BEATLES - HARD DAY'S NIGHT RARE RED VINYL IMP LP EXC/NM

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37

This is one of a series of rare or sealed LPs and EPs that I will be listing over the next several weeks. 

This item is the classic A Hard Day’s Night album by the Beatles.  This particular pressing, though, is the highly sought-after blazing red vinyl Japanese import pressing, released on EMI / Odeon Records under catalogue #EAS-70132.  This particular pressing, part of a very limited series of re-releases in the mid-80’s in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Beatles’ first trip to Japan, features the mono pressing of the album.  As Beatles fans undoubtedly know, the mono mix of the album is markedly different from the stereo mix in several respects.  Many of the songs, intros and fades are quite different than those that most people are accustomed to hearing.  To my knowledge, this title was not re-issued in mono on vinyl in the US after the initial pressings and I’m unaware of any additional re-issues of the mono mix in other countries as well.  This is one of the highly sought-after pieces of Beatles collectibles.  I have never seen another pressing of this edition in person, and have only rarely seen it posted on eBay.  This album does not have its original OBI strip, but it comes with the lyrics sheet insert.

The vinyl is in excellent to near-mint condition.  The cover is in excellent condition, as shown in the photo.    

I do not use stock pictures.  The photo shows the actual item up for auction.

I am not a dealer, and all of the items I list for auction are from my personal collection gathered over the past forty years (education expenses – and soon-to-be college expenses -- are the reason I am selling my collection...).   The shipping costs are $4.00 via media mail to anywhere in the U.S.   I will always combine records from multiple auctions, and each additional record is $0.40 for media mail shipping in the US.  If there are additional records you wish to bid on, just drop me a line and I will send an updated invoice when the auctions have all ended.  If you prefer, I can also send the record by Priority Mail within the U.S. as well.  The cost of Priority Mail is a function of weight and postal zone, and I will provide the cost for Priority Mail in my post-auction invoice.  I can also provide it while the auction is pending through My Messages in eBay.  Insurance through the USPS and delivery confirmation through the USPS are also available – my post-auction invoice will provide the insurance cost, and delivery confirmation is an additional $0.75.  If you are outside the US, the two basic types of shipping are 1st Class International and Priority International (much more costly, but only slightly faster -- I recommend 1st Class).  International postage costs are also a function of weight and distance.  I will provide the cost for both options in my post-auction invoice (and, again, I can provide you with the shipping cost upon request through My Messages in eBay).  Once again, I will always combine items so that your shipping costs will be less expensive.  Payment is now only permitted by eBay through Paypal.  I would ask that all items be paid for within fifteen (15) days of the end of the auction.  If I do not receive payment within that period and do not hear from you in response to my invoice, I will consider the auction results void and relist the item(s). 

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail me through My Messages in eBay.