THE BEATLES *HELP* LP 1965 MONO UK 1ST PRESS PLAYS SUPERB
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THE BEATLES *HELP* LP 1965 MONO UK 1ST PRESSING
'GRAMOPHONE CO LTD' TEXT AROUND LABEL RIM.
FRONT LAMINATED GARROD & LOFTHOUSE PATENTS PENDING FLIPBACK SLEEVE.
THE LABEL ON SIDE 2 HAS 'K' & 'T' CLEARLY EMBOSSED AROUND THE CENTRE HOLE.
OUTLINE 'MONO' NEAR FRONT TOP RIGHT CORNER.
PINCHED-IN / PLEATED SPINE ENDS.
CAT NO: PMC 1255 (MONO)
LABEL: PARLOPHONE RECORDS
YEAR: 1965
PRESSING INFO: UK MONO 1ST PRESSING
MATRIX NO: side 1 (XEX 549-2) side 2 (XEX 550-2)
STAMPERS: side 1 (7 10 & R R G) side 2 (1 8 & R D P)
PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION BELOW CAREFULLY
CONDITION
SLEEVE: (EX) FRONT LAMINATED 'MONO' PATENTS PENDING SLEEVE PRINTED AND MADE BY GARROD & LOFTHOUSE IS STUNNING WITH VERY LIGHT WEAR. A FEW LAMINATE CREASES TO THE FRONT WITH A SLIGHT BUMP TO THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. THE BACK HAS A CORNER CREASE TO THE BOTTOM LEFT ON THE BACK WITH SOME STAINING(SEE PICTURES). VERY HARD TO FIND AN ORIGINAL UK MONO 1ST PRESSING SLEEVE IN THIS CONDITION - IT HAS OBVIOUSLY BEEN RARELY TOUCHED SINCE NEW!! (SEE PICTURES). NO RIPS & NO SPLITS.
SPINE: (EX+) THE SPINE IS UNDAMAGED AND ALL THE TEXT IS FULLY READABLE WITH A COUPLE OF LAMINATE CREASES (SEE PICTURES) THE TOP AND BOTTOM SPINE ENDS ARE SLIGHTLY PINCHED (LIKE YOU SEE ON ORIGINAL BEATLES FOR SALE BUT NOT AS EXTREME). NO SPLITS.
INNER: (EX-) ORIGINAL USE EMITEX' FROSTED POLYLINED INNER IS GENERALLY EXCELLENT WITH LIGHT STORAGE WEAR AND DISCOLOURATION FROM AGE (SEE PICTURES). NO SPLITS AND NO STICKERS.
LABELS: SIDE 1 (VG) SIDE 2 (VG-) BOTH LABELS HAVE LOTS OF LIGHT/MILD SPINDLE MARKS, MOST ARE AROUND THE CENTRE BUT SOME GO RIGHT ACROSS THE LABELS. SIDE 2 HAS 'K' & 'T' CLEARLY EMBOSSED AROUND THE CENTRE HOLE. NO WRITING NO STICKERS.
VINYL VISUALLY: SIDE 1 (VG) SIDE 2 (VG-) THE VINYL IS FLAT AND GLOSSY AND WHEN ANGLED UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT BOTH SIDES HAVE LOTS OF LIGHT & MILD PAPER SCUFFS WITH A FEW HAIRLINES. IN NORMAL LIGHT BOTH SIDES LOOK NEARER EXCELLENT! THE DEAD WAX AROUND THE CENTRE HAS SOME SCUFFING. THE VINYL HAS BEEN PLAYED MANY TIMES OVER THE YEARS BUT THE SOUND QUALITY IS STILL EXCELLENT!
PLAYING GRADE: SIDE 1 (EX) SIDE 2 (EX-) BOTH SIDES HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY LISTENED TO ON BEYER-DYNAMIC DT-150 HEADPHONES ON A COUPLE OF SYSTEMS WITH A SHURE WHITE LABEL CARTRIDGE & STEREO NEEDLE & BOTH SIDES PLAY EXCELLENT WITH LIGHT BACKGROUND STATIC/CRACKLE OCCASIONALLY NOTICEABLE IN PLACES DURING THE RUN-INS ON BOTH SIDES AND IN DURING THE QUIETER MUSIC. NO POPS NO SKIPS NO JUMPS NO DISTORTION. THIS VINYL HAS BEEN STORED UNTOUCHED FOR OVER 40 YEARS AND IS A LITTLE DUSTY IN PLACES SO MAY BENEFIT FROM A PROFESSIONALLY MACHINE CLEANED. I AM BEING HIGHLY CRITICAL AND MY PLAY GRADE IS ALWAYS BASED ON WHAT I CAN HEAR ON BEYER-DYNAMIC DT-150 HEADPHONES WITH THE TREBLE TURNED UP FULL! EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN ANY CONDITION ESPECIALLY AS A GENUINE EARLIEST MONO UK 1ST PRESSING! THE PRODUCTION ON THIS ALBUM IS FAR SUPERIOR TO ANY DIGITAL REMASTER OR VINYL REPRESSING. A PLAYABLE AND PRESENTABLE COPY OF AN INCREASINGLY RARE BEATLES CLASSIC NOT TO BE MISSED!!
EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN ANY CONDITION!!
DON`T MISS OUT ON THIS!!
GRADING
All records are graded using the Record Collector Grading System with (+) or (-) to show a slightly higher or lower grade.
M (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 lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.
EX (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.
VG (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.
G (Good) : The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
F (Fair) : The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.
PLEASE SEE PICTURES ABOVE OF THE ACTUAL RECORD FOR SALE
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK
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