The Beach Boys Pet Sounds 1st UK vinyl press 1966 Scarce STEREO version
£
165
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The Beach Boys
Pet Sounds
Capital/EMI 1966
Top copy of The Beach Boys’ hugely influential 1966 album
Sleeve: Original 1st issue flipback Garrod and Lofthouse STEREO sleeve. Very strong VG+. Only very minimal signs of storage or handling. Superb copy, particularly considering it is now 55 years old. Bright white spine and the unlaminated rear is as clean as I’ve seen.
Inner: Original EMI company inner. VG+. Despite its fragile nature (these rarely survive), this is a super copy with only minimal signs of handling. Some age darkening and a previous owners biro markings in the top corner.
Vinyl: Excellent copy. The textured labels are clean with only minimal spindle marks. Playing surface is very clean with very few of the hairline marks that records of this age are often riddled with. A couple of very small more visible marks but nothing that is feelable or that affects the superb playback throughout.
Genuine 1st UK stereo press (much rarer than its Mono counterpart)
black/silver Capitol label with rainbow rim and the dome logo at 9 o'clock
Garrod & Lofthouse: Patents Pending ''flipback'' sleeve.
"Sold In U.K. Subject To Resale Price Conditions, See Price Lists" text on labels over the Capitol logo
Runout info:
Side 1: DT1 2458 - B20
SIde 2: DT2 2458 - A19
We try to be as clear as possible in descriptions and any given gradings so buyers receive what they expect. Please read descriptions carefully and view the accompanying photos.
• In the unusual event that you are disappointed with your purchase, we make the returns procedure hassle free (and fully participate in the eBay money back guarantee). Please therefore bid or buy with confidence.
• All vinyl is supplied with a brand new polylined inner sleeve and a brand new 'clear glass' plastic cover for protection.
• All components are separated before packing to avoid seam splits.
• Quality bespoke record mailers with additional card stiffeners are used for packing.
• We play test some records fully and all records partially (due to time constraints) and focus on any areas where there are marks or wear on the surface, noting where these present a deterioration in the audio.
• We don't currently have a high spec player (We use a vintage 70's Sansui SR-212 with a new stylus) and don't use Mint as a grading.
We appreciate that while the condition of the sleeves can be clearly seen on the photos, it is often difficult to pick up any marks on the playing surface or labels. Therefore, here is a general grading guide as to what to expect from our vinyl:
NM (Near Mint): appears barely played. There will be no visible spindle trails on the labels.
EX (Excellent): a really solid copy with no visible marks except light lines under bright light. Plays well with no lessening of sound quality on our player. May be a handful of spindle trails but no evidence of anything other than light previous use.
VG+ (Very Good Plus): May have one or two visible marks but still plays with strong audio, maybe some non invasive static/crackle in places but no repeating clicks. May have more spindle trails around the central hole hinting at fairly regular previous play.
VG (Very Good): The record will have some deterioration to the audio which may impact the listening enjoyment in some but not all areas. Maybe caused by light scratches or scuffs, these will be visible without the aid of bright light. There will be no jumps or loops. A larger number of spindle trails may be in evidence around the central aperture.
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