Beatles - Collection of Oldies UK 1966 1st *MONO* Press EX+ Parlophone LP
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'A COLLECTION BEATLES OLDIES'
This EXCELLENT UK 1st MONO pressing dates from initial December 1966 release on the black & yellow Parlophone label: PMC 7016
Both labels include the 'Sold in UK....' text and 'The Gramophone Co. Ltd...' worded rims.
The 'KT' purchase tax code is visible in the centre of the side 2 label.
Matrix numbers: XEX 619-1G & XEX 620-1G
Stamper codes: 1/OD & 2/MP
Vinyl weight: 146g
Housed in a front laminated, tri-flipback 'Garrod & Lofthouse' printed cover with a small front 'mono' indicator, together with its original plain 'Patents Applied For' inner-sleeve.
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: EXCELLENT +
A clean & unblemished set with little more than a small number of well-aimed spindle trails around each centre hole.
Visual: EXCELLENT +
Tough to find in this condition as most copies were well-played. However this one however is an exception to that rule and both playing surfaces retain all of their deep-gloss shine and are unmarked in strong daylight. Close examination directly directly beneath my powerful halogen desk lamp fails to reveal anything more than some harmless wispy paper hairlines and both sides lie 100% flat on the turntable when playing.
Sound Quality: EXCELLENT +
This 1st-class sounding copy has received a minimal amount of extremely careful play on quality equipment. My single careful play-check at volume found trace of any groove/playwear distortion usually associated with this album or indeed any clicks, pops or ticks. All the hit mixes are here and apart from a touch of low-level vinyl background between tracks, there is little to fault on this highly enjoyable copy.
Cover: EXCELLENT
A clean, firm and unworn example which retains a vivid & vibrant front panel (printed slightly off-register) but retains an immaculate high-gloss front laminate free from any creasing or wear. All corners are free from any heavy bumps and there is no wear to either opening edge.
The rear panel is clean & wihtout any storage/ringwear. However I've downgraded from 'EX+' due to four dots in blue pen aside 2 tracks on each side of the track-listing.
All flipbacks are clean & fully intact and both seams and the spine are smooth, unstressed and totally unworn.
Inner-sleeve: EXCELLENT
Clean & flat with some light storage wrinkles, but no writing, seam splits or tears.
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