The Beatles • Help • Japan Press w/ OBI FLAG EAS-80554 vinyl record LP NM M-
$
36
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Description
Toshiba/EMI Japan issued this US release as part of Japan's "Country Flag" obi / EAS re-issue series of the Beatles Japanese LP catalog which began in 1976. This is title n° 22 in the series, with U.S. flag obi.
Originally released in US August 1965.
Recording notes:
-Pressed from a copy of a US master, as identified by the matrix stamp
-True stereo on all tracks except B3 "Ticket to Ride" is fake stereo.
Packaging notes:
-Front and back covers are from the US design with a gatefold sleeve.
-Apple logo on the front jacket in place of where the Capitol logo would be. No Capitol or EMI logos on the back.
-Includes bio-lyric sheet insert (in English & Japanese)
-Disc comes with clear rice-paper inner sleeve. Early copies came in a black paper sleeve.
-Obi states ¥2,500
The record, album cover and insert are all in near mint/excellent condition. The record has minor crackling (possibly static) but plays beautifully. It is a great addition to your collection!
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