The BEATLES - *No. 1* - E.P. - 1963 - UK - 1st PRESSING - NEAR MINT
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THE BEATLES No. 1 (E.P.) UK - 1st PRESSING - 1963
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If you are in a hurry, here is a quick summary: Disc delivers crystal clear sound without any intrusions.
If you have more time, a detailed description follows, where you'll find my honest appraisal of every item but please bear in mind that vinyl records were bought to be played, not put away in a cupboard. I offer original Beatles U.K. pressings, now between fifty and sixty years old, in excellent, collectible condition but they have been played and therefore, will never be mint. Please click on my score right now and read the feedback comments:
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If you are searching for a final upgrade to your original Beatles UK vinyl collection, then this example is definitely worth considering. The disc is superb and delivers near mint audio.
THE DISC
Matrices: 1N/1N Stampers: 1-PG / 2-HR
AUDIO - NEAR MINT/NEAR MINT
Perfect sound quality both sides. The run-ins/outs are near silent. Plays without any appreciable distortion or peak wear. Not even a single 'pop' anywhere. Could easily be considered as a final upgrade copy.
VISUALLY - EX+/EX+
Exceptional copy which looks as good as new. I am tempted to go for near mint but there will always be wispy handling lines, just from sliding in and out of the sleeve. Even in reflected daylight, the surfaces look immaculate and you would need to be ultra fussy to see any marks at all. If you see chevrons, they are caused by my camera and are not on the vinyl. I think it would be impossible to improve on the visual quality here, especially as the disc is now sixty years old.
LABELS - NEAR MINT
Immaculate, with no visible spindle trails on either side. There is some 'rippling' on the side 1 label which is from manufacture, as you can see in the photos. =====================================================================================
THE SLEEVE - EX
A genuine, company 1st issue. The glossy front panel does show some laminate wrinkles and a disc impression, but overall this is still in great shape for an original. The unprotected back panel has a little staining to the opening edge. There are no diagonal corner stress lines often found on these flimsy, E.P. covers.
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The photos are of the actual item. I always use professional, anti-static, cleaning fluid and listen to the whole disc. Professional mailers are always used.
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