in additional to a complete line of BATTERY CHARGERS. (Quantity Discounts will apply for all).
    Unfortunately, it would have been impossible to have initially listed everything, so if you are looking something in particular and don't happen to see it on our site      today, simply send us a written REQUEST and we will be happy to list it for you. Once again, Thank you for watching and we look forward to hearing from      you anytime!   All vinyl records are sold on the basis of their collectability, rarity, scarcity, with special consideration in some cases given specifically to whom the artist happens to be. Also factored      in is physical and visual examination of play surfaces, labels, outer jacket and the inner sleeve (where applicable)  and in most cases when there is obvious issues to the naked eye      which would most certainly affect play. This would be a part of the item's description (however unless a record is of extreme rarity and does have value regardless of it's condition),      we try to avoid selling severely damaged records. We point out that "THE BEATLES" are in a category of their own and in cases with many of their extremely rare items, we have      sold some of their records even when they did have surface issues, however their value in any condition made these specific items retain a certain value and collectability and a      buyer would be made aware of it before we would ever sell it. We do not play test vinyl since we have tens of thousands of vinyl records in stock, making it impossible to play each      of them. Please remember this when buying and always ask questions prior to finalizing any purchase.