The Beatles Beatles Again / Hey Jude 1970 OG Shrink US 1st Pressing EXC
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Description
**Exceptional Collector's Copy**
**Cover Condition (EX):**
**Pristine Presentation:** Cover remains in *outstanding* condition with original plastic shrink wrap fully intact.
- **Collector Appeal:** Features the store's original sale price sticker – a charming vintage detail that enhances display value.
- **Visual Quality:** No notable flaws; surfaces are clean with sharp corners and vibrant artwork.
- *Conservative Grade: Excellent (EX)*
**Vinyl Condition (EX+ to NM-):**
- **Well-Preserved Media:** Labels are clean, fully legible, and free of markings or residue.
- **Surface Quality:** Plays flawlessly with no audible imperfections. Under bright light, a few *ultra-fine hairlines* are visible – these are strictly cosmetic and do not affect playback.
- *Conservative Grade: Excellent+ to Near Mint Minus (EX+ to NM-)*
**Overall:** A superb, well-cared-for copy offering both visual and audio excellence. The intact shrink wrap and original price sticker add significant collector charm. Ready for display or enjoyment.
The Beatles - Hey Jude (The Beatles Again) album cover
Label:
Apple Records – SO-385, Apple Records – SW-385
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo, Jacksonville
Country:
US
Released:
Feb 26, 1970
Genre:
Rock
Style:
Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Manufactured By – Apple Records, Inc.
Lacquer Cut At – Bell Sound Studios
Pressed By – Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Jacksonville
Matrix / Runout (Runout variant 1, side A): SO-1-385 Z12 #1 SF Bell Sound 0
Matrix / Runout (Runout variant 2, side B): SO-2-385 Z15 #2 SF Bell Sound 0
Earliest pressings catalog number is SW-385 on spine and back, SO-385 on labels with title HEY JUDE on spine, THE BEATLES AGAIN on labels. Pressed at Capitol's Jacksonville plant, as identified by "0" in the run-outs.
Differentiations of this Jacksonville label variation includes:
-"THE BEATLES AGAIN" on side 2 label is spelled out in two lines and off to the left
-Artist/title not in bold font with matching fonts on both sides
-Side 1 track 1 above spindle hole
-Producer/Recorded text is italicized
-"Mfd By Apple Records, Inc." perimeter text on side 2 only
-No "Manufactured by Apple Records, Inc." text in the bottom credits
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