LON & DERREK VAN EATON Brother 1ST UK PRESS Apple Beatles SAPCOR 25 A1U B1U NM
  £   77
  $   102

 


£ 77 Sold For
Sep 21, 2025 Sold Date
Sep 11, 2025 Start Date
11   Number Of Bids
  Great Britain Country Of Seller
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Description

LON & DERREK VAN EATON Brother


Description:

1st UK Press of Lon & Derek Van Eaton's debut album Brother released on Apple Records in 1972.


Key Features:

  • Catalogue Number: SAPCOR 25
  • Matrix numbers: SAPCOR 25 A-1U / SAPCOR 25 B-1U
  • Mothers & Stampers: 1 M / 1 R

Vinyl Visual Grade:

In good natural light the record exhibits a superb 'factory-fresh' gloss and immaculately clean appearance, devoid of any marks or blemishes. When scrutinised under focused halogen light, no further marks are visible! The disc sits completely flat on the turntable with no warping or dishing. A superb visual example of a difficult record to find in such fine condition. NEAR MINT!


Labels Visual Grade:

Sharp, clean labels have no wear and zero spindle markings. MINT!


Vinyl Audio Grade:

Completely quiet intros without crackle, loud pops, or repeat clicks. Obviously there are no skips or sticks with this top grade. Superb!  NEAR MINT!


Record sleeve condition:

Super glossy, bright and clean. No ring wear, sharp edges and corners. An absolute gem of a copy with the inside looking like it had never been opened. EXCELLENT PLUS


Inner sleeve:

Without splits, stains and fully intact. EXCELLENT PLUS!




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Grading:

Records are graded using the standard UK record grading system from the Rare Record Price Guide (RRPG). 


Equipment:

Records are play-graded on the following equipment: Rega P3-24 Turntable; Rega Elys 2 Cartridge; Technics SU-9600 Pre-Amp; Technics SE-9600 Power-Amp; Pioneer Speakers at 70dB.


Shipping:

Your collectors item will be sent with discs in new poly-lined inner-sleeves, securely & professionally ‘double-box’ packaged for safe delivery to you without risk of damage in transit.


Guarantee:

If you're not entirely satisfied, a no-quibble full refund is provided with free return shipping available for 30 days.


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