THE BEATLES - SGT PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND - LP OP 8163 ORIGINAL JAPAN

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My grading scale (based on eBay standards):   Mint (only sealed) - Near Mint - Very Good  A more detailed grading scale is on the bottom.
THE BEATLES - SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND  
1967 FIRST JAPANESE PRESS  TRANSPARENT RED WAX

ODEON RECORDS - OP 8163
used UK plates: matrix - YEX - 637 1S, YEX - 638 1S

Cover - VG++   Vinyl - NM
Details: Please look at all 4 Pictures
Cover :  A very nice example of an original Japanese gatefold of the time.  Glossy laminated, thinner than a modern gatefold, no tears, splits some ring-wear due to the thinner construction, corners are slightly worn.  SOLID VG
This includes round bottom die-cut Japanese Inner.  No FOOL INNER was produced for the Japanese market - No Cut-Out for Japanese market Either.  
Vinyl :   SOLID VG Condition, very shiny (as pictured) DEEP GROOVE pressing, which is a good thing, the light scratches on the record rarely effect play (if this was a US made original with this amount of marks it would play terribly).  Many spindle marks on labels.  Record plays very well, sounds absolutely fantastic, all analog tube cut!  Sure there is some surface noise but still this is a great way to hear The Beatles Masterpiece.  The inner grove on side 2 is present but not a locked groove (only plays once, which i've never heard before) not on any original domestic presses.
Playback :   Sounds Great!  a little surface noise but nothing takes that takes away from the music.  I really like the Japanese presentation of this album in particular, almost sounds like a different mix than any I've heard, especially on Within

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• MINT (M) Looks new and unplayed. Very high vinyl luster and no noticeable label defects. Sounds new. With 45rpm records, this does not always mean there is no surface noise at all. 

• NEAR MINT (NM) Looks almost new, but has some minor flaws such as a drill hole; unobtrusive writing on label (e.g., an X on a promo copy); minor scuffing on vinyl; minor color flaking on label, or other insignificant flaws that only slightly detract from visual appeal. May have some minor surface noise, but nothing distracting. 

• VERY GOOD (VG) There may be light scuffing and some of the original vinyl luster may be lost. The vinyl and label may appear used, but well cared for. Records may have some more obvious flaws that are not visually degrading such as a sticker on the label; more noticeable writing on the label; scuffing and minor scratches on the vinyl; or minor discoloration of the label. There may be very minor warping of the vinyl. There may be a slight scratch not affecting play.