BEATLES PLEASE PLEASE ME 1st PRESS BLACK & GOLD MONO

	£		268
	$		355

eachtohisown Store

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I am happy to answer any questions, but please read the listing carefully before sending a question or placing a bid. I try to provide comprehensive details and information in every listing so the answers to most questions should be found below.

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Detailed description
Vinyl: The vinyl is nice and flat and has retained its original high sheen although there are various marks and scuffs and a few small/light scratches on the playing surface. I have played the entire record and it sounds fine. There is surface noise and crackle audible, particularly in the run-ins/outs, fades/silent grooves/intros and the quiet sections. There are some random clicks and pops here and there and a few places where you get a soft repetitive click but these generally don't last for more than a few revolutions (ten in Anna, seven in Chains and a few in the fade of Love me do and There's a place) and are never overly intrusive. There are two needle digs visible in the playing surface in Misery and these caused the needle to stick on the first play through, but caused just a few clicks on the second play through (Please see the information below on play-graded vinyl for details).
Labels: See photos. The labels have no significant issues, although there are a few scratches and marks, which may have been touched in. There is quite a lot of spindle wear indicating that the record has been frequently played.
Sleeve: The sleeve has no significant damage although it shows various signs of age and use. There are some laminate creases to the front, and the unlaminated rear has a few stains and general tarnishing. The flipbacks are complete and intact but are a bit discoloured along the edges and have been re-glued where they have come unstuck.
Edge wear: There is moderate wear to the edges mainly the bottom edge. There is a small worn area in the centre of the spine which obscures most of the letter M in the album title. There are a few small snags in the lamination at the opening edge.
Corner wear: There is wear to the corners with the most noticeable being at the top corner of the opening which is split a few milimetres.

Matrix numbers
Side 1: XEX 421-1N
Side 2: XEX 422-1N

Detracting features not covered above - none.

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Information about descriptions.
I have 100% positive feedback because my records are always described accurately and fairly. I always do my best to point out any blemishes which might detract from the item. All photographs are of the actual item you will get.

Visually-graded vinyl: Unless stated in the listing, vinyl is visually graded. I play grade records where possible but I don't have time to play them all, so I usually restrict play grades to collectors' items and rare records. A visual grading will identify physical flaws (such as scratches) and will determine whether a record has been cared-for properly, but it will not detect noise or crackle caused by non-visible sources. A visual grading will provide an indication of how a record may play, but it is not a guarantee of the record's sound quality. Most of the records I sell are between thirty and fifty years old and so it is likely that there may be some background noise even if they look perfect.

Play-graded vinyl: I will always state in the listing if I have played a record prior to describing it. When I play a record I listen to it carefully through headphones, taking notes of any noise, clicks, distortion etc and play it all the way through (unless stated otherwise). I have two record decks and one is more sensitive than the other to any physical flaws on the record surface. Records are always played on the sensitive deck first and the notes for the audio performance are taken from that deck. If this play-through detects any jumps or sticks those sections of the disk will be re-played on the less-sensitive deck to see whether they happen on that too.

First pressings and originals: Many of the records I sell are first pressings and, if this is the case, I will usually identify them as such and may include the relevant matrix information etc in the description. However, sometimes I cannot be certain whether a record is a first pressing or not. In these instances I will often use the word 'original' to identify a pressing which I think might be a first pressing, but do not know for sure (but which is certainly NOT a recent pressing or audiophile release etc). If you specifically want a first pressing, and know how to identify it, please ask the relevant questions before you bid.

Feel free to ask any questions about the item (but please don’t leave it to the last minute as I may not get a chance to reply).

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

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POSTAGE & PACKING

I care about the records I sell and believe that they need to be carefully and securely packaged to ensure that they survive their journey through the post. Vinyl is removed from the sleeve for posting and the contents will be protected with rigid cardboard stiffeners. All packages are labelled "Do not bend" and securely sealed with "FRAGILE" parcel tape.

I support the use of recycled materials and so some or all of the packaging you receive your records in may have been previously used or be made from old cardboard boxes. If you wish your item to be sent in entirely new packaging please let me know before paying for it. Thanks.

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UK P&P costs

UK Standard service - items are sent quickly and securely using first class recorded post, which includes insurance up to £41. The cost for this is as follows:

First LP or 12" = £3.80, each additional LP or 12" add £0.80

First 7" or CD = £1.90, each additional 7" or CD add £0.50

UK Economy service - If the value of your order is below £41 you can choose to have your item sent by standard second class post (unrecorded). However, please be aware that this service can take up to a week to reach you and in the event of a claim for loss or damage, Royal Mail will not reimburse the full value of your order. The cost for this is as follows:

First LP or 12" = £3.00, each additional LP or 12" add £0.70

First 7" or CD = £1.10, each additional 7" or CD add £0.45

UK Fully insured service - Any order valued over £41 will be sent fully insured using Royal Mail Special Delivery and the total cost of this will be £7.50.  Multiple-item orders weighing more than 1kg or items valued over £500 will cost slightly more to insure, so please wait for my invoice before paying.

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Airmail (uninsured) to any country OUTSIDE the UK

Europe

First LP or 12" = £4.75, each additional LP or 12" add £1.75.

First 7" or CD = £1.90, each additional 7" or CD add £0.60.

 

Rest of the world (anywhere outside Europe)

First LP or 12" = £7.75, each additional LP or 12" add £3.20.

First 7" or CD = £3.20, each additional 7" or CD add £0.90.

Insurance

For overseas orders, I include insurance on all invoices. This is additional to the costs above. If your order is valued under £41 you can request a new invoice without insurance (but in the event of a claim for loss or damage, Royal Mail will not reimburse the full value). Overseas orders valued over £41 will ONLY be sent fully insured.

Insurance costs are additional to the airmail costs above and are as follows:

• Overseas orders valued up to £41 can be insured for an additional £4.25
• Overseas orders valued between £41 and £500 will be insured for an additional £6.75
• Overseas orders valued over £500, please contact me.

Overseas orders weighing more than 2kg will be split into two or more packages as appropriate so they can be sent using Royal Mail's Small Packet Rate, so please wait for my invoice on larger multiple purchases.

Customs declaration for overseas orders: Please note that for overseas orders outside the EU I need to complete a customs declaration and must enter the value of the package on the declaration.

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