THE BEATLES - GEORGE MARTIN - "OFF THE BEATLE TRACK" LP

	£		50
	$		66

(THE BEATLES) - THE GEORGE MARTIN ORCHESTRA - "OFF THE BEATLE TRACK" - 1964 ORIG UK 1st PRESSING

RECORD LABEL: Parlophone (Yellow and Black label)

CATALOGUE NUMBER: PCS 3057 (stereo)

MATRIX NUMBERS:

SIDE ONE: YEX 124-1 ("1/R" stampers)

SIDE TWO: YEX 125-1 ("12/T" stampers)

TRACKLIST:

SIDE ONE:

All My Loving

Don't Bother Me

Can't Buy Me Love

All I've Got To Do

I Saw Her Standing There

She Loves You

SIDE TWO:

From Me To You

There's A Place

This Boy

Please Please Me

Little Child

I Want To Hold Your Hand

Please note that, in order to achieve a universality of categorisation, all records sold by me will be subject to the conditions of grading as laid out in the “Record Collector - Rare Record Price Guide”.

CONDITION OF VINYL (visual grading and play-grading):

VISUAL GRADING:

SIDE ONE: NEAR MINT

SIDE TWO: NEAR MINT

Both sides of this rare classic LP are in great condition. The vinyl is very glossy and appears virtually unmarked and unworn. There are some very light paper scuffs caused by removal from the inner sleeve on side two which are barely noticeable, but prevent the record from scoring a slightly higher grading.

CONDITION OF LABELS:

The labels are in stunning condition. There are a few light spindle marks on both sides. (see pictures)

PLAY-GRADING:

SIDE ONE: MINT(-)

SIDE TWO: MINT(-)

I have play-graded this LP throughout on a PS-LX350H Sony deck equipped with an Ortofon cartridge at a lightweight 2g tone arm setting. The sound quality is incredible and the album plays perfectly throughout without distortion. The run-in grooves and track separations are extremely quiet.

CONDITION OF SLEEVE: NEAR MINT

This front laminated flipback single sleeve is in stunning condition and was printed by Garrod and Lofthouse Ltd.  There are no signs of ringwear and the spine is intact. The bottom laminated flipback shows some light discolouration.  It would be extremely difficult to find any sleeve of this age in such amazing condition.

SUMMARY:

This LP is essential for any Beatles fan or record collector.  This stereo version is much harder to find than the mono version.  This rarity should please most collectors since this is a quality item and is true investment material. Please bid early to avoid disappointment.

POSTAGE PRICES:

UK:

RECORDED DELIVERY: £3.00

INSURED SPECIAL DELIVERY: £5.00

EUROPE:

AIRMAIL: £3.50

INSURED AIRMAIL: £6.80

REST OF THE WORLD:

AIRMAIL: £5.50

INSURED AIRMAIL: £8.80

I refuse to send International items via surface mail since it is a slower service with greater risk of loss and of damage. I would recommend that overseas buyers opt for insured services as I will not be held responsible for any loss or damage during transportation if postal insurance has not been selected. Please note that I will provide proof of postage upon request.

PACKAGING INFORMATION:

This record will be sent to you in a high quality cardboard record mailing envelope and it will be protected by two strong cardboard stiffeners in order to prevent unwanted bending during transportation. The record will be placed in a PVC outer sleeve and “sandwiched” between the cardboard stiffeners. The envelope will be sealed with strong brown tape.

Please bid with confidence. I will always aim for the record to reach you in the same condition in which it leaves me, especially since having had disappointing experiences receiving badly packaged records.

PAYMENT INFORMATION:

Paypal is the preferred method of payment because the transaction is safer and quicker. I will accept cheques from the UK only, I do not accept cheques from overseas. Cheques must be in Pounds Sterling. I will only send the item when the cheque has cleared. I also accept cash, providing it is sent via recorded or registered mail as I will not be held responsible for any money lost in the post. Please notify me if you wish to pay by cash or cheque instead of Paypal.

If you have any questions regarding this item contact me via “ask seller a question”

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Thank you for looking and good luck bidding!