Beatles "Please Please Me" - 4th pressing UK 'MONO' LP
£
32
$
42
£ 32
Sold For
Jun 7, 2006
Sold Date
May 31, 2006
Start Date
£ 25
Start price
2
Number Of Bids
Great Britain
Country Of Seller
eBay
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Description
- This is an Excellent condition MONO fourth pressing of the Beatles first album, issued in 1963 on Parlophone PMC 1202. It shows "The Parlophone Co. Ltd..." text around the rim of the labels, "Recording first published 1963" label text but without the "Sold in UK..." text, and is contained in an E.J.Day flipback sleeve showing a large "mono" on the front (see pix)
- Matrix numbers are XEX 421-IN and XEX 422-IN
- Stamper number on side one inner run-off is "1" over "5" at the 9 o'clock/left position and "GGH" at the 3 o'clock/right position. On side two the stamper at left is "4", and at right "GGP"
- I use the 'Record Collector' grading system when listing vinyl, and adhere strictly to this criteria. This album falls within the accepted description of an Excellent item. ["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 or creasing"]
- The vinyl has retained a bright glossy appearance although close examination shows inner sleeve scuff marks and light stylus scratches; none of these marks produce audible sounds during playback of the album. The labels are also bright, and on side two is embossed the "KT" Purchase Tax indicator (see pix)
- The sound reproduction quality is excellent. Slight surface noise is evident on the run-in grooves but nothing is discernible during playback of the songs. There is no distortion and full frequency range is displayed, from bright trebles to nice clear bass-lines. The between-track bandings show an almost total absence of surface noise. Only the strict application of the 'Record Collector' grading guidelines 'downgrades' the item from Mint to Excellent! (At 43 years of age the record is clearly not "brand new"!!)
- The laminated Ernest J.Day & Co flipback sleeve has retained a nice gloss to the front cover photo and lettering. Laminate creasing is evident around the edges, particularly on the opening edges, and there is a small brown age spot on the bottom front right of the sleeve, but there is no rim-wear marking. The matt back has retained an overall clean white appearance. There are some handling stains on the opening edge, and occasional dark wear marks, and a small part of the bottom flipback fold on the right of the back has come unglued (see pix)
- The inner sleeve is the original Emitex polylined die-cut in very good condition
- The attached post and packaging notes are my 'standard draft' guidance for buyers. Due to the rarity and value of this album I strongly recommend that the winning bidder opts for the Insured postal rates. (In the UK this would be £5 for Special Delivery; a successful overseas bidder will need to check mailing rates with me at the conclusion of the auction before making payment). I ensure that albums are securely packaged in quality mailers and customer feedback to date assures me of the success of this policy. Please note that should a buyer decide to opt for standard mailing rates the Post Office will not provide compensation in the event of problems arising out of mail handling and I can accept no further liabilty for loss or damage after mailing
- Buyer pays for all postage & packaging costs, any insurance costs above standard rates, and any subsequent custom costs
- Items paid for by PayPal and cash (GBP) usually ship within two working days of transfer of funds
- Items paid for by UK Cheque are shipped after clearance of funds. (Please note that if you wish to pay by UK Cheque - or cash - you will need to e-mail me via Ebay at the successful conclusion of the auction for my address and cheque payee details)
- Single 12" LP's for UK delivery will be sent by First Class Recorded Delivery, in a quality mailer + stiffener inserts, for £3-00. Please add this amount to your winning bid when submitting payment
- Double LP's (or two single LP's in the same mailer) for UK delivery by First Class Recorded Delivery will cost a total of £3-50
- UK first class mail carries the standard Royal Mail compensation of up to £30; if the buyer requires a higher level of insurance this will need to be notified to me at the conclusion of the auction, and the buyer will be responsible for the additional cost. UK Special Delivery with enhanced compensation will cost a total of £5-00 for a single album, and £6-00 for a double album. (In the absence of any buyer notification I will assume standard mailing rates are agreed and I will accept no further liability for loss or damage after mailing)
- Shipping overseas is normally by Royal Mail Airmail Small Packets, with standard compensation (up to £30 value)
- Single 12" LP's p&p to Europe cost a total of £4-00
- Single 12" LP's p&p to the USA or Japan will cost a total of £6-00
- The postage & packing for individual items to other destinations will be costed for the buyers destination and advised by e-mail
- The buyer may wish to increase the compensation amount and this will need to be agreed before dispatch and cost paid by the buyer
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