The Beatles Matchbox/Slow Down Picture Sleeve & Record in Very Nice Condition
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Description
In this auction is 1 original Beatles Picture Sleeve and 1 original Beatles 45 RPM record.
Here are the details:
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“MATCHBOX” b/w “SLOW DOWN” performed by The Beatles
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This is Capitol Records 5255.
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This record was issued August 24, 1964.
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This ORIGINAL PICTURE SLEEVE is in VERY STRONG VG+ to NEAR MINT MINUS (NM-) CONDITION. There is a price stamped on the “S” in “BEATLES” on the “MATCH BOX” side (A-side) of the sleeve, and there are some very small and very light folds/bends (light signs of handling) at the top opening of the sleeve. There are NO SEAM SPLITS, NO TEARS, NO RING WEAR and NO WRITING on this sleeve. The IMAGES are NICE and CLEAN.
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This is a Straight-cut (EAST COAST) Sleeve.
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The VINYL is in VG+ CONDITION. There are some very light/slight surface hairlines/scuffs (none “feel-able”), and the vinyl has LOTS OF GLOSS. The LABELS are NICE and CLEAN and have NO WEAR.
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This particular picture sleeve has always been a “must-have” with collectors, and I’ve wondered why. I once read that many collectors want it because the Beatles didn’t write either of the two songs. A collector I know once told me that it’s popularity is due to the “live/stage concert” image on the sleeve (although to me it’s not in the best focus).
A VERY DESIRABLE and one of the more HARD-TO-FIND BEATLES PICTURE SLEEVES in NICE CONDITION for someone’s vinyl collection!
Thanks to the Price Guide for the Beatles American Records, 6th Edition by Perry Cox and Frank Daniels for some of the information about this record and picture sleeve.
FYI: I use the COVER/SLEEVE GRADES and RECORD GRADES listed and described on page 8 of the Price Guide for the Beatles American Records, 6th Edition for grading. These grades are Poor (P), Fair (F), Good Minus (G-), Good (G), Good+ (G+), Very Good Minus (VG-), Very Good (VG), Very Good Plus (VG+), Near Mint Minus (NM-), Near Mint (NM), Mint Minus (M-), and Mint (M or MT) to VISUALLY GRADE this record and sleeve, so please know the descriptions of these grades before bidding. Please ask any questions BEFORE bidding. And please check my other auctions for more Beatles vinyl that you may want to add to your collection. Be high bidder on several and combine shipping on auction items that finish the same day. (NOTE: If more than 1 item is won by the same bidder, please do NOT make payment until I send an invoice with combined shipping cost.) Winning bidder must make payment within 5 days of auction close. Add $4.00 for shipping to a U.S. address via USPS Media Mail with tracking.
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