Beatles DEMO FACTORY SAMPLE Sgt Pepper Stereo LP 1967

	£		74
	$		98

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THE BEATLES

  LAMINATED PICTURE SLEEVE - VG / Spine splitting slightly (see pic)
ORIGINAL PRINTED PAPER INNER SLEEVE - Ex/MINT
CUT OUT INSERT - MINT
VINYL + LABELS - VG - Side 1 has an evident surface mark showing under light

However the LP plays in Excellent condition

HISTORY
Release Date: 1st June 1967
Sgt Pepper is the epic world-changing album that shaped the scene for many crossing boundaries and pushing limits.   
This particular item has been issued with a rare TYPE A 'FACTORY SAMPLE NOT FOR SALE' sticker meaning it would have been in the initial amount of pressings and reserved for promotional purposes by EMI PARLOPHONE - It could have been forwarded to friends, music colleagues, radio stations etc.  These stickered records are usually in a lot better quality than average and also are limited to possible 100 - 200 in total.  Because each sticker is individually placed - it makes each item unique.   
After the test pressings were approved, and copies were run with the promo labels on them, the printer then loaded the machines with the proper labels for the disk's standard release. Then samples were taken from possibly each press machine making the records, and affixed with a sticker (red ink on white) and checked for quality. Except for the sticker, the disk is exactly as it will be when it is released.

TRACK LISTING
SIDE A: 
Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band                                (Lennon / McCartney)
With A Little Help From My Friends                                    (Lennon / McCartney)
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds                                         (Lennon / McCartney)
Fixing a Hole                                                                      (Lennon / McCartney)
She's Leaving Home                                                           (Lennon / McCartney)
Getting Better                                                                     (Lennon / McCartney)
Being For The Benefit of Mr Kite                                        (Lennon / McCartney)
SIDE B:
Within You Without You                                                     (Harrison)
When I'm 64                                                                       (Lennon / McCartney)
Lovely Rita                                                                         (Lennon / McCartney)
Good Morning Good Morning                                             (Lennon / McCartney)  
Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)                 (Lennon / McCartney)
A Day In The Life                                                               (Lennon / McCartney)                                 

CATALOGUE NUMBERS
CATALOGUE NUMBER: PCS 7027
Tax Code: 'KT'
Etched into the run out grooves dead wax:
  SIDE A: (YEX.637)                                                                                                   
               3 o'clock -             'MA'
               6 o'clock -             'YEX 637-1'
               9 o'clock -              '3'
  SIDE B: (YEX.638)
               3 o'clock -             'M'
               6 o'clock -              'YEX 638-1'
               9 o'clock -              '2'

Original Red Psychedelic Inner sleeve.  There are signs splitting at the edges but no repair efforts i.e. sellotape etc have been made so the sleeve 'looks' great although will need to be well looked after if continued to be used. 

The original CUT OUT INSERT is still present and in PERFECT shape.  No edge folds, no fingerprints, no marks or stains on the rear - just clear white.

SLEEVE CONDITION
The original laminate gatefold LP Sleeve and original printed paper inner sleeve are in VG  condition.  Along the spine there is slight splitting
The Catalogue Number PCS 7027 appears on the spine.
  
LABELS
The labels have no scuffs, marks, handwriting or fingerprints and only slight signs of spindle marks.  The Factory Sample sticker is untouched.

VINYL
Side 1 has a large 'z' mark which shows up under bright light - this has led me to grade the vinyl VG although it does not affect the audio enjoyment.
Other than this under bright light there are very light signs of surface marks but very hard to see.  The vinyl appears in VG condition but plays in Excellent condition.  There are no jumps, hisses or crackling to report.  Just minor signs audibly of play use.  

SUMMARY
GENUINE FACTORY SAMPLE BEATLES RELATED ITEMS FROM THIS TIME PERIOD RARELY APPEAR IN THIS CONDITION AND CONTINUE TO BE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER, PARTICULARLY BY BEATLES FANS AND COLLECTORS WITH AN OVERALL INTEREST IN MUSIC HISTORY. 
This item will be of high consideration to any Beatles collector due to the impressive condition it retains after 43 years and its personal history of being one of the first pressings for what became the last studio UK LP release of the worlds greatest ever music act. 

Available worldwide - Please add £3 for overseas delivery

please add £1 for recorded delivery in the UK

Please contact to discuss recorded delivery to a destination overseas 

Combined postage for multiple items available - please browse my other listings

about STEW3a : I have collected Beatles vinyls and memorabilia for over 20 years and have an interest also in producing the very best professional service when selling vinyls.  Many of the items listed have been in my personal collection for many years and have been well looked after.  I can also answer questions generally about Beatles related items if necessary - unconnected to my own personal sales. 

HOW WILL THE ITEMS BE SENT?
7" Records:  The items will be sealed in a plastic sleeve before being placed securely in a reinforced (cardboard backed) appropriately sized envelope.  The envelope will also be sealed with tape for security reasons.   All items will need to be signed for, this is my guarantee to ensure delivery, to keep strictly to ebay policy, and to maintain my own commitment to a professional service.
If deemed necessary the vinyl may be seperated and sealed seperately from the picture sleeve(s) during transit in order to guarantee condition.
Also if deemed necessary additional cardboard reinforcement may be considered.
An email will be sent advising of the Tracking Number in order that the item can be tracked via the Royal Mail website.
Discounts on the postage of multiple items is available although each item will be wrapped and secured seperately. 

HOW QUICK CAN THE ITEMS BE SENT? 
Next day delivery cannot be guaranteed - although this is the aim - but a quick turnaround is promised so that the item is delivered as soon as possible.  With regards to overseas, again items will need to be signed for, and the time taken will depend on how Royal Mail takes to deliver to any particular area of the world.  With regards to North America this is often 3/4 working days, and with regards to Japan can be up to 8 working days.

WHAT IF I AM NOT SATISFIED?  
I will be available to discuss any issues, and provide full reimbursements (including postage) once the item has been sent back to me.  My commitment to provide a professional service remains after deliveries have been received.   

Keep an eye on my sales - prices may be reduced during transaction times to attract business.

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