Beatles For Sale UK 1969 1-EMI Box Stereo *NEAR MINT*
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THE BEATLES
'BEATLES FOR SALE'
In the past, early 1970's issues of Beatles LPs have been unfairly judged as being inferior to 1st pressings. However, close attention to detail, and more importantly, sound quality shows that they sound as good as or in some cases, a little better than their overplayed, more expensive 1st pressing counterparts.
These discs pressed in the UK between October 1969 until late 1972 on 1 or 2 EMI Box, 'Gramophone Co..' rimmed labels, were pressed on high quality vinyl and in most cases used the same original 'tube-cut' mixes/masters as 1st pressings. All boast outstanding sound quality which later solid-state cuts never matched.
If you value sound quality and want to enjoy tube-cut UK Beatles mixes at a fraction of the price of the originals, look no further. You will not be disappointed.
*NEAR MINT* 1969 UK STEREO PRESSING LPThis 'shop-new' disc is on the silver & black '1-EMI-Box' Parlophone label: PCS. 3062
Both labels have 'Gramophone Co. Ltd..' rims
The disc is housed in an outer-laminated, inner-flipback gatefold cover with a front panel 'stereo' logo.
Complete with its original red & white printed EMI advertising inner-sleeve.
Matrix numbers: YEX 142-1 & YEX 143-1 (the same as the 1964 1st pressing)
Stamper numbers: 1,6/PG & 1,6,8/PM
Disc weight: 146g
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: NEAR MINT
A 1st class set with just 2 or 3 light spindle marks to the side 1 label only.
Visual: EXCELLENT +
Both surfaces are pristine, unmarked condition when viewed in strong daylight. Close & careful inspection directly under my powerful halogen light reveals just a few barely visible wispy paper hairlines and some harmless inner-sleeve storage/removal marks on side 2 but no other signs of wear. Both sides lie 100% flat on the turntable with no signs of dishing or warping.
Play: 1. NEAR MINT 2. EXCELLENT +
This immaculate sounding copy has recieved just 2 or 3 careful plays at most and has been carefully stored for many years in a clean, non-smoking environment. As a result, the sound is perfectly clean & totally unworn. The disc's only audible blemish is a few light clicks at the beginning of 'Every Little Thing'. Otherwise, everything sounds as good as the day it left the shop
Cover
VERY GOOD +
A clean & strong example of this delicate cover with a glossy, flat front leaf which displays two corner bends but no wear or damage to the edges.
The inside is clean & black with no writing or missing paper anywhere. Its only significant fault is a 1cm split to the inside of the lower hinge. The rear panel is again clean & flat with no rubbing or heavy disc impression. The spine is clean & fully worded & all seams are smooth & undamaged.
Inner-sleeve
EXCELLENT +
Apart from the inevitable light disc impression, this is 'as new' with no writing, tears or splits.
- Strict & grading under strong daylight & directly beneath a halogen desk lamp to UK 'RECORD COLLECTOR' standards.
- I carefully play every record I sell on a $5,000 Rega P9 turntable at volume and list all visual and audible faults.
- All the photos in this listing have been taken by myself and are of the actual items for sale.
- All records are professionally & securely in custom-made record mailing boxes with the disc removed from the cover.
- Please take a look at my About Me page for more details.
All text & images © Bright Field Music 2009
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