BEATLES 1964 100% Genuine V2 US VeeJay LP - Introducing the Beatles OVAL LOGO EX
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Please be aware that all records are VISUALLY graded only - all grades are given based on how they appear under my desk lamp - since I do not own a record player. I cannot guarantee that discs will be click and skip free, although any marks and scratches that might possibly cause such problems will be highlighted clearly in the description.
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THE BEATLES
Introducing... The Beatles
Extremely Rare 100% Authentic, Genuine VeeJay Press!
On offer here is a genuine, 100% authentic copy of the Beatles debut US LP 'Introducing the Beatles' on the VeeJay label. This is the version 2 pressing that lists Ask Me Why and Please Please Me and features the early, hard to find oval logo on the label.
After Capitol refused to publish any of the Beatles music in America, George Martin set about trying to secure a deal with a smaller record label. Vee Jay, a small, Gospel label, took them on. The album was initially released with the tracks 'P. S. I Love You' and 'Love Me Do' but Capitol ironically owned the publishing rights to these songs and VeeJay soon had to replace the tracks with 'Ask Me Why' and 'Please Please Me'. These first 'Version 1' albums are very rare. The 'Version 2' copies with the replaced tracks are easier to find. Initially the album did nothing, but after Beatlemania broke out in America VeeJay realised that they had an album of Beatles music just sitting there, and decided to go all out subcontracting a number of pressing plants to get as many copies as they could of the album out to the stores. Capitol soon took them to court and ultimately won which left VeeJay unable to renew their contract when it expired, so used what time they had to produce as many copies as they possibly could.
Introducing the Beatles is famous for being the most counterfeitted album in music history. There are such a huge number of counterfeits and bootlegs out there! This copy, however, is 100% authentic and genuine and passes all of the authenticity tests. The front cover has a rich, natual colour to it and it is sharp - it does not look fuzzy, pink or washed out. George has his shadow. The H in HONEY does not have the gouge taken out of it. The inner flaps at the top and bottom of the opening are 1/4" in length. On the disc - the deadwax is less than 1" in thickness and 'Introducing the Beatles' and 'The Beatles' are both above the spindlehole. Although 'Audiomatrix' is not present stamped in the deadwax, the label style code is VJ 1062 (2).MR1B and was pressed at Columbia Record, Conn.
A beautiful, solid example of this hard to find record. Most copies bore the full brunt of Beatlemania and most copies today turn up pretty trashed. This is in a wonderful condition and looks like it has been rarely played and very well looked after over its 54 year existance!
Please check out large, detailed photos of this record at the bottom of this listing.
Title Introducing the Beatles Year of Release 1964 Catalogue Number VJLP 1062 Label Black VeeJay with rainbow perimeter and Oval logo. Tax Code on Disc - Sleeve Manufacturer - Side 1 Matrix Number 063-3402-2 Side 2 Matrix Number 063-3403-4 Side 1 Stampers - Side 2 Stampers - Sleeve Condition The sleeve is in EX- condition. The sleeve is holding up really nicely and still feels solid - these covers are very prone to wear and splitting and most turn up pretty trashed these days, but this copy is holding up really nicely! The front has a little rubbing on it as you can see in the photo below - mainly around the top right edge - but other than that the front is clean with a nice, rich colour. Top and bottom seams are holding perfectly with no splitting or wear whatsoever. The spine is the same - fully intact and unworn with all text fully legible. The back is clean bar a little browning at the mouth edge and a little rubbing and wear as you can see in the photos below. There is also a small rubber stamp mark at the bottom right. As I say, though, overall the cover is looking really solid! Inner Sleeve Condition - Inserts Condition - Disc Condition(VISUALLY GRADED) The disc is in EX condition. The playing surface looks wonderfully crisp and clean with a really nice shine to it! Looks very seldom played! There's just a little light, faint scuffing here and there - mostly on side 1 - that I can just make out under my desk lamp. Very nice condition! Label Condition The labels are in EX+/NM- condition. The labels are stellar with no writing, tears, stickers etc. Just one light but noticeable spindlemark on side 1. Top labels!
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My Vinyl Grading:
MINT No true preowned disc can be mint. The highest I will ever grade a disc is NM+/M- if it looks untouched and unplayed, but the MINT description will only be for records I personally know have never been played (i.e. I personally bought from new) or for copies that are still sealed. NEAR MINT (NM) For discs that look near flawless and which may have just the slightest, barely visible little whispy marks here and there. EXCELLENT (EX) For discs that still retain a brilliant, clean shine but does have some light scuffs here and there. VERY GOOD (VG) For discs that still look clean and have a nice shine to them, but do have a fair amount of light scuffmarks and/or some light scratches. GOOD (G) For discs that look like they have been loved and have a fair amount of scuffs and surface scratches. Not in terrible condition, but would look like it would play with a lot of crackle. FAIR (F) For discs that may have some life left in them but are pretty trashed with numerous surface scuffs and heavier scuffs and scratches etc POOR (P) For discs that are unplayable and look completely trashed. Discs like this would only ever be offered if they were insanely rare.
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