THE BEATLES HITS -RARE FIRST PRESSING -MONO EP - EX/VG+
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THE BEATLES
ARTIST: ..... THE BEATLES TITLE: ........ THE BEATLES'HITS MEDIUM: .. VINYL 7" EP YEAR: ......... 1963 LABEL: ...... PARLOPHONE CAT No: ..... GEP 8880 MATRIX: .. SIDE 1. :7TCE 760 - 2N SIDE 2. :7TCE 761 - 1N GRADING:..VINYL: EX SLEEVE: VG+ INSERTS: .. NA
Here is an exceptionally rare opportunity for all collectors of Beatles memorabilia to acquire an exceptionally rare item.
This Beatles EP was first released in the UK on 9th June 1963, and genuine first press examples do occasionally appear for sale on this and other sites across the world. However, the great majority of those offered differ in one crucial aspect from the recording listed here. Because although they also will usually possess the correct first press matrix stamp as does this one, and will carry “The Parlophone Co. Ltd…” rim text and will usually be housed in the correct Garrod & lofthouse laminated flipback sleeve as shown here, they will almost invariably also carry the"Recording First Published 1963"label text.
Only the very rare first of the first pressings were issued without this label text and if you check the listing photo’s you will see that this is in fact one of those exceptionally rare items.
Further to this the vinyl itself is in extremely good condition, maintaining its original lustre and with only the faintest of hairlines visible under strong light, very close in fact to a near mint grading. The sleeve which we grade at VG shows normal age wear for an item of this period. With no tears, the front of cover has only slight yellowing near front spine,minor corner creasing, and slight laminate lift at top left corner. The back of sleeve which is not laminated is subsequently a little grubby and the text J.E.OFFER has been neatly written on rear upper right of sleeve as can be seen on listing pictures.
Please check listing Photo's and Grading Guide below for condition criteria used by us. Our Gradings are made in compliance with Record Collector guidelines and are carefully assessed. but all gradings from whatever source are subjective and in the unlikely event of dispute or dissatisfaction with any aspect of our listed products a full refund will be issued on return of item in same condition as when despatched.
GRADING GUIDE:
Mint (M) VINYL: Should be in perfect "As New"and should appear unplayed with no evidence of spindle wear or defect other than the possibility of the lightest of sleeve scuffing which can occur when vinyl is removed from Inner Sleeve for checking. Labels should be clear, clean, and free from non-manufacturing defects of any kind. SLEEVE: Should be perfect without sign of wear and tear, splitting, staining etc. Near Mint (NM) VINYL: As Mint, but for possibly the slightest of defects such as a minor surface abrasion or hairline scratch but still with no visible spindle wear, warping, or evidence of repeated play. Labels should be virtually as Mint. SLEEVE: Should be practically flawless with no more than the slightest sign of creasing or ageing. Excellent (EX) VINYL: Shows some signs of having been played and may possibly show minor surface abrasions or light surface scratches but with very little lessening of sound quality. SLEEVE: May have some slight wear and/or creasing. Very Good (VG) VINYL: May have been played many times but despite noticeable surface marks/light scratches displays no major deterioration in Sound Quality. SLEEVE: Normal wear and tear will likely be evident. Sleeve may display noticeable scuffing/creasing, or may have small spilt but should show no major defects. Good (G) VINYL: There may be some deterioration in Sound Quality and/or visual indication of heavy play, but record should still play without skipping or other major playback issue. SLEEVE: The cover and/or contents might display some folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits or discolouration. Fair (F) VINYL: The record will be playable but will probably not have been properly cared for. It may (but not inevitably) have considerable surface noise or may even skip. SLEEVE: The cover and any Inserts may be stained and/or defaced.
Where appropriate and in the interest of quality all Vinyl recordings will be cleaned prior to despatch using either Keith Monks or Moth equipment and will be despatched in a new poly-lined inner sleeve. Original Inner Sleeve will be included with package. Customers prefering this service not be used should indicate their preference on payment invoice.
Records will be shipped in high quality protectors with stiffeners, and will be removed from sleeves prior to despatch.
Postage is free within United Kingdom for items below £25.00. Higher value Items and those for despatch outside of UK will be sent using a postal tracking service and will be chargable, these items will need to be signed for on arrival in the interests of both customer and ourselves. In the event of an item selling to an overseas customer for £10.00 or lower we may offer the option of despatch via a cheaper untracked service but this will be at the customers own risk and we cannot process loss or damage claims where a customer has elected to use such a postal service.
Payment through paypal is the preferred option and is essential in the case of overseas bidders.
On 26-Oct-10 at 22:32:04 BST, seller added the following information:
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