Beatles Sgt Pepper Lonely Hearts Demo Promo Factory Sample LP UK Rare 1967 Mono
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Description
A rare opportunity to purchase a first edition Parlophone Records Factory Sample demo copy LP of:
The Beatles
”Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”
The Beatles legendary and groundbreaking album, first released on June 1st 1967. The album is often considered to be included in any discussion regarding the greatest single album release by any artist in the history of modern music.
This version of the LP is an original first edition issue with ‘Factory Sample Not For Sale’ sticker on Side 1 - therefore this copy was in existence and in the hands of publicists and friends of the Beatles prior to the release date itself.
TRACK LISTING
A1 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 2:02
A2 With A Little Help From My Friends 2:44
A3 Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds 3:28
A4 Getting Better 2:47
A5 Fixing A Hole 2:37
A6 She's Leaving Home 3:23
A7 Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite ! 2:35
B1 Within You Without You 5:06
B2 When I'm Sixty-Four 2:38
B3 Lovely Rita 2:44
B4 Good Morning Good Morning 2:36
B5 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) 1:19
B6 A Day In The Life 5:02
THE LABELS
The labels have no markings or handwriting either side - the factory sample sticker appears on Side 1.
There are spindle marks showing up on either side under bright light - the vinyl appears well played.
THE VINYL
The vinyl appears in FAIR to GOOD condition.
A fair number of surface markings & scuff marks appear under bright light.
Play is fair although sounds of the surface markings are audible in a minor way.
The vinyl appears well played, well loved and handled many times.
THE SLEEVE
The sleeve is in VERY GOOD condition.
The sleeve does have evidence storage and handling use, the edges, spine and corners have minor scuffing.
The spine is affected with slight creasing and scuffing.
THE INNER SLEEVE
The original psychedelic inner sleeve accompanies this item - appearing in excellent condition - showing absolute minimum signs of storage and handling.
THE INSERT
The original Sgt Pepper cutout insert accompanies this item - appearing in excellent condition - showing absolute minimum signs of storage and handling.
SIDE 1 (FACTORY SAMPLE sticker on label)
3 o’clock - GGT
6 o’clock - XEX 637-1
9 o’clock - 4
SIDE 2
2 o’clock - MAG
6 o’clock - XEX 638-1
9 o’clock - 2
Not bad at all for a unique item over 50 years old.
A great item for any Beatles collector.
For more info click the links : (copy and paste)
1. An article on the ‘Sgt Pepper’ album
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgt._Pepper%27s_Lonely_Hearts_Club_Band
2. Information on this particular LP first pressing from 1967 - giving mention to “Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, stamped, variant 21): XEX 637-1 GGT 4”
https://www.discogs.com/release/499497-The-Beatles-Sgt-Peppers-Lonely-Hearts-Club-Band
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