Introducing the Beatles, Vee Jay, E+, E++, Rainbow, Brackets, Comma, Vinyl LP

$

50

Artist: The Beatles

Album/LP Title: Introducing the Beatles

Vinyl: E+

Cover: E++

Inner sleeve: NM

Label Side 1: E+
Label Side 2: E

*Comments: This is the ultimate conversation piece at any party, and no discussion of your lp collection or Beatles collection is complete without pulling this out and telling the history. This is one of the most counterfeited and misstated covers and vinyls in music history (along with The Beatles Yesterday and Today, Butcher Cover) and, truth be told, very, very few of the actual original covers and pressings still exist. Don't pay hundreds or thousands of dollars for something that is no more original than the next. Simply obtain a copy that is a beautiful version of the history of this lp . . . and then tell it. That's what this albums all about.

This is an excellent version for your collection. The laminate, flip back cover is in E+ condition. The back shows the original column design. The vinyl is mirrored, E+. You won't find better examples of either.

The labels are the Vee Jay Bracket. Please, Please Me (Comma). "Introducing the BEATLES" directly under the Vee Jay brackets and THE BEATLES directly over the hole. VJLP 1062. 63-3402 and 63-3403.

"In 1964, Vee Jay Records race to press this lp and beat Capitol with the first US Beatles release by just a couple of weeks. Vee Jay was then of course quickly restrained by a cease and desist from any further releases. The lp is a collection of songs primarily in 1963. A true certified original of the lp (cover and vinyl) is worth tens of thousands in US Dollars. Obtain a nice, clean version of the lp for $75 or less, then do 30 minutes worth of talking point research . . . and you'll have an invaluable addition to your collection forever. Anyone who tells you they have a true original . . . well, they've probably got a bridge to sell you as well." Record Collecting for the Collector. 2005

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Source Collection
This record, and all other vinyl records that I have listed for sale were personally collected and purchased, by me, for a premium, Mint/NearMint/E collection of rock, pop and mainstream lps. This collection took over four years to accomplish and most lps were purchased at record shows. All lps are true collector quality and were carefully selected based on the artist/title, rarity or the release and/or pressing, cover condition, insert condition, vinyl condition and play quality. Please view my other items listed for more lps from this collection.

Grading
For grading purposes, I follow the Goldmine standard grading system:

Mint (M)
Near Mint (NM or M-)
Excellent (E +/-)
Very Good (VG +/-)
Good (G)
Fair (F)
Poor (P)

I grade honestly and fairly. As Goldmine states, please note that it is agreed by industry and professional graders that true Mint (M) condition is a rumored but rarely seen reality. Hence, a Mint grading should almost never be used for either a cover or vinyl, and you should be very suspect of anyone who routinely lists "Mint" lps, even if they are new.

Cover Protection
All lps come with a clear, premium 3 mil thick outer sleeve for protection and presentation.

Shipping
Lps will be carefully packaged in quality lp shipping boxes. I will combine shipping, so if you intend to purchase two or more lps, please contact me first via ebay messaging, and I will provide you with the combined shipping cost. I ship to the U.S. only (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). No international shipping.

Returns
If you do not agree with the grading of the lp and want to return the record, I will gladly return your purchase price (minus shipping cost). Just please notify me of your intention upon receiving the lp, and once I receive the returned lp, I will gladly refund your purchase price. I do not provide partial refunds, and do require return of the lp. Please note that I take great pride in the records and other items that I sell and that I have never had an unhappy customer, nor have I ever had an item returned to me. Not ever.