THE BEATLES - ABBEY ROAD - 1st UK pressing Apple YEX 2/1
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THE BEATLES - ABBEY ROAD
1st UK pressing on the Apple Label PCS 7088
Stamper Matrixes are YEX 2 and YEX 1 (earliest possible stampers)
Omits "Her Majesty" on Label and Cover
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Some general remarks: Their last album (The songs on "Let it be" were just left-overs from the Abbey Road sessions). Quite often on eBay but not nesessarily in enjoyable condition. Some collectors say the issue with the mis-alligned apple on the back of the cover was the first release but nobody knows for sure whether this "flaw" might not have been just a print mistake sometime in between the pressing process of the first batch. However, I own the issue with the mis-alligned apple and it sounds identical to the copy on auction.
I grade my records on top notch equipment, using the expensive Lyra Kleos MC-cartridge. It reveals everything from any Vinyl which sometimes can be a curse, especially with 40+ year old records. When I grade a record as Excellent, I am pretty sure many other sellers would not hestitate to call it Near Mint. When I give a record the "Near Mint" grading it is practically flawless. I am collecting Vinyl since 35+ years and own hundreds of records from the day they came into the shops.
The Vinyl: EXCELLENT
The record is very clean and the playback is fantastic. What prevents it from being graded Near Mint are a few soft (static) clicks here and there. There are no scratches or repetitive clicks and I only mention this for the sake of good order. The sound is rich and full-bodied. Heavy chunk of Vinyl.
The Labels: NEAR MINT
The laminated Sleeve: EXCELLENT-
Pretty well preserved. Mild ring-wear, no splits, a few laminate bubbles.
Original Inner Sleeve: VG+
I downgraded it due to a seam-split on one side. No tears or rips. Clean.
In case of any further questions please don't hesitate to mail me. I will answer promptly.
Due to the somehow weird eBay policies regarding postage please ignore the postage fee listed above. I decided to fix shipping at 7 GBP to anywhere in Europe and 9 GBP to the rest of the world. This includes the fees for "signed for/registered" and also Insurance to make sure the record arrives safely. It also allows to track it during its transit. The record ships from Germany.
Payment is required within 3 working days after auction ended.
I pack my records professionally in stiff record mailers leaving the Vinyl (housed in Nagaoka anti-static bags) outside the Sleeve.
Good luck.
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