THE BEATLES Magical Mystery Tour Vinyl LP 1980 US Press SMAL2835 True Stereo VG+
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Description
ITEM DETAILS:
- Artist: The Beatles
- Title: Magical Mystery Tour
- Format: 12" Vinyl LP (Gatefold Sleeve)
- Label/Catalog No: Capitol Records — SMAL-2835
- Year of Pressing: c. 1980–1981 (US Pressing)
- Plant Origin: Pressed at Capitol's legendary Winchester, Virginia plant (features the signature —◁ rifle matrix etching)
- Matrix Info: Side 1 Lacquer A5 / Side 2 Lacquer F30
AUDIO ADVANTAGE (AUDIOPHILE NOTE):
Highly prized by audiophiles! Unlike original 1960s US stereo pressings, this specific early-1980s version features the definitive True Stereo Mixes on Side 2 for tracks like "Penny Lane", "Strawberry Fields Forever", and "Baby, You're a Rich Man".
CONDITION ASSESSMENT:
- Vinyl Disc: VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+). The vinyl retains a beautiful, deep factory mirror gloss with only minor, faint surface paper handling marks. Plays excellently across both sides with fantastic sound dynamics. Center labels are clean.
- Gatefold Cover: VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+). Clean, structurally sound gatefold jacket with bold, fully legible spine text. Minor surface handling/shelf wear consistent with its vintage age, but no splits, heavy ink text, or tears.
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