The Beatles 'SGT PEPPERS' UK MONO DECCA PRESS V. RARE

	£		525
	$		696

THE BEATLES- 'SGT PEPPERS LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND' UK MONO ORIGINAL - PRESSED BY DECCA!!! VERY RARE INDEED!!!

Starting on auction here is a HUGELY RARE Beatles record, possibly one of only a VERY limited number to exist, a MONO DECCA PRESSING of the Beatles most influential and important albums from 1967, SGT PEPPERS LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND!!! Decca contract pressings are characterised by the ‘circular groove’ that is indented 1.3cm from the perimeter of the outside of the label, and by the fact that there are NO stamper letters at the 3 O’ clock position to the matrix number. This particular copy of Sgt Peppers bears the Decca ‘circular’ indentation on BOTH sides of the label (NOT the raised groove that some UK Beatles LP labels have on one side) and bears NO STAMPER LETTERS OR NUMBERS AT 3 O’CLOCK TO THE MATRIX NUMBER!!!ONLY CONTRACT PRESSINGS HAVE NO STAMPER LETTERS AT THIS POSITION!!!  The only two things present on BOTH sides of the run out groove of this record is the matrix number and the 9 o'clock MOTHER stampers- the matrix numbers are as follows; side one: XEX 637-1 and side two- XEX 638-1, the mother stampers (9 o’clock to the matrix numbers) side one showing a ‘2’ and side two showing a  ‘7’. All wording on the label is exactly the same as a normal first pressing.

These pressings have been accounted for in certain titles from the Beatles catalogue, perhaps the most well known of these was is in their first two albums, (Please Please me, and With The Beatles) and in very rare export issues (The Beatles, Abbey Road, Let it be), BUT NEVER HAS SUCH A PRESSING EVEN BEEN DOCUMENTED OR ACCOUNTED FOR IN THIS ALBUM!! 

The condition of the record is certainly showing that it has been well used, however is still in respectable condition. The labels are displaying some slight wear (as can be seen in the photos), there are a lot of spindle marks, however there are no stickers/names with no significant wear to the spindle itself, and are overall in good satisfactory condition with no fading, perhaps a grading of VERY GOOD, on both labels. The record surface itself is showing numerous light markings, mostly ‘bag rash’ style hairlines (which are only visable under extremely bright light) with a couple that are more prominent, but are not apparent when touched. A grading of GOOD to both sides for the visual condition of the surface of the record would apply, however the play is better than this perhaps grading as VERY GOOD MINUS on side one, and GOOD PLUS on side two, some slightly more noticeable background surface noise through the first two songs on side two but no noticeable distortion and no skipping or jumping on my system. The lp comes with its original psyche red and white inner which would grade as VERY GOOD, along with the original card cut out which would grade as NEAR MINT!

The main sleeve is its correct Laminated Garrod & Lofthouse parlophone gatefold flipback sleeve, and is grading as being in VERY GOOD condition. Some of the usual general age wear showing, but nothing severe at all, rubbing to the corners and very slight fading perhaps, but is all in all solid with NO tears/ splits ect.

Overall this may not be a mint record, but is an EXTREMELY RARE and HIGHLY UNIQUE pressing of this album, POSSIBLEY the first to EVER appear on ebay- REMEMBER this could be the ONLY opportunity to own such a MASSIVELY rare Beatles lp as this, Decca pressings in this album are basicly completely UNHEARD of in this album!!!! Thanks for looking and GOOD LUCK!!! (Any questions or if you would like some more photos, please do no hesitate to contact me!!!)

ALL OF MY RECORDS ARE GRADED USING THE FOLLOWING STANDARD RC GUIDE...

RECORD GRADING SYSTEM

Mint (M) The record itself 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.

Near Mint (NM) The record looks brand new with no scuffing or any deterioration in sound quality and only the smallest hint that its ever been played. The cover and any additional extras are clean, crisp and with no wear whatsoever.

Excellent (EX) The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

Very Good (VG) The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

Good (G) The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

Fair (F) The record is still just about playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

Poor (P) The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.