Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's.. UK 1969 1-EMI Box *MONO* Parlophone LP EX+

	£		236
	$		312

THE BEATLES - 'SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND'
  One of only 3 LPs released in mono on the '1-EMI box' label, this is arguably one of the of the best sounding & rarest UK mono pressings

This 1st-class example of PMC 7027 comes with an original 'Apple Records' poster which was inserted into the album during production

1st pressing matrices: XEX 637-1 & XEX 638-1

Stamper codes: 2/MOG & 7/MOM

Disc weight: 153g

Housed in the scarce fully laminated, inner-flipback 'Garrod & Lofthouse' printed cover...

...with both mono AND stereo catalogue numbers in the upper right corner of the rear panel

Complete with its original 'Patent No...' inner-sleeve and unsued cut-out sheet

As already mentioned, this copy also comes with an original 'Apple Records' catalogue poster which measures 40.5cms x 23cms

CONDITION

Disc

Labels: EXCELLENT +

An extremely clean and unworn pair showing just a handful of spindle trails around each unworn centre hole

Visual: EXCELLENT +

Both playing surfaces are extremely clean with no noticeable surface wear in strong daylight. Closer examination directly beneath my unforgiving, powerful halogen desk lamp reveal just a small number or harmless wispy paper-type hairlines consistent with inner-sleeve removal and the few times this copy has been on a turntable.

Sound Quality: NEAR MINT

This copy has received just a handful of careful plays on quality equipment and the sound is clear, warm and powerful throughout. My careful play-check detected no trace of any groove/play wear on any track - even the easily worn 'She's Leaving Home' plays perfectly. There are also no clicks, pops or indeed any other form of audible distraction or wear.

Cover: EXCELLENT

A 1st class example of this rare cover which retains a fine high-gloss front laminate with just minor traces of storagewear and a single 'thumbnail' near to the opening edge. All corners are sharp and unworn with no bumps or damage to any. All opening edges are completely unworn with no pushes or feathering anywhere

The rear panel is just a glossy with the only sign of wear being a small bend in the lower left corner area & handful of tiny spine wrinkles

The inside of the gatefold is clean & glossy with the only sign of wear being two specks of missing paper on the unlaminated edges of the flipback on the right panel.

The spine is clean, if a little squashed but it is clearly & fully worded. both upper & lower seams of both pockets are smooth, unstressed & unsplit

Poster: EXCELLENT +

Factory folded and never hung. Aside from a little creasing from storage along the left border edge, it is 'as new'

Cut-out Sheet: MINT

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