The Beatles - HELP- UK 1965 RARE MT TAX CODE 1st PRESS VINYL LP *MINT* STUNNING
£
77
$
102
£ 77
Sold For
Jun 10, 2018
Sold Date
May 31, 2018
Start Date
13
Number Of Bids
Great Britain
Country Of Seller
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Description
Selling my massive Rolling Stones / BEATLES and PINK FLOYD and more Collection of MINT Rare tour programmes and First press original vinyls
WORLDWIDE AND COMBINED POSTAGE OFFERED:
ULTRA RARE TO GET THE CHANCE TO PURCHASE MINT UNPLAYED VISUAL CONDITION FIRST PRESS BEATLES LP !!!!
From my own massive vinyl collection that I'm down-sizing . . .
ULTRA RARE VINYL ESPECIALLY IN THIS CONDITION!!!!
THE BEATLES
HELP !
EARLY 1ST STEREO
1965 CAT. NO PCS 3071
Master Matrices YEX 168-1 / YEX 169-1
Here we have a rare 1st pressing of Help! in Stereo format with an MT tax code embossed on the label rather than the usual KT tax code.
The original Stereo version is regarded as rarer than the Mono, owing to Mono record players still prevailing over Stereo well in to the late sixties, consequently being less demand for Stereo format records/ LP's at the time of Help! In addition, this particular copy has the MT tax code embossed, which was long out of use in the U.K. as a tax code. It is much more likely that any other original Help! LP or any Beatles LP manufactured between 1964 and 1968 that comes up for sale will have the KT tax code. Perhaps EMI had the MT tax code on a select portion for internal purchae tax auditing purposes. With very early mothers/ stamper codes aswell, that makes this a very early pressing, probably a first week seller. It still sounds amazing too.
Sleeve: In Excellent condition. It is very rare to find one in such a condition as this. The front panel and rear panel are unblemished besides one barely visible 10mm tear at front centre opening (see pics). The spine looks almost as new, there is no laminate bubbling or scuff wear to the glossy front pictorial, the flip-backs are clean, neat, and intact, and the rear of the sleeve has retained its whiteness with no notable blemishes. This is a comparatively superb original sleeve without even a trace of record ring-wear, and are normally always found with at least some dirt residue or tiny splits to the edges. This one has just very little hardly noticeable storage wear to the corners, but absolutely no edge wear to the laminate or card.
No handwriting or writing imprints.
Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. (Patents Pending)
Original EMITEX tracing liner inner: MINT condition. No splits to any of the edges, no marks or blemishes, neat opening slot with no scuffing.
The Vinyl: MINT condition. The surfaces on both sides are completely groove wear free, displaying a bright unblemished rainbow pressing shine. The surfaces look remarkable with amazingly NO hairlines on both sides even when viewed with the vinyl tilted angled under a direct light source, . The vinyl surfaces are smooth and clean, the pattern of the interwoven grooves can be seen which hold the propensity for the amazing Beatles musical creation. No actual scratches, scuffs, marks, warps or dinks or anything remotely feelable. This item appears un-played but a couple feint spindle lines proves it has been played maybe 1-2 times in 50 plus years, ULTRARARE
Lays completely flat on the turntable, heavyweight Sixties vinyl.
The Labels: Excellent++ condition. No immediately visible wear to the spindle perimeter, unless looked at close up in immense detail, and only a couple of feint spindle location lines on either side!
MT tax code still bold and unworn.
Mothers/ Stampers combinations:
Side 1 - 4ML
Side 2 - 3MT
Given the demand for The Beatles at this point it is fair to say would've been pressed within the first couple of days for the initial stock orders.
The Audio: Grades as NEAR MINT. Plays smoothly from start to finish on each side with immense detail and perfect Stereo channeling. This is a surface-noise free player with no interruption or notable defects of any kind over any audio. The short interludes between tracks - which only have the minor inevitable static that an old record carries and in one or two of the quieter parts occasionally on some tracks but hard to notice. Nothing obtrusive to the audio, nothing that can be heard over any audio. No pops, skips, jumps, sticks etc. The vinyl has been played, but as stated, has been handled as good as can be expected given that many originals are found overly used. The audio standard is FAR SUPERIOR than most of these originals that surface now. Plays with perfect Stereo channeling, crisp and clear vocals and instruments. Pretty much an audiophile copy and guarantees not to disappoint.
A1 Help! Written-By – Lennon-McCartney A2 The Night Before Written-By – Lennon-McCartney A3 You've Got To Hide Your Love Away Flute [Uncredited] – John ScottWritten-By – Lennon-McCartney A4 I Need You Written-By – Harrison* A5 Another Girl Written-By – Lennon-McCartney A6 You're Going To Lose That Girl Written-By – Lennon-McCartney A7 Ticket To Ride Written-By – Lennon-McCartney B1 Act Naturally Written-By – Russell*, Morrison* B2 It's Only Love Written-By – Lennon-McCartney B3 You Like Me Too Much Piano [Steinway] – George MartinWritten-By – Harrison* B4 Tell Me What You See Written-By – Lennon-McCartney B5 I've Just Seen A Face Written-By – Lennon-McCartney B6 Yesterday Written-By – Lennon-McCartney
Will be posted in a music max cruciform vinyl mailer with 2 stiffeners and bubblewrap to reach you safely
WORLD WIDE AND COMBINED POSTAGE OFFERED ON ALL MY VINYLS
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A TRUELY STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE VINYL
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