Beatles ORIG 1964 "Introducing the Beatles" LP First Press *MONO VERSION 1 OVAL*
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THE BEATLES "INTRODUCING THE BEATLES" VERSION I MONO!
An original first pressing issue of the version I mono disk and sleeve with "Love Me Do" and "P.S. I Love You"!
Version I covers were frequently sold with Version II disks due to VeeJay's infamous manufacturing hiccups. This is a rare chance to own the two in perfect harmony!
Both labels look great with just a slight amount of wear on either side. The runoffs on each side do have "Audio Matrix" stamps.
Matrix Numbers: 6-29-63 & 63-6403
BOTH COVER AND DISK MEET THE FOLLOWING APPLICABLE CRITERIA FOR AUTHENTIC ISSUES:
Some of the more common characteristics found on ORIGINAL COVERS:
- Covers-front and back-must have slicks that are either glossy or semi-glossy.
- Printing on covers must be of high quality and professional looking.
- Back cover lists contents in two columns
- Stereo copies must meet one of the following conditions: 1. Back cover pictures 25 color photos of other Vee-Jay albums. This copy is commonly known as the "Ad Back" cover. 2. Back cover is totally blank; a completely white slick with no print whatsoever. 3. Back cover lists content in two columns, almost always containing Please Please Me and Ask Me Why. Only a couple of original copies have been verified listing Love Me Do / P.S. I Love You.
Some of the more common characteristics found on ORIGINAL DISCS:
- Labels have "THE BEATLES" and the title "INTRODUCING THE BEATLES" above the center hole.
- Only gloss or semi-gloss rainbow/colorband labels are used on originals.
- All original labels have bright, sharp silver print.
- The vinyl trail-off -the gap between the end of the last track and the edge of the label usually measures from 7/8" to 1" wide, but never greater.
- The rainbow/colorband that circles the perimeter of an original label is of high resolution, with smooth, gradual changes in color.
- The vinyl trail-off area on over 90% of all originals has one or more of the following mechanical Stampings: 1. The term "AudioMatrix." 2. The letters "MR" inside of a circle. 3. The letters "APP" in italics. Among originals, only those made in Santa Monica lack machine Stampings. Regardless, these still have the aforementioned bright silver print and glossy labels. To date, we have never seen a counterfeit copy with machine stamping in the trail-off area.
- We have never found a counterfeit with the word "STEREO" printed on the label.
- Any copy with "STEREO" printed on the label is more than likely an original.
- All originals with black labels that do not have the rainbow colorband are printed on a flat-not glossy-paper stock.
- Any item under scrutiny must measure up in all the above areas of originality testing. If either the cover, disc or label fails even one criterion of the test, then it is likely from that secluded, middle Eastern country: Itsa Faykuh!
CONDITION
Labels: VERY GOOD MINUS
The labels are dark and the ink has no faded, however there is some spindle damage as well as some wear to the outer edge of the label on side two.
Visual Qualitative: VERY GOOD MINUS
The vinyl is quite shiny and has a nice luster. It does have several scratches and scuffs, but it is still quite nice.
Audio Qualitative: VERY GOOD PLUS
The audio is truly enjoyable. There is an extremely small amount of background noise, and a couple pops, but overall the reproduction is terrific. It does play considerably better than it would appear to!
Sleeve: VERY GOOD
After all these fifty years, the cover still looks very, very nice!- a great glossy front and altogether nice and sturdy. The seams are all in tact and there is minimal paper-loss around the edges. The front of the cover does have some wear and an extremely small amount of soiling. In addition, the bottom left-hand corner has been bent slightly. Other than that, it's still a very solid authentic version I sleeve!
The spine looks very nice, although there is a bump in the middle where the paper has split off. There are no separations though!
Don't miss your chance to own this rare and highly collectible piece!
And as always, condition, description, and authenticity are 100% guaranteed.
- All items sold are shipped from Florida, USA. Items are almost always posted 1 day after auction end.
- Postage to continental USA is $4.00
- International shipping is calculated United States Priority Mail. Buyer is subject to tax and tariff fees.
- All disks are first visually graded, and then played on a professional turntable that amplifies through a pioneer receiver.
- All photographs are of the item being sold, and are not stock images or images copied from different sources. Additional pictures will always be provided upon serious request. Please send your inquiry with included email address.
- Records graded strictly and conservatively according to 'Excellent Augmented Goldmine Standards':
- P-F-G-VG-EX-NM-(M-SS)
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