THE BEATLES-REVOLVER-ODEON EXPORT ZTOX 5623-SMO 74161

	£		53
	$		70

THE BEATLES - 'REVOLVER' (Stereo)

ODEON ZTOX 5623 - SMO 74 161 - Without Horzu on the labels and Cover Sleeve - Now that's RARE!!!  

EXTREMELY RARE GERMAN EXPORT 1966 1ST PRESSING ON WHITE/GOLD/RED ODEON LABEL OF REVOLVER WAS ISSUED IN ONLY A VERY SMALL NUMBER AND ONLY FOR VERY SMALL MARKETS SUCH AS U.S. ARMY BASES - WAS NEVER SOLD IN THE DOMESTIC/COMMERCIAL MARKET PLACE - THESE ONES NEVER SEEM TO SURFACE THAT OFTEN - SO HOW MANY OF THESE ARE THERE REALLY LEFT IN EXSISTANCE??? 

 A VERY Rare Original Odeon 'EXPORT' ZTOX 5623 - 1966 German 14-Track Vinyl LP Album Cat. No. SMO 74 161 with incredibily Heavy Thick Vinyl with No actual needle mark scratches across the surfaces - Only just a few light mild hairlines and scuff/mark blemishes here and there - That Don't affect the playback and would grade at least excellent in condition unbelievable for 44 years of age -  This Vinyl copy has all the Correct 1ST PRESS Stereo features with the -1 & -1 Matrix endings - Visually the labels are both in Excptional condition showing virtually No wear of any kind in the  Original Front Laminated Picture Sleeve Cover and the Original Record company White Inner Sleeve - Cover & Sleeve both are in an intact clean and VG+ condition  with very few blemishes on the cover and an inner sleeve that is excellent   Just so scarce and probably near impossible these days to find a Copy of this Iconic Beatles sleeve that usually is torn,split,written on, worn and grubby looking - This one is still in a very good if not better all around allround l around Your probably thinking will I ever find that elusive copy where the Cover sleeve is in half decent order and Vinyl surfaces that still look Respectable and not played into the Ground!!! - Well You Have NOW!!!

Matrix Stampers Nos: Side 1: YEX 605 - 1  

                                    Side 2: YEX 606 - 1  

ARTIST: THE BEATLES 

TITLE:  REVOLVER ARTIST: THE BEATLES 

YEAR: 1966

CAT NO: SMO 74 161 (Export)

LABEL & COLOUR: ODEON  (WHITE /GOLD/RED)

COUNTRY: GERMANY

MATRIX Nos:  1st PRESSING (-1 & -1 ) 

Vinyl Condition: VG+ to EX Visually the vinyl still looks like it's in excellent Condition - This early 1st Press Vinyl at least has not been played to death and destruction like most - Has been handled and played carefully and not overplayed looking at the spindle hole area on both sides it's very evident that it has not been played to excess over the early years and shows nothing but only light to medium use over the last 44 years with NO needle mark scratches or any other bad or heavy marks that I can visually see or detect on inspection only a few minimal light and mild scuffs on each side that will not affect the Audio Playback - When examined under a strong light it reveals nothing more than negligible light hairlines and feint wispy insignificant disc inner sleeve removal light lines and scuff traces here and there that absolutely dosen't effect the virtually near perfect audio playback (this doesn't in anyway detract from the overall near excellent condition on both sides)  The vinyl still retains all it's original jet black shiny gloss mirror like sheen and lustre - This early first pressing produces a Superb Clear Audio Playback

Please Note: This record has been stored away and not touched or cleaned for most of it's 44 years it would obviously benefit from a professional clean  before play as to reduce further any light static crackle that is still present

AUDIO PLAYBACK ASSESSMENT:  - UNINTERRUPTED CRYSTAL CLEAR CLARITY AND POWER ON AUDIO PLAYBACK END TO END - Audio is Graded as Excellent  - This vinyl visually looks like its has been handled carefully and not been that overplayed Has No heavy or bad needle scratches or other marks across either vinyl sides - Under bright light all that appears to show is the usual blemishes from removal of disc from inner sleeve that are just mild light wispy/scuff  lines across the vinyl surfaces and shows NO heavy marks or scratches still looks a great example - There are No loud Clicks,pops,skips,jumps or repeats and shows No other annoying  audio noise distortions during playback If I'm going to be Ultra Critical whilst listening through the playback you may get some occasional static crackle during the very quiet tracks for a few seconds then fades away when they begin to play or on the start of run ins and inbetween tracks and the very quieter elements of audio playback but absolutely nothing of any consequence on this 44 year old Classic  that will spoil your overall enjoyment of this exceptional Iconic Classic Album - Overall  its just a Great listening Experience that comes from this near Perfect Dynanmic Stereo Audio performance!!! 

Labels Condition: EX+  The labels being the Original Odeon Gold/Red/White labels that are still in a very clean and virtually unmarked condition being a strong excellent or more with very little wear around the spindle hole - Under a bright Halogen light it shows very few feint spider trail traces near the spindle hole on both sides but is certainly evident that when it was ever played it was carefully handled and well looked after and has not been excessively played over its 44 year life  

Cover Condition: VG+ An Original Odeon Front Laminated picture sleeve cover - The cover has been well preserved considering it's age and the flimsy thin card used to make it - Still very much intact with NO major faults or deterioration showing only minor blemishes to be seen - Shows very little edge wear or laminate lifting with all its original bold vivid black & white colours covering the front of cover with the matt Black & White back sleeve that looks in respectable condition - There is some corner bump wear and the opening edge has a considerable amount of scuff wear and  one medium size laminate front surface corner crease in bottom left hand corner and the usual small laminate creases running along edging here and there with some yellow age tingees around the white edges - NO tears,splits,rips,Ink writing or bad laminate lifting as a whole is still in very Good order!!!   

Spine Condition: VG+ The Laminated Ultra thin Spine is still clean intact and in good order  and  and only shows the some light rub wear in places - With all written text still showing to be bold clear legible and perfectly worded (see photos) 

Inner Sleeve: EX The original white record company sleeve with 'PATENT NO. 1.125.555' and 'MADE IN ENGLAND' text is very bold and clear being very legible and still shows to be in a clean intact condition and shows no evidence of any real handling wear over it's lifetime - Absolutely NO Tears,Splits,Ink Writting,Stickers or other Blemishes apart from some yellow usual aging tinges mainly around the edges and 1 or 2 minor little paper nicks at the top of sleeve opening

 The overall Brilliant Pristine condition of this Album is mainly due to the superb dry storage conditions and thick plastic cover protection on this LP Record over it's Lifetime!!!

 Thanks for Looking and Happy Bidding!!!

I'm currently sorting through some of my other Rarer vinyl records that have been played only a few times which are mainly UK 1st  PRESSINGS - Which are all in Excellent to Mint Condition - Mainly due to Covers/Vinyl have been kept in plastic covers and Stored in a Cupboard for all of their Life Span and this is one of them

Track List:

1. Taxman
2. Eleanor Rigby
3. I'm Only Sleeping
4. Love You To
5. Here, There And Everywhere
6. Yellow Submarine
7. She Said She Said
8. Good Day Sunshine
9. And Your Bird Can Sing
10. For No One
11. Dr. Robert
12. I Want To Tell You
13. Got To Get You Into My Life
14. Tomorrow Never Knows

  I will Grade LP to RECORD COLLECTORS 'RARE RECORDS' UK Grading system guide

 This will give any interested bidders a good indication of the quality and overall  standard of my LPs 

Record Collector's Grading System:

MINT: The Record is in Brand New Condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The Cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet,booklet or poster are in Perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be MINT.  

EXCELLENT: The Record shows some signs of having been played,but there is very little lessing in sound quality. The Cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or Creasing.

VERY GOOD: The Record has obviously been played many times,but displays no major deterioration in sound quality,despite noticable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the Cover or extra items, without any major defects is acceptable.

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Album Covers will be separated from vinyl in there inner sleeves and will be Protected in new high quality Polylined inner sleeves and thick Plastic Covers over the Album Cover - Bubble Wrapped - Packed Securely in the Highest  Quality Cardboard Record Box Mailers - With Fragile/Handle With Care Labels Stuck on to Help Prevent Any Damage - I Have Never Had Any Buyers Complain of Damage to any of my Records on Arrival so far - This can be proven on any of my Record Sales to date at any time by checking my 100% Positive Feedback!!! 

Postal Charges (Buyers Guide) - Next Day Despatch after Auction ends after Receipt of Paypal Payment

I Will Still Endeavour to keep my Postal Charges for all Buyers down to the Bare Minium 

My Postal Charges for the U K, Europe and Rest of World (USA, Australia, Japan etc) are one of the Cheapest on Ebay for despatch of Vinyl LPs - Ensuring that all LP's are Packed to the very highest Standards in the Best Quality Toughened Cardboard Boxes that Exsist and always arrive to destination in one piece. (I don't use these flimsy thin cardboard mailers that generally arrive falling apart)  I will always obtain proof of posting but cannot be held responsible for any postal systems around the world that may go and lose any of the parcels. However, I will always aim to resolve any problems to the satisfaction of all parties. I do not believe in taking Liberties with postal Charges for any potential buyers as some Sellers seem to do (See Below for New Price Guide).  

POSTAGE: UK Royal Mail 1st Class £2.99 (Double LP's £3.50) / EUROPE £3.99 / REST OF WORLD £6.49 

ADDITIONAL LP's: UK £1.50 / EUROPE £2.00 / REST OF WORLD £3.00 

UK BUYERS PLEASE  NOTE: IF THE FINAL WINNING BID FROM A BUYER ON A RARER LP RECORD EXCEEDS £41 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR RECORDED DELIVERY SIGNED FOR PACKAGE OF £1.00 WILL BE ADDED TO PAYMENT INVOICE - I WILL ALWAYS OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING BUT I CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR POSTAL LOSS  OR DAMAGE OF PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT.

INTERNATIONAL/OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: IF THE FINAL WINNING BID FROM A BUYER ON A RARER LP RECORD EXCEEDS £41 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR 'INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR PACKAGE' DELIVERY OF £4.25 WILL BE ADDED TO PAYMENT INVOICE -  I WILL ALWAYS OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING BUT I CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY POSTAL SYSTEMS AROUND THE WORLD FOR POSTAL LOSS OR DAMAGE OF PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT   

UK

1st Class Royal Mail Delivery Cost to Buyers

EUROPE

1st Class Airmail

REST OF WORLD

1st Class Airmail  USA,Australia, Japan,etc

1 x LP

£2.99

1 x LP

£3.99

1 x LP

£6.49

2 x LP

£3.50

2 x LP

£5.99

2 x LP

£9.49