THE BEATLES 'A HARD DAY'S NIGHT ' 1ST UK PRESSING ONE PRIVATE OWNER
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ALMOST 50 YEARS ON, YOU COULD BE ONLY THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS EARLY PRESSING FAMOUS ALBUM FROM A PRIVATE SELLER!!
This auction is for an early (possibly 1st) MONO pressing of The Beatles’ ‘A Hard Day’s Night’, catalogue no. PMC 1230. It comes in a Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. Patents Pending flipback sleeve with the nos. PMC 1230 PCS 3058 printed alongside the manufacturer’s name on the bottom r.h. corner.
The yellow and black label has the wording ‘The Parlophone Co. Ltd.’ and ‘All rights of the manufacturer………’ around the edge. ‘Recording First Published 1964’ beneath (XEX.481). The wording “Sold in the UK Subject to resale price conditions…..” can be found under the Parlophone lettering. The Tax Code embossed on label side one is KT
The Matrix is XEX 481-3N on side 1, and XEX 482-3N on side 2. It is stamped G H L at 3’clock on side 1; and stamped G M L at 3 o’clock on side 2.
Taking information from thebeatles-collection.com and jpgr.co.uk websites I am certain that this is probably a 1st pressing of A Hard Day’s Night. Check out http://www.jpgr.co.uk/pcs3058.html and http://thebeatles-collection.com/wordpress/category/beatles-on-parlophone-records-original-albums/page/2/ for further info.
As to the record itself – I played it for the first time in many years on 17/1/2013 and can honestly say that every track plays without a single scratch or static pop and crackle. With very close inspection there are only a very few visible (and inaudible) hairline marks on the playing surfaces which overall have a shiny sheen to them with no fingerprints. The labels have only minor spindle marks in a certain light, and very little spindle wear around the centre hole.
The sleeve shows FEW signs of its 49 years, despite having undergone a few house moves and temporary (dry) storage. There is a little softening to the corners but the front cover laminate is intact and the spine is firm with title printing intact. The flipbacks are securely glued still. The printing of the sleeve-notes on the back of the cover is clear and un-marked with only a light darkening of the white background mainly along the sleeve opening, due to handling over the years. Despite having always been stored upright there is no wear to the lower edge and only 2 slight breaks to the laminate on the top edge.
Bearing in mind the age of this sleeve it is still in remarkably good condition. The original EMITEX tracing paper lined inner sleeve has a few creases but is not torn or pen-marked in any way.
I have owned this record from new! It has never been lent out nor taken to parties – I was always selfish like that. It has always been handled by the edges and never stacked on an auto-changer.
In conclusion, if you want to be only the second owner of this pristine piece of vinyl and not buy from a shop or dealer then you can bid with confidence. I am now reluctantly selling all of my collection of vintage vinyl from the 60s due to space limitations. Keep an eye out for further Beatles releases and John Barry Soundtracks, mostly first pressings.
The record will be packed in a proper mailer and posted by 1st Class Recorded Delivery. I will also post to Europe and worldwide. Please email for postal prices worldwide or if you want special delivery, otherwise the prices quoted are for standard Airmail. (Postage discount offered for multiple purchases). I always dispatch items within 2 business days from receiving cleared funds. Paypal only for overseas customers please.
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