THE BEATLES – SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND

UK 1967 Stereo First Pressing | PCS 7027 | -1 / -1 | Low Mothers & Stampers | EX+/EX Complete Copy

A superb collector-grade UK stereo first pressing of The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, presented here in beautiful EX+/EX condition and complete with the original Garrod & Lofthouse gatefold sleeve, Sgt. Pepper cut-outs insert, and original psychedelic inner sleeve.

This is the highly desirable early UK stereo issue on the black/yellow Parlophone label, with the essential YEX 637-1 / YEX 638-1 first stereo matrices, “Sold in U.K.” label text, The Gramophone Co. Ltd. perimeter wording, KT tax code, and low mother/stamper information.

A serious Maison Vinyl collector copy. 🌟

⭐ KEY PRESSING IDENTIFIER

The key point here is the combination of true UK stereo first-press -1 / -1 matrices with strong early mother/stamper detail:

Side 1: YEX 637-1 | Mother 1 | Stamper GRH
Side 2: YEX 638-1 | Mother 4 | Stamper GRT

That places this firmly in early UK stereo first-press territory — not a later 1960s recut or ordinary stereo reissue. For Beatles collectors, this is exactly the sort of detail that matters.

PRESSING & IDENTIFIERS 💿

Artist: The Beatles
Title: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Format: LP, Album, Stereo
Country: UK
Year: 1967
Label: Parlophone
Catalogue Number: PCS 7027
Matrices: YEX 637-1 / YEX 638-1
Mother / Stamper: Side 1: 1 / GRH | Side 2: 4 / GRT
Label Style: Black/yellow Parlophone stereo labels
Label Text: “Sold in U.K. subject to resale price conditions, see price lists”
Rim Text: “The Gramophone Co. Ltd.”
Tax Code: KT visible around spindle area
Sleeve: Garrod & Lofthouse laminated gatefold stereo sleeve
Sleeve Variant: 2nd sleeve variant, without “Patents Pending” text
Insert: Original Sgt. Pepper cut-outs insert
Inner Sleeve: Original red/white psychedelic inner sleeve

CONDITION & PLAYBACK

Vinyl: EX+
A beautiful, high-grade copy with a very clean visual presentation. The labels are sharp and attractive, with the correct early Parlophone details clearly visible. The vinyl presents extremely well and sits comfortably in serious collector-grade territory.

Sleeve: EX
The original Garrod & Lofthouse gatefold sleeve presents superbly, with strong colour, excellent overall structure and a very clean front and rear appearance. The internal gatefold image is bright and impressive, making this a very displayable example.

Insert: EX+
Original cut-outs insert present and very clean.

Inner Sleeve: VG+/EX
Original red/white psychedelic inner sleeve present. Some age-related creasing/wrinkling visible, but complete and an important original component of the package.

COLLECTORS NOTES

This is a particularly desirable example because it combines the major features collectors want in a UK stereo first pressing:

⭐ YEX 637-1 / YEX 638-1 first stereo matrices
⭐ Early mother/stamper codes: 1 / GRH and 4 / GRT
⭐ “Sold in U.K.” Parlophone labels
⭐ KT tax code
⭐ The Gramophone Co. Ltd. perimeter text
⭐ Original Garrod & Lofthouse stereo gatefold sleeve
⭐ Original cut-outs insert
⭐ Original psychedelic inner sleeve
⭐ Excellent overall EX+/EX presentation

UK stereo first pressings of Sgt. Pepper are always desirable, but copies with this level of completeness, early pressing detail and condition are much harder to find. This is a strong collector copy rather than a casual play copy — exactly the kind of example that belongs in a serious Beatles collection.

💎 MAISON VINYL LISTING POLICY

Maison Vinyl specialises in collector-grade classic vinyl, rare pressings and audiophile editions.

Each record is ultrasonically cleaned using a HumminGuru, carefully inspected and fully play-tested on a Rega Planar 8 turntable fitted with an Apheta 3 cartridge.

Descriptions are written conservatively, highlighting even minor imperfections so buyers know exactly what they are purchasing.

All photographs show the exact item for sale.

VINYL GRADING

EX+        A superb copy with only minimal signs of handling or use.

EX           Light signs of play with excellent sound quality.

VG+       Very enjoyable with only minor marks and light background in places.

We do not list records below VG+ condition.

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🚚 PACKING AND SHIPPING

📀 Your collector piece will be professionally presented. The vinyl will be stored in a MoFi anti-static archival inner sleeve, with the outer sleeve protected in a high-density crystal-clear polypropylene cover. Records are carefully packed using proper LP mailers and protective padding to ensure safe arrival.

📦 UK orders ship via Royal Mail Tracked 48 or Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm, depending on the value of the record and the level of insurance required.

🌍 International buyers are welcome – shipping via Royal Mail International Tracked. Final shipping cost depends on destination.

🌍 Please note that import duties, taxes or customs charges may apply when the record arrives in your country. These charges are set by your local Customs Authority and payment is the responsibility of the buyer when the item arrives. I declare the true sale value on all customs forms and cannot mark items as “gift”.

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