Rare Vtg Orig THE BEATLES lp SGT PEPPER MONO Psych TRUE 1ST PRESS Parlophone UK
$
66
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Description
Here is a great rare vintage original Beatles album called "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band".
This is a British true first pressing. Rare mono version.
See bottom of listing for details of first pressings and mono vs. stereo.
"No album is as historically important as this.
"After Sgt. Pepper, there were no rules to follow -- rock and pop bands could try anything, for better or worse.
"Ironically, few tried to achieve the sweeping, all-encompassing embrace of music as the Beatles did here."
* * * * * (five stars, essential) -Stephen Thomas
Vinyl is VG+, with numerous faint surface marks that do not affect play. No gouges.
Plays amazingly well, with occasional low noise.
First pressing.
Made in Great Britain.
Label is Parlophone PMC 7027. XEX 638-1.
Although this is a first pressing (see below for proof), it has the second pressing white sleeve. No "pink clouds" inner sleeve or cut-out sheet.
Legendary gatefold cover has almost no wear at all. Spine creases and a smal tear on the back cover.
Looks great, suitable for framing.
Why do you need to hear the mono version?:
Mono/Stereo Differences
"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" The mono version has a more prominent guitar towards the end, which is barely audible on the stereo version. "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" The vocal has a noticable echo on the mono version, which is not heard on the stereo version. This gives the mono version a dreamier quality. "She's Leaving Home" The song is noticeably slowed down in the stereo mix, therefore the mono version sounds much faster. "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band(Reprise)" On the mono version the audience sounds begin more sharply, the drum intro is 4 drumbeats longer, and there are some words spoken by John and some audience laughter ALL of which are missing from the stereo mix.
Paul's ad-lib at the end is almost inaudible in stereo is quite clear in mono.
The transition from "Good Morning" is not as smooth on the mono release.
Re-pressings of the L.P. do NOT include the High-frequency dog whistle tone nor the eldless loop inner groove at the end.
First pressings (1967) - Mono AND Stereo versions
The standard yellow block writing Parlophone label.
The "All rights of the manufacturer" message around the edge of the label starts with "The Gramophone Co. Ltd."
The label DOES have "Sold in the U.K..." statement.
The sleeve is gatefold.
The matrix numbers of first pressings are XEX-6371 and XEX-6381.
-jpgr.co.uk
This lp meets all the above requirements of true first pressings.
A great rare piece of music history.
Good luck and have fun.
I am frequently out of town so shipping takes a few weeks. Thanks.price rating
