Beatles - Sgt Pepper's.. UK 1967 1st *MONO* Press Parlophone LP EXCELLENT+
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND'
This superb, 100% complete UK 1st MONO pressing dates from initial June 1967 release on yellow & black Parlophone label: PMC 7027
Both labels bear the 'Sold in UK....' text & have 'The Gramophone Co...' worded rims
The 'KT' purchase tax code is visible in the centre of the side 2 label
Matrix numbers: XEX 637-1 & XEX 638-1
Stamper codes: 1/ALR & 7/ARL
Vinyl weight: 143g
Housed in a fully laminated, inner-flipover 'Garrod & Lofthouse' printed mono cover with a regular width spine
Complete with its original red & white 'The Fool' designed inner-sleeve & unused dark-green cut-out sheet.
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: NEAR MINT
A spectacular set with just 2/3 light spindle trails around the side 2 cnetze hole and just ONE on label 1.
Visual: EXCELLENT +
Immaculate-gloss playing surfaces which are 'as new' & totally unmarked in strong daylight. Closer examination directly beneath my powerful halogen desk reveals nothing more than some harmless wispy paper hairlines consistent with the few times this copy has been removed from its inner-sleeve & a sparkling rainbow shine. Both sides of this keeper copy lie 100% flat on the turntable when playing.
Sound Quality: NEAR MINT
This outstanding sounding copy has received just 2/3 careful plays on quality equipment and plays totally wear-free throughout. All tracks play cleanly and clearly with all of the warmth and expression one would expect from this early mono pressing. All tracks are free from any groove/playwear distortion and my single careful play-check at volume detected just a hint of low-level vinyl background (not crackle or groovewear) on 'She's Leaving Home' and on the fine piano fade-out of 'A Day In the Life'. there are certainly no clicks, ticks, jumps or indeed any other audible distractions of any kind on this archive copy which will not require upgrading.
Cover: EXCELLENT
A superb respectable example of this iconic cover which comes from a clean, non-smoking environment and retains a vibrant & unscratched high-gloss front panel free which is from any 'thumbnails' or even a single spine wrinkle. There is a small bend the the upper right corner but all others are in perfect shape, as are both opening edges.
The rear panel is clean but does bear some noticeable scratches from storage.
Both panels of the inside are immaculate and 'as new'.
There spine is fully laminated & all of the wording is clean & readable and all seams are smooth & fully intact.
Inner-sleeve: EXCELLENT +
Clean & flat with just a few gentle handling wrinkles but no writing, tears or seam splits.
Cut-out sheet: EXCELLENT
Our grading is strict & conservative grading under strong daylight & directly beneath a halogen desk lamp to UK 'RECORD COLLECTOR' standards.
We carefully play every record I sell on an EMT 950 transcription turntable fitted with a 'TSD 15' cartridge at volume and list all visual and audible faults.
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