PET SOUNDS The Beach Boys RAREST Record LP "For Stereo Phonographs" 1st Pressing
  $   149

 


$ 149 Sold For
May 31, 2017 Sold Date
May 30, 2017 Start Date
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Secondhand Record Album For Sale





  • Item: 1966 album by The Beach Boys -- Pet Sounds. This is considered their best album and a groundbreaking psych record. What makes this copy so special is that it's the rarest one -- I've only ever seen one or two with "For STEREO Phonographs" printed at the top of the cover slick. Usually, you only ever see the later pressings which read "Duophonic Stereo" at the top center. Like most Beatles and Beach Boys rarities, this is a product of the Scranton plant as identified by the "IAM" triangle in the deadwax and the RIAA number 3 on the back. You can buy a decent copy of this title in Mono or with "Duophonic Stereo" on the front cover for 30 bucks or so, but they're common and this is a copy for the collector of rare records. The background story on this one is that Brian Wilson is almost totally deaf in his right ear, so he mixed the final versions of his recordings in Mono. Since Stereo was pretty popular by '66, the record company had to release albums in some sort of Stereo, so they made the Mono mixes into a pseudo Stereo which some people love on cuts such as "Sloop John B." and yet other people prefer the Mono. Apparently, you can hear things on the Stereo versions that you can't hear on the Mono mixes. Most single albums ship in Bags Unlimited brand cardboard record mailer while multiple records may ship in a box of my own construction. Please see my listings for other desirable titles!


  • Returns: If an item is deemed “not as described” due to such circumstances as shipping damage or seller’s incorrect description of the item’s condition, it falls under the realm of the eBay Money Back Guarantee. The reason why I don’t have a return policy in addition to the eBay Money Back Guarantee is that return policies cover all other reasons for return (such as the buyer simply changing their mind) but they also require the seller to pay for shipping, which is an expense that I cannot afford, especially in the case of an international transaction.


  • International Shipping: I sympathize with int’l buyers regarding shipping charges and their country’s Customs fees, but because the value must be declared in order to insure the item for that amount, I’m unable to satisfy the expectations of most buyers in certain countries. If you’re an exception, all you need to do is let me know and hopefully we can work together!


  • Condition: Records may not function as intended per surface noise, defective playback due to manufacturing defect or scratches, etc. and covers often have damage such as flawed edges and odors which may require repair or treatment, so I’m selling the item as being in “For parts or not working” condition. Most records are in scratched condition. See Goldmine Record Album Price Guide, 5th Edition, page 17: “It’s estimated that no more than 2 to 4 percent of all records remaining from the 1950’s and 1960s are truly Near Mint” (and the next grade down from Near Mint is VG+, where light scratches are present). If you like the ‘shabby chic’ look of the item, you can buy a record album frame for it from Ikea for 7.99 and display it on your wall. It amazes me that the world of record collecting doesn’t have an official grading company such as in the comic book field (they have CGC), the coin collecting realm (they have PCGS), etc. Until an official 3rd party industry expert comes along, record grading remains subjective and opinions vary due to parties’ differences in audio equipment, etc.



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