THE BEATLES -"SGT PEPPER'S" 1967 BLACK CAPITOL -CUT OUT INSERTS- BOOKS @ $100

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After 35 years of collecting I am now beginning that process of downsizing my music collection. I will be selling off my 4,000 record albums, 2,000 compact discs (w/many box sets, hundreds of 45 rpm’s (including Beatles and others, picture sleeves), cassettes and concert posters.

Here is the original release Black Capitol Colorband Label. The albums' value currently books at $100 (in near mint condition). I am once again assigning a shameful low holiday opening bid on this one. Someone will get a great gift with this one.

DESCRIPTION/CONDITION

Artist:                                     “The Beatles”

Title:                                       “SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND”

Format:                                   LP 33 1/3

Label:                                     Apple -SMAS-2653

Import:                                   No (U.S.)

Release Date:                       1967         

Condition Vinyl/Disc:          VERY GOOD ++ to NEAR MINT (closer to near mint)

Condition Jacket/Case:       NEAR MINT 

Sgt. Pepper Inserts:             NEAR MINT

Special attributes:                "Black Label with Colorband"

                                                      "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Cut Out Inserts"

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                           Value:                                   Books at $100

Memorable Lyrics: (from Album)              

Synopsis:   There's no discounting the individual contributions of each member or their producer, George Martin, but the preponderance of whimsy and self-conscious art gives the impression that Paul McCartney is the leader of the Lonely Hearts Club Band. He dominates the album in terms of compositions, setting the tone for the album with his unabashed melodicism and deviously clever arrangements. In comparison, Lennon's contributions seem fewer, and a couple of them are a little slight but his major statements are stunning. "With a Little Help From My Friends" is the ideal Ringo tune, a rolling, friendly pop song that hides genuine Lennon anguish, à la "Help!"; "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" remains one of the touchstones of British psychedelia; and he's the mastermind behind the bulk of "A Day in the Life," a haunting number that skillfully blends Lennon's verse and chorus with McCartney's bridge. It's possible to argue that there are better Beatles albums, yet no album is as historically important as this.*

*(per AllMusic)

                  CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

My goal is to attain high customer satisfaction which will be achieved by selling products that are in at least NEAR MINT/VERY GOOD+ condition, along with using reasonable shipping costs. I won’t charge handling fees like some seller, but I will combine multiple wins to ensure that you get the optimal shipping cost. IF after you received your item and you have a problem PLEASE let me solve so that we can avoid possible unwarranted negative feedback. My only negative is from Member “dfwgent” and I never even shipped him an item (he was spiteful).

RETURNS

Items may be returned only if there is an error in the description. Any damage caused en-route must be resolved between the buyer and the Postal Service 

SHIPPING

Notes:The rates below are those that should be used in trying a buyers total payment

§  U.S. Media Mail:   One LP: $3.49   +  specialized mailer      $.50 =     $3.99

The special mailer boxes, which are for the protection of your product, are purchased from “Bags Unlimited”. They are nice and prices aren’t cheap. I will always try to save the buyer whatever costs I can.

§  U.S. Priority Mail – Normally, $8.99 but rates vary by area; please inquire and we will try to obtain the least expensive mailing vehicle.

§  CANADA ~ 1 LP 8.50; 2 LP’s $10.00; 3 LP’s $11.50; over 4 please contact us for shipping costs

§  EUROPE/ASIA ~ please inquire on rates

International Buyers – Please Note:

Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Additionally, there is a $2.75 fee for processing any international transactions, this fee is due to an extra trip to the post office to receive an international rate quote to give the buyer and then the other to mail the package itself. There is also additional paperwork that needs to be completed to international transactions (e.g. Customs Declaration form).

PAYMENT

Winning bid, please pay by the FIFTH day following the auction close. PAYPAL is the preferred payment vehicle which allows a buyer to complete payment the day of the auction. which allows for expedited shipping., I will send you (the buyer) an invoice the day of the auction. That being the case, the invoice will default with “Media Mail”, if you want otherwise then please let me know immediately so that we don’t have to have invoices voided.

GRADING GUIDLINES

I do not use any “modified” versions of grading. I use the true tried and tested Goldmine grading system. There is no need to confuse buyers therefore I use the grading scale that has been successful for thirty years. Unless otherwise stated, our products are VISUALLY graded with the aid of a bright 150W light bulb. I grade VERY conservatively, in order to ensure that buyers are happy. All flaws worth noting to potential buyers (scratches, MINOR warps, cut out holes, saw marks, split cover seams, writing, etc.) will be listed in the item descriptions in an attempt to avoid any, and all, surprises. Keep in mind, or be aware, that many import picture sleeve 45’s had jackets that were different than the U.S. releases as they look like a jacket but do not have three sides glued together.

·        M (Mint): unopened record or compact disc.

·        NM (Near Mint); Vinyl that appears to have never been played. There are simply NO visible blemishes on the vinyl/disc or jacket/case

·        VG++: Occasionally I will use this one if the item is NM, but I don’t feel comfortable grading it that way as there might be a small blemish on it.

·        VG+ (or EX); Except for a few minor things, this would be Near Mint. This will show slight light signs of wear including light signs of scuff or scratches that DO NOT affects the listening experience. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than ONE inch long)

·        VG: More marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops. This type of material will not be sold by this seller. Groove wear and light scratches are evident. Surface noise is heard but it is not overwhelming. Minor writing, tape or stickers are visible.