PLEASE NOTE THAT ROYAL MAIL AIR MAIL INTERNATIONAL STANDARD SHIPPING SERVICE (THAT I USE FOR SHIPPING ITEMS VALUED UP £20)

DOES NOT INCLUDE TRACKING, BUT THE ITEM WILL BE INSURED UP TO £20  -

PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU WISH TO PAY FOR TRACKING/SIGNED FOR SERVICE

At the time of this listing, I have many other Beatles LPs & some solo Beatles LPs up for sale.

The Beatles ?– A Hard Day's Night

Label:Parlophone ?– PMC 1230

Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono, Garrod & Lofthouse Sleeve

Country:UK

Released:10 Jul 1964

Notes

First pressing released on black/yellow Parlophone label design, comes in laminated flipback sleeve.

Label details:

The Parlophone Co. Ltd. ( Upper outer rim text )

Sold in the UK Subject to resale price conditions, see price list

Recording First Published 1964

Northern Songs Music Ltd.

Made in Gt. Britain

Label text shows 'chubby' type including the PMC 1230 catalogue number - this label was short lived and is changed for subsequent pressings.

Sleeve details:

E . M . I . Records Limited

(Controlled By Electric & Musical Industries Ltd.)

Hayes • Middlesex • England

Made and Printed in Great Britain

Printed and made by "Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. Patents pending" PMC 1230 PCS 3058

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Matrix / Runout (A-side runout stamped): XEX 481 - 3N

Matrix / Runout (B-side runout stamped): XEX 482 - 3N

Matrix / Runout (A-side label, in brackets): XEX.481

Matrix / Runout (B-side label, in brackets): XEX.482

Other (Embossed on label): K T (Tax code)

I have just cleaned with Okki Nokki record cleaning machine prior to playback

VINYL IN VG CONDITION

Some light surface marks/light scratches/ light wispy lines visible - no deep scratches - Have checked vinyl under a bright light

Have playtested vinyl on a Regar Plan 2 deck

There were no skips, jumps, or sticks, but there were some occasional/intermittent low level clicks – more noticeable in between tracks 

Very nice playback of this vintage vinyl LP that been heavy played. The  vinyl definitely played better than expected.

Sound quality is excellent – no deterioration in sound quality

When the vinyl was played, the background noise did not overwhelm the music - nor ruin the listening experience.

The vinyl has lasted very well

Record labels are clean and the print is clearly visible. 

No writing on the record label

No sticky residue or discoloration.

Except for spidermarks & spindle wear.

SLEEVE IN  GOOD+ CONDITION

The sleeve has general storage wear from rubbing & handling etc  i.e the laminated front sleeve has some wear & tear throughout, plus creases/blisters & wear on/near the edges

text on the spine is clearly legible

flipback side has some light brown staining, blisters + some tears on the flipback.

PLEASE SEE BELOW EXPLANATION OF GRADINGS

COMBINED POSTAGE DISCOUNT RATES AVAILABLE FOR MORE THAN ONE ITEM.

SELECT THIS OPTION BEFORE COMPLETING THE PURCHASE OF YOUR FIRST ITEM

NUMBER OF LPs/12" VINYL RECORDS

REGION

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

UP to 2 KGS

8*

9

10

UK(2ND CLASS)

£3.50 (1-7 12 inch/LP Records, Doubles count as TWO)

=2Kg+

please enquire about rates

EUROPE & RUSSIA

£7

£9

£11

£12

£14

£15.50

£17

USA/CANADA/

ASIA

£9

£12

£15

£17

£18

£20.50

£23

AUSTRALASIA/REST OF WORLD

£9.50

£13

£15.50

£18

£19

£21.50

£24

IMPORTANT NOTE

The above table is meant as a general guide for combined discount shipping, as some LPs (with heavy duty/gatefold sleeves + extras) weigh considerable more than others, which may mean that the total weight of the package will be more than the expected calculation and therefore will require an adjustment to the total P&P cost

Postage rates includes insurance up to £20 UK/EUR/ROW, but no tracking

If the total order is significantly above this amount, I will have to ask the buyer for pay an additional amount  for Tracking/Signed For

UK

Recorded Delivery  (£21 to £50 in value) -   £1.25  

Special Delivery (£51+ in value)   - £5 (Single 12" LP) /£6.50 (Double 12"/LP)

            - £9 (3 to 5/6 LPs)

OVERSEAS

International Signed for (significant amount above £20 and up to £50) - additional £5

International Signed for (significant amount above £50, subject to judgement call/general agreement)  - additional £8

Please take a look at my other auctions/sales for other rare vinyl items!

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I WILL POST WORLDWIDE! - NO EXCLUSIONS

PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME FOR ANY FURTHER CLARIFICATION.

NON-UK PAYPAL, INTERNATIONAL MONEY ORDER, UK STERLING, USA DOLLARS,  or EUROS cash - SENT AT BUYERS' OWN RISK

UK: PAYPAL, CHEQUE, POSTAL ORDER

GRADINGS ARE BASED ON RECORD COLLECTOR

MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.

VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

I DO NOT SELL ANY VINYL GRADED LESS THAN VG, UNLESS IT IS ANYTHING THAT IS VERY RARE OR SPECIAL.