The Beatles - Let It Be - 1970 - Vinyl LP NM - German 1st Press - C 062-0433 Y., 
This is now a hard to find German first pressing of "Let It Be" identified by the  catalog number C 062-04 433  on the front and back covers and the gray apple label slice on side 2.
I have decided to sell selected classics from my private vinyl collection. I purchased this record at a retail record store in 1970 and it has never been owned by anyone else. The record and cover are both in Near Mint condition, as are all of the records I will be adding to my eBay page. I am not operating an eBay store, I've come here to sell 25-50 rare albums. This is the first...which is why I do not have a seller's rating yet.
Now, what's most special about this 1st German pressing, way more important than the catalog number and the gray apple slice on side 2, is the sound...which these excerpts from Discogs reviews capture well. Check them out.


February 25, 2021 Amazing pressing of the one Beatles album that has never gotten the respect it deserves. Seriously - listening to this pressing was like hearing the record for the first time all over again. When that rich and textured but crystal clear guitar solo in "Let it Be" bits, boy I teared up a little bit. Now - to be fair - I'm no Mr. Moneybags and have never had the pleasure of listening to an early UK pressing. I've been bumming around with a couple of cheap American pressings. But still, this is a great option for anyone in the market for a great-sounding copy of this great album
April 10, 2015 The 1st pressing German Let It Be LP is an excellent sounding release; the vinyl is quieter than typical UK vinyl from the same period (1970-71) and the German is FAR more affordable than the early UK pressings.

I have scored 2 flawless German 1st pressings with the full-gloss laminated cover and the "gray apple" label on side 2 (later German pressings have a WHITE "sliced apple" label on side 2)
Audiophiles who have become frustrated trying to track down a U.K. 1st pressing of Let It Be with the 2u/2u or an early 3u/3u matrix... will definitely want to give the German 1st pressing of Let It Be a try. I have both, and both are equally enjoyable, if just slightly different sonically.

The sonics are similar; the early U.K. Let It Be LP has a bit more ambient & extended treble and SLIGHTLY better overall transparency, but the German 1st pressing has killer dynamics, superb imaging and focus, and a very natural, musical presentation (particularly with the vocals and acoustic guitars/piano) The German has far superior bass in comparison to the UK pressing, also

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The Beatles ?– Let It Be

Label: Apple Records ?– 1C 062-04 433 Y Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country: Germany Released: 1970 Genre: Rock Style: Pop Rock

Tracklist

A1 Two Of Us 3:27 A2 Dig A Pony 3:54 A3 Across The Universe 3:49 A4 I Me Mine 2:26 A5 Dig It 0:50 A6 Let It Be 4:03 A7 Maggie Mae 0:41 B1 I've Got A Feeling 3:38 B2 One After 909 2:55 B3 The Long And Winding Road 3:38 B4 For You Blue 2:33 B5 Get Back 3:07

Companies, etc.

• Printed By – Heinrich Nicolaus G.m.b.H.

Credits

• Design – John Kosh
• Photography By – Ethan Russell
• Producer – Phil Spector

Notes

Printed in Germany by Heinrich Nicolaus GmbH.

Side B: Grey "Apple" label

This version has only one pressing ring on labels, whileas Let It Be has two.

Otherwise same record / label design as Let It Be (Box set version).

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, stamped): 1C062-04433-Y-A-1
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, stamped): 1C062-04433-Y-B-1
• Rights Society (Boxed): GEMA

Important Notification. Please Review.
There may be incidental dust, shadows or glare on the vinyl from the lighting being used in the pictures.
Please see actual pictures above of the exact items which I'm selling. Pictures are a key part of the purchase--please review them and ask questions if you have condition or any other concern. 
Record will be carefully packaged and shipped in a professional record mailer. 

I use the The Goldmine Standard for Record Evaluation
MINT (M) These are absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, Mint should never be used as a grade unless more than one person agrees that the record or sleeve truly is in this condition. There is no set percentage of the Near Mint value these can bring; it is best negotiated between buyer and seller. 
NEAR MINT (NM OR M-) A good description of a NM record is “it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.” In other words, it’s nearly perfect. Many dealers won’t use a grade higher than this, implying (perhaps correctly) that no record or sleeve is ever truly perfect.NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects also must be absent; a record and label obviously pressed off center is not Near Mint. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. (NM records don’t have to be “never played”; a record used on an excellent turntable can remain NM after many plays if the disc is properly cared for.) NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind. NOTE: These are high standards, and they are not on a sliding scale. A record or sleeve from the 1950s must meet the same standards as one from the 1990s or 2000s to be Near Mint! It’s estimated that no more than 2 to 4 percent of all records remaining from the 1950s and 1960s are truly Near Mint. This is why they fetch such high prices, even for more common items. Don’t assume your records are Near Mint. They must meet these standards to qualify!
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) or EXCELLENT (E) A good description of a VG+ record is “except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.” Most collectors, especially those who want to play their records, will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if it toward the high end of the grade (sometimes called VG++ or E+).VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint.
Very Good (VG) Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. That said, VG records — which usually sell for no more than 25 percent of a NM record — are among the biggest bargains in record collecting, because most of the “big money” goes for more perfect copies. For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money. VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. But the noise will not overpower the music otherwise.Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape. VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won’t be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written or it or stamped a price tag on it, too.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+) or Very Good Minus (VG–)
These records go for 10 to 15 percent of the Near Mint value, if you are lucky. Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious damage caused by someone trying to remove tape or stickers and failing miserably. A Good to VG– cover has ring wear to the point of distraction, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing, such as, for example, huge radio station letters written across the front to deter theft. If the item is common, it’s probably better to pass it up. But if you’ve been seeking it for a long time, get it cheap and look to upgrade.
POOR (P) and Fair (F) Poor (P) and Fair (F) records go for 0 to 5 percent of the Near Mint value, if they go at all. More likely, they end up going in the trash. Records are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them. Covers are so heavily damaged that you almost want to cry.Only the most outrageously rare items ever sell for more than a few cents in this condition — again, if they sell at all.
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