The Beatles A Hard Days Night 1st Press MONO Ernest Sleeve UK Vinyl LP
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Description
For sale here is an original 1964 UK mono 1st press copy of The Beatles, A Hard Days Night.
The matrix numbers, yellow Parlophone labels, and the "chubby" wiring on the label all confirm its a 1st press.
The matrix numbers are XEX 481-3N and 482-3N
The record has been play tested and it played back perfect. No noticeable clicks or pops.
The vinyl has been graded as VG+ though due to some non feelable hairlines.
The cover is in fantastic shape, with no structural damage. It has unfortunately had some splatter at some point in its life on the rear of the cover (see pictures), however i'd still happily grade it as VG+ due to the overall condition of it
Any questions, please ask
100% feedback, honest seller. Buy with confidence
Please see my other listings for over 100 collectables
The Boring bit ;
Most of the records I sell have been stored for many years, even decades. Some will have dust that can be seen by the eye, some may look clean but have deep seeded dust from being 40 or 50 years old. This may initially affect the playback quality. I work full time and have a young family so I don’t have time to play every record I list, so if you receive a record and it doesn’t sound as you think it should, please have it properly cleaned (with a good, well known record cleaner) and replay. Unless I have stated that I have, then I will not have play tested the record myself. If you want me to playtest the record and feedback to you before buying, I can do this. Please don’t click buy it now and then ask.
Please do not contact me asking for a part refund. I’ve had a few chancers simply looking for an excuse to claw some money back on their purchase, usually dealers (looking to maximise their sell on profits). Needless to say, this is not how I operate.
I am willing to post abroad.
Please find below a grading system that I tend to go by. Hopefully with this there will be no confusion. Thanks
Very Good (VG)
A VG-rated vinyl has experienced a lot of use. It’s still useable, but it’ll carry a few distortions. Ranked above a G-rated record, a VG-rated record often carries pops and clicks. It might have light visible scratches, and it may have split edges. For the most part, a VG-rated record is undamaged. Upon closer inspection, however, its use will be apparent—both visually and audibly.
Very Good Plus (VG+)
The next step up, a VG+ record has little faults. A VG+ record may have several inaudible marks and a little rub. Its audio will likely have slight background crackle. As with a VG record, however, close inspection may reveal its age.
Excellent (E)
An Excellent record is similar to a VG+ record. Its light marks will be difficult to spot, however, as will be its audio distortions. A lot of Ex-rated records have been in and out of their sleeve only a few times. A handful or less of hairlines may be present. Their minute signs of use, generally, reflect high-quality care.
Near Mint (NM)
A Near Mint record is a fantastic investment. It looks glossy, and it’s clearly only been played several times. NM vinyl has little to no markings, and its package is either untouched or nearly untouched. Don’t expect to find any distortions on a NM record. In essence: A NM record is imperfect only in its one-or-two-time use.
Mint (M)
A Mint record is perfect. It’s never been played, and it might’ve never been removed from its package. It’s fully sealed, and it has no blemishes or audio distortions.
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