The Beatles, Help * SUPERB EX+ CONDITION * RARE SOLID MONO SLEEVE * UK 1st PRESS
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Description
The Beatles - Help!
This exceptional, 'final upgrade' copy of The Beatles fifth studio album is a UK first pressing on the much sought after Black and Yellow Parlophone labels.
The vinyl record is housed within an extremely rare Garrod & Lofthouse flip-back sleeve which has a small solid mono aural indicator on the front side. This sleeve was produced for a very short time in the Autumn of 1969 and is consequently very scarce - especially in such fantastic condition!
The matrix numbers -2 / -2 are those of a first pressing. The labels are the second variant, identified by the Sans Serif font, the position of 'The Beatles' underneath the title list and the position of the side indicator between the numbers and letters of the catalogue number.
Completing the album is the original white 'patents pending' inner sleeve.
Serial number: PMC 1255
Matrix number: XEX 549 - 2 / XEX 550 - 2
Stamper codes: 6 RGR / 4 RRP
Tax Codes: KT
Condition:
Vinyl: EXCELLENT +
Labels: EXCELLENT +
The labels are bright, clean and without writing. Only a handful of light spindle marks can be seen on either side.
Visual: EXCELLENT
Immaculate 'factory-fresh' deep-gloss playing surfaces which only show a couple of subtle paper scuffs in bright daylight. Underneath a halogen desk lamp a few barely visible wispy hairlines can be seen alongside a sparkling rainbow shine.
Sound Quality: EXCELLENT
The record plays with the distinction one might expect from a mono first pressing on the original EMI heavy-weight vinyl. The bass is punchy, the vocals are crisp and clear and the instrumentation is well defined. The lead ins are quiet, the dead wax in-between songs and at the end of each side is quiet. It's superb!
Sleeve: EXCELLENT +
This 1st class sleeve looks fantastic. The front laminate retains the original lustre and the cover art maintains bright colours. The rear is very clean. The flip-backs have minor discolouration where the laminate is not present. The top and bottom are without any wear. The opening edge has very subtle wear. The pinched spine is without wear. A fantastic sleeve that would be difficult to improve upon.
Inner Sleeve: EXCELLENT
The original inner sleeve is in great condition. It is very clean, without any staining and with minimal creasing. The vinyl is housed inside an audiophile quality, anti-static inner sleeve to help protect and preserve the record and inner sleeve.
The record will be sent via an insured courier in a padded vinyl mailer.
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