Beatles 45 "FROM ME TO YOU" Vee Jay 522 Oval Rare 1963 1st Press GORGEOUS

$

625

BEATLES 45 (VJ 522)  "FROM ME TO YOU / THANK YOU GIRL" YOU WON'T FIND MANY IN THIS CONDITION !
EXTREMELY RARE! GREAT CONDITION! Hard to find especially in such fine condition!
(If you looking at PERRY COX'S 2007 PRICE GUIDE, even Perry will admit  that pricing there is completely out of date and in need of updating since  this item is valued much higher in today's collector's market).
It appears that many people viewing this auction are not fully aware of how extremely  RARE any Vee Jay 522 really is! Only around 22,126 were ever pressed so if you're viewing this and have been looking to buy one of these rare 45s, look around at what's out there in the current market place and at what price. But what's most important is  what condition they're in? From what we see, there are NO Vee Jay 522 variations  currently listed, better than this one. Keep in mind, this is a 1963 FIRST PRESSING!  So if you don't have one of these in your collection, and are looking for one in great  condition, this is the one to buy. This is one of the finest examples of this 45 we've  seen in years. Good hunting!
VJ 522 ... was issued on the Vee Jay OVAL Label (1st PRESSING), and was released on May 6, 1963.  These are getting harder and harder to locate, in any condition. We would never rate any vinyl as  being PERFECT, therefore based upon our view of the play surface and overall condition, we rate  this one as NM-.  EXTREMELY RARE in any condition. Play surfaces very clean. (SEE PHOTOS)
Released in 1963 on the Vee Jay label, VJ 522  was second only to VJ 498  in scarcity, both of which had tanked when originally released! But in 1964 Vee Jay re-released "PLEASE PLEASE ME" & "FROM ME TO YOU"  together on the same record as Vee Jay 581. This time it was a HIT RECORD that sold millions because  BEATLEMANIA was in full force by February '64!
All VJ 522  records with OVAL labels (3 versions) are 1st PRESSINGS from May 6, 1963. The [VJ]  BRACKETS label was not introduced until January 1964.  In addition, the "BLACK LABEL" version  with "SILVER HORIZONTAL BARS" and [VJ] BRACKETS was also released in 1964 (not in 1963 as  some had previously suggested) with THICK printing. 
Keep in mind, only around 22,126 were ever pressed between it's 1st version in 1963 on the OVAL label  and later with a 2nd variation in 1964 using the BRACKETS label. When one considers that a normal  pressing for BEATLES 45s back then was in the hundreds of thousands, 22,126 is really considered to  be a mere sampling. How many have actually survived and in what condition?
Play tested and has great sound with no skips, very glossy and clean play surfaces. Issued in 1963 before  Vee Jay decided to move to Los Angeles. Pressed by the Monarch Pressing Co. in Los Angeles, and  it's stampers were made by Audio Matrix located in the Bronx, NY. 
CAME WITH ORIGINAL VEE JAY SLEEVE:  VJ 522  was issued with the stock Vee Jay sleeve from  1963 (VJ RS.01).
CATEGORY:  Extremely "RARE" Collectible to be purchased as is and as described.
Now over 53 years old, these rare records are drying up rapidly from the collectors market. In absolutely  NM condition, which would be near flawless and almost impossible to locate, this record has previously  been known to sell for upwards of $5,000.00. However finding one in perfect condition, may be  challenging, if not impossible. 

CAME WITH ORIGINAL VEE JAY SLEEVE:  VJ 522  was issued with the stock Vee Jay sleeve from  1963 (VJ RS.01 as shown in photos).
CATEGORY:  Extremely "RARE" Collectible to be purchased as is and as described.
Now over 53 years old, these rare records are drying up rapidly from the collectors market. In absolutely  NM condition, which would be near flawless and almost impossible to locate, this record has previously  been known to sell for upwards of $5,000.00. However finding one in perfect condition, may be  challenging, if not impossible. 
NOTE:  There are several BEATLES PRICE GUIDES out there that are now 9+ years old and completely  OUT-OF-TOUCH with the current values of this and all VJ 498  45 rpm records. 
Price Guides like GOLDMINE are alright for general music, however when it comes to specific "Super  Groups" like THE BEATLES, THE ROLLING STONES, and others, they are quite conservative and have  a tendency to grossly undervalue most hi-end items. Based upon the opinions of most knowledgeable  experts and collectors, their BEATLES pricing is usually not reflective of today's market values.
If you're interested in any VINYL, CD, CASSETTE, VHS TAPE, DVD, POSTER  or any other item that you don't see listed, it doesn't mean that we don't have  it or can't obtain it for you. So please let us know. We have thousands of  items too numerous to list, therefore ... WE WELCOME ALL INQUIRIES!
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Our Catalog # FMTY-OV-522-41523.
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Grading "VINYL" records can at times be a bit difficult and is not an exact science since it is based upon someone's opinion. Since opinions can  differ, we want all buyers to know that whenever a purchase is made and the item is received,  if you feel that our listed grading (by seasoned  professionals) differs from what you feel it should be, ALWAYS contact us FIRST before filing a claim with Ebay. All items are inspected prior to  packaging to insure that our description is accurate. However, we're not perfect and once in a while, items with hard to detect defects, can slip  through the cracks, therefore friendly dialogue between buyer and seller is always the best remedy to seeking any satisfactory solution. We will  always make an attempt to achieve 100% customer satisfaction whenever possible. Remember that if you are not happy, we have not done our  job! Thank you for visiting our site! It is important to point out that when sellers on ebay set a price for any item, many factors are considered, one of  which is the fact that the SELLER FEE  can be up to 10% of the Sell Price.  So, when you think that the price listed  might be higher than anticipated, please keep this added cost in mind. Thank you for watching!
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NOTE:  For over 50 YEARS our reputation worldwide regarding the authentication of records by THE  BEATLES, has been unquestioned. Our descriptions are detailed. Our photos clearly illustrate the item's  characteristics! If there are any doubts, feel free to ask as many questions as necessary or request more  photos. Any so-called "EXPERT" worth their salt, would be able to identify an authentic item from a  FAKE from any detailed photo. 
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE!
WE NEVER SELL FAKES, so BUY WITH CONFIDENCE !!!! So if you are looking for AUTHENTIC versions of this record, or a source for any other BEATLES Vinyl Records or CDs,  shop with us here at THE ELECTRIC STORE USA. DO NOT PAY UNTIL YOU READ THE FOLLOWING: FREE SHIPPING:  When "FREE SHIPPING"  is offered, it applies to the "BUY IT NOW" price (as long as  the item is "NOT ON SALE" at the time of purchase) or ANY COLLECTIBLE OVER $50.00. (Batteries are not  included). All others shall pay calculated shipping charges to their destination. Thank you.
ATTENTION ALL PROSPECTIVE BUYERS!  Thank you for visiting our site. We want to remind everyone  that if you currently don't happen to see what you're looking for here on our site, it doesn't mean that we don't have it in stock or can't get it for you. We simply cannot list everything that we have all at once.  However, our current inventory includes THOUSANDS of VINYL Albums, PROMOS & 45s, CDs, DVDs,  EPs, 78s, Cassette Tapes, VHS Movies, Metal Stampers and much more in the category  that we would call "COLLECTIBLES". 
Unfortunately, it would have been impossible to list everything, so if you are looking for something in  particular and don't happen to see it here today, simply send us a written REQUEST  and we will be happy to list it for you. 
Thank you for watching and we look forward  to hearing from you anytime! All vinyl records are sold on the basis of their collectibility, rarity, scarcity, with special consideration in some cases given  specifically to whom the artist happens to be. Also factored in is the physical and visual examination of play surfaces, labels,  outer jacket and the inner sleeve (where applicable)  and in most cases when there is obvious issues to the naked eye which  would most certainly affect play. This would be a part of the item's description (however unless a record is of extreme rarity  and does have value regardless of it's condition), we try to avoid ever selling severely damaged records. We point out that  "THE BEATLES" are in a category of their own and in cases with many of their extremely rare items, we've sold some of  their records even when they did have surface issues, however their value in any condition made these specific items  retain certain value and collectability and a buyer would be made aware of it before we would ever sell it. We don't play  test every vinyl since we have tens of thousands of vinyl records in stock, making it impossible to play each of them.  Please remember this when buying and always ask questions prior to finalizing any purchase.