THE BEATLES, A HARD DAY'S NIGHT, 1969 UK 1 BOX EMI PARLOPHONE
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Hi, my name is Nick (aka cornerstonevinyl). I have been an avid record collector for many years, building up an extensive collection of mostly blues/rock, psych, progressive and classic rock 1st issue albums from the mid sixties to early seventies period. I have decided to sell off a few choice albums in either the Fixed Price or Auction formats. These offerings represent the crème de la crème of my 35 years of record collecting and are of the highest quality. My grading is strict and any significant defects will be mentioned. You can rest assured that a record that I grade as MINT- will be both visually and aurally as fine a copy as you are ever likely to find (hopefully my feedback and 4.9/5.0 "item as described" rating will bear this out). My descriptions are concise and in accordance with the GRADINGS detailed below. I will not bore you with the unnecessary duplication of song lyrics, and self-respect will not allow the use of ridiculous words like "awesome, mega, hyper", etc., or endless exclamation marks. Customer satisfaction is of the highest importance to me. In the unlikely event that you are not entirely happy with an LP bought from me for any reason, I will refund you in full upon return without any hassle.
From my own personal collection I am pleased to offer an exceptional copy of the iconic third studio album by THE BEATLES titled “A HARD DAY’S NIGHT”, Catalogue Number PCS 3058. This is a 1969 UK STEREO PRESSING on the 1 BOXED EMI PARLOPHONE RECORD LABEL, with a stunning FRONT-LAMINATED GARROD & LOFTHOUSE LTD. FLIPBACK SLEEVE. Complete with the correct burgundy and white EMI inner sleeve which advertises other EMI albums of the period. [The matrix numbers are YEX 126-1 and YEX 127-1]. The 1 EMI box pressings from 1969 are very special pressings. They were pressed on high quality virgin vinyl and were cut direct from the original master tapes. They were pressed with barely any residual surface sound and in my opinion the audio is every bit as good as the yellow & black labelled Parlophone 1st pressings (if not better). They are the finest pressings of the period – bar none.
The sleeve is in EX condition with only the lightest signs of wear and a few creases. The back cover is very clean and bright with only minimal age discoloration. The 3 rear flipbacks are in excellent shape. The spine is square and solid with perfect text. Overall it’s a beautiful sleeve.
The top quality record is in EX+ condition. It’s a nice mid-weight pressing which retains a lovely deep shine and rotates evenly on the turntable. The 1 Box EMI labels are unmarked with only a few short spindle traces near the centres. It is clear that the record has only received a few careful plays. Both sides play MINT throughout with no discernable deterioration in sound quality and virtually no unwanted noise at all. The audio quality really is sensational – very powerful and vibrant with wonderful bass and tone. You simply will not find a better-playing copy – I guarantee it!
The EMI inner sleeve is in unmarked EX condition with no splits or tears.
Overall this is a top copy of The Beatles’ third studio album which plays without fault.
GRADINGS
The records that I offer for sale have been critically play-graded, at loud volume, on a Rega P5 turntable fitted with an Elys 2 cartridge. I will only sell records that play to a high standard. My gradings are strict and in accordance with the following descriptions:
· MINT- Record is superb, almost like new, with just a few sleeve removal type surface marks and no deterioration in sound quality. Sleeve is near perfect in all respects.
· EX Record is a top quality example, with just a few very light surface marks which do not sound, and barely any discernable deterioration in sound quality. Sleeve has slight wear and/or creasing.
· VG Record has some visual surface marks, but still plays to a high standard without any major deterioration in sound quality – just a few clicks or light surface sound in places. Sleeve has normal wear and tear without any major defects but is still very presentable.
PACKAGING
LPs are packaged with care and well protected to ensure that they arrive safely in the same condition as they leave me. Records are removed from both inner and outer sleeves in order to prevent seam-splits in transit.
INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE
LPs posted outside of the UK will only be sent International Signed-For with insurance at the following cost:
Europe - £9.95
Worldwide - £13.30
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