THE BEATLES COMPLETE JAPAN COUNTRY FLAG SERIES 40 ALBUMS 46 AUDIOPHILE VINYL LPs

$

2,600

This auction features the complete 'Country Flag Series' Japan Vinyl LP Collection!

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This collection is comprised of 40 albums on a total of 46 audiophile vinyl LPs (6 double LP sets).

Issued in June 1976 to promote the 'EAS' series of Beatles reissues and in production from 1976 to 1982, this style of Obi is known as 'Type-9' or 'Country Flag Series' Obi.

It is a wide Obi which displays the flag of the LP's country of origin.
The LP's series number (1 to 40) is located on the Apple logo and also at an angle on the lower edge of the Obi.

Album nos. 1 to 29 are on the APPLE label and nos. 30 to 40 on the EMI-Odeon label.

Only vinyl records with an actual audio grade of EX to NM and better are included in this lot.

All album covers, original Obi strips, English and Japanese inserts, photos, posters and booklets are in EX to NM and better condition.

There are no seam splits on any of the 40 album covers featured in this auction.

All 40 albums, Obi strips, inserts, booklets, posters and 46 vinyl discs are individually graded below.


Albums 1 to 10...

1. Please Please Me (UK) - EAS-80550 - Stereo


11. Yellow Submarine (UK) - EAS-80559 - Stereo

21. Beatles VI (USA) - EAS-80566 - Stereo

31. LOVE SONGS (UK) - EMI-Odeon EAS-50007-8 - STEREO - 2 LPs

Record Grading:

Mint (M): Perfect condition, which basically means that it is as good as new, literally. The vinyl has to look new and sound as though it was never played, and the cover has to look untouched. Some argue that the only mint records are brand new, unopened ones still in their original packing.

Near Mint (NM): Vinyl is near perfect. At most, a light scuff appears on the record, but it should play without any noise or skips. The record sleeve should also be nearly perfect, with only minor signs of wear. There should be no "ring wear" on the cover. (Ring wear is when the outline of the record inside shows through the sleeve.)

Excellent (EX or VG++): Vinyl should still play with no skips of any kind. There can be some very minor surface scuffs, but they should not affect the sound quality. The record sleeve can have some minor ring wear, but it should be mostly in good shape. Also, there can be some minor creases in the corners, but no splits in the seams.

Very Good Plus (VG+): This is the grading category where the quality of the sound is affected — there will be some surface noise — and the vinyl will show wear, including surface scuffs and some light scratches. However, the record is still very listenable as there are no deep scratches that cause skips. On the cover, the corners may be slightly bent, but not broken. There may be wear to the seams but not tears or holes.

Very Good (VG): Vinyl doesn't necessarily look good, but still plays well enough. Surface noise will probably be present, including pops and clicks. At higher volume levels, the music should overpower any pops and clicks present. There may be seam splitting, but not complete separation of the sleeve panels from each other. There will be noticeable ring wear on the cover, but the cover should for the most part still be in good condition.

Good (G): Vinyl is well-played and looks it. However, the record should still play without skipping. It will have substantial surface noise, pops, and clicks. Loss of various parts of the dynamic range will occur due to worn grooves. This grade depends a lot on the owner and the type of records he or she collects. A rock record may still sound OK at a high volume, but quieter styles of music will be practically unlistenable. The record cover may have many problems, including seam splits, tears, and writing on it.

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