Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Vinyl | 1st US Press 1967 | NM-VG+
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Description
Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) – First U.S. Stereo Pressing – Capitol SMAS-2653 – Scranton Pressing
Condition:
•Vinyl: [NM- glossy surface with minimal signs of play, nearly zero surface noise, fantastic sound throughout.]
•Cover: [VG+ almost perfect all around, great color retention.]
•Sleeve: Original psychedelic pink Capitol inner sleeve included.
•Insert: Includes original paper doll cut-out insert – clean, complete, and uncut.
Pressing Details:
This is a true first U.S. stereo pressing of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, released by Capitol Records in 1967 and pressed at the Capitol Scranton plant.
•Label: Black Capitol rainbow label without “subsidiary” rim text (early, rare font variation)
•Pressing Plant ID: Identified by IAM triangle stamp in the runouts (Scranton)
•Catalog Numbers:
•Back cover: SMAS 2653
•Labels: SMAS-2653
•Spine: 2653
•Runouts:
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): SMAS · 1-2653-B5 IAM
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): SMAS · 2-2653-A1 # 3 IAM
Notes:
This early stereo edition offers a vibrant, detailed soundstage and was part of the original wave of pressings that brought Sgt. Pepper’s to American audiences. Collectors value this version for its distinct label typography, plant markings, and completeness with original insert and sleeve.
Extras Included:
•Original psychedelic pink Capitol inner sleeve
•Original uncut Sgt. Pepper’s insert with paper dolls and badges
Shipping:
Professionally packed in a sturdy mailer with padding. Tracking included.
Higher resolution images available upon request. Selling from a personal collection.
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