THE BEATLES ABBEY ROAD PCS 7088 VG-/VG- 1969 UK APPLE -2/-1 VINYL LP
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25
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33
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Description
The Beatles ?– Abbey Road
Label:Apple Records ?– PCS 7088Format:Vinyl, LP, Album
Country:UK
Released:26 Sep 1969
Genre:Rock
Style:Psychedelic Rock, Classic Rock, Pop Rock
Matrix Side 1: YEX 749-2
Matrix Side 2: YEX 750-1
This version is the "first label, revised cover" version:
Dark green labels with a whole apple on the A-side label and a half, sliced-open apple on B-side. The labels have the "(An E.M.I. Recording)" text on two lines and small "33 1/3" text moved to the left side. Publishing year printed with a small ? symbol.
The B-side label does not have "Her Majesty" credits.
Comes in a full laminated cover without flaps on the back side. The front cover has the drain showing, the rear cover has the Apple logo aligned with the text, and 'Her Majesty' is not listed.
All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if successful.
This record is in very good- condition. It has a lot of spindle marks visible on the labels but no pen marks, scuffs or fading. There is wear around the centre holes however, most noticeably on side 1. So overall the labels are not ideal and do show signs of heavy use but are nevertheless free of really nasty issues.
As for the vinyl itself, both sides are free from anything really deep or nasty but there is scratches, marks and surface lines visible on both sides. There is also some light scuffs in places and overall the record does not appear spotless and is clearly used. These issues are a clear sign of use to the record with more light lines showing under bright light. Overall the record is free of really major marks or defects, still has a decent lustre but has marks and scratches and is clearly used as I say.
I play tested the record and overall it plays pretty well with no skips or sticks but some occasional interference. The worst of this interference comes in the form a series of faint ticks in track 2 on side 2. They are light but can be heard as they occur in the quieter introduction to the track. I counted roughly 13-15 light ticks in this period and they end just before the vocal enters the track. Other than this issue both sides play in a similar state with no major issues but some occasional light interference in places. Overall I enjoyed the whole play test with the audio closer to VG+ overall. I does have a little surface noise and the period of light ticks in track 2, side 2 as mentioned.
The laminated sleeve is in very good- condition. It has some rubbing and wear to the edges and corners(pics) but the text along the spine is still legible. There are no splits, pen marks or scuffs anywhere but there is a 1.5" tear to the rear left(record entry) edge. Other than this tear and the mild edge wear there is some faint ring marks to both sides and also some creasing in the laminate. So overall a solid enough sleeve but one that has age related wear and creasing and also the tear to the rear as mentioned. I have tried to describe the sleeve as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible as to its condition.
It contains a brand new plain white replacement inner as the original was missing.
The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to ensure swift delivery.
I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my eBay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.
All offers are considered and are more than welcome.
Many thanks for looking.
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