The Beatles "BEATLES '65" - ST-2228 - USA Reissue - Still Sealed (SS)

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The BEATLES "BEATLES '65" - STEREO ST-2228 - Still Sealed (SS) Condition...Low starting price of $0.99 with No-Reserve Auction...Good Luck!
They say a picture is worth one thousand words...but some pictures don't tell the whole story, so please read my item description & condition below as well as my terms of sale.
ITEM DESCRIPTION & CONDITION: Beatles '65 is an album by the English rock band the Beatles that was issued in the United States and Canada in December 1964. Released as the North American alternative to Beatles for Sale, it was the band's fifth studio album culled by Capitol Records in the US from the Beatles' EMI releases. The LP was also issued in West Germany on the Odeon label. This copy is United States reissue that I assume, based upon my research, to be a 1978 release. I will describe many key components of the item so that you, the buyer, can determine its age, condition and value for yourself. The item condition and the identifiable characteristics are as follows:
1) The vinyl disc itself, ST-2228, cannot be described or graded since this item is still sealed.
2) The Album Cover/Jacket itself, has the original shrink wrap which appears to be completely intact with major dimpling (?) on the rear cover. Three of the four corners are perfectly square however the upper left corner has a minor bump/bend. There is a sizable crease, near the bottom seam, on the front cover that is also visible from the rear cover. The front cover colors are clear and vibrant while the rear cover is clear and only slightly yellowed...see photos.

• Printed on posterboard stock
• ST-2228 on spine and lower middle of rear cover
• Does not have the RIAA Gold Record Award logo
• Does not have the RIAA symbol on the rear cover
• Original retail sticker(s) from Target Department Store, undated, affixed in the upper right hand corner of front cover

3) The inner sleeve cannot be described or graded since this item is still sealed.
Source for release date and label details: Price Guide For the Beatles American Records, 6th Edition - Perry Cox and Frank Daniels.
TERMS OF SALE:
SHIPPING & HANDLING: I only ship to the continental USA, I do NOT ship International. By default, I ship all items via United States Postal Service Media Mail within 72 hours of auction end. However, since USPS Media Mail is consistently taking longer than estimated and is subject to inspection which can further delay delivery I now offer expedited shipping via USPS Priority Mail. Your shipping cost is calculated based on the item(s) weight (including package and any packing materials used) and your proximity to my location. I add $1.50 to shipping charges as a handling fee to cover the cost of a brand new and previously unused LP mailer and corrugated filler pads. Combined shipping may be available but, only if pre-approved by seller prior to auction end.
PACKAGING: 1) Opened record albums; The vinyl record disc itself is removed from the album cover/jacket to prevent damaging the cover during shipment. If the item includes a specialized or custom inner sleeve, the vinyl record disc is removed from the original inner sleeve and placed in a generic inner sleeve. The album cover, the vinyl record disc and any/all inserts will be placed in a top-load style plastic sleeve which is placed in a pre-formed corrugated mailer along with any necessary packing material for shipment. 2) Unopened (still sealed) record albums; Sealed items will remain unopened and are placed in a top-load style plastic sleeve which is placed in a pre-formed corrugated mailer along with any necessary packing material for shipment.
PAYMENT: I only accept payment through the new eBAY payment system! Any/all payments must be completed within 72 hours of auction end unless other arrangements have been agreed to by both the purchaser and the seller. Immediate payment due if and when using the Buy-It-Now option.
RETURNS: I do NOT accept returns for any reason whatsoever. I use my best judgment when grading items and I describe items to the best of my knowledge and ability keeping in mind that I am not a professional grader or collector. I post fully descriptive photos when listing an item and additional photos are always available upon request. If you can accept and abide by these terms feel free to bid with confidence. If you cannot accept and abide by these terms please do NOT bid...Thanks!
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Thanks for looking, good luck and bid with confidence!