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DESCRIPTION

THE BEATLES HELP MONO LP - UK

1ST PRESSING THAT PLAYS BEAUTIFULLY - PLAYED VERY FEW TIMES

VINYL LOOKS AND PLAYS AMAZING

THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY TEXT / SOLD IN THE UK / MONO TEXT ON COVER IN OUTLINE BLOCK TYPE / KT TAX CODE AT SPINDLE / GARROD & LOFTHOUSE SLEEVE WITH PATENTS PENDING / ORIGINAL EMITEX INNER SLEEVE

EXTREMELY SHINY AND GLOSSY VINYL - YOU WON'T SEE MANY IN THIS CONDITION

YEAR 1965 – UK

LABEL & CATALOGUE NUMBER

PARLOPHONE / PMC 1255

MATRICES

XEX 549-2 / XEX 550-2

CONDITION

The grading system is from recordcollector.org, further details of which can be located further down this listing

VINYL SIDE 1

EXCELLENT++

"extremely glossy and shiny vinyl (see pics)"

"there are a few minor surface sleeve whisps under very bright light - hardly noticeable otherwise, vinyl plays beautifully throughout"

VINYL SIDE 2 

EXCELLENT++

"extremely glossy and shiny vinyl (see pics)"

"there are a few minor surface sleeve whisps under very bright light - hardly noticeable otherwise, vinyl plays beautifully throughout"

SLEEVE

VERY GOOD++

"I have listed in some detail the sleeve condition, however this is still a strong sleeve with no rips, no bends, no graffiti"

"high gloss laminated front cover with a few biro pen lines (see pics) and some other marks to the back cover - nothing that affects the construction of the sleeve. The spine is excellent with completely legible text and the corners have a bit of storage wear but still quite sharp. It also has some age and storage related stains to the outside edges"

INNER SLEEVE

EXCELLENT

"this is the original Emitex poly-lined inner sleeve that came with the first press - no damage with a few marks"

LABELS

NEAR MINT

"amazing condition and would be graded mint if not for the spindle lines that testify to very little play"

I am happy to post abroad and combine postage on multiple items.

International buyers be aware I charge International signed-for delivery charges – better guaranteeing save passage. £3 extra (£10 inclusive).

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

I have been extremely careful to manage your expectations and I believe my description to be honest and accurate. If for any reason you are not satisfied please contact me prior to leaving feedback – I will always look to remedy any query.

In order to avoid non-payment and issues with disreputable buyers, I have the right to ask the winning bidder for more information, such as full name and address, as well as check eBay feedback before agreeing the transaction.

RECORD GRADING SYSTEM

source. recordcollector.org

MINT

VINYL: BRAND NEW CONDITION

COVER: AND ANY EXTRA ITEMS SUCH AS THE LYRIC SHEET, BOOKLET OR POSTER ARE IN PERFECT CONDITION

VINYL: NEW CONDITION WITH ALMOST NO SURFACE MARKS OR DETERIORATION IN SOUND QUALITY

COVER: COVER ALMOST PERFECT

VINYL: HAVING BEEN PLAYED ONLY TWO OR THREE TIMES, NO SURFACE NOISE

COVER: ALMOST NO SIGNS OF ANY WEAR OR CREASING

VINYL: SOME MINIMAL SIGNS OF HAVING BEEN PLAYED, ALMOST NO SURFACE NOISE

COVER: MINIMAL TRACES OF WEAR

EXCELLENT

VINYL: PLAYS EXCELLENT, VERY LITTLE LESSENING IN SOUND QUALITY

COVER: COVER HAS SLIGHT WEAR AND/OR CREASING

VINYL: HAS BEEN PLAYED, BUT NO DETERIORATION IN SOUND QUALITY, HAIRLINES

COVER: LITTLE WEAR ON THE COVER, WITHOUT ANY DEFECTS

VINYL: HAS BEEN PLAYED FEW TIMES, NO MAJOR DETERIORATION IN SOUND QUALITY, DESPITE NOTICEABLE SURFACE MARKS

COVER: NORMAL WEAR, DECOLOURISATION POSSIBLE, ONLY MINIMAL DEFECTS

VINYL: HAS BEEN PLAYED MANY TIMES, BUT DISPLAYS NO MAJOR DETERIORATION IN SOUND QUALITY, DESPITE NOTICEABLE SURFACE MARKS AND LIGHT SCRATCHES

COVER: NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, DECOLOURISATION, WITHOUT ANY MAJOR DEFECTS

BID WITH CONFIDENCE AND FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS!!!