The Beatles-Revolver MONO vinyl lp: VERY RARE 1st PRESS

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Very Rare, first pressing of The Beatles "Revolver" in mono. Exactly how it was meant to be heard! This is the special, uncommon version you've read about with the "roman" style lettering for the label text rather than the more common slender printing type. This  also has track 4 on side 2 listed as "DR. ROBERT", instead of "DOCTOR ROBERT", as it was changed to early in the pressing process. In addition, track 4 on side 1 is listed as "LOVE YOU TO". I believe this was also changed to "LOVE YOU TOO". Once again, a very rare, early first-pressing of this Beatles masterpiece. 

Black and yellow Parlophone label with silver print. The name "The Gramophone Co. LTD" on the outer rim, includes the "Sold In The UK" remark. Matrix numbers are XEX-605-2 for side 1 and XEX-606-3 for side 2.

Lovely, clean cover in wonderful condition. I grade it as VG+ and it includes the original "Emitex", rice paper inner sleeve.

The nice, thick slab of U.K. made vinyl retains much of it original sheen. I've listened to both sides and it's a superb play!  The overall condition is VG. The only defect  is a small, 2 centimeter chip out of the lip of side 2. This shallow chip is only on the lip and does not affect a single groove on the album. If you'd like to see a detailed photograph then let me know and I'd be happy to send it to you. You can see it on the lower left in the picture I've posted for this auction.

Given the chip, I've priced this very rare and solid example of one of The Beatles best albums accordingly. 

I'm using the Goldmine grading standard and this this will be carefully packed in the typical heavy cardboard, 12" record mailers. Shipping $4.00 Media $7.50 Priority, $12 Canada & Mexico, $15 Europe, $15 Asia, Insurance extra. 

RECORD GRADING GUIDELINES

Mint | Near Mint | Very Good Plus | Very Good | Good/Good Plus | Poor/Fair
Mint [M]: Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. (More on still sealed below). Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.
Near Mint [NM or M-]: A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
Very Good Plus [VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.
Very Good [VG]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.
Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.