Beatles Abbey Road First Pressing

	£		26
	$		34

Beatles Abbey Road. Condition is "Used". Dispatched with Royal Mail 2nd  Class.

EMI Apple Records PCS 7088 Yex 750 Stereo

Notes: Apple trade mark aligned on rear cover. 1st pressing. See sleeve/label pictures for confirmation of this pressing type - matrix numbers and stampers below. Plenty of info on net regarding the 'coding' of the stampers and mothers on this particular pressing.
Accordingly this particular pressing does appear to originate from a 'low' mother number. Please do your own research regarding the numbers below and if unsure, please do not bid.


Please see below for matrix numbers/stampers on this particular pressing.



Side 1 YEX 749-2  PHD (stamper) 3 (mother)
Side 2  YEX 750-1  PLL (stamper) 2 (mother)

Please see photos for track listings.

Record: Very Good ++ Vinyl is in great condition - retains a lovely sheen. One minor scratch visible on side two. Some fine whispy lines are visible on surface when held up to natural light. There is a slight white mark on the label on side one (please refer to pictures).

Sleeve:  Excellent  - slight laminate fold front cover top left and laminate raised slightly on rear cover right hand side. Spine is straight with no issues and clearly defined lettering. Retains the glossy shine from an original Garrod and Lofthouse laminated sleeve. Corners are all sharp with minimal wear. Overall this sleeve is in great condition. Please refer to pictures for details.

Inner Sleeve: White Patent No. 1.125.555.  Made in England. Light wear with small break-through on opposite of sleeve entrance.

Please see pictures as these form part of the description. Test played on a quality turntable with high grade audio-technica stylus.

Test Play: Obviously a record that has been played many times. Pops and clicks are evident in quiet passages but the reproduction is retained on this record - arguably the Beatles finest recording. No jumps, bass is prominent throughout and still a great listen.

Pictures are of actual record.

Please contact me regarding any further questions - I will do my best to answer any queries.

Delivery -  in professional record mailer. Record will be additionally sleeved in a quality 450 gauge professional record sleeve.

Records will be removed from covers to avoid spine damage.

2nd class signed for £4.20. Further levels of insurance can be provided - please contact prior to payment if required.

I can combine postage - please wait for final invoice. Approximately 4 single 12" albums can be posted for £4.20. If you see anything else you like that may be finishing later, please drop me a note (or send an 'offer') and I can hold, then combine postage costs when you finish bidding on all of your auctions. Thank you.

RECORD COLLECTOR'S GRADING SYSTEM

Condition

Mint

Description: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

Excellent

Description: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packag­ing might have slight wear and/or creasing.

Very Good

Description: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable sur­face marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

Good

Description: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.